QUEENS GAMBLE and Joyeuse were the best of these over hurdles with the former shading the vote in what is likely to be a tactical affair. Diva Luna is another likely type who needs to be considered.
Queens Gamble
Joyeuse
Diva Luna
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Joyeuse
J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
F: 1/32169-
Price History:
2.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
204
Verdict
Ex-French bumper winner who developed into a useful hurdler last season, the highlight coming when winning the William Hurdle at Newbury. Type to do well over fences but seems best in a well-run race.
2. Diva Luna
J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
F: 11/21237-
Price History:
3.13
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
222
Verdict
Won both starts in bumpers, notably a Grade 2 at Aintree. Generally progressive over hurdles last term, best effort when third in Dawn Run at Cheltenham Festival. Interesting chasing newcomer (runner-up in Irish point).
5. Queens Gamble
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Harry Derham
F: 111/269-
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
246
Verdict
Listed bumper winner for Oliver Sherwood who was 3-3 in novice/maiden hurdles in 2023/24, latest in listed company at Taunton. Off 11 months after but useful form in defeat last season. Must be respected on chase bow for in-form yard.
3. Finest View
J: Tom CannonT: Alan King
F: 5-1112224
Price History:
12.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Completed hat-trick over fences at Stratford this summer and better form when runner-up next 3 starts. Only fourth of 5 at Kelso last time but chase experience an advantage here.
6. Wyenot
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry Daly
F: 13/14133-6
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
193
Verdict
Likeable mare with a good strike rate over hurdles, recording her fifth success in Doncaster listed race in December. Ended the season on a low note but type to bounce back. Makes chase debut.
1. All The Glory
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 116360-26
Price History:
34.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Useful hurdler who didn't shape too badly in a match at Chepstow on chase debut/return but soon detached (jumped ponderously) in a more competitive event at Aintree 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.