REFLECTION OF YOU can pick up a race like this if jumping better and could be worth chancing stepped up to 3m. Old rival Heaven Smart remains in form and can go well again, while Auchinlek is one to note now going chasing on his return.
Reflection Of You
Heaven Smart
Auchinlek
3m Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Heaven Smart
J: Brian HughesT: L J Morgan
F: 6P4PP-412
Price History:
2.88
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Won over shorter here last month and good second at Southwell next time, tending to jump right. Gone up another 5 lb but could go well again back up at 3m.
6. Burgundy Man
J: Richie McLernonT: R. Mike Smith
F: 40-222333
Price History:
5.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Modest maiden handicap hurdler, placed all 6 starts in 2025/26, including over 3m here fitted with blinkers (headgear now left off) 4 weeks ago. Interesting to see if he takes to the larger obstacles.
2. Everyday Champagne
J: Bruce LynnT: N. W. Alexander
F: PP-42P423
Price History:
5.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Losing run stretches back 2 years and he's rather hit-and-miss nowadays, held in third behind Heaven Smart over shorter here 4 weeks ago. Change of headgear and could figure if he can get a lead.
5. Reflection Of You
J: Alan DoyleT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 0/63575-35
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Point/course bumper winner who has made a promising start over fences in 2 handicaps over shorter here, still going sweetly in second when all but came down 5 out in race won by Heaven Smart 4 weeks ago. Worth another chance up in trip.
3. Athair Mor
J: Ryan ManiaT: Paul Robson
F: 3464-
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
220
Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler last season. Quickly switches to fences stepped up in trip for new yard.
8. Thehairyfella
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 3P3154P6
Price History:
12.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Scraped home when opening his account at Downpatrick (23.7f, good to firm) in July. Poor runs the last twice though (including over C&D latest) and opposable.
4. Auchinlek
J: Craig NicholT: Sandy Thomson
F: 7055-
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
199
Verdict
Green and well held in bumper and novice/maiden hurdles last season. Quick switch to chasing up in trip on return. Retains potential and one to keep an eye on.
7. Uptown Harry
J: Peter KavanaghT: Jane Walton
F: 7/0P5646P-
Price History:
19.00
Age:
11
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
180
Verdict
C&D winner but badly out of sorts final 2 starts last season.