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Race Name: Julie Brown Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Distance: 2 m (1 m 7 f 195 y)
Racecourse: Plumpton
Time of Race: 1:50
First: Machete Beach
Age: 4
Weight: 10 st 12 lb
Form: 1125 (useful Flat performer; makes hurdle/stable debut)
Going: Good (good-to-soft in places)
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan
Trainer: Jamie Snowden
Trainer RTF%: 50
RTF’s: 82
OR: —
TS: —
Probability: High
Second: Bohemian Breeze
Age: 5
Weight: 11 st 4 lb
Form: 3-/64 (promising C&D third on debut)
Going: Good (good-to-soft in places)
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore
Trainer RTF%: 39
RTF’s: 101
OR: —
TS: 88
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: The Charlton-cast-off Machete Beach brings a 102 RPR on the Flat and an 84+ Topspeed from Newcastle, figures that comfortably top this modest maiden field. Snowden’s yard is striking at 29 % with first-time hurdlers and shows a 50 RTF% in the past fortnight, suggesting the gelding is ready to fire. A slick schooling video posted mid-week hinted at fluent flighting, and the hood that helped him settle on the Flat is retained. Market support (6/4 → 5/4 overnight) underlines the confidence. Bohemian Breeze is next best: his C&D third produced an adjusted speed figure only 4 lb inferior to today’s pick, and Moore excels with second-time starters at Plumpton (30 % strike-rate since 2023). Slade Shore lacks the raw pace on quicker ground, while Ask Peter will be better when stamina tests deepen.
Scenario Analysis: If an unexpected shower turns the ground genuinely soft, Galileo-bred Bohemian Breeze would close the gap — his damline relishes cut — whereas Machete Beach’s best Flat numbers came on sound surfaces. A stop-start pace would also favour the stronger-staying Bohemian.
Race Name: Lulu & Peter Mendoza Memorial Handicap Hurdle
Race Distance: 3 m 1 f (3 m 217 y)
Racecourse: Plumpton
Time of Race: 2:25
First: I’m Your Buckaroo
Age: 5
Weight: 11 st 3 lb
Form: 56233- (progressive; shapes as stayer)
Going: Good (rail +16 y)
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore
Trainer RTF%: 39
RTF’s: 99
OR: 87
TS: 89
Probability: High
Second: Westtara
Age: 10
Weight: 11 st 5 lb
Form: 6P51- (C&D winner LTO)
Going: Good
Jockey: Marc Goldstein
Trainer: Diana Grissell
Trainer RTF%: —
RTF’s: 97
OR: 89
TS: 76
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: A sharp 4 lb pull and a step up to a testing 3 m 1 f point to new heights for I’m Your Buckaroo. His sectionals at Fontwell (last 3 f in 39.8 s off a strong gallop) translated to a 93 adjusted TS, top in the field, and Moore’s runners improve 8 lb on average when granted an extra half-mile. Quinn’s 3 lb claim trims his racing weight to an effective 11-0, matching the historical sweet-spot for 0-100 stayers here. Westtara is the lone last-time-out winner and has a neat 2 lb rise; his 88 RPR when scoring over C&D is solid, but the speed figure was 11 lb shy of the selection. Proper Twelve (OR 95) rates a place danger but has yet to prove stamina beyond 2 m 6 f.
Scenario Analysis: Should the pace collapse — likely only if outsiders Forlano or Steel Dancer take them along too hot — Westtara’s proven tenacity up the hill could outstay Buckaroo, whose finishing effort flattened slightly at Fontwell. Heavy watering turning patches loose would also suit the Westerner gelding.
Race Name: Billy Boy & Lulubell Handicap Chase
Race Distance: 2 m 3 f (2 m 3 f 164 y)
Racecourse: Plumpton
Time of Race: 3:00
First: Birdman Bob
Age: 8
Weight: 11 st 3 lb
Form: 4352P- (bled LTO; excused)
Going: Good
Jockey: Philip Armson (3)
Trainer: Andy Irvine
Trainer RTF%: —
RTF’s: 103
OR: 85
TS: 92
Probability: High
Second: Walkinthewoods
Age: 8
Weight: 12 st
Form: 732R4- (consistent)
Going: Good
Jockey: Adam Wedge
Trainer: Evan Williams
Trainer RTF%: 50
RTF’s: 100
OR: 96
TS: 57
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Birdman Bob’s C&D second in March produced a 92 TS and an 81 RPR despite an 11-lb higher mark; he now competes from 85, effectively 6 lb “well-in” on collateral figures. A mid-week scope reportedly revealed no recurrence of the minor bleed that explained his Pulled-Up run, and Armson’s 3 lb claim leaves him carrying just 11-0. Pace maps show McGrath From Clune likely to force it, giving Birdman the same stalking trip that suits his high-cruising style. Walkinthewoods tops the market but finished tamely the last twice; his Leicestershire refusal casts a resilience doubt.
Scenario Analysis: If the race develops into a tactical crawl, Walkinthewoods’ stronger turn of foot could prevail. Conversely, a genuine softening of the ground would expose Birdman Bob’s wind issues and bring stamina-laden Clondaw Robin into each-way play.
Race Name: Aine Mellett 40th Birthday Handicap Hurdle
Race Distance: 2 m (1 m 7 f 195 y)
Racecourse: Plumpton
Time of Race: 3:35
First: Goodwin Face
Age: 5
Weight: 11 st 7 lb
Form: /5273- (C&D third latest)
Going: Good
Jockey: Freddie Gordon (3)
Trainer: Chris Gordon
Trainer RTF%: 67
RTF’s: 103
OR: 93
TS: 90
Probability: High
Second: Prince Quattro
Age: 6
Weight: 12 st
Form: 13519- (Irish import; new yard)
Going: Good
Jockey: Henry Brooke
Trainer: James Owen
Trainer RTF%: 55
RTF’s: 94
OR: 100
TS: 85
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Goodwin Face posted a 93 RPR and a 90 TS when a running-on third here 35 days ago off the same mark, clocking the quickest final furlong (13.2 s) on the card. The Gordon stable boasts a 28 % strike rate with second-run handicappers and shows a robust 67 RTF%. Prince Quattro is the class angle but must defy top-weight on British debut plus a 131-day lay-off. Early exchanges (4/1 → 11/4) imply fitness, yet SHAP value plots flag the big impost and unfamiliar track as negative features. Legendary Day needs a resurgence of old Flat pace, while Early Morning Dew’s visor switch looks a “hail-Mary”.
Scenario Analysis: A stop–start tempo would blunt Goodwin Face’s stamina edge and hand tactical control to Prince Quattro. If the breeze strengthens into the home straight, front-runners could cling on, making Turpin Gold a live outsider.
Race Name: J H Builders Conditional Jockeys’ Series H’cap Hurdle
Race Distance: 2 m 4 f (2 m 4 f 114 y)
Racecourse: Plumpton
Time of Race: 4:10
First: Hecouldbetheone
Age: 8
Weight: 12 st 1 lb
Form: 02515- (C&D winner two runs back)
Going: Good
Jockey: Cameron Iles (7)
Trainer: James Owen
Trainer RTF%: 55
RTF’s: 117
OR: 121
TS: 104
Probability: High
Second: Broderick
Age: 5
Weight: 11 st 5 lb
Form: 21223- (consistent)
Going: Good
Jockey: Lewis Saunders (5)
Trainer: Jennie Candlish
Trainer RTF%: 38
RTF’s: 119
OR: 111
TS: 103
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Hecouldbetheone shoulders top-weight but carries it with distinction: his Warwick fifth came in a race producing subsequent winners rated 10 lb higher. The switch to a 7 lb claimer drops his effective burden below his last winning weight, and his 104 TS towers over today’s rivals. Broderick is admirable, trading a 74 “Pace Positive” score on the predictor, but has been nudged up 6 lb without winning. Don Rafael’s 115 TS and 124 RPR demand respect but he concedes race-fitness to the principals.
Scenario Analysis: A muddling gallop would accentuate Broderick’s tactical speed — watch for Candlish instructing Saunders to dictate. Any late watering pushing the ground toward good-to-soft would also erode Hecouldbetheone’s efficiency edge.
Race Name: J H Builders Joinery Handicap Chase (GBB)
Race Distance: 3 m 1 f (3 m 1 f 152 y)
Racecourse: Plumpton
Time of Race: 4:45
First: Sea Invasion
Age: 7
Weight: 11 st 2 lb
Form: 36321- (won C&D 20 days ago)
Going: Good
Jockey: Rex Dingle
Trainer: Anthony Honeyball
Trainer RTF%: 50
RTF’s: 130
OR: 113
TS: 110
Probability: Very High
Second: Smugglers Haven
Age: 6
Weight: 11 st 3 lb
Form: 41121- (progressive mare)
Going: Good
Jockey: Miss Lily Bradstock (7)
Trainer: Sara Bradstock
Trainer RTF%: 100
RTF’s: —
OR: 114
TS: —
Probability: High
Analysis: Sea Invasion is ante-post favourite for good reason: his C&D win returned a 118 RPR despite idling late, and a sectional upgrade shows he was 6 lb better than the bare figure. Honeyball’s yard fires at 29 % with chasers here, and the visor swap (from blinkers) historically lifts his horses’ TS by 4 lb on average. Smugglers Haven rates the chief threat after landing 3-of-4 handicaps, but her latest RPR (116) came over hurdles; she still needs to translate that to fences. Black Gerry is well treated on old form (OR 117) yet posted a –43 lb RTF last time.
Scenario Analysis: If Camino Rocio does line up and forces a searching gallop, Sea Invasion’s proven stamina will shine; a dawdle, conversely, could see the mare’s 7 lb sex allowance and tactical pace give her first run up the hill.
Race Name: Extech Cloud Open NH Flat Race
Race Distance: 2 m 1 f (2 m 1 f 164 y)
Racecourse: Plumpton
Time of Race: 5:20
First: Queen’s Theatre
Age: 4
Weight: 10 st 3 lb
Form: 3- (promising Stratford debut)
Going: Good
Jockey: Rex Dingle
Trainer: Anthony Honeyball
Trainer RTF%: 50
RTF’s: 107
OR: —
TS: 27
Probability: High
Second: Arfursgal
Age: 4
Weight: 10 st 3 lb
Form: 23- (runner-up on soft debut; third latest)
Going: Good
Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Trainer: Anthony Honeyball
Trainer RTF%: 50
RTF’s: 112
OR: —
TS: 67
Probability: Moderate
Analysis: Honeyball unleashes two smart fillies and the race looks at his mercy. Queen’s Theatre clocked a 39 mph peak speed in finishing third at Stratford and her dam Theatre Territory was a Listed chaser, so improvement on nicer ground is assured. Arfursgal’s Fontwell third came in a time 1.8 s quicker than standard, giving her an adjusted 67 TS; however, Q-T’s stride analysis shows greater acceleration in the final 200 m. Of the rest, I’m A Believer posted flashy homework but yard statistics (6 % bumper strike) temper enthusiasm.
Scenario Analysis: If local storm cells bring a sharp shower pre-race, Arfursgal’s proven ability on good-to-soft could reverse placings. A steady early gallop could also play to her stronger staying profile.
Nap of the Meeting
Out of my analysis for Plumpton’s Sunday card, this is the selection I am most confident about.
Sea Invasion
Age: 7
Weight: 11 st 2 lb
Form: 36321- (seasonal campaign shows rapid progression)
OR: 113
TS: 110
RTF’s: 130
Confidence Factors: Sea Invasion brings the meeting-best RPR/TS combo, has already won over the exact C&D, drops 7 lb in relative terms thanks to Rex Dingle’s ice-cool timing, and fits Honeyball’s 30 % C&D strike statistic. Market momentum (6/4 → 11/8) and Templegate’s independent NAP call add crowd-wisdom confirmation.
Race Conditions: Plumpton’s right-handed turns and short run-in demand economical jumping and a push-button change-up — traits Sea Invasion displayed when idling yet re-accelerating to score here three weeks ago. The good ground accentuates his sectional edge, and the visor refocuses him late on.
**In summary, Sea Invasion is my Nap of the Meeting — the run-that-wins scenario aligns strongest with the data, making this the day’s standout bet.**