PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R1) 14:25 TOWCESTER, 2m 3f 34y totepool Remembering Aldo Galea 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Class 5) (4YO plus) TIMEFORM VIEW: PONTRESINA left his previous efforts behind when third in a Kempton novice hurdle on similar ground last month and can break his duck in the opener. In The Pipeline may give him most to think about. Timeform 123: 1: PONTRESINA (4) 2: IN THE PIPELINE (3) 3: FLEMENSTRIX (2) 1 7/30P9 CHANGE UR TUNE (IRE) 29 br g Milan Sunny Native Jockey Colours: Red, white stars, white and black striped sleeves, black cap, white star Timeform says: Offered little in 3 hurdle starts to date. (Forecast 101.00) 6 11 2 M Hamill (3) Sheila Lewis 2 4 FLEMENSTRIX (IRE) 108 b g Flemensfirth Laurens Trix 5 11 2t1p1 Aidan Coleman Jockey Colours: Royal blue, dark green sleeves and cap Timeform says: Shaped better than bare result when fourth in bumper at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on NH debut in February. Longer trip will suit on hurdles bow. Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for first time. (Forecast 6.50) 3 53 IN THE PIPELINE (IRE) 15 b g Oscar Kerriemuir Lass 5 11 2 Brendan Powell B G Powell Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: Offered something to work on when third of 6 in novice event over C&D (good) on hurdles bow 15 days ago and has to enter calculations. (Forecast 4.33) 4 1/9P3 PONTRESINA (IRE) 25 b g Milan Gilt Benefit 5 11 2 Conor Shoemark O Sherwood Jockey Colours: Royal blue and orange diamonds, royal blue sleeves and cap Timeform says: Point winner who posted a fair third, on return from 4 months off, in 8runner novice hurdle at Kempton (21f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Holds strong claims on that form (Forecast 2.50) 5 5/84F2P TAKE EM OUT (IRE) 61 b g Amadeus Wolf Toorah Laura La 6 11 2t R Johnson 112 Jockey Colours: Black, yellow epaulets, black sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap Timeform says: Has shaped fairly well both completed starts in this sphere, chasing home easy winner Ballymoy in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle (15.8f) in February. Looked amiss at Chepstow last time, though. (Forecast 5.00) 6 PP WATCH ME BOP BOP 113 gr g Nomadic Way Grace Dieu 9 11 2h1 R T Dunne S Drinkwater Jockey Colours: Royal blue, black hoop Timeform says: 2,200 6yo, second foal, brother to fairly useful hurdler Cannon Fodder (2¾m25f winner), dam temperamental maiden hurdler. Pulled up both starts in points and likely best watched on Rules debut. (Forecast 29.00)
PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R2) 14:55 TOWCESTER, 2m 20y Bet Toteexacta At Totesport.com Handicap Chase (Class 5) (5YO plus) TIMEFORM VIEW: HEURTEVENT landed this race 3 years ago and fared better than of late when runnerup at Worcester last time. He is taken to return to winning ways. Windspiel made a solid start to his chasing career at Warwick earlier this month and is the obvious danger. Timeform 123: 1: HEURTEVENT (6) 2: WINDSPIEL (3) 3: TROJAN STAR (4) 1 4/1668P WHILE YOU WAIT (IRE) 252 CD b g Whipper Azra 9 11 12 Lucy Gardner (3) Mrs S Gardner 100 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white braces, maroon sleeves, white stars Timeform says: Back on the scoreboard over hurdles here a year ago, but ran poorly in a handful of starts last summer and makes limited appeal on return from 8month absence. (Forecast 15.00) 2 7P06PF WESTERBERRY (IRE) 11 b m Westerner Casiana 6 11 5 Kevin Jones (5) J W Mullins 93 Jockey Colours: Yellow, green striped sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Well held in sole bumper outing and made little impact over hurdles. Failed to complete on chasing bow at Wincanton recently and has plenty to prove at present. (Forecast 10.00) 3 8/3S79 3 WINDSPIEL (FR) 14 b g Sholokhov Wildlife 5 11 4t Harry Bannister D W P Arbuthnot 92 Jockey Colours: Navy blue, green sash, cerise cap Timeform says: Matched his best hurdling form when third of 10 in handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, good to firm) on debut over fences a fortnight ago. Strong claims if building on that here. (Forecast 2.75) 4 4/43357 TROJAN STAR (IRE) 27 b g Tikkanen Mystical Queen 8 11 3tp H Cobden K C Bailey 91 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue seams, checked sleeves and cap Timeform says: Never fired in a handful of starts last season, finishing well beaten on latest start at Exeter last month. Handicapper cut him plenty of slack but others look more persuasive. (Forecast 6.00) 5 6635/P5 TRY CATCH ME (IRE) 36 b g Commander Collins Misty River 13 10 6p Miss Page Fuller (5) Miss Z C Davison 80 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, red braces, striped sleeves and cap Timeform says: Dual winner at Fontwell in 2014 for Alison Batchelor but all to prove now after a couple of tame efforts for new connections last month. (Forecast 21.00) 6 U02452 HEURTEVENT (FR) 11 CD b g Hold That Tiger Sybilia 9 10 0p Lee Edwards A W Carroll Jockey Colours: White, purple epaulets, sleeves and star on cap Timeform says: C&D winner who posted best effort for some time (from 2 lb out of the weights) when second of 10 in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good) 11 days ago. Leading contender. (Forecast 4.00) 7 334PPR SUSSEX ROAD (IRE) 24 b g Mahler Rose Island 8 10 0p Charlie Hammond (7) A Sadik Jockey Colours: Dark green and yellow diamonds, dark green sleeves Timeform says: Of little account under Rules and is easily passed over from so far out of the handicap. (Forecast 41.00) Long Handicap: Heurtevent 9 13, Sussex Road 8 6
PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R3) 15:25 TOWCESTER, 1m 7f 151y Bet Totequadpot At Totesport.com Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R4) 15:55 TOWCESTER, 3m 102y Bet Totetrifecta At Totesport.com Handicap Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus) 1 115480 OUR KYLIE (IRE) 16 D b m Jeremy Prakara Jockey Colours: Light green, yellow hoops, light green cap Timeform says: Has an excellent strike rate for this yard under both codes, going in again at Sedgefield (16.8f) in October. Looked rusty on recent return at Hexham so expected to build on that. (Forecast 9.00) 2 71 STARCROSSED 88 D b g Cape Cross Gretna Jockey Colours: Grey, pink epaulets, quartered cap Timeform says: Fair on the Flat and much improved from hurdling debut when winning 15 runner novice at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) in February, responding well. Every chance he'll improve again now handicapping. (Forecast 2.50) 3 448225 NO HIDING PLACE (IRE) 36 b g Stowaway Subtle Gem Jockey Colours: White, red seams, red and white quartered cap Timeform says: Shaped best under an inexperienced amateur when runnerup at Sandown (2m) in March. Failed to build on that at Plumpton last month and is still a maiden, but he's in top hands. (Forecast 3.75) 4 314025 RASASEE (IRE) 173 gr g Rip Van Winkle Gleaming Silver Jockey Colours: Red, black armlets Timeform says: Off the mark in a 3runner novice at Market Rasen in July. Rather inandout in that company to end 2017 and opening mark doesn't look to be generous on return. (Forecast 8.50) 5 F15007 TAMARILLO GROVE (IRE) 31 D b g Cape Cross Tamarillo Jockey Colours: Emerald green, royal blue disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap Timeform says: Veteran who scored at Newton Abbot (16.7f) from a 1 lb higher mark last summer. Caught the eye on back of 6 months off at Southwell (15.7f), left with too much to do, so not dismissed lightly. (Forecast 8.00) 6 12 3 Miss Becky Smith (5) B Ellison 6 11 12 Harry Skelton D Skelton 5 11 12 Nico de Boinville N J Henderson 5 11 8h Harry Reed (5) 11 10 6t James Best Mrs S Leech TIMEFORM VIEW: STARCROSSED showed a willing attitude when off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles at Huntingdon in February, and with this stiff track a help kept to 2m, he can follow up. Tamarillo Grove is back below his last successful mark and may emerge as the chief threat. Timeform 123: 1: STARCROSSED (2) 2: TAMARILLO GROVE (5) 3: NO HIDING PLACE (3) 122 113 97 1 5/P41P 3 BASSARABAD (FR) 7 D b g Astarabad Grivette Jockey Colours: Maroon, light blue and brown hooped sleeves, quartered cap Timeform says: First start since a wind operation, also tongue tied, when striking at Wetherby in January. Quickly back to form when third over C&D last week, closing all the way to line, and player off same mark. (Forecast 5.00) 2 12/2419 BETTER DAYS (IRE) 166 D gr g Daylami Miss Edgehill Jockey Colours: White, emerald green chevron, royal blue sleeves and cap Timeform says: Best away from the mud and enhanced good strike rate over fences at Kempton in October. Not seen since running poorly at Ludlow in December but type to bounce back. (Forecast 8.50) 3 4/8PB66 READY TOKEN (IRE) 29 D gr g Flemensfirth Ceol Tire Jockey Colours: Light blue, white epaulets, halved sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Front runner who won backtoback 3m handicaps at Warwick in 2016. Lightly raced and not so good since, though. (Forecast 9.50) 4 304504 BY THE BOARDWALK (IRE) 13 CD br g Presenting Peripheral Vision Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink star, pink sleeves, royal blue stars, pink cap, royal blue star Timeform says: Back on track when fourth at Ludlow 2 weeks ago, his best effort since last summer, and well treated if he can build on that. (Forecast 6.00) 5 475758 NO BUTS 13 b g Kayf Tara Wontcostalotbut Jockey Colours: Pink, black triple diamond and sleeves, black cap, pink diamond Timeform says: Dual winner off higher marks last year but form tailed off towards end of 2017 and was well held back from a break at last 2 starts. Visored for 1st time. (Forecast 13.00) 6 PP33P 2 RIDDLESTOWN (IRE) 7 CD b g Cloudings Gandi's Dream Jockey Colours: White, black triple diamond, black and white striped sleeves, black cap Timeform says: Back to form when close second over C&D last week, going like the wellhandicapped horse that he is for 95% of the way, and obvious claims off the same mark. (Forecast 3.75) 7 F7P776 MERCERS COURT (IRE) 13 D b g Court Cave Vikki's Dream Jockey Colours: Black, large red spots, armlets and cap Timeform says: Won 5 times over fences during a very productive 2016. Largely disappointing since, though, and while he continues to slip down the weights, it's not hard to look elsewhere. (Forecast 15.00) 7 12 1vt R Johnson 7 12 1 Sam TwistonDavies N A TwistonDavies 10 11 12t Aidan Coleman 10 11 11t M Hamill (3) K C Bailey 10 11 9v1 T Scudamore D G Bridgwater 11 11 8b Mr J Andrews (7) Miss C Fryer 10 11 7 Bryony Frost (3) N B King 116 116 113 112 110 109 108
TIMEFORM VIEW: RIDDLESTOWN has a good record here and shaped like the best handicapped horse when runnerup over C&D last week, and can go one better off the same mark. Bassarabad wasn't far behind that day and is the obvious threat. Timeform 123: 1: RIDDLESTOWN (6) 2: BASSARABAD (1) 3: BY THE BOARDWALK (4) PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R5) 16:25 TOWCESTER, 2m 5f 153y Totepool Cashback Club At Totesport.com Novices' Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus) 1 224619 RECKLESS BEHAVIOR (IRE) 27 b g Gold Well Wee Wallis 6 10 12 Sean Bowen Mrs Caroline Bailey 114 Jockey Colours: Light blue, grey stars on sleeves, light blue cap, grey star Timeform says: Belatedly confirmed handicap debut promise when game winner at Market Rasen (20.6f). Might have found next run coming too soon and type to make a chaser (runnerup sole start in Irish point). (Forecast 4.00) 2 423F63 ROYAL PLAZA 146 b g King's Theatre Friendly Craic 7 10 12t R Johnson Olly Murphy 120 Jockey Colours: Light blue, white stars, white sleeves, light blue stars Timeform says: Just sole success from 22 NH runs but often gives his running and chasing experience should count for plenty. (Forecast 2.75) 3 204 TAKE TO HEART 25 b g Sakhee Romantic Dream 6 10 12 Nico de Boinville N J Henderson 128 Jockey Colours: Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Timeform says: Progressive when winning maiden/novice hurdles last summer. Rather lost his way after but has the size to make a chaser and the one to beat on pick of form. (Forecast 2.50) TIMEFORM VIEW: Claims can be made for all 3 but TAKE TO HEART has the most ability and has the size to make a chaser, so gets the vote. Timeform 123: 1: TAKE TO HEART (3) 2: ROYAL PLAZA (2) 3: RECKLESS BEHAVIOR (1)
PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R6) 16:55 TOWCESTER, 1m 7f 151y Totesport.com Download The App Conditional Jockeys' Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4YO plus) 1 0P64 ATALANTA'S GOLD (IRE) 14 b m Arcadio Sandy Desert Jockey Colours: Red, black seams and armlets, grey cap, maroon diamond Timeform says: Definite signs of promise in her qualifying runs and may do better now switching to handicaps. Shortlisted. (Forecast 4.50) 2 2546P ORTENZIA (IRE) 56 (40F) b f Lawman Ondoyante Jockey Colours: Red and yellow check, red cap Timeform says: Offered little making Flat debut for this yard last month, but did shape a bit better than being pulled up suggests over hurdles at Market Rasen in March. Blinkers on. (Forecast 5.50) 5 11 12 James Bowen G L Moore 4 11 12b Bryony Frost 98 102 Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green and yellow striped sleeves Timeform says: Winning pointer but yet to show any worthwhile form under Rules. (Forecast 34.00) 9 3546/78 CIVITESSES (FR) 272 b m Prince Kirk Glenn Rose 6 10 2h1p1 Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue hoop, dark blue sleeves, orange armlets, check cap Timeform says: Backed at big prices on a couple of occasions in handicaps but ultimately hasn't achieved much. Hood/cheekpieces applied on first start since August. (Forecast 11.00) 10 633099 OUR PHILLIE LILY 11 b m Sulamani Tyre Hill Lilly Jockey Colours: Royal blue, yellow sash, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, hooped cap Timeform says: Poor maiden hurdler who didn't offer much in the way of encouragement after 6 months off when well held at Wincanton recently. Fair bit to prove. (Forecast 13.00) Thomas Greatrex (3) B Barr 6 10 2 Sean Houlihan Mrs S Gardner TIMEFORM VIEW: ATALANTA'S GOLD has shown enough to suggest she's up to winning a race like this on her handicap bow. Scotsbrook Night and Dizzey Heights are a couple of others to consider. Timeform 123: 1: ATALANTA'S GOLD (1) 2: SCOTSBROOK NIGHT (6) 3: DIZZEY HEIGHTS (4) 3 84/P00 7 STUPID CUPID (IRE) 16 b m Beneficial Supreme Arrow 7 11 8 Richard Patrick Sheila Lewis 94 Jockey Colours: Pink, white seams, pink sleeves, white stars, quartered cap Timeform says: Point winner but well held completed starts over hurdles. Others preferred on her handicap bow. (Forecast 26.00) 4 5166 DIZZEY HEIGHTS (IRE) 119 D b m Halling Extreme Pleasure 6 11 4ht Harry Teal (6) N B King 90 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, yellow cross of lorraine, red sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow star Timeform says: Improved to get off the mark at Fakenham (16f) in November. Not in the same form since, but may have benefited from a longer break. (Forecast 5.50) 5 406P70 NICHEINTHEMARKET (IRE) 16 b m Oscar Supreme Kellycarra 6 11 0 Fergus Gregory Miss C Fryer 86 Jockey Colours: White, black triple diamond, black and white striped sleeves, black cap Timeform says: Unplaced in Irish points and just poor form over hurdles so far. Needs to find improvement from this sort of mark. (Forecast 17.00) 6 4465F9 SCOTSBROOK NIGHT 216 b m Midnight Legend Won More Night 5 10 10t Ross Chapman S Lycett 82 Jockey Colours: Black, emerald green disc, sleeves and cap Timeform says: Her fifth at Worcester in September shows she has ability, so shouldn't be ruled out from a falling mark returning after a break. (Forecast 8.00) 7 020/638 SPROGZILLA 202 gr m Fair Mix Gentle Approach 9 10 9h Charlie Hammond (3) Miss James 81 Jockey Colours: Light green and emerald green (quartered), light green sleeves Timeform says: Third in a maiden hurdle over C&D in October, but as expected failed to back that dubious effort up when brushed aside next time. (Forecast 23.00) 8 3/307RP BOOLA RIVER (IRE) 26 b m Craigsteel Hy Kate 8 10 3 Daniel Sansom (3) J W Mullins 75