Chepstow Race 1 - Dunraven Windows Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
THE BLUESMAN (3) is a fascinating contender resuming from a 154-day spell. Lightly raced and capable of improvement in view of a 1.5L course and distance victory last time. Leading player on first start since wind surgery. KDEUX SAINT FRAY (1) performed creditably previous campaign recording a hat-trick of wins prior to a modest sixth in the G2 Classic Novices Hurdle during January over 4060m at Cheltenham. Respect eased markedly in standard. Irish raider LIEUTENANT MAYNE (2) can be considered while BARA TARA (4) may fill fourth spot.
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation 6 of 7 runners at Cheltenham in the G2 Classic Novices' Hurdle January 25 over 4060m, slow track; 25 len behind Sixmilebridge with 72kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by a nose Ascot November 22 over 3100m defeating Blues Singer carrying 71kg at $4.50. Sure to be tough to beat.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/01/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 5:12.27 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2024 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:49.45 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/11/2024 | 201 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:47.89 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2024 | 15 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Dingley P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Teal | 71.5kg | 5:35.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Garthorpe P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | L Teal | 73kg | 4:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 41 days. Fresh up after four months finished fifth of 9 starters at Uttoxeter on March 15 over 4000m, 37 len behind The Jukebox Kid with 73.5kg at $9. Previously second-up finished sixth of 12 starters at Carlisle on December 1 over 3860m, slow track; 40 len behind Gamesters Guy carrying 72.5kg at $1.70. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/03/2025 | 104 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Ben Harvey | 73.5kg | 5:13.42 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | WFA HDLE HUNT 46 | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 3878m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 72.5kg | 5:05.12 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $1.67 |
| 1/8 | 10/11/2024 | 223 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3822m | GY | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.25 |
| 6/7 | 01/04/2024 | 16 | FLAT 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | A Harvey | 73kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/03/2024 | 71 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $36,900.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Heavy | B W Harvey | 74kg | 4:06.06 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2024 | 314 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Soft | B W Harvey | 69.5kg | 3:55.67 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4023m | Good | A Harvey | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having had just one run last campaign favourite; won by 1.5 len this track on November 22 over 3900m defeating Western Article carrying 71.5kg at $1.80 in a hurdle. When resuming last campaign finished third of 9 runners at Kempton Park on February 9 2024 over 3200m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Andashan with 73kg at $3.50. No reason he can't run another big race resuming.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 22/11/2024 | 235 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 01/04/2024 | 52 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,710.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 69kg | 4:11.09 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.44 |
| 3/9 | 09/02/2024 | 89 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 12/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Hereford December 11 over 3950m. First ever start ran 9 of 10 starters at this track November 6 over 3200m, 42 len behind It's Top with 71kg at $34. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 11/12/2024 | 35 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | 4:51.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 4:08.37 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: James Best
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished eighth of 12 starters at Taunton on February 18 over 3800m, 52 len behind Duffry Trixs carrying 72.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign finished seventh of 13 starters at this track on November 22 over 3200m, 11 len behind Sinnatra carrying 71kg at $11. Has ability but tested this line-up.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 18/02/2025 | 69 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 72.5kg | 4:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/12/2024 | 19 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 70kg | 4:53.34 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/13 | 22/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |