Ange Guerrier (13:40) has had just three starts over hurdles in what has been a short career, and he now looks to open his account in handicap company at Taunton today. Ange Guerrier has demonstrated signs of ability on two of those outings, shaping well on debut having been given too much to do under an overly-patient ride and a hard-pulling sixth at Cheltenham last month. Considering he was Timeform rated 94 on the Flat, Ange Guerrier appears to have been given a chance by the handicapper off an opening BHA rating of 111 and, with Paul Nicholls and Ryan Mahon in fine form recently, he's a interesting proposition against what look fairly exposed opposition provided he settles early.
A strong traveller, Hes Our Lad looks the type to excel over fences and a victory is anticipated on his chasing debut in the 14:10 on the same card. Hes Our Lad has threatened to win handicap hurdles throughout the autumn, finding only one too good on his last three completed starts, and can can gain due reward today in a race in a race in which his rivals have more to prove. Whilst Hes Our Lad has won over 19f, he looks to have plenty of pace and he can put his speed to good use over an extended two miles today with the ground forecast to be fast. We're big fans of Anthony Honeyball at Timeform (he features as a 'Future Star' in our National Hunt 2011/12 'Horses To Follow' publication) and Hes Our Lad is taken to continue the trainer's current run of success.
Numeral looks as though he could be far too short in the betting for a relatively competitive handicap (19:20) at Kempton this evening and, at the weights, has a bit to find with a few of his rivals. Numeral was the narrow winner of a similar race over six furlongs last time, but the step up to today's seven furlongs isn't sure to suit and the 4 lb increase could be enough to prevent him from following up anyway. One Cool Chick and Justbookie Dot Com look to be his main dangers.
Back Ange Guerrier @ 5.4 in the 13:40 at Taunton
Back Hes Our Lad @ 1.99 in the 14:10 at Taunton
Lay Numeral @ 3.2 in the 19:20 at Kempton
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