Sky Sports Racing cameras head to Hereford on Wednesday as Ben Pauling’s well-informed Harrys Hope heads out in search of a four-timer.
2.00 Hereford – Hot Harris Hope takes on Hermes du Guet.
Trainer Ban Pauling had a strong October with six winners out of 23 runners (a strike rate of 26%), with half of that success coming from: Harris HopeHe returns to find the 4 timer. Alpha Aggregate Handicap Chase (2.00) In Hereford.
After going winless in six starts over hurdles, the six-year-old has performed exceptionally since overcoming bigger obstacles. I was under the impression that I had more to give to her after a particularly good trip at Stratford last time, idling. A £7 fine won’t be enough to stop her.
Venetia Williams’ team hit the nail on the head again with the arrival of softer ground conditions last weekend, completing a big Saturday hat-trick.
she runs Hermes du GuetReturns for a resurgence of the season under Charlie Deutsch at a potentially attractive 111 mark.
papaw Her sliding mark was capitalized on when she succeeded at Fontwell earlier this month and another bold bid could be expected.
12.50 Hereford – Paddy in the Caddy & Wellwillya Crash
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Caddy’s Paddy He achieved it all when he went off the mark over fences at Warwick last week and looks like he could be the man to take that 7lb penalty in this event. Wye Valley Metals Novice’s Handicap Chase (12.50).
Wellwillia Although he has yet to clear the hurdle, he made his debut in fencing by scoring in the Novice Handicap in Exeter last month. He has plenty of size and scope so he should be able to get more out of it under Paul O’Brien.
smart casual Another one who has failed to win a small hurdle but has run with plenty of credit in his last two outings at Ffos Las is worth watching in the market on his chase debut.
irondex There was a win in early October and a disappointing performance at Bangor-on-Dee next, but he could bounce back if he fits and fires perfectly under Callum Pritchard.
1.25 Hereford – points winner Mossy Fen Road debuts for Derham
Young trainer Harry Derham has a strong squad ready to compete this season with the addition of €75,000 in purchases. Mossy Pen Road.
A half-brother to useful chaser Fury Road, the four-year-old justified his favoritism when winning point-to-point at Ballyragget and is expected to go close on his rules debut this time around.
Naumellard He has shown steady progress since jumping over hurdles and won on his third start before being penalized at Stratford to finish a solid third. He could prove vulnerable if he takes a penalty, but a similar effort will see him hit the frame.
not very coolwho finished fourth in last month’s Cheltenham bumper, rated it an exciting hurdling debut for the team of David Killahena and Graeme McPherson.
Watch every race from Hereford live on Wednesday 27 November on Sky Sports Racing.
