David Pipe's HAMMER DAN returned from a lay-off with an excellent second at Newton Abbot and is weighted to go one better here. Regal And Royal, Let Me Go Boys and Belles Benefit are all in the mix too.
Hammer Dan
Regal And Royal
Let Me Go Boys
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
11. Hammer Dan
J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
F: 0P/11-2
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Went 2-2 last summer at Newton Abbot and Stratford and resumed from 11 months off with an excellent second of 7 back at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago, conceding first run. Big shout.
6. Regal And Royal
J: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie Candlish
F: 548/11224-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Bagged a pair of 2m4f Bangor handicaps last summer and has continued in good order, cheekpieces added when fourth of 10 back there last time. One for the shortlist.
5. Tropical Speed
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 4436P1-36
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
In good nick over hurdles but cheekpieces tried when only sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, good) on debut over fences 18 days ago. Not discounted back in this sphere with blinkers added.
3. Belles Benefit
J: Harry BannisterT: Ben Case
F: 16U21454-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
201
Verdict
Landed 3m Plumpton handicap in October but off 6 months since a creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft). Not ruled out though given she has won off a break.
8. Red Panda
J: David BassT: Charlie Longsdon
F: 06/3535-33
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Arrives in decent form without winning, cheekpieces on for 1st time when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good) 28 days ago. Up in trip and needs considering.
2. Let Me Go Boys
J: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 0448-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden took a step forward on his second handicap start when third of 7 at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. One to consider.
4. Findthetime
J: James BowenT: Stuart Coltherd
F: 4PPP667-5
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2024 and he came in last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good) 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others appeal more.
1. Clondaw Royale
J: K. BroganT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: P71430-76
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Scored at Haydock in December but came in last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Has work to do.
10. Vorderman
J: Ben Ffrench DavisT: Roger Teal
F: 871662-UP
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Opened his account at Fontwell in December. Pulled up after an early error in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 38 days ago so can't be dismissed.
9. Captains Pick
J: Adam WedgeT: Christian Williams
F: 48/5717-P6
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Got off the mark at Perth last July but well below that form in three subsequent runs, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 18 days ago. Others are preferred.