Fergal O'Brien sends two runners on the 706-mile round trip to Ayr on Monday
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17 January 2025
Friday 17th January
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Fitzdares Berkshire Winter Million Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
11l fourth of six in 3m Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham, so has stamina and plenty of ability
14
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 125
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG2 | 11-0 | 4/6 | Jet Blue (11L) | 9/2 | - | 125 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wor Worcester | 23f Sft | 3NvH | 11-0 | 1/4 | Big John Wayne (2¾L) | 5/2 | - | 125 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
3-3 in a point, bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle; likely to stay and has a bright future
1-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 1/7 | Farland (1½L) | 2/1F | - | 117 |
| 26 Feb 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Hy | 5NHF | 10-13 t1 | 1/6 | Frisby (7L) | 11/8F | - | 105 |
Big improver; has had far more racing than three of today's rivals but she's in the mix
421211
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: 129
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Gd | 3NvHM | 11-2 | 1/8 | Millie Supreme (8L) | 8/15F | 122 | 123 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f GS | 4NvHM | 11-5 | 1/12 | Geturguccion (8L) | 9/4F | 110 | 116 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4NvHM | 11-5 | 2/16 | Rockstown Girl (2½L) | 9/2 | 105 | 110 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f GS | 4MdHM | 11-1 | 1/5 | Brave Jen (4L) | 4/9F | 105 | 98 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 4NvMdHM | 10-13 | 2/12 | Lahinch Wave (1½L) | 5/4F | 105 | 98 |
| 26 May 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 3NvHM | 10-4 | 4/5 | Miss Maverick (61L) | 4/5F | 105 | 51 |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
This big step up in trip is plausible but marked improvement is needed
10-21
Age: 6
Weight: 11-1
OR: 119
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 24 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | NvHL | 10-7 | 1/5 | Hartington (1L) | 4/6F | - | 108 |
| 21 Nov 24 | War Warwick | 19f GS | 4NvHM | 11-0 | 2/15 | That's Nice (1½L) | 6/4 | - | 111 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | NHFG2M | 11-2 | 10/16 | Diva Luna (15½L) | 100/30 | - | 104 |
| 9 Mar 24 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | NHFLM | 11-2 | 1/11 | Rula Bula (1¾L) | 3/1F | - | 111 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
The clear pick on best chase form; hurdles form this season still puts him in the picture
10P-22
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 129
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Wdr Windsor | 20f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/4 | Ma Shantou (1¾L) | 1/2F | 132 | 120 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 21.5f Gd | 2NvH | 11-0 | 2/5 | Western Knight (hd) | 11/4 | 135 | 120 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Hy | HcChG3 | 11-1 | PU/21 | Chianti Classico () | 33/1 | 144 | - |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-12 | 11/13 | Ga Law (47L) | 5/1 | 146 | 120 |
| 23 Dec 23 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | 2Ch | 11-2 | 1/3 | Solo (6½L) | 11/4 | 133 | 146 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Asc Ascot | 21.5f Gd | 2NvH | 10-13 | 3/5 | Farnoge (4¼L) | 5/4F | 133 | 118 |
Verdict
This could be as much about potential as form and unbeaten DERRYHASSEN PADDY is preferred despite making the greatest step up in class.
Derryhassen Paddy
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Honky Tonk Highway,
11/4 Clondaw General,
7/2 Excello,
5/1 Derryhassen Paddy,
Dameofthecotswolds
Relevant Tips
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