Chepstow
Tomorrow, HurdleClass 42m3f
Verdict
Verdict
ROCKING MAN achieved enough in bumpers, including here, to think he should have a bright future over hurdles and gets the vote. Gillespie won his sole bumper and rates an obvious danger, while Dan Skelton point recruit Carlenrig would also need considering if the betting speaks in his favour.
Rocking Man
Gillespie
Carlenrig
2m3f Mdn Hrd
2m3f Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 7. Rocking ManJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam ThomasF: 122/
- Price History:
- 2.75
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 588
VerdictUseful in bumpers last season, including a course success on heavy. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. - 3. GillespieJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 1-
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 321
Verdict€100,000 Getaway gelding who won a heavy-ground Ffos Las bumper on debut last December. Another wind op on the back of that success is a little off-putting but his top yard is in good form. - 2. CarlenrigJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictWon sole start in points (Dec 2024). Joined a top yard for his Rules career and would firmly enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied. 
8. The Two HarrysJ: Paul O'BrienT: Harry DerhamF: 6/4-- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 342
VerdictHas had gaps between all his races. Stepped up on his 2 bumpers efforts when fourth in 2m Lingfield novice hurdle on sole start season but off for a further 11 months ahead of this return.
6. My Own Lovely LeeJ: Callum PritchardT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictThird sole start in Irish points in February. Another Rules newcomer to monitor closely in the market.
9. Vol RoyaleJ: Ben GodfreyT: Kayley WoollacottF: 44-B- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictPoint winner who showed ability when fourth both bumper starts in February/March. Sent off at 18/1 when brought down first on Fontwell hurdles debut 13 days ago.
4. KastellionJ: Charlie DeutschT: Mel Rowley- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict£31,000 buy after runner-up sole start in Irish points in April. The betting should help guide to expectations.
5. Mr GriffithsJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 745-- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 195
VerdictModest form in a bumper and 2 hurdles last season. Likely he's more one for handicaps after this.
1. BadentaggartJ: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy ScottF: 3/70-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 334
VerdictWell held in 3 bumpers in 2024 and likely outsider now hurdling after 11 months off.
10. Dawns DesireJ: Harry KimberT: Robert WalfordF: F0-- Price History:
- 201.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 244
VerdictNo encouragement to glean from both outings in mares' maiden hurdles earlier this year.- Unnamed Favourite
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