The likeable HOSTILE HOTELIER was in the process of pushing a subsequent winner close before coming down at the last at Warwick last month and shades the vote over Dalileo, who came clear with the runner-up when scoring over C&D recently.
Hostile Hotelier
Dalileo
Takt De Touques
3m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Takt De Touques
J: Mr Dara McGillT: Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland
F: 1/11215-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
204
Verdict
Won 3 bumpers in succession before winning a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (20f). Seemed beaten on merit when fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Thurles (8/1) on most recent start in December when upped in trip. Worth another chance on handicap bow given bumper form.
4. Rebellious Gale
J: Sean BowenT: A. J. Martin, Ireland
F: 77/3-0U
Price History:
5.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Has shown inconsistent form with long gaps between races, though had excuses at Kilbeggan last month (hampered and unseated eighth). Sean Bowen is a positive booking, however, and yard's runners here always worth a second look.
3. Hostile Hotelier
J: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie Candlish
F: 342162-3F
Price History:
4.33
Age:
7
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Gained a deserved success at Catterick in March and has remained in good form since, still in with a chance of picking up a fourth career success when coming down at the last at Warwick last month. Big player if none the worse.
5. Dalileo
J: Peter KavanaghT: Lisa Harrison
F: 561796-61
Price History:
5.50
Age:
10
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Showed the benefit of his reappearance when winning over C&D 10 days ago, pulling clear with the runner-up. Must be considered up 5 lb.
2. Buy Some Time
J: Nathan MoscropT: R. Mike Smith
F: 11772-167
Price History:
6.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Improved to land a double here last summer, including this race, and raised his game another notch when belying odds of 50/1 in a valuable contest at the Punchestown Festival in April. However, that big effort perhaps left its mark as he hasn't been competitive both starts since.