HIGHLAND HAVEN achieved enough in bumpers to think she could win a race like this. La Belle Argentee showed promise on her debut in February and may provide a bigger threat than penalised hurdle winners Joueuse Royale and Hill In Brazil.
Highland Haven
La Belle Argentee
Joueuse Royale
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Hill In Brazil
J: Luke ScottT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
F: 260-1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Runner-up on the first of 3 starts in bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies last season and made a successful start to her hurdle career for a new stable in 2m Worcester maiden 14 days ago. Did it smoothly and ought to be competitive under a penalty.
2. Joueuse Royale
J: Mr Ben SuttonT: Olly Murphy
F: 34223-421
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Fair maiden in Ireland who made it second time lucky for her new stable in 20.5f mares' maiden hurdle at Market Rasen last month. More will be needed under a penalty but no surprise were she to find it. Refitted with the tongue tie she wore regularly in Ireland.
3. Highland Haven
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 1620-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
169
Verdict
Useful bumper winner last season and rates an interesting recruit to hurdles for her good stable.
4. Lynsey Larue
J: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan Williams
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Dual Irish point winner but could only manage a remote fourth of 5 on her C&D hurdle debut 3 weeks ago. Needs to have come on a lot.
5. Best Night
J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
103
Verdict
Fair form when runner-up twice over 15f on the Flat in France. The betting should help guide to expectations on hurdle debut.
6. La Belle Argentee
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 4-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
205
Verdict
From a good family. Strong in the betting but ran as if needing the outing when fourth of 7 on 2m Wetherby debut (heavy) in February. In top hands and open to progress 6 months on.
7. Lizzielooe
J: Rex DingleT: Michael Blake
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
150/1 and hooded, last of 10 in bumper at Worcester (2m, good) on debut 57 days ago. Outsider switched to hurdles.