Jumeirah Hotels And Resorts December Handicap Runner by Runner

Trainer - Nicky Henderson

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Heads up strong Henderson team. Loves it here and has won 3 times including 16 length victory at Grade 2 level last time out. First run since then but rightful top-weight.

Trainer - Nicky Henderson

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Has failed to complete three of last five runs. If he does complete there is a fair chance of hitting the frame. Previous course and distance winner.

Trainer - Evan Williams

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Seven-year-old has had busy but disappointing start to season. Has won at this level but looks out of form. Fell last time out and carrying too much weight.

Trainer - Dan Skelton

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Classy on his and previous Grade 2 winner. Has shown little this season but any return to old form would give him huge chance off this mark.

Trainer - Jeremy Scott

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Eight-year-old has never won at this level and previous run in this grade back in October proved too much. Unlikely to prevail here.

Trainer - Nicky Henderson

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Has been running at highest level with consistency, could be well-weighted if fully tuned up. Classy on day.

Trainer - Richard Phillips

Jockey - Daniel Hiskett

Course and distance winner who won at 20/1 here in November. This far tougher but must be respected.

Trainer - Phillip Hobbs

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Six-year-old has finished second on last two outings. Needs to settle better and jumping still not the greatest.

Trainer - Gary Moore

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Course and distance winner here last month at Class 3 level. Disappointed on return but could be well-weighted.

Trainer - Ben Pauling

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Return run last month was disappointing. Won this race last year in career best performance. Will need at least repeat of that to win again.

Trainer - Ben Pauling

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Experienced campaigner but just the one win in two years. Difficult to see the gelding prevailing here.

Trainer - Venetia Williams

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Lightly raced eight-year-old who won on British debut. This far tougher and will need to show more than he did in Ireland.

Trainer - Alan King

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Has not run since March 2017. No notable form over hurdles and best watched on return.

Trainer - Evan Williams

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Already had four runs since October and has won twice at Class 4 level. Still unexposed and shouldn’t be ruled out.

Trainer - David Pipe

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Likely rank outsider. Sole win over hurdles at lower level at start of year. No run since May.

Trainer - Seamus Mullins

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Will take career best performance to win here but second behind Totterdown last time out gives each-way chance.

Trainer - Sophie Leach

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Veteran without win for over four years. Solid run in Newbury handicap last time out but unlikely to threaten here.

Trainer - Gary Moore

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Nine-year-old running for first time since January. Won at Class 3 level this time last year but needs to prove fitness. Well weighted if ready to go.

Trainer - Emma Lavelle

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Unexposed four-year-old who could be extremely well-weighted. Has been progressing nicely and has not been outside the first two in three outings this season.

Trainer - Ian Williams

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First run on hurdles since December 16 when well behind Brain Power. Recent flat form solid enough but has only ever won once over obstacles.

Trainer - Ali Stronge

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Being upped in grade after finishing last season with victory in class 4. Would be a surprise to see the horse win for this small stable.

Trainer - Gary Moore

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Unexposed four-year-old is 2-3 over hurdles in this country. Last outing was over a year ago and this a major step up in class.