An interesting novice. BARON NOIR looked potentially useful when cosily landing a Uttoxeter maiden last month and is narrowly preferred to previous hurdle winners Modern Man, Kel du Large and Vol Royale.
Baron Noir
Modern Man
Kel Du Large
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Baron Noir
J: Tom BellamyT: Alan King
F: 38/13-121
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
A fairly useful dual bumper scorer who has taken well to hurdling, building on opening Warwick second when going one better at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last month. Had a bit in hand and looks capable of better again.
2. Modern Man
J: Harry CobdenT: Emma Lavelle
F: 31
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Irish point winner who has made a promising start over hurdles at this venue, finishing third in November before winning easily 4 weeks ago (both 19.5f). Travels well enough to think he can cope with the shorter distance. Capable of better.
3. Vol Royale
J: Sean BowenT: Kayley Woollacott
F: 44-B51
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Point winner who showed ability when fourth both bumper starts last spring and is going the right way over hurdles, comfortably landing a 2m Hereford maiden last month. A penalty demands more but he looks capable of better.
4. Blazing Saint
J: Jack TudorT: Christian Williams
F: 9
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
150/1, no short-term promise when ninth of 11 in Hereford maiden hurdle on last month's debut.
5. Commander Teddy
J: Shane QuinlanT: Katy Price
F: 7-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
403
Verdict
80/1 when well held in Hereford bumper in November 2024. Likely outsider now hurdling 14 months on.
6. Constantinian
J: Gavin SheehanT: Oliver Signy
F: 31-2
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Bumper winner in March but ran to a barely modest level when beaten 14 lengths into second on Hereford hurdle debut in November. Will need to leave that form to go close here.
7. Dino Moon
J: Conor RingT: Evan Williams
F: 6
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Last in a 6-runner Ascot bumper in November and will need to show much more here to figure.
8. Emerald Breeze
J: Robert DunneT: Dominic Elsworth
F: 44-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
294
Verdict
Reached the frame in a pair of course bumpers at the beginning of 2025. That suggests he should have a future over jumps but he might be best watched this time.
9. Harbour Light
J: Jamie BraceT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
F: 8-77
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Comfortably held in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle. Looks more one for the longer term.
10. Kel Du Large
J: Ciaran GethingsT: Mrs Jane Williams
F: 111/35
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Won all 3 starts in 2023/24 season, including a Cheltenham listed bumper and a Hereford juvenile hurdle. Has shown he retains his ability when third in Exeter novice hurdle and fifth in Cheltenham handicap since returning from a long absence and it remains likely he has bigger performances in him.
11. Daring To Dream
J: James BestT: Harriet Dickin
F: 2-68
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Zoustar filly who has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle but seems unlikely to be of interest until handicapping.
12. Man Maid
J: Miss Megan BevanT: Harriet Dickin
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
125/1, beaten over 25 lengths when seventh of 18 in Wincanton maiden hurdle on debut 19 days ago.