There was a lot to like about GOLDEN POINT's latest Kelso win and a 5 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop her with further progress likely. Fellow 6-y-o mare Hardy Diamond may give her most to think about.
Golden Point
Hardy Diamond
Forged Well
3m3f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
1. Hardy Diamond
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 0-2921796
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Kilbeggan (25f) in August. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap at Thurles 12 days ago. Respected for her top yard.
2. Forged Well
J: Ryan ManiaT: Martin Todhunter
F: 126F93-6F
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who was in the process of leaving a disappointing chase debut behind when falling at the last (length down in third at time) in 3m course handicap 4 weeks ago.
3. Golden Point
J: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 2/43125-51
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course hurdle winner and looks set to make an even better chaser judged on last month's 3m Kelso handicap success, impressing with her jumping. A 5 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop her with further improvement likely.
4. Bushypark
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Philip Kirby
F: 62/PF6P-64
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Winless since 2023 but he has a much-reduced mark to work with and took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Carlisle 9 days ago. The deeper the ground the better for him.