Formscan - HILL STATION went agonisingly close when he was pipped at the post over C&D last week and as he is due for a 4lb rise on that back of that effort, it can pay to keep the faith with the Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole-trained gelding. Sassified is feared the most after an encouraging return at Ffos Las 22 days ago, while Battle Of Omdurman also warrants respect after a creditable third on his seasonal debut at Worcester last month.

Nathaniel (IRE)-Dance Lively(Kingmambo)
ts+hd+(9)
cd2
(Mr D Rees)
Rated 95
In the last 3 years Karannelle (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sassified (IRE) | 2 | |
| 22nd Aug 2024 Newton Abbot(2m 2f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Karannelle (IRE) 3rd (8/1 11-10 Rated 95) Sean Bowen 4.44L in front of Sassified (IRE) 8th (14/1 11-4 Rated 89) M G Nolan (15 ran) | ||
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| 2nd Sep 2023 Newton Abbot(2m 167yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Karannelle (IRE) 4th (14/1 11-7 Rated 98) Sean Bowen 4.00L in front of Sassified (IRE) 5th (10/3 10-13 Rated 90) M G Nolan (10 ran) | ||
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| Zufal (GB) | 1 | |
| 22nd Aug 2024 Newton Abbot(2m 2f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Karannelle (IRE) 3rd (8/1 11-10 Rated 95) Sean Bowen Zufal (GB) unseated rider (50/1 11-3 Rated 88) Bryony Frost (15 ran) | ||
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| Hill Station (FR) | 1 | |
| 4th Jun 2025 Newton Abbot(2m 167yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good To Firm in places)) Hill Station (FR) 2nd (9/1 10-4 Rated 77) Luke Scott 17.00L in front of Karannelle (IRE) 7th (9/1 12-0 Rated 96) James Bowen (10 ran) | ||
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Churchill (IRE)-Gadwa(Oasis Dream)
cp4(21)
(Knowle Racing Stables Limited)
Rated 99
In the last 3 years Battle Of Omdurman (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sain Et Sauf (GB) | 1 | |
| 23rd May 2025 Worcester(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good) Battle Of Omdurman (GB) 3rd (17/2 11-7 Rated 99) G Sheehan 7.56L in front of Sain Et Sauf (GB) 5th (80/1 11-7 Rated 93) Liam Harrison (9 ran) | ||
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Blue Bresil (FR)-Protektrice(Turgeon)
ts2(21)
(Barbery, Mason, Banks And Pellowe)
Rated 90
In the last 3 years Sain Et Sauf (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Battle Of Omdurman (GB) | 1 | |
| 23rd May 2025 Worcester(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good) Battle Of Omdurman (GB) 3rd (17/2 11-7 Rated 99) G Sheehan 7.56L in front of Sain Et Sauf (GB) 5th (80/1 11-7 Rated 93) Liam Harrison (9 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Zufal (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Karannelle (IRE) | 1 | |
| 22nd Aug 2024 Newton Abbot(2m 2f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Karannelle (IRE) 3rd (8/1 11-10 Rated 95) Sean Bowen Zufal (GB) unseated rider (50/1 11-3 Rated 88) Bryony Frost (15 ran) | ||
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| Sassified (IRE) | 1 | |
| 22nd Aug 2024 Newton Abbot(2m 2f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Sassified (IRE) 8th (14/1 11-4 Rated 89) M G Nolan Zufal (GB) unseated rider (50/1 11-3 Rated 88) Bryony Frost (15 ran) | ||
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Excelebration (IRE)-Satwa Pearl(Rock Of Gibraltar)
bl6(22)
cd1
(Mr Paul L Drinkwater)
Rated 82
Won When Rated 92-85
In the last 3 years Sassified (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Karannelle (IRE) | 2 | |
| 22nd Aug 2024 Newton Abbot(2m 2f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Karannelle (IRE) 3rd (8/1 11-10 Rated 95) Sean Bowen 4.44L in front of Sassified (IRE) 8th (14/1 11-4 Rated 89) M G Nolan (15 ran) | ||
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| 2nd Sep 2023 Newton Abbot(2m 167yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Karannelle (IRE) 4th (14/1 11-7 Rated 98) Sean Bowen 4.00L in front of Sassified (IRE) 5th (10/3 10-13 Rated 90) M G Nolan (10 ran) | ||
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| Zufal (GB) | 1 | |
| 22nd Aug 2024 Newton Abbot(2m 2f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Sassified (IRE) 8th (14/1 11-4 Rated 89) M G Nolan Zufal (GB) unseated rider (50/1 11-3 Rated 88) Bryony Frost (15 ran) | ||
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| Hill Station (FR) | 1 | |
| 6th May 2023 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Sassified (IRE) 6th (6/1 11-0 Rated 86) M G Nolan 7.53L in front of Hill Station (FR) 9th (9/1 11-1 Rated 93) Sam Twiston-Davies (10 ran) | ||
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Born To Sea (IRE)-Fulani's(Tobougg)
ts+hd5(9)
(Mark Albon & Partner)
Rated 81
In the last 3 years Hill Station (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Karannelle (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Jun 2025 Newton Abbot(2m 167yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good To Firm in places)) Hill Station (FR) 2nd (9/1 10-4 Rated 77) Luke Scott 17.00L in front of Karannelle (IRE) 7th (9/1 12-0 Rated 96) James Bowen (10 ran) | ||
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| Sassified (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th May 2023 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Sassified (IRE) 6th (6/1 11-0 Rated 86) M G Nolan 7.53L in front of Hill Station (FR) 9th (9/1 11-1 Rated 93) Sam Twiston-Davies (10 ran) | ||
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Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

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