ABSOLUTELY DOYEN had little trouble landing the odds starting out for Paul Nicholls at Perth in September and the same scenario is envisaged here under a penalty. Lowlands receives weight all round and may win the battle for second.
Absolutely Doyen
Lowlands
The Hawkstonian
2m4f Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Absolutely Doyen
J: Freddie KeighleyT: Paul Nicholls
F: 242-1
Price History:
1.53
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Showed promise in a trio of maiden hurdles last season, collared on line after making novicey mistakes at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on final outing. Left Fergal O'Brien's yard for €13,000 in May and didn't need to improve to land the odds at Stratford last month, plenty in hand. More to come.
6. Lowlands
J: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards
F: 459-4
Price History:
3.20
Age:
6
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Minor promise in a trio of bumpers in the first half of last season. Had wind surgery before a satisfactory hurdles debut at Perth in September, finishing fourth of 7 (20.2f).
2. The Hawkstonian
J: Beau MorganT: Ben Pauling
F: 672-
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
251
Verdict
€45,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Didn't see his race out on debut at Uttoxeter and went backwards from that when seventh of 12 in bumper at Warwick. Had wind surgery subsequently but still didn't finish race off with much conviction at Ffos Las. Off 8 months and up in trip for hurdles debut.
4. Captain Ted
J: Ross ChapmanT: Chris Grant
F: 83
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Went close on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but last both starts over hurdles last month. Step up in trip will help his cause, at least.
5. Fran The Man
J: Edward AustinT: Hannah McMahon
F: 370-688
Price History:
29.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Third on bumper debut for Martin Dunne this time last year but ran poorly in 2 similar races thereafter and hasn't threatened over hurdles for new yard more recently.
3. Top Of The Stars
J: Ryan ManiaT: Simon Waugh
F: 58
Price History:
67.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Well held both starts at Kelso and looks a long-term project.