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Today, HurdleClass 22mSoft

This could go the way of GAELIC PRIDE, who made a promising start over hurdles when second at Fontwell 3 weeks ago, beaten only by one who was useful in bumpers. He is taken to go one better with improvement to come, though Act of Innocence shaped up well in bumpers and isn't taken lightly sent hurdling for Nicky Henderson. Touch The Moon completes the shortlist.

  • Gaelic Pride
  • Act Of Innocence
  • Touch The Moon
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 6. Gaelic Pride
    J: James BowenT: Warren Greatrex
    F: 18-2
    Price History:
    2.75
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Irish point winner who struck at first time of asking under Rules in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) in February. Found it tough in Grade 2 at Aintree next time, but made an encouraging start over hurdles when runner-up in a Fontwell maiden (17.7f, good) on return. Major player.
  • 7. Hold The Serve
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    Price History:
    4.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    €62,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Pleasington and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Findthetime. Won sole start in Irish points last December. In good hands and he's one to note as he starts off under Rules.
  • 14. Touch The Moon
    J: P. ByrnesT: William Durkan, Ireland
    F: 23
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Useful winner on the Flat (stays 1½m) for George Scott and promising second in a Navan maiden on stable/hurdling debut in September. Beaten by a pair of fellow good prospects at Limerick last time, so he remains with potential in this sphere.
  • 2. Ambiente Friendly
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: James Owen
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    92
    Verdict
    Smart performer at best on the Flat, runner-up in 2024 Epsom Derby. However, his form has gone the wrong way, typically racing freely when well held in Group 3 at Newbury when last seen in August. Has had wind op ahead of hurdling debut.
  • 11. Soldier Reeves
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 3
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Second of 3 in an Irish point and shaped well on Rules debut when third in bumper at Newton Abbot 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Tongue strap now added for hurdles bow and he's respected for his leading yard.
  • 4. Bras Dor
    J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
    F: 2-
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    255
    Verdict
    Runner-up on second of 2 outings in Irish points (Oct 2024) and, although he couldn't justify favouritism (5/6), offered some encouragement when second in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, good to soft) in March. Watch for market clues ahead of hurdling debut.
  • 9. Khafre
    J: Harry CobdenT: Syd Hosie
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    €34,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o, Cima de Triomphe gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to useful hurdler (2m winner) Chambord du Lys and French hurdler/fair chaser (2¼m-19f winner) Festina du Lys. Irish point winner at second attempt (Jan 2025).
  • 3. Bespoke Tailor
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Oliver Signy
    F: 2/21-3
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Runner-up first 2 starts in bumpers, before getting off the mark at Newcastle final outing in 2024. After 10 months off, shaped quite well on stable/hurdling debut when third in maiden at Fontwell 3 weeks ago, albeit a long way behind Gaelic Pride in second. Has something to find.
  • 15. Astelia
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Peter Fahey, Ireland
    F: 22227
    Price History:
    36.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    53
    Verdict
    Fair maiden on the Flat and ran to a similar level when runner-up in maidens on first 4 starts over hurdles. However, finished well held at Listowel on latest outing in September and has work to do in this contest.
  • 12. Stay In The Game
    J: Paddy HanlonT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
    F: 44
    Price History:
    67.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    44
    Verdict
    Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1¼m), leaving John & Sean Quinn after second outing this year. Stepped up on hurdling debut form when fourth of 19 in maiden at Gowran last month, though he has plenty more to find in this race.
  • 17. Portetta
    J: Ben JonesT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
    F: 63-253
    Price History:
    67.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    124
    Verdict
    Placed on second outing in bumpers and runner-up in a Tipperary maiden on hurdling debut in May. Hasn't progressed in 2 starts since, though, upped in trip when last of 3 at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to firm) in July. Others preferred.
  • 8. Keno Black
    J: Richie McLernonT: Neil Mulholland
    F: 6
    Price History:
    101.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Placed on last of 3 starts in Irish points in April, but offered little on hurdling debut when tailed off in maiden at Fontwell (19.1f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Faces a tough ask.
  • 10. Ribba Hill
    J: Miss Megan BevanT: Syd Hosie
    Price History:
    111.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    209
    Verdict
    Fair winner on the Flat on debut and ran to a similar level in handicaps early this year, though failed to convince with his stamina when last of 5 at Redcar (14f, good to firm) in April. Makes hurdling debut on first run for yard after leaving Grant Tuer.
  • 5. Directly
    J: Mr Sam BurtonT: Samuel Drinkwater
    F: 45-5
    Price History:
    81.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Bit of promise when fourth of 8 in a Worcester bumper but hasn't offered much in 2 novice hurdles so far, off 11 months prior to finishing last of 5 at Ascot 15 days ago. Looks to be up against it.
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Non-Runners
  • 1. Act Of Innocence
    J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 341-
    Price History:
    4.33
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    236
    Verdict
    Placed in valuable Punchestown bumper on debut (only start for Gearoid O'Loughlin) and again shaped well when fourth in listed event at Newbury in February. Landed the odds at Taunton next time and he's a good prospect for hurdling as he makes first run since leaving Paul Nicholls.
  • 13. The Egyptian Ginge
    J: Mr Jamie NeildT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
    F: 942-5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Fair form in bumpers last season, narrowly denied at Ludlow on final outing. However, after 6 months off (in first-time hood) he faced a stiff task sent hurdling when 8 lengths last of 5 to Give It To Me Oj over C&D in October. This should reveal more.
  • 16. Gower Spirit
    J: Stan SheppardT: Matt Sheppard
    F: 93-P4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    1
    Verdict
    Third at Hereford on second of 2 starts in bumpers for Henrietta Knight. However, she hasn't made much impact in 2 starts over hurdles this season, beaten 15 lengths when fourth of 5 in novice at Ascot 15 days ago. Engaged 12.42 Uttoxeter Saturday.

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