On Wednesday, the Sky Sports Racing cameras head to Hereford, where Ben Pauling’s informed Harris Hope goes in search of a four-timer.
2.00 Hereford – Red Harris Hope v Hermes Du Gue
Trainer Ban Pauling had a strong October with six winners from 23 runners (26 per cent strike rate), and half of those successes came from: Harris Hopewho returns in search of four watches Alpha Aggregates Handicap Chase (2.00) in Hereford.
After going winless in six starts over hurdles, the six-year-old excelled over bigger hurdles, traveling particularly well at Stratford last time before being idled in front, giving the impression she still has plenty to give. A £7 penalty may not be enough to stop her :
Venetia Williams’ team are once again on the move with the arrival of softer ground conditions, leading up to last weekend’s big hat-trick Saturday.
He is running Hermes Du Guetwho returns for his seasonal reappearance under Charlie Deutsch from a potentially attractive 111 mark.
Pawpaw capitalized on his sliding mark when successful at Fontwell earlier this month and another bold bid can be expected.
12.50 Hereford – Paddy In The Caddy & Wellwillya Clash
Philip Hobbs and Johnson Whites Paddy In The Caddy went all out when going over fences at Warwick last week and looked set to win under this 7lb penalty. Wye Valley Metals Novices’ Handicap Chase (12.50).
Wellwillya he has yet to win over hurdles but had a winning debut in fencing when he scored in a novice handicap at Exeter last month.He has plenty of size and frame so should have plenty more under Paul O’Brien.
Smart casual is another who has failed over smaller hurdles, but having run very respectably in his last two outings at Ffos Las, is worth a look on his market chase debut.
Iron d’Ex made a triumphant return in early October before disappointing next time out at Bangor-on-Dee, but could bounce back if fully fit and firing under Callum Pritchard.
1.25 Hereford – Point winner Mossy Fen Road debuts for Durham
Young manager Harry Durham has a strong squad to compete with this season, boosted by a €75,000 price tag. Mossy Fen Road.
The four-year-old, who is a half-brother to the useful chaser Fury Road, lived up to being a favorite when winning his Point-to-Point at Ballyragget and is expected to be close on his rules debut.
Novmelad He has shown steady progress over hurdles, running a solid third under penalty at Stratford before his third start.He could be vulnerable under penalty but a similar effort will see him hit the frame.
Not so soberFourth in the bumper at Cheltenham last month, rates David Killahena and Graeme McPherson’s exciting hurdles debutant.
Watch every Hereford race live on Sky Sports Racing on Wednesday 27 November.
