Wednesday 13 April · Cheltenham, England
16:25 Safran Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Distance
- 2m 7f 213y
- Going
- Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Class
- 2
- Prize
- GBP 20000
- Runners
- 11
Race preview
It will take a leap of faith to side with LISNAGAR OSCAR in this contest following a below-par season, but if he is anywhere near his best, he will be extremely tough to beat this afternoon. The former Stayers' Hurdle winner was not disgraced in the Cleeve Hurdle in January, leaving the suggestion that ability remains, and connections will be hopeful of a good run. Wholestone is another classy performer, who returned to form at Haydock in February when landing the Rendlesham. Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge was subsequently pulled up in the Midlands National, but, back hurdling, he looks a key player. Haul Away and Zanza could play their part, while Wbee, who was highly progressive last year, makes his return to action and is considered despite the rise in class.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wbee | 321-111 | S Bowen | G Hanmer | 10 6 | 16-1 | |
| 2 | Pileon | 8-04170 | Ben Jones | P Hobbs & J White | 10 12 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | Risk And Roll | 4141D5 | Tabitha Worsley | H J Evans | 10 6 | 16-1 | |
| 4 | Jesuitique | 3-11210 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Dr R D P Newland | 10 8 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | Tip Top Cat | 0-31114 | Liam Harrison | F O'Brien | 10 3 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | Haul Away | 316113 | N de Boinville | N J Henderson | 11 0 | 22-1 | |
| - | Wholestone | 21/5F-1P | D A Jacob | N & W Twiston-Davies | 11 12 | 22-1 | |
| - | Lisnagar Oscar | 8-35P3P | Adam Wedge | Miss R Curtis | 11 9 | 10-1 | |
| - | Zanza | 362PP8 | M G Nolan | P Hobbs & J White | 10 13 | 11-1 | |
| - | Small Present | 363165 | Thomas Willmott | J Parkinson & S Smith | 10 8 | 16-1 | |
| - | Last Royal | 2-3F521 | Nick Scholfield | Kieran Burke | 10 0 | 5-4 |