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Prix de Birmingham (Hurdle) (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Very Soft
- Runners
- 15
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Fourth when favourite two weeks ago; still unexposed and needs to be taken seriously
4686
Age: 3
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 24 | Dea Deauville | 9.5f St | 3y | 8-11 | 12/14 | Dollar Index (16L) | 33/1 | - | 43 |
Ran well when third of eight over 2m here 15 days ago; must be respected
300
Age: 3
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 24 | Com Compiegne | 17f Hy | 3yH | 10-10 ht | 12/15 | Lascar Du Mathan (27L) | 101/1 | - | 76 |
| 21 May 24 | Agr Angers | 10.5f VSft | 3y | 9-2 | 9/10 | Apolino (16½L) | 41/1 | - | - |
Runner-up over fences latest start; second hurdles run here; others preferred
22
Age: 3
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 23 | Sln Salon-de-Provence | 10f Sft | 2y | 9-2 | 13/13 | Saint Aquilin (54L) | 11/1 | - | - |
| 31 Oct 23 | Mrs Marseille Borely | 10f Hy | 2y | 9-2 | 5/8 | Trafalgar Square (5¼L) | 56/10 | - | 79 |
Fell when unfancied in conditions hurdle 20 days ago; passed over
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Still a maiden but has been competitive; of interest if building on latest run
Form: 35236
Age: 3
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Respectable effort two weeks ago, ahead of Italian Flight but behind It's A Good Day
Form: 5-80
Age: 3
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Now returns to this sphere and others have more pressing claims
FU7P15
Age: 3
Weight: 10-10
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 24 | Com Compiegne | 17.5f Hy | 3yCh | 10-8 tp | 7/8 | Ziskakan (56+L) | 12/1 | - | - |
Pulled up when unfancied 12 days ago in a conditions hurdle; passed over.
Form: P9
Age: 3
Weight: 10-10
OR: -
Days: -
Finished last of six 18 days ago but previous runs give him a chance
6PF555
Age: 3
Weight: 10-10
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 24 | Cla Clairefontaine | 19f VSft | 3yCh | 10-8 t | 5/7 | Tramontane (20L) | 37/10 | - | 74 |
| 1 Jul 24 | Cla Clairefontaine | 17f VSft | 3yH | 10-10 t | 5/11 | Moty Marc (9¼L) | 14/1 | - | 95 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Aut Auteuil | 17.5f VSft | 3yHL | 10-3 t | 5/5 | Sauvignon (13½L) | 10/1 | - | 93 |
| 13 May 24 | Com Compiegne | 16f VSft | 3yH | 9-13 t | 8/11 | Stencil (19L) | 15/1 | - | 72 |
| 5 Mar 24 | Com Compiegne | 16f Hy | 3yH | 10-8 t | 5/13 | Willy De Houelle (12½L) | 50/1 | - | 87 |
| 15 Sep 23 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 10f Sft | 2y | 8-13 | 8/8 | Rose Jaipur (14½L) | 50/1 | - | 52 |
Beaten 25l on hurdling debut two weeks ago; may come on a fair bit for the run
Form: 5
Age: 3
Weight: 10-10
OR: -
Days: -
Was on the premises (third, beaten 6l) 15 days ago; no surprise to see her go well
Form: 3P8133
Age: 3
Weight: 10-6
OR: -
Days: -
Missed out by 1½l at Fontainebleau on debut for new trainer 14 days ago; poses a threat
3237F0
Age: 3
Weight: 10-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 24 | Cla Clairefontaine | 18f VSft | 3yH | 9-13 t | 10/17 | Parwaz (39L) | 75/1 | - | 47 |
| 4 May 24 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yHM | 10-3 t | 5/8 | Dashka (25L) | 39/10 | - | - |
| 23 Apr 24 | Com Compiegne | 16f VSft | 3yHM | 10-3 t | 9/9 | Lolita Des Mottes (33L) | 15/1 | - | 54 |
| 3 Apr 24 | Com Compiegne | 16f Hy | 3yH | 9-13 t | 2/9 | Lady Cafeine (15L) | 79/10 | - | 81 |
| 5 Mar 24 | Com Compiegne | 16f Hy | 3yHM | 10-8 | 10/10 | Entourloupe (72+L) | 14/1 | - | - |
Fifth here two weeks ago; although a maiden, she has shown ability; must be considered
Form: 5P
Age: 3
Weight: 10-6
OR: -
Days: -
Finished behind Catelle Rose on hurdling debut; others have more pressing claims
6
Age: 3
Weight: 10-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 24 | Cla Clairefontaine | 12f GS | 3yF | 9-0 p | 8/12 | Valerta (11½L) | 10/1 | - | - |
Verdict
It is hard to get away from SALAMALEK. He was behind Lautrec Blagny last time but can now turn that form around.
Salamalek
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Italian Flight,
100/30 Salamalek,
13/2 La Louisiane,
8/1 It's A Good Day,
9/1 San Remo,
11/1 Lautrec Blagny,
12/1 Catelle Rose,
14/1 Anatole,
16/1 Sunburn Forlonge,
Etincelle Unique,
Lys D'Or,
20/1 Twickenham Park,
Lisztomania,
25/1 Pawiclo Gede,
33/1 Miccosukee
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