Formscan - LASER FOCUS arrives here on the back of two impressive victories earlier in the month and the progressive six-year-old is hard to oppose, despite being 20lb higher than when successful at Fakenham last time. Harper Valley hit the crossbar at Kelso a couple of weeks ago and could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Others to note are Knacker Trapper and Punxsutawney Phil.

Casamento (IRE)-Cnocan Gold(Danehill Dancer)
cp+(14)
(King For A Day Club)
Rated 122

Leading Light (IRE)-Queen Of Cool(King's Theatre)
vs2(17)
cd1
(Mr E A Brook)
Rated 115

In the last 3 years Harper Valley (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Finisk River (GB) | 1 | |
20th Oct 2024 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Harper Valley (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-6 Rated 113) Ross Chapman 9.50L in front of Finisk River (GB) 4th (9/2 11-6 Rated 113) B Hughes (5 ran) | ||
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Sea The Stars (IRE)-Decisive Intent(Lawman)
ts+(7)
(Pontoon Racing)
Rated 108

Mukhadram (GB)-Mokaraba(Unfuwain)
cp+(24)
c1
(Brian Ellison Racing Club)
Rated 114

In the last 3 years Salsada (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Belvedere Blast (IRE) | 1 | |
23rd Jun 2024 Hexham(2m 4f 28yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Belvedere Blast (IRE) 1st (15/2 11-5 Rated 113) B Hughes 5.25L in front of Salsada (IRE) 6th (4/1 11-10 Rated 118) Henry Brooke (7 ran) | ||
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Red Rocks (IRE)-Scopa D'assi(Dalakhani)
ts+cp+(37)
cd2
(Mr Les Buckley)
Rated 112
Won When Rated 121-117-115

In the last 3 years Finisk River (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Harper Valley (IRE) | 1 | |
20th Oct 2024 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Harper Valley (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-6 Rated 113) Ross Chapman 9.50L in front of Finisk River (GB) 4th (9/2 11-6 Rated 113) B Hughes (5 ran) | ||
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Buratino (IRE)-Zelie Martin(Invincible Spirit)
(17)
d2
(Swanland Partnership)
Rated 110
Won When Rated 113-113

In the last 3 years Belvedere Blast (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Salsada (IRE) | 1 | |
23rd Jun 2024 Hexham(2m 4f 28yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Belvedere Blast (IRE) 1st (15/2 11-5 Rated 113) B Hughes 5.25L in front of Salsada (IRE) 6th (4/1 11-10 Rated 118) Henry Brooke (7 ran) | ||
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Punxsutawney Phil (IRE) | 1 | |
6th Sep 2023 Hexham(2m 4f 28yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Punxsutawney Phil (IRE) 6th (11/2 12-0 Rated 118) Harry Cobden 46.13L in front of Belvedere Blast (IRE) 10th (8/1 12-0 Rated 118) B Hughes (11 ran) | ||
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Shirocco (GER)-Chilly Filly(Montjeu)
cp+(12)
c1
(Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner)
Rated 104

In the last 3 years Punxsutawney Phil (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Belvedere Blast (IRE) | 1 | |
6th Sep 2023 Hexham(2m 4f 28yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Punxsutawney Phil (IRE) 6th (11/2 12-0 Rated 118) Harry Cobden 46.13L in front of Belvedere Blast (IRE) 10th (8/1 12-0 Rated 118) B Hughes (11 ran) | ||
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Yeats (IRE)-Shebeganit(Alflora)
cp5(13)
d3
(Miss Lucy Brown)
Rated 102
Won When Rated 131
Symbols Explained
WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.