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TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Tradespeople 'Introductory' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 144y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Royal Infantry
Selected at:
6/4
Royal Infantry was a useful performer in bumpers last term, winning twice before finishing eighth in the Champion Bumper. Dan Skelton’s five-year-old made a solid start to his hurdling career with victory at Chepstow last month and progress is anticipated.
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6/4
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Dual Flat winner; bought 260,000gns; easy winner on hurdles debut; improvement likely
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | 4NvH | 10-12 t | 1/4 | Canal Court (16L) | 7/2 | - | 112 |
| 16 May 24 | Sal Salisbury | 14f Sft | 3Hc | 9-10 t | 6/12 | Kyle Of Lochalsh (20L) | 15/2 | 89 | 73 |
| 6 Apr 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-3 t1 | 3/13 | Duty Of Care (4½L) | 5/1 | 89 | 94 |
| 29 Sep 23 | Hay Haydock | 14f Sft | 33yHc | 9-9 | 2/5 | Urban Outlook (1L) | 3/1J | 87 | 94 |
| 9 Sep 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-4 | 1/8 | Captain Kane (3L) | 7/2 | 83 | 93 |
| 15 Jul 23 | Ham Hamilton | 13f Sft | 4Hc | 9-3 | 7/7 | Ibrahimovic (8¾L) | 100/30 | 85 | 79 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Bumper winner who won a Ffos Las novice hurdle last time; down in trip but a chance
15-1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 20f GS | 4MdH | 11-3 | 1/15 | Jaccours (6½L) | 4/1 | - | 114 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 2NHF | 11-0 | 5/20 | Regent's Stroll (6L) | 7/2J | - | 101 |
| 12 Dec 23 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Hy | 53yNHF | 11-2 | 1/9 | Dodger Long (3L) | 11/2 | - | 104 |
Ex-French; 52-1-winner on debut last December; quite interesting on first run for new yard
1-
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 339
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 23 | Pau Pau | 17.5f VSft | 3yH | 10-10 t | 1/13 | Jeudeloie (1¼L) | 52/1 | - | - |
Three wins on the Flat and won only hurdles start when trained in France; this is tougher
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 58
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 24 | Cho Cholet | 19f Hy | 4yH | 10-8 | 1/14 | Charmavel (1¼L) | 6/1 | - | - |
| 25 Jun 24 | Sln Salon-de-Provence | 12f Sft | Hc | 9-10 p | 12/12 | Aixellence (21L) | 10/1 | - | - |
| 16 May 24 | Bou Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 12f Hy | Hc | 9-8 | 11/12 | Antaios (26L) | 48/10 | - | - |
| 23 Apr 24 | Lem Le Mans | 11.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 | 3/1 | () | 13/1 | - | - |
| 1 Apr 24 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 10f Hy | Hc | 9-4 | 13/15 | Trabuco (36L) | 17/1 | - | 22 |
| 4 Mar 24 | Tls Toulouse | 10f Hy | Hc | 9-4 | 1/12 | () | 32/5 | - | - |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
UK point winner; has since won two bumpers and Chepstow novice hurdle; contender
118-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/9 | Plantaroma (1¼L) | 4/9F | - | 116 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 8/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (17L) | 18/1 | 124 | 120 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | NHFL | 11-7 | 1/9 | Noahsgreatrainbow (2L) | 9/2 | - | 120 |
| 10 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-8 | 1/18 | Off The Jury (2¼L) | 14/1 | - | 110 |
Verdict
A competitive race can go to ROYAL INFANTRY who has won a point, two bumpers and a Chepstow maiden hurdle.
Royal Infantry
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Royal Infantry,
5/2 Crest Of Fortune,
11/4 Circuit Breaker,
7/1 Monaco Rules,
12/1 Lass De La Blairie,
25/1 Parisian Fashion
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