HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE is taken to defy the handicapper again and complete a hat-trick. The reliable Maple rates an obvious danger, while a market move for Neil Mulholland handicap newcomer Portcammon would also bring him firmly into the reckoning.
Highway One O Five
Maple
Portcammon
2m Nov Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Highway One O Five
J: Freddie GordonT: Chris Gordon
F: 25/333P1-1
Price History:
2.40
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
On a hat-trick after good-ground wins at Warwick (19f) and over C&D this spring. Did it cosily here last time and even an 8 lb rise may not stop him going in again.
2. Maple
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Ruth Jefferson
F: 24U22432-
Price History:
3.20
Age:
4
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler who added another creditable effort when second of 14 over 2m at Perth (soft) 23 days ago. A 2 lb nudge shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.
3. Portcammon
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
F: 1/47566-
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
A fairly useful bumper winner for Willie Mullins. Has yet to match that in maiden/novice hurdles but could prove a different proposition now handicapping in cheekpieces. All the more interesting if backed.
6. Granny B
J: Charlie DeutschT: Michael Mullineaux
F: 6637460-3
Price History:
7.50
Age:
5
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Poor maiden hurdler. One of better efforts when 6¾ lengths third of 9 to Highway One O Five over C&D 14 days ago but even an 8 lb swing in the weights doesn't look enough for her to turn the tables.
5. Blackijo Dagrostis
J: Stan SheppardT: Matt Sheppard
F: P45-6
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Winless following 8 attempts between the flags and modest form over hurdles for current yard, including weakening into sixth on Worcester handicap debut 11 days ago.
4. Off To Alabama
J: K. BroganT: John Mackie
F: 16/8646-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Sprung a 66/1 surprise on Wetherby bumper debut in February 2024 but well beaten in 2 bumpers/3 hurdles since. Much more realistic chance now handicapping but would still need to see market support to consider.