Racing
Plumpton Place 6 preview | 13th February
13.30 – LWC Signature Stakes Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle – 3m
CROSSING THE BAR has yet to get going for this stable so far but was in the process of running really well at Doncaster last time before unseating and could be set to make amends. I fear BEAUFORT WEST, who’s two pounds below his last winning mark and placed twice here last year off higher marks. He should be considered.
Selections: Crossing The Bar, Beaufort West
14.00 – Ellis Wines 201 Year Stakes Handicap Chase – 2m
GREAT OCEAN won over hurdles last term and has shaped well in both chase starts despite being beaten a long way last time. He could bounce back in this race though in just his third start in this sphere, so he is worth another chance. DOM OF MARY could be well equipped for the task ahead with headgear fitted, while FAIRWAY FREDDY has a good record here and isn’t out of this despite his big weight.
Selections: Great Ocean, Dom Of Mary, Fairway Freddy
14.30 – Strong Flavours Catering Maiden Hurdle – 1m7f
KLITSCHKO impressively landed his only bumper start last season and improved from his hurdles debut third to finish second at Newbury when last seen. This race has an easier look to it and, with the potential to rank higher, Alan King’s charge is the one to beat. He should be more than capable of making the frame at the very least.
Selections: Klitschko
15.00 – Tie The Knot Wedding Catering Novices’ Handicap Chase – 2m3f
GLOIRE D’ATHON won his last three starts over fences and beat a subsequent winner in Fable when last spotted. He has more to come and has only been raised three pounds for that latest success, so the four-timer beckons. DREAMING BLUE has placed in two of his three chase starts and is a pound lower than when third at Chepstow last time. He is a leading contender.
Selections: Gloire D’Athon, Dreaming Blue
15.30 – Placesetting Equipment Hire Handicap Hurdle – 2m4f
LE PATRON showed decent form in France and ran a solid race when second on his stable debut last time over track and trip. He is three pounds higher in this race but he is open to plenty more improvement and could go one better. PRINCE IMPERIAL has made the frame in both hurdle starts and is feared most given his Flat ability.
Selections: Le Patron, Prince Imperial
16.00 – IEP Financial Mares’ Handicap Hurdle – 1m7f
WELL VICKY only ran three days ago but if those excursions haven’t taken a toll, she could up to completing her hat-trick having won her last two starts comfortably. EVENTFUL won this race last year and while she disappointed last time, the soft ground was to blame and she should go well in her bid to defend her crown.
Selections: Well Vicky, Eventful
