No/Draw/Horse (days since last run)
Age colour sex, Sire - Dam (Damsire)
Form/Owner(s)
Wearing Details
Weight/Penalty Offical Rating
Forecast Price* Jockey/ Trainer
1Beggar's Velvet (IRE)
(13J)
6 b g Dr Massini (IRE) - Lakelough (IRE) (Mandalus) F/502-11 Mrs Vanessa Ramm
11-5
120
11/2
P J Brennan
F O'Brien
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month, beating Sonic Anthem by 13l. Has also won at Towcester this season.
2Beside The Fire (GB)
(21J)
7 b g Cois Na Tine (IRE) - Champagne N Dreams (Rambo Dancer (CAN)) 440-152 The Con Club Blinkers
11-5
119
6/1
J Tizzard
C L Tizzard
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Indian Daudaie when second of 3 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month.
3Areuwitmenow (IRE)
(38J)
7 b g Beneficial - Clonartic (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) 22/067-P Whites Of Coventry Limited Tongue strap
10-12
108
12/1
R Johnson
C E Longsdon
Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Pulled up 4 out when 16-1 at Stratford over 3m 3f (good) in a hurdle race won by Tartan Tiger last month on his latest outing.
4Battle Group (GB)
(28J)
7 b g Beat Hollow - Cantanta (Top Ville) 20542-2 Jolly Boys Outing Blinkers
10-12
143
11/8
T Scudamore
D Pipe
Winner of five hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on good and heavy ground. Beaten 5l by Prince Tom when second of 4 at 4-6fav on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month.
5Deb's Dasher (GB)
(38J)
7 b g Relief Pitcher - Jentar Equilibra (IRE) (Miner's Lamp (UNR)) 1/1111-2 Mrs D Bean & Mrs S Gardener
10-12
16/1
A Glassonbury
R Woollacott
Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Miss Kayley Jones.
6Firm Order (IRE)
(15J)
7 b g Winged Love (IRE) - Fairylodge Scarlet (IRE) (Mister Lord (USA)) 16/4P-8P The Syndicators Blinkers
10-12
116
33/1
D Elsworth
P R Webber
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Pulled up 2 out when 18-1 at Southwell over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Sansili earlier this month on his latest outing.
7Johnny's Way (GB)
(28J)
8 b g Nomadic Way (USA) - Miss Marigold (Norwick (USA)) 1432-14 John & Greer Norman & Partner Cheek pieces
10-12
16/1
D A Jacob
Nick Mitchell
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Himalayan Express when fourth of 8 on his chase debut at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good to firm) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G B Foot.
8Valento (GB)
(1351F, 18J)
7 ch g Noverre (USA) - My Valentina (Royal Academy (USA)) 3802/1-2 Mr & Mrs Nigel Blackwell
10-12
7/2
J M Maguire
K C Bailey
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a neck by Caddie Master when second of 8 at 10-3 on his chase debut over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
9Allforclover (IRE)
(26J)
8 b m Alflora (IRE) - Kingsfield Clover (Terimon) P344-39 Miss S Troughton
10-5
66/1
Mr J Hamer (7)
H J Evans
Placed in a chase from two starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Oslot when 9th of 11 on her latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 7f (good) earlier this month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with M R Daniell.
10Lupita (IRE)
(1123F, 71J)
8 ch m Intikhab (USA) - Sarah (IRE) (Hernando (FR)) 536464- Mrs D D Scott Tongue strap
10-5
71
33/1
Brendan Powell (5)
D D Scott
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Easter Meteor when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 2m 3f (good) in April.
Race Verdict
BATTLE GROUP remains a maiden over fences after six starts but is a five-time winner over hurdles and would take all the beating in this grade if reproducing the pick of his best form over the larger obstacles, which include placed efforts in Listed handicaps at both the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals this year. Beggar's Velvet carries a penalty for his emphatic victory at Uttoxeter earlier in the month and merits shortlist inclusion along with recent C&D runner-up Valento.
Selection: Battle Group
Danger: Beggar's Velvet
Alternative: Valento
* These are prices forecast by PA Sport Ltd. and are to be used only as a guide to the betting market.
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