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Farm And Garden Machinery Ltd Heavy Horsepower Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 7f 174y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 3
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Snow showers
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Island Bridge
Selected at:
10/11
Island Bridge has shown promise in three starts over hurdles so far and the form of his most recent second has been boosted by the winner, who went on to score next time. He won a point-to-point over three miles on heavy ground and should appreciate the trip here.
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10/11
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (31%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (25%)
His two rivals have better form but he's unexposed and open to improvement; could go well
3-2
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 22f Gd | 3NvH | 11-0 | 2/4 | Fountains Blenhein (3L) | 13/2 | - | 108 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/13 | Sinnatra (6¾L) | 8/1 | - | 95 |
Bumper winner who has made the frame on all three hurdle starts; respected
1-234
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 114
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 4MdH | 11-1 | 4/13 | Harbour Island (8½L) | 5/2 | 115 | 113 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Wdr Windsor | 20f GS | 4MdH | 11-1 | 3/9 | Tiddesley Wood (10L) | 6/5F | - | 111 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19f GS | 4MdH | 11-1 | 2/8 | Fortune Timmy (4½L) | 7/2 | - | 110 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-13 | 1/11 | Just Golden (¾L) | 3/1 | - | 102 |
3m point winner who has been runner-up over hurdles on last two starts; leading claims
03-422
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 116
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-10 | 2/11 | Mondoui'boy (4½L) | 9/4 | 114 | 118 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Sft | 3MdH | 11-4 | 2/6 | Kicour La (5L) | 5/6F | - | 111 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2NvH | 11-0 | 4/13 | Conman John (18L) | 25/1 | - | 108 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-3 | 3/9 | Harbour Island (2¾L) | 16/1 | - | 97 |
| 6 Feb 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-4 | 10/12 | Spectacularsunrise (11½L) | 11/1 | - | 94 |
Verdict
3m point winner ISLAND BRIDGE has been runner-up over hurdles on his last two starts and is selected to break his rules duck.
Island Bridge
Betting Forecast:
4/5 Island Bridge,
5/2 Doctor On Call,
100/30 Assertive Walk
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