Race of the Day Preview / Timeform / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nirvana Swing and Hockenheim, in particular, will be dangers if their jumping holds up, but it's worth chancing the well-handicapped Samsbro on his debut for John Quinn, say Timeform.

"Samsbro is lightly raced for his age, and improved significantly for the switch to larger obstacles last term for Victor Dartnall. He has joined a successful yard, and looks to be well treated. Strong claims. "

Bannister Lane is an unreliable front runner, but is capable of scoring at a decent level if in the mood. He will appreciate the test at this trip on his return, but is hard to warm to from a betting perspective.

Nirvana Swing's jumping has long been his Achilles heel over fences, but he has returned to form of late, finishing runner-up on his last two starts. These conditions should cause no concern, and he is likely to be thereabouts if he avoids mistakes.

Hockenheim hasn't stood much racing but is talented on his day, as shown when scoring over fences when last seen in March. He has a decent record fresh, and is one of the likelier types if his jumping holds up.

Double The Trouble matched the pick of his hurdling form when opening his account over fences at Towcester in March. He has been unable to replicate that on both starts since, though, and has stamina to prove at this trip.

Livingonaknifedge is a fair handicapper on his day and has come down the weights of late, largely due to his tendency to make mistakes. His consistency is another area for concern, so there are too many negatives for comfort.

Samsbro is lightly raced for his age, and improved significantly for the switch to larger obstacles last term for Victor Dartnall. He has joined a successful yard, and looks to be well treated. Strong claims.

Hermano Cordobes is an out-and-out stayer, winner over three and a quarter miles at Newton Abbot in early-2008/9. He often races lazily, and makes no great appeal at this trip on his return having rejoined this yard from Philip Hobbs.

Tags: Bannister Lane, Double The Trouble, Hermano Cordobes, Hockenheim, Livingonaknifedge, Market Rasen, Nirvana Swing, Samsbro