Cheltenham
Tomorrow, HurdleClass 22m7f
Verdict
Verdict
Having made a successful reappearance at Aintree in October, ACE OF SPADES confirmed he remains in top form when finishing a very good fourth in a strong-looking race at Haydock 6 weeks ago. Still unexposed at staying trips, he's still very much one to be interested in and shades preference over another likeable sort in the shape of Love of Neymore. Ma Shantou can also figure if shrugging off a lesser display latest.
Ace Of Spades
Love Of Neymore
Ma Shantou
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. Ace Of SpadesJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 421142-14
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 130
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictSteadily progressive and he enhanced his already good strike rate when seeing off 5 rivals on 2½m Aintree reappearance last month. Matched that form when fourth in big-field Haydock handicap (24.3f) 6 weeks ago and unlikely we've seen all he has to offer yet at around 3m. Player. 
3. Double PowerfulJ: Sean BowenT: Neil MulhollandF: 11233-3UF- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 136
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictProgressive over hurdles last season, winning first 4 starts prior to a series of fine efforts in defeat. Matched hurdles form when third on chase debut here in the autumn but failed to complete on each of his last 2 starts in that sphere. Return to this discipline can see him back on track.- 2. Ma ShantouJ: Harry CobdenT: Emma LavelleF: 0/21137-10
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 138
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictUseful staying novice hurdler last season and took it up another notched when making a successful handicap debut/reappearance in good style over C&D in October. Some way below that form when well-beaten at Haydock (24.2f) 6 weeks ago but he's a likely candidate to bounce back. 
5. Spike JonesJ: Benjamin MaceyT: Samuel DrinkwaterF: P45/136-23- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictLow-mileage 8-y-o who has resumed from an absence in top form, just touched off at Lingfield (23f) in November prior to finishing a running on third in a stronger contest over C&D 3 weeks ago. Mark has crept up a little more ahead of this but certainly respected in this groove.
7. Pike RoadJ: Freddie KeighleyT: Martin KeighleyF: 3-12F5U14- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictLooked the likely winner when unseating on second chase start at Ludlow and quickly made amends under a well-judged ride to a win 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) in November. Latest C&D fourth was another solid display but this looks to demand even more.
1. Harbour LakeJ: Tom BellamyT: Alan KingF: 2/312P2-1P- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 144
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictStrong traveller who has built up a really solid record in handicap hurdles since stepped up to 3m, including a victory at Haydock (24.3f) in May. Low-key reappearance when pulled up back at that venue 6 weeks ago and he'll need to leave that well behind having since undergone wind surgery.- 6. Love Of NeymoreJ: Charlie PriceT: Robbie LlewellynF: 31/P143-51
- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictAcquitted herself well in handicaps last season, successful in mares' company at Wincanton in December. Made frame next 2 starts and all the better for her reappearance when resuming winning ways at Chepstow (23.6f) last month. This tougher but she's likeable and remains lightly raced at 3m. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite