Cheltenham Race 2 - Richmond Villages And Bupa Care Homes Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
DIVA LUNA (9) looks a promising mare having won a pair of jumper flat races including at G2 level at Aintree last season. Returned with 1.25L second tackling a 3200m soft ground mares novices hurdle at Lingfield. Improvement expected and this rates an ideal opportunity. Top selection. PIERROT JAGUEN (8) caught the eye winning a 4800m Irish point-to-point last March. Profiles well. KEN ROY (4) shaped well two weeks back when 0.5L second contesting a 4200m maiden hurdle at Plumpton. Looks one to note. MOUNT GAY RUN (5) out-ran odds last month placing 5L third in the 3200m Listed Claremont Novices Hurdle at Sandown. Down sharply in grade. Next best.
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last at this track 4yo+ HDLE (C2) on October 25 over 4000m, 135 len behind Potters Charm carrying 70kg at $126. Last start finished eighth of 16 runners at Warwick 4yo+ MHDLE HUNT (C4) on November 21 over 3200m, 37 len behind Castle Ivers with 71kg at $151. Racing well below his best and is not expected to threaten.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 21/11/2024 | 27 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 3:54.17 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2024 | 173 | HDLE 4U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:46.55 | - | 0 |
| 135.8L | $126.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/05/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | T Costello | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/16 | 21/04/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | F Maguire | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | F Maguire | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 73kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Buck's Boum out of Twinset And Pearls has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough assignment at his first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished fifth in a small field at Lingfield 4-6yo HDLE HUNT (C3) on November 12 over 3900m, 24 len behind It's Hard To Know carrying 69.5kg at $101. Second-up finished fourth of 11 runners at Warwick 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) on December 12 over 4200m, 12 len behind I'm A Lumberjack with 71.5kg at $101. Continues to improve.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 12/12/2024 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71.5kg | 5:17.41 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2024 | 213 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $19,420.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good | Richie McLernon | 69.5kg | 4:52.78 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/04/2024 | - | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | L M Pinchin | 70kg | 4:06.31 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished fourth in a small field at Lingfield 4-6yo HDLE HUNT (C3) on November 12 over 3900m, 7 len behind It's Hard To Know carrying 70kg at $9. Last start finished second of 8 runners at Plumpton 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) on December 16 over 4110m, 0.5 len behind Jail No Bail carrying 71.5kg at $2.60. Sure to improve again. Looks overdue and gets chance to break through.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/12/2024 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71.5kg | 5:19.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 4/6 | 12/11/2024 | 225 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $19,420.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 4:52.78 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2024 | 52 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3520m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:16.68 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Joe Anderson
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after a year finished third in a small field at Sandown Park in the LR 4yo+ OPEN (C1) on December 7 over 3220m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Honky Tonk Highway carrying 70kg at $51. Previously second-up finished fifth of 7 starters at Chepstow 4-5yo HUNT FLAT (C5) on December 9 2023 over 3200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Jurancon with 69.5kg at $10. Rates well on latest and can measure up here.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/12/2024 | 364 | LR OPEN 4U | $83,030.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | Jack Hogan | 70kg | 4:27.03 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/12/2023 | 31 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Tom Buckley | 69.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Tom Buckley | 69.5kg | 4:16.54 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished third of 11 starters at Chepstow 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) on November 6 over 3900m, 19 len behind French Ship with 71.5kg at $8.50. Second-up finished second of 9 runners at Doncaster 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) on November 29 over 4200m, 12 len behind Moon Rocket with 71.5kg at $8.50. Forward showing expected. Worth including again.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/11/2024 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Doncaster | 4224m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 71.5kg | 5:01.39 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/11/2024 | 171 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 4:56.91 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 19/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | T P Roche | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 73kgs
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Last run finished third of 11 runners at Exeter 3yo+ HCP HDLE (C4) on December 6 over 4340m, on slow going 2.75 len behind Baby Sage with 72.5kg at $21. The start before that; finished fifth of 8 starters at Bangor-On-Dee 4yo+ HDLE (C4) on November 13 over 4600m, 20 len behind Beaufort Scale carrying 70kg at $13. Go close. Can feature in the finish with the right run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 06/12/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,680.00 | Exeter | 4349m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 5:45.29 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2024 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 6:04.98 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2024 | 559 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Heavy | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 5:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2023 | - | MHDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 72.5kg | 5:27.39 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start [-] to post a big 6 len win. Ballycahane P2p 5yo P2P MDN on March 3 over 4800m on heavy track defeating Lost Frequencies carrying 61kg in a jumps. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 307 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 70kgs
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Second-up today. Last start finished second in a small field at Lingfield 3yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on December 9 over 3200m, on slow going 1.3 len behind Metkayina carrying 71kg at $1.40. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 3.5 len Aintree in a G2 Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race on April 11 over 3400m slow going defeating Jubilee Alpha with 71kg at $7.50 in a flat. Fitter and sure to go well again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/12/2024 | 242 | WFA HDLE M 3U | $14,210.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:06.52 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.36 |
| 1/16 | 11/04/2024 | 65 | G2 HUNT FLAT M 46 | $89,820.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:27.51 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2024 | 100 | LR HUNT FLAT M 46 | $45,370.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Derek O'Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |