Gavin Cromwell's COURT CANYON possesses much the best form on offer so is fancied to follow up his cosy Clonmel success. Hurdling newcomers William Yeats and Noonetellsmenothin both bring potential to this sphere so could emerge as the main dangers.
Court Canyon
William Yeats
Noonetellsmenothin
2m3f Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Court Canyon
J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 051
Price History:
1.91
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
Points winner who made a successful start in this sphere in 12-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (20.2f, good to soft, 4/6) 75 days ago, always holding on. This Irish raider is the clear form pick here.
3. Joeybottles
J: Craig NicholT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 3-
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
235
Verdict
Encouraging debut third of 13 in bumper at Perth (16.2f, soft, 3/1) 7 months ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut.
7. William Yeats
J: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 21
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Points runner-up who easily landed 5-runner bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft, 9/4) 22 days ago. This son of Yeats must enter calculations now starting out in this sphere.
2. Alba Crus
J: James BowenT: Warren Greatrex
F: 517
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Newton Abbot bumper winner in June but he came in a well-held seventh on his hurdling bow in 2m Newbury novice five months later. Since had a wind op so not written off.
5. Noonetellsmenothin
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 23
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Fair form shown when placed in bumpers at Worcester and Ludlow this autumn. One to consider stepping up in trip for his hurdling bow.
6. Western Mount
J: Danny McMenaminT: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
F: 79-74
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who took a step forward when fourth of 5 in novice hurdle over C&D (good) 25 days ago. May do better still so one for the shortlist.
8. Card Lady
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Ruth Jefferson
F: 5-3
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Took a step forward from her debut fifth when third of 9 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to firm) 77 days ago. Much respected on her first go over hurdles.
10. Queen Roslyn
J: Sean QuinlanT: Brian Ellison
F: 77
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
A three-time scorer on the Flat this summer but has made a low-key start over hurdles, seventh of 8 at Doncaster 17 days ago. Could be one for handicaps later on.
9. Lady Lucky
J: Aaron AndersonT: Jessica Bedi
Price History:
151.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£1,600 3-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy mare. Dam fairly useful bumper/21f hurdle winner who became unreliable. The market can guide.
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4. Loulou Madrik
J: Charlotte JonesT: Mark Walford
F: 8
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Maiden Irish pointer who came in eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) on NH debut 10 days ago. Up in trip with lots more needed.