There's a feeling at least one of the chase newcomers will step forward here, with SPADESTEP preferred to Tom Doniphin and Jordans Cross if only because his fitness is assured after a hurdle success at the beginning of the month.
Spadestep
Tom Doniphon
Jordans Cross
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
6. Spadestep
J: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 22-1
Price History:
3.25
Age:
6
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Jukebox Jury gelding who was successful sole start in points and has made a promising start to his Rules career, finishing runner-up in 2 novice hurdles in the spring before returning to land short odds in another one at Hexham this month. Appeals as one who should take well to chasing.
5. Beau Quali
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 242F26-21
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Failed to win over hurdles but came good at the first time of asking over fences at Warwick 25 days ago, albeit it was a match race. Has first-time cheekpieces added on the back of that.
3. Tom Doniphon
J: Sean HoulihanT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
F: 120/32112-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
255
Verdict
Useful bumper performer who won a pair of 19f handicap hurdles at Taunton last winter. Further progress when second at Sandown final start and likely he'll go on to even better things over fences this time round (second in a point at start of career).
4. Jordans Cross
J: Ben GodfreyT: Anthony Honeyball
F: 212-
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
301
Verdict
Point winner who was second in a bumper before winning 2m Southwell maiden hurdle last December. Bettered that form when second in 19.5f Doncaster novice hurdle just after Christmas. Interesting chase/handicap newcomer.
2. Gentleman Bill
J: Charlie ToddT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 1/311206-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
218
Verdict
Bumper/dual hurdler winner. Ended last season on a low note but a point background suggests he should take to this new discipline back from 7 months off.
1. All The Glory
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 9116360-2
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Useful hurdler who was up against a race-fit rival and didn't shape too badly in a match at Chepstow on her recent chase debut and reappearance. Should improve.