Tipps

Forecast:

1.88 FAUSTINOVICK; 3.50 RIZZARDO; 4.00 ECOSSAIS (FR); 5.00 KAYF THOU; 10.00 OVERAWED; 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

FAUSTINOVICK has been thereabouts in his chasing appearances this season and most recently picked up a silver medal over track and trip off this mark. A repeat of that level of form would make him tough to beat here. Ecossais has placed off 1lb higher on both outings since scoring over course and distance in December and has to be respected. Rizzardo was a disappointing favourite over 2m1f last time, but before that was a winner here over 2m4f and this easy three miles could be within his range.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - FAUSTINOVICK	11-4fav (12-0) Close up, ridden to chase winner 3 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Checkitout (12-0) at Southwell 3m hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft in Feb
2 - DARIUS DES BOIS (FR)	200-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, led 3rd until 7th, chased leaders, pushed along after 5th, weakened before next, tailed off 4 out, pulled up after next, in a race won by J'Ai Froid (11-8) at Ascot 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Feb, 15 ran
3 - OPTIMISTIC BIAS (IRE)	22-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, mistake 12th, struggling when pulled up after next, in a race won by Who's In The Box (10-4) at Market Rasen 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Dec, 14 ran
4 - IVILNOBLE (IRE)	4-1 (11-0) Chased leaders on inside, weakened 4 out, tailed off when mistake 3 out, pulled up soon after, in a race won by Eclair Mag (11-1) at Market Rasen 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy in Jan, 9 ran
5 - RIZZARDO	5-2fav (11-12) Prominent, slow 4 out and ridden, 6th jumping out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Est Illic (10-10) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Nov, 8 ran
6 - ECOSSAIS (FR)	15-2 (11-3) Led until 1st, chased leaders, lost place before 4th, headway approaching 14th, went 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 14, 14l behind Volcano (11-9) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Feb
7 - OVERAWED	6-1 (11-11) Prominent, led 3rd, headed 5th, pushed along 10th, outpaced before 5 out, kept on from 2 out, went 3rd before last, no impression, 3rd of 6, 14l behind Kapga De Lily (10-6) at Chepstow 3m (4) sft in Nov
8 - KAYF THOU	14-1 (11-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, mistakes 5th and 9th, 3rd at 10th, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Classic Concorde (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Nov, 14 ran

Tipps

Forecast:

1.88 BLACK TULIP; 2.00 DANSE IDOL (IRE); 3.50 NORTHERN BEAU (IRE); 4.50 NIGHTFLY.

Preview:

DANSE IDOL was an encouraging second to a 136-rated rival on her first outing for Dan Skelton at Ludlow and looks to have been given a real chance off a mark of 121, running in a handicap over the larger obstacles for the first time. Black Tulip is only 2lb higher than when second in a competitive Cheltenham handicap earlier in the season and before that won well at Uttoxeter. Northern Beau is now rated 4lb lower than her most recent success and is a versatile performer who has to be respected.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - NORTHERN BEAU (IRE)	14-1 (10-5) Led until before 3rd, soon led again, headed approaching 3 out, outpaced 2 out, kept on flat, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Hooligan (11-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-150 (2) sft in Feb
2 - DANSE IDOL (IRE)	11-2 (10-12) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along before 4 out, no impression 3 out, left 2nd 2 out, kept on, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Lust For Glory (11-4) at Ludlow 2m 4f mrs nov chs (5yo+) (3) sft in Feb
3 - BLACK TULIP	7-1 (11-6) Led, clear at times, mistake 9th (water), not fluent 3 out, headed before 2 out, rallied into 2nd flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Madera Mist (10-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (3) sft in Dec
4 - NIGHTFLY	6-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Good Bye (11-1) at Lingfield 2m NH flat (5) std in Feb

Tipps

Forecast:

1.38 BLACKO (FR); 2.00 GLAJOU (FR); 2.25 KING D'ARGENT (FR).

Preview:

Glajoui was a winner over course and distance earlier in the season, but looked held off this mark when falling two out at Wincanton last time. That opens the door for KING D'ARGENT, who has been kept busy in jumpers' bumpers of late and looked a chaser to keep on side earlier in the season. Blacko completes this select line-up and despite struggling so far this term, is foolish to rule out on his chasing bow.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - GLAJOU (FR)	9-4fav (11-12) Midfield, tracked leaders 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, weakening when fell 2 out, in a race won by Jackson Hill (10-10) at Wincanton 2m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Jan, 7 ran
2 - BLACKO (FR)	10-3 (11-4) Held up in last, took keen hold, headway 5th, no impression after 3 out, 5th of 6, 19l behind Miss Heritage (11-0) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (3) hvy in Feb
3 - KING D'ARGENT (FR)	11-4fav (11-8) Prominent, led after 4f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Bailarico (11-2) at Lingfield 2m NH flat (5) std in Feb

Tipps

Forecast:

0.50 ROCKSTAR RONNIE (IRE); 3.33 WIRELESS OPERATOR (IRE); 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

ROCKSTAR RONNIE transferred to Dan Skelton for 78,000 pounds following a win between the flags at Oldcastle in September and opened his Rules account at the second attempt with a cosy seven-length success at Kelso last month. He is backed to defy a penalty her for a team who enjoy plenty of success at this venue and are enjoying a fine season. Wireless Operator is worthy of a market check on his hurdling bow, while Oceans Red could appreciate the sounder surface he encounters here.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - ROCKSTAR RONNIE (IRE)	5-4fav (11-2) Made all, driven clear after last, stayed on well, won at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (3) sft in Feb beating Alright Sunshine (11-2) by 7l, 13 ran
2 - BOLD RED	Array
3 - JONY MAX (IRE)	Array
4 - LOCKDOWN LEADER (IRE)	17-2 (11-5) In touch in chasing group, headway to tracked leaders 3rd, not fluent 3 out, pulled up last, in a race won by Keep Rolling (11-5) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) hvy in Dec, 12 ran
5 - OCEANS RED	20-1 (10-11) Chased leaders on outside, not fluent 4th, mistake 3 out, went 2nd next until before last, one pace flat, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Fletch (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb
6 - OVERTOUGEORGE	100-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, jinked left before 3rd, ridden and weakened before 4th, 5th of 8, well behind Let The Heirs Walk (11-4) at Warwick 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep
7 - POWERFUL POSITION (IRE)	66-1 (11-1) Always in rear, behind from 3 out, last of 12, 48l behind Sheldon (11-1) at Fakenham 2m mdn hdl (3) hvy in Jan
8 - WIRELESS OPERATOR (IRE)	6-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 5f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 18l behind Peking Rose (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (5) gd in Oct

Tipps

Forecast:

3.00 DRAKES WELL (IRE); 5.50 ROSCOE TARA; 6.00 DOCPICKEDME (IRE); 7.00 FONTANA ELLISSI (FR); GREAT GABLE (IRE); 8.00 LARGY MOUTH; 10.00 NIGHT IN MANHATTAN; 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

DRAKES WELL almost caused a surprise at 50/1 when second on his Rules debut Fontwell recently and the eight-year-old could go one better here. He didn't get the clearest run at the business end of that contest and could put his experience in the pointing field to good use as he looks for some compensation. Fontana Ellissi wasn't disgraced when third behind the well-regarded Atholl Street at Taunton and the form of his recent run in a jumpers' bumper has been franked since. Largy Mouth is another who has been kept busy in the all-weather replacement races and is likely to be fully tuned up for this, with Docpickedme, Great Gable and Roscoe Tara others to note.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - ACH CAPTAIN (IRE)	Milan gelding out of Quinnsboro Ice.
2 - BENNIE BOY	11-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, effort and switched left over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Galore Desassences (10-11) at Kempton 2m NH flat (5) std in Feb
3 - DOCPICKEDME (IRE)	11-1 (10-12) Close up then tracked leaders, outpaced and ridden along 3 out, stayed on closing stages but never involved, 5th of 11, 18l behind Slip Road (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec
4 - DRAKES WELL (IRE)	50-1 (11-0) Prominent, close up 4th, led 7th, ridden after 2 out, headed after last, stayed on flat but could not match winner, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Golden Boy Grey (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb
5 - ENEMENEMYNEMO (IRE)	4-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 3rd 6out & 4th bef 4out, cl 2nd 2out, ld on landing last but b mstk & hdd, no ex final 50 yards, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Castle Robin (11-11) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Nov '19
6 - FONTANA ELLISSI (FR)	16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out until led over 1f out, headed and outpaced when hampered and snatched up inside final furlong, kept on but no chance with winner (finished 3rd, placed 2nd), 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Aggy With It (10-11) at Kempton 2m 2f NH flat (5) std in Feb
7 - GREAT GABLE (IRE)	6-4fav (11-1) Mid-division, out wide, pushed along and headed at halfway, soon struggling and tailed off, last of 12, well behind Nina The Terrier (10-1) at Doncaster 2m 1f cond NH flat (5) gd in Nov
8 - HELLO BUDDY (IRE)	125-1 (11-0) Mid-division, struggling 9f out, behind final 8f, well tailed off 7f out, pulled up after, in a race won by Might I (10-11) at Warwick 2m NH flat (5) sft in Dec, 18 ran
9 - LARGY MOUTH	6-1 (10-11) Midfield, switched right and ridden 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 10l behind Mackenberg (11-4) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (5) std in Feb
10 - NASHVILLE NIPPER (IRE)	5-1 (11-6) Ww twrds rr, last 1/2way, 4th aftr 3out, 3rd bef 2out, ko strongly, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Mr Mantilla (12-2) at Knockmullen House 3m ire ptp sft in Nov '19
11 - NIGHT IN MANHATTAN	Kayf Tara gelding out of One Gulp.
12 - ONE HANDSOME DUDE (IRE)	16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders on inside, ridden inside final 2f, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 17l behind Aggy With It (10-11) at Kempton 2m 2f NH flat (5) std in Feb
13 - ROSCOE TARA	25-1 (10-12) Midfield, took closer order approaching 3 out, ridden before 2 out, not fluent last, kept on flat, 4th of 12, 9l behind Game Socks (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec
14 - WILLCOLLINS (IRE)	66-1 (10-11) Mid-division, raced keenly, well beaten final 6f, 5th of 8, 36l behind Shearer (11-0) at Warwick 2m NH flat (5) sft in Dec

Tipps

Forecast:

2.25 MR CHUA (IRE); 4.00 EMBOLE (FR); 6.00 CLASSIC TUNE; 7.00 BRING THE ACTION (IRE); 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

MR CHUA hadn't been seen since being well held in the Cesarewitch when making a winning return to hurdling at Catterick last week and the five-year-old could quickly follow up that comfortable victory having escaped a penalty for landing the conditional jockeys' contest. Embole appreciated moving back up to 2m4f when successful at Wetherby last month and has to be respected for a leading operation, while Bring The Action is only 1lb higher than when denied by a nose at Hereford last time. Classic Tune caused a surprise when scoring over course and distance in December and is also interesting having undergone wind surgery since.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - OUR BUBBA (IRE)	8-1 (10-13) Mid-division, awkward 5th, took closer order 9th, not fluent 4 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 9th of 11, well behind Equus Dancer (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Nov
2 - BRING THE ACTION (IRE)	16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 5th, led briefly 3 out, chased leader, every chance when untidy last, stayed on strongly run-in, just failed, 2nd of 12, ns behind Hardy Articos (11-3) at Hereford 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (5) sft in Feb
3 - JAUNTY SORIA	14-1 (11-7) Held up, headway chasing leaders 5th, 3rd and one pace after 3 out, well held when mistake next, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 8, 35l behind Lily The Pink (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan
4 - THAIS TOIR (FR)	3-1fav (11-9) Raced out wide, chased leader, went left 3rd, hit 4 out and next, led between last 2, ridden and headed before last, weakened last, 4th of 11, 11l behind Imperial Icon (11-9) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (5) sft in Nov
5 - MR CHUA (IRE)	6-4fav (11-11) Made all, ridden and edged right before 2 out, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (5) gs beating Bird On The Wire (10-7) by 6l, 12 ran
6 - EMBOLE (FR)	9-2 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway on outside form 7th, challenging when not fluent 2 out, led last, edged right flat, driven out, won at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Feb beating Billy Ray (11-3) by 1 1/4l, 18 ran
7 - VOLUNTEER	80-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 12, 6l behind Royal Pretender (11-4) at Kempton 2m 2f NH flat (5) std in Feb
8 - THREE BULLET GATE (IRE)	16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, went 5th after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 11, 19l behind Cushuish (10-4) at Taunton 3m nov hcp 0-115 (4) gs in Nov '19
9 - CARO DES FLOS (FR)	6-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, niggled along into a prominent position before 8th, went second before last (usual 2 out), ran on but outpaced by winner on the run-in, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Classic Tune (10-11) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Dec
10 - CYRUS KEEP (IRE)	11-1 (10-11) Led chasing group behind clear leaders, headway to press leaders over 3f out, close up when ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Dagian (10-11) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (5) std in Feb
11 - AJAY'S WAYS (IRE)	50-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, tailed off, 9th of 16, 37l behind Solwara One (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan
12 - FIRST DU CHARMIL (FR)	33-1 (11-8) Last pair, headway chasing leaders before 4 out, pushed along on long run before next, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 11, 50l behind Imperial Acolyte (11-7) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (5) sft in Nov
13 - IT'S YOUR MOVE (IRE)	100-1 (11-10) Mid-division, pushed along 3 out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 31l behind Aronius (11-3) at Southwell 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Feb
14 - FLEURSALS	20-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, mistake and effort 2 out, no impression, 5th of 7, 12l behind Dame du Soir (11-12) at Chepstow 2m mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft in Jan
15 - CLASSIC TUNE	40-1 (10-11) Prominent, led after 6th, jumped well throughout, ridden over 2 out (usual 3 out) kept on after last (usual 2 out), gamely, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Dec beating Caro Des Flos (11-10) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran
16 - EGLANTIER (FR)	15-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, challenged 4th, every chance 3 out, no extra 2 out, 7th of 18, 27l behind Alkopop (11-6) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy in Jan

Tipps

Forecast:

2.25 OPINE (IRE); 5.00 ARIZONA GLORY; 6.00 WHITE WALKER; 8.00 BRAVE JAQ (FR); 10.00 GIVEPEACEACHANCE; 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

OPINE has looked a winner in waiting in his hurdles appearances so far and Jonjo O'Neill's four-year-old could make good use of Kevin Brogan's 5lb allowance now making his handicap debut following wind surgery. Arizona Glory got stuck in the mud when sent off favourite at Bangor last time, but was hitting the crossbar off a similar rating over fences in November and he is interesting reverting to hurdles. Brave Jaq and Givepeaceachance are others who could get involved at the finish.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - AL KHERB	20-1 (11-9) Led, headed 4th, tracked leader, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 11, 30l behind Hydroplane (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f con hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec
2 - BRAVE JAQ (FR)	9-1 (11-11) Led, ridden and joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, weakened before last, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Debden Bank (10-7) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Dec
3 - DON JUAN DU GOUET (FR)	18-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 11, 39l behind Hydroplane (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f con hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec
4 - HEART OF KERNOW (IRE)	150-1 (11-4) Held up last and keen, never a factor, 11th of 14, 10l behind Golden Taipan (11-4) at Kempton 2m NH flat (4) std in Feb
5 - HATS OFF TO LARRY	22-1 (10-13) Mid-division, took keen hold, lost touch after 4 out, last of 9, well behind Fugitif (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy in Feb
6 - ROOTLESS TREE (IRE)	40-1 (10-10) Towards rear, behind 3rd, 5th of 7, 49l behind The Mick Preston (11-12) at Hereford 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft in Jan
7 - GIVEPEACEACHANCE	8-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Docte Dina (10-12) at Lingfield 2m (5) std in Feb
8 - DRUMOCHTER	66-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, last after 3rd, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Dubai Days (11-7) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb
9 - OPINE (IRE)	2-1 (10-7) Soon midfield, jumped well 4th, going well before 3 out, went second approaching 2 out, joined leader last, held final 110 yards, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Blue Slate (10-11) at Leicester 1m 7f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Nov
10 - JUST ONCE	125-1 (10-11) Behind, some late minor headway, 8th of 12, 5l behind Royal Pretender (11-4) at Kempton 2m 2f NH flat (5) std in Feb
11 - ARIZONA GLORY	2-1fav (11-4) Midfield, hit 5th and pushed, dropped to rear 6th, pulled up before 7th, in a race won by Eurkash (11-1) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (5) hvy in Dec, 10 ran
12 - SHEEZA LEGEND	80-1 (11-5) In rear, awkward 3rd, progress to midfield when pushed after 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out where slow, held when fell last, in a race won by Eurkash (11-1) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (5) hvy in Dec, 10 ran
13 - OLD JEWRY (IRE)	16-1 (11-0) In rear, headway before 7th, lost place after 9th, well beaten before 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind Barnay (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (5) gs in Dec
14 - WHITE WALKER	80-1 (11-0) Jinked left at the start and held up in rear, detached before 2 out and never nearer, last of 8, 49l behind Adrimel (11-0) at Sandown 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Nov
15 - CAFFE MACCHIATO (IRE)	80-1 (11-0) In rear, reminders after 4th, never dangerous, 9th of 13, well behind Lucky One (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec
16 - BRIDEY'S LETTUCE (IRE)	25-1 (10-13) Mid-division on inside, fell 3rd, in a race won by Uisce Ur (11-1) at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Jan, 18 ran