Formscan - Thunder N Lightnin wasn't disgraced when finishing third in a novice hurdle at Kempton in November and an opening mark of 102 looks workable. Harry Derham's gelding isn't taken lightly up in trip, but recent Market Rasen winner BELVEDERE BLAST shades the vote. The seven-year-old arrives here off just 4lb higher in the ratings and a brace could be on the cards. Hostile Hotelier and You Some Girl are others to consider.

Buratino (IRE)-Zelie Martin(Invincible Spirit)
(16)
(Swanland Partnership)
Rated 110
Won When Rated 113-113

Doyen (IRE)-Fairyconomy(Whitmore's Conn)
ts7(45)
(6 Bit Racing)
Rated 107

In the last 3 years Hostile Hotelier (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
You Some Girl (IRE) | 2 | |
15th Nov 2024 Newcastle(2m 7f 149yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) You Some Girl (IRE) 1st (10/3 9-9 Rated 84) Charlie Maggs 5.25L in front of Hostile Hotelier (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-11 Rated 107) S W Quinlan (10 ran) | ||
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24th Apr 2023 Hexham(2m 48yds, Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Hostile Hotelier (IRE) 5th (125/1 ) Lewis Stones 18.25L in front of You Some Girl (IRE) 8th (20/1 ) S Quinlan (11 ran) | ||
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Arcadio (GER)-Bambootcha(Saddlers' Hall)
(92)
(Mr M A Reay)
Rated 107

Milan (GB)-Back Me Up(Bob Back)
ts2bl2(36)
c1
(Mrs L Maclennan)
Rated 107

Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Kallisti(Kalanisi)
ts+hd+(47)
cd1
(Derek Thompson & Partners)
Rated 107

In the last 3 years You Some Girl (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Secret Secret (IRE) | 1 | |
29th Nov 2023 Kelso(2m 4f 189yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Secret Secret (IRE) 4th (2/1Fav 11-5 Rated 94) Charlotte Jones 12.25L in front of You Some Girl (IRE) 7th (10/1 11-5 Rated 91) Ross Chapman (13 ran) | ||
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Hostile Hotelier (IRE) | 2 | |
15th Nov 2024 Newcastle(2m 7f 149yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) You Some Girl (IRE) 1st (10/3 9-9 Rated 84) Charlie Maggs 5.25L in front of Hostile Hotelier (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-11 Rated 107) S W Quinlan (10 ran) | ||
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24th Apr 2023 Hexham(2m 48yds, Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Hostile Hotelier (IRE) 5th (125/1 ) Lewis Stones 18.25L in front of You Some Girl (IRE) 8th (20/1 ) S Quinlan (11 ran) | ||
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Not In Kansas (GB) | 1 | |
29th Nov 2024 Musselburgh(2m 7f 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) You Some Girl (IRE) 1st (4/9Fav 11-3 Rated 91) Charlie Maggs 11.75L in front of Not In Kansas (GB) 3rd (28/1 11-9 Rated 90) Bruce Lynn (9 ran) | ||
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Beat The Retreat (IRE) | 1 | |
2nd Jan 2024 Ayr(2m 4f 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) You Some Girl (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-8 Rated 89) Ross Chapman 10.00L in front of Beat The Retreat (IRE) 7th (5/2Fav 11-11 Rated 92) Danny McMenamin (14 ran) | ||
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Malinas (GER)-Emma Ami(Son Of Sharp Shot)
ts1WS1(32)
c1
(County Set Four & L V Russell)
Rated 106

Leading Light (IRE)-Good Looking Woman(Oscar)
ts5cp7(17)
d1
(D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood)
Rated 106

Norse Dancer (IRE)-Up High(Malinas)
(57)
d1
(Advantage Engineering Ltd T/as Wrr Uk)
Rated 105

Notnowcato (GB)-Steel Glory(Flemensfirth)
ts6(65)
d1
(Susan Corbett Racing)
Rated 103

Alkaadhem (GB)-Dranamol(Beneficial)
ts4(83)
(Lady Sutton And Caroline Sutton)
Rated 102


In the last 3 years Secret Secret (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
You Some Girl (IRE) | 1 | |
29th Nov 2023 Kelso(2m 4f 189yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Secret Secret (IRE) 4th (2/1Fav 11-5 Rated 94) Charlotte Jones 12.25L in front of You Some Girl (IRE) 7th (10/1 11-5 Rated 91) Ross Chapman (13 ran) | ||
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Gentlewave (IRE)-Spinning Away(Alflora)
ts+WS1(35)
c1
(Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership)
Rated 87

In the last 3 years Not In Kansas (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
You Some Girl (IRE) | 1 | |
29th Nov 2024 Musselburgh(2m 7f 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) You Some Girl (IRE) 1st (4/9Fav 11-3 Rated 91) Charlie Maggs 11.75L in front of Not In Kansas (GB) 3rd (28/1 11-9 Rated 90) Bruce Lynn (9 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Lindy Lou(Hernando)
ts+(31)
(The Vernon Girls)
Rated 86
Won When Rated 86

In the last 3 years Beat The Retreat (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
You Some Girl (IRE) | 1 | |
2nd Jan 2024 Ayr(2m 4f 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) You Some Girl (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-8 Rated 89) Ross Chapman 10.00L in front of Beat The Retreat (IRE) 7th (5/2Fav 11-11 Rated 92) Danny McMenamin (14 ran) | ||
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