This looks a reasonable race for the grade with CLASSICAL STING taken to maintain his unbeaten record over the larger obstacles with improvement expected. Powerofjet looked good at Newcastle, while Supreme George also tasted success last time.
Classical Sting
Powerofjet
Supreme George
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Powerofjet
J: Callum BewleyT: Martin Todhunter
F: 473814-31
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Needed only to be pushed out for a breakthrough win over 17f in a Carlisle handicap hurdle in March. Failed to land the odds next time, but October's chase debut third at Hexham (15.6f, good) was encouraging and he duly built on that when a smooth scorer at Newcastle.
3. Classical Sting
J: Danny McMenaminT: L J Morgan
F: 388-1
Price History:
3.13
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Didn't show a great deal in 3 maiden hurdles last winter but bred to be a chaser and a totally different proposition when making a winning handicap debut over fences at Kelso last month. One to keep on the right side of.
1. Galidam
J: Brian HughesT: Micky Hammond
F: 6/7S15P-63
Price History:
4.50
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Fair hurdler in France who opened his account in 10-runner claimer at Moulins last September. Modest form at best on this side of the Channel, though chase debut third at Wetherby was more like it from his reduced mark. Can build on that.
2. Supreme George
J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
F: 52655-351
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Much improved on the back of breathing surgery when readily getting off the mark in 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Up 7 lb but can go well again.
5. Conquer The Breeze
J: Ross ChapmanT: Maurice Barnes
F: 32-321244
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Proved consistent this year and belatedly opened account at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) in June. Still looks to be working way back to peak fitness back from a break and much depends on whether he can keep the mistakes down.