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BetGoodwin Alan King EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Class 3) Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 4f 114y
- Going: Abandoned
- Runners
- 0
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
French winner but down the field in handicaps on both British outings
92-145
Age: 5
Weight: 12-0
OR: 114
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 24 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 4NvHcH | 12-0 | 5/6 | Razzle Dazzle Boy (14L) | 33/1 | 118 | 99 |
| 8 Nov 24 | Fon Fontwell | 19f Gd | 3HcH | 11-10 | 4/4 | Double Powerful (41L) | 11/1 | 122 | 92 |
| 13 May 24 | Com Compiegne | 18f VSft | 4yH | 10-10 tp | 1/12 | Kingscross (8L) | 27/10 | - | 101 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Par Lyon Parilly | 19f Hy | 4yH | 10-8 tp | 2/11 | Kasadepapel (nk) | 21/1 | - | - |
| 10 Nov 23 | Com Compiegne | 17f Hy | 3yH | 10-6 t | 9/11 | Bon Garcon (58+L) | 11/1 | - | - |
| 20 Oct 23 | Aut Auteuil | 18f Hy | 3yH | 10-8 t | 8/14 | Dazodream (16½L) | 27/1 | - | 77 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Won here in May; creditable efforts in defeat the next twice and this may be more winnable
U123
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 117
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Wdr Windsor | 20f GS | 4NvH | 11-6 | 3/4 | Ma Shantou (11L) | 14/1 | 117 | 118 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 3NvH | 11-1 | 2/6 | Clap Of Thunder (4¾L) | 3/1 | - | 114 |
| 12 May 24 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/8 | Global Esteem (5L) | 7/2 | - | 106 |
| 4 May 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-1 | UR/10 | Valgrand () | 14/1 | - | - |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Made all by 10l at Doncaster; the strength of the form is questionable but he's respected
023-71
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 24 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 | 1/8 | Off The Jury (10L) | 17/2 | - | 113 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 7/11 | Western Knight (68L) | 11/1 | - | 51 |
| 3 Mar 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-5 | 3/7 | Ma Shantou (13L) | 16/5 | - | 108 |
| 8 Feb 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-4 | 2/12 | Dunskay (3L) | 28/1 | - | 105 |
| 10 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-8 | 11/18 | Royal Infantry (25L) | 20/1 | - | 84 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Bumper winner who scored on his hurdle debut and could play another leading role
31-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/13 | Western Article (1½L) | 4/5F | - | 112 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 10-12 | 1/4 | Shade Of Winter (14L) | 4/9F | - | 108 |
| 9 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f Sft | 4MdNHF | 11-7 | 3/9 | Andashan (3½L) | 5/2F | - | 108 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (37%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (26%)
Point winner who was second on hurdle debut and is in excellent hands to progress
2
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 21f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 2/11 | I'm A Lumberjack (7½L) | 6/5J | - | 114 |
Placed in bumpers and fourth on hurdle debut over C&D in a race that's working out well
3364
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 24 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/8 | Julius Des Pictons (11L) | 33/1 | - | 106 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Hy | 5MdNHF | 11-2 | 6/10 | Idaho Sun (13L) | 12/1 | - | 97 |
| 19 Jun 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-0 | 3/11 | Holokea (3¾L) | 11/2 | - | 100 |
| 16 May 24 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/12 | Groovy Blue (10½L) | 5/1 | - | 97 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Third on debut in a point but well beaten the next twice, on hurdle debut most recently
4
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 24 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/8 | Jail No Bail (31L) | 13/2 | - | 74 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (33%)
Knocking on the door after three successive placed efforts; could again be thereabouts
P3-22
Age: 7
Weight: 10-11
OR: 112
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 21.5f Sft | 4NvHM | 11-0 t | 2/13 | Star Walking (hd) | 10/1 | 104 | 102 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Str Stratford | 22f GS | 4MdHM | 11-2 t | 2/11 | Springs A Girl (1¼L) | 7/1 | - | 98 |
| 3 Mar 24 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Hy | 3NvHM | 10-9 t | 3/9 | Marmalade Time (4½L) | 80/1 | - | 98 |
| 9 Nov 23 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f GS | 4MdHM | 11-6 t1 | PU/13 | Lilting Verse () | 66/1 | - | - |
Verdict
Bumper winner THE BLUESMAN won on his hurdle debut at Chepstow in November and could have plenty more to offer for Paul Nicholls.
The Bluesman
Betting Forecast:
13/8 As The Fella Says,
5/2 The Bluesman,
3/1 Jax Junior,
10/1 Game Colours,
12/1 Illegal d'Ainay,
14/1 Kissman,
20/1 Elysian Knight,
50/1 Minella Kaiser
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