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29 November 2024
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Ice Cream Direct Members Hands & Heels Handicap Hurdle (Cond/Amateur) (Go North Brindisi Qual') (RE) (Class 4) Racecard
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- Distance: 3m 84y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
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Kick Up A Storm
Selected at:
7/2
Kick Up A Storm is improving nicely this term and was a rare first time out winner for Paul Nicholls in October. He followed up in good style at Exeter after that and looks well set to complete a hat-trick under a 5lb claimer here.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 10 wins from 33 in the last 14 days (30%)
3-5 in this headgear combination; Exeter was a winnable race but he looks on the upgrade
1-5U11
Age: 6
Weight: 12-5
OR: 110
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 24 | Exe Exeter | 23f Gd | 4HcH | 11-11 tp | 1/5 | Tiny Tetley (7½L) | 6/4F | 110 | 118 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f Gd | 5NvHcH | 12-0 tp | 1/11 | The Bold Thady (1¾L) | 11/2 | 105 | 111 |
| 21 Jul 24 | Str Stratford | 22f Gd | 4HcH | 10-13 tp | UR/8 | Royal Pretender () | 5/2J | 105 | - |
| 13 May 24 | Her Hereford | 25.5f Gd | 4NvHcH | 11-2 tp | 5/6 | Face d'Music (10½L) | 5/6F | 103 | 95 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Exe Exeter | 23f Gd | 5HcH | 11-5 tp1 | 1/14 | Cooleenymore (4¼L) | 11/1 | 92 | 109 |
| 16 Nov 23 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 7/11 | Canty Bay (59L) | 20/1 | - | 55 |
Still travelling okay when slipping up on the final bend on return to hurdles at Catterick
417-S
Age: 4
Weight: 12-0
OR: 114
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 24 | Cat Catterick | 25.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-9 p | SU/4 | You Some Girl () | 10/1 | 114 | - |
| 29 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 16f Sft | 6Hc | 9-11 p | 4/8 | Tarbat Ness (16L) | 10/11F | 59 | 48 |
| 2 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 16f Sft | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 1/11 | Tarbat Ness (2¼L) | 13/2 | 55 | 63 |
| 3 Sep 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 16.5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 8-11 p1 | 3/8 | Clockwatcher (2½L) | 9/2 | 56 | 59 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Crl Carlisle | 11f Gd | 6Hc | 9-11 | 6/12 | Ribble River (4½L) | 9/2 | 57 | 58 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 16.5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 7-13 | 5/7 | Zivaniya (3¾L) | 12/1 | 58 | 60 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Improved form earlier this year under 7lb claimers; may be on a tough mark now
41132-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 110
Days: 236
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 24 | Exe Exeter | 23f Hy | 5HcH | 11-7 | 2/11 | Mister Barclay (hd) | 7/2F | 105 | 107 |
| 26 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f Hy | 5NvHcH | 11-5 | 3/8 | Clovis Boy (1¾L) | 10/11F | 103 | 105 |
| 29 Feb 24 | Tau Taunton | 24f Sft | 4HcH | 10-4 | 1/10 | Tiny Tetley (1¾L) | 11/8F | 93 | 103 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f Hy | 4NvHcH | 9-9 | 1/10 | Stratton Oakmont (23L) | 6/1 | 83 | 107 |
| 22 Jan 24 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f Sft | 5HcH | 11-0 | 4/12 | Nickelforce (28L) | 20/1 | 84 | 61 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 5NvHcH | 11-7 | 8/14 | Little Pi (23L) | 33/1 | 88 | 70 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Only 2lb higher than for recent chase win and he has threatened over hurdles
22-441
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 110
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-6 | 1/10 | Red Nika (hd) | 7/4F | 108 | 118 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 3NvHcCh | 10-10 p | 4/8 | Booster Bob (12½L) | 5/1 | 110 | 109 |
| 7 May 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 22f GS | 4NvH | 11-3 p | 4/14 | Magical Escape (1½L) | 100/30 | 111 | 113 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-8 p | 2/6 | Magical Escape (9½L) | 8/11F | 112 | 112 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Hy | 4MdH | 11-9 | 2/7 | Tommys Charm (3L) | 8/11F | 112 | 105 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | 4HcH | 11-4 p1 | 2/15 | Ilanz (shd) | 8/1 | 105 | 115 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Poor chasing the last twice but had been in competitive form over hurdles
21-344
Age: 6
Weight: 11-11
OR: 109
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 26.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-12 p | 4/9 | My Gift To You (35L) | 9/2 | 107 | 83 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 16.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 12-0 p | 4/8 | Mutual Respect (25L) | 7/1 | 110 | 95 |
| 6 May 24 | Kem Kempton | 24.5f Gd | 4HcH | 10-12 p | 3/10 | Halifax (4¼L) | 5/1 | 110 | 113 |
| 24 Mar 24 | Asc Ascot | 23.5f Gd | 4NvHcH | 11-7 p | 1/13 | Much Too Dear (½L) | 15/2 | 103 | 106 |
| 23 Feb 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 20f Sft | 4HcH | 11-4 p | 2/8 | Cailin Dearg (½L) | 5/1 | 100 | 104 |
| 22 Dec 23 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 10-10 p | 11/14 | Titan Discovery (35L) | 22/1 | 102 | 78 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
Better chaser than hurdler but second in this discipline last time; had wind surgery
6/9FF2
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 108
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | 4HcH | 11-0 v | 2/7 | Rebel Intentions (1L) | 33/1 | 105 | 111 |
| 28 Jul 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-11 v | F/16 | Get Up Mush () | 28/1 | 117 | - |
| 18 Jun 24 | Str Stratford | 22.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-11 p | F/8 | Bbold () | 7/1 | 117 | - |
| 7 May 24 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-10 p | 9/11 | Pozo Emery (21L) | 22/1 | 111 | 97 |
| 22 Apr 23 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 20.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-13 v | 6/9 | Allo Allo (49L) | 12/1 | 121 | 83 |
| 22 Feb 23 | Don Doncaster | 19f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-7 | 1/4 | Barton Knoll (7L) | 3/1 | 118 | 120 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (32%)
Back from a break with yard in form and claiming 5lb through Archie Jones
UP-513
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 106
Days: 167
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 24 | Hex Hexham | 23.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 | 3/10 | Dinons (13½L) | 4/1 | 106 | 102 |
| 28 May 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 23f Gd | 5NvHcH | 11-11 | 1/11 | Home Sweet Highway (3½L) | 9/1 | 101 | 106 |
| 7 May 24 | Her Hereford | 25.5f Gd | 5HcHM | 12-0 | 5/8 | Cooleenymore (19L) | 11/2 | 104 | 95 |
| 2 Feb 24 | Sth Southwell | 24.5f GS | 5HcHM | 12-0 | PU/9 | Tequila Blaze () | 16/5F | 104 | - |
| 11 Jan 24 | Cat Catterick | 25.5f Sft | 5HcHM | 12-0 | UR/11 | It's Maisy () | 7/2J | 99 | 105 |
| 16 Dec 23 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f GS | 4HcHM | 11-2 | 2/14 | Phillapa Sue (7½L) | 15/2 | 98 | 97 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Beat a subsequent winner at Ludlow a month ago; 4lb rise doesn't look too damaging
198P31
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 104
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 24 | Lud Ludlow | 24f GS | 5HcH | 12-0 p | 1/10 | Faerie Cutlass (3L) | 8/1 | 100 | 105 |
| 8 Oct 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 25f Gd | 4HcH | 10-10 p | 3/9 | Ballintubber Boy (17L) | 33/1 | 102 | 92 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 5HcH | 11-5 p | PU/11 | Dynamite Kentucky () | 12/1 | 104 | - |
| 26 Jul 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-1 p | 8/14 | Dr Seb (29L) | 20/1 | 105 | 87 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-10 p | 9/9 | Mr Tambourine Man (63L) | 13/2 | 106 | 54 |
| 30 May 24 | War Warwick | 26f Gd | 4HcH | 10-13 p | 1/11 | Thirtyfour Thirty (½L) | 7/2F | 102 | 109 |
Below form in last two races but she's on a competitive mark and her yard is going well
323-00
Age: 8
Weight: 11-6
OR: 104
Days: 102
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 24 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 4HcH | 11-10 | 10/11 | Oceanline (19½L) | 8/1 | 106 | 91 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-7 | 12/14 | Dr Seb (83L) | 9/1 | 108 | 40 |
| 23 Jan 24 | Nby Newbury | 24f Sft | 4HcHM | 11-0 | 3/16 | Gaye Legacy (3L) | 14/1 | 106 | 107 |
| 20 Dec 23 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f Sft | 4HcH | 10-9 | 2/10 | Whatsupwithyou (1¼L) | 16/1 | 104 | 113 |
| 21 Nov 23 | Her Hereford | 25.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-9 | 3/10 | Norton Hill (3½L) | 15/2 | 104 | 103 |
| 29 Aug 23 | Wor Worcester | 20f GS | 4HcH | 11-9 | 4/10 | Democritus (10½L) | 85/40F | 105 | 101 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Has mostly performed respectably since his Hexham win in June
197422
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 101
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-3 tv | 2/10 | You Some Girl (4½L) | 3/1F | 99 | 101 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f Gd | 4HcH | 10-12 tv | 2/7 | Skyjack Hijack (7½L) | 7/1 | 99 | 101 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Hex Hexham | 23.5f Gd | 5HcH | 12-0 tv | 4/12 | Magical Arthur (4½L) | 15/2 | 100 | 101 |
| 19 Aug 24 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 tv1 | 7/11 | Oceanline (7¼L) | 9/1 | 101 | 97 |
| 14 Jul 24 | Per Perth | 24f Gd | 4HcH | 10-10 tb | 9/10 | Buy Some Time (19L) | 8/1 | 101 | 86 |
| 23 Jun 24 | Hex Hexham | 23.5f Gd | 5NvHcH | 11-6 tb1 | 1/14 | Wotyoudunnow Buddy (3L) | 10/1 | 96 | 101 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Back from a break to win well at Kelso (2m5f, good) but only eighth on either side of that
58-818
Age: 9
Weight: 10-9
OR: 93
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 19.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-3 | 8/14 | Adveram (15½L) | 9/1 | 94 | 82 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Kel Kelso | 21f Gd | 5HcH | 11-1 | 1/11 | Swift Reply (1¼L) | 16/5F | 89 | 94 |
| 15 May 24 | Per Perth | 26.5f GS | 4HcH | 10-11 | 8/9 | Artic Mann (23L) | 16/1 | 93 | 74 |
| 10 Apr 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 20.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-9 | 8/11 | Mr Hope Street (14½L) | 9/1 | 95 | 85 |
| 10 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-7 | 5/15 | Townhill (23L) | 12/1 | 96 | 85 |
| 30 Nov 23 | Mus Musselburgh | 24f Sft | 5HcH | 11-6 | 2/11 | Sanosuke (6½L) | 3/1F | 96 | 92 |
Verdict
This looks very open. MINNIEMUM returns from a break with her yard going well and this late developer gets the nod.
Minniemum
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Kick Up A Storm,
5/1 Jeteye,
11/2 Idefix De Ciergues,
15/2 Rivers Corner,
10/1 Redbridge Rambler,
Prince De Juilley,
12/1 On Springs,
14/1 Minniemum,
16/1 Kazontherazz,
Rickety Gate,
20/1 Captain Potter
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