JOYEUSE should be wiser with last month's first experience of fences behind her and is narrowly preferred to Brentford Hope in this very useful maiden chase.
Joyeuse
Brentford Hope
Beat The Bat
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
4. Joyeuse
J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
F: 1/32169-2
Price History:
2.38
Age:
6
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Ex-French bumper winner who developed into a useful hurdler last season, the highlight coming when winning the William Hurdle at Newbury. Below that level when 19 lengths second is listed event on Bangor chase debut/reappearance but could strip fitter for the run and probably the one to beat.
2. Brentford Hope
J: Paul O'BrienT: Harry Derham
F: 1/22024-84
Price History:
2.63
Age:
8
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Smart hurdler and translated most of that ability to fences at the first time of asking when 12¼ lengths fourth of 6 to July Flower in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m, soft) on reappearance 3 weeks ago. Bold show likely.
1. Beat The Bat
J: Bryan CarverT: Harry Fry
F: 212/2754-5
Price History:
4.20
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
218
Verdict
Useful hurdler, including fine fourth of 26 in Coral Cup at last season's Cheltenham Festival. Tackles some strong opposition now going chasing after 7 months off.
3. Mirabad
J: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton
F: 1/221310-8
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Pretty useful hurdle winner for Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole. Weakened into midfield after racing keenly in the Greatwood at Cheltenham on last month's stable debut. Now switches to fences with a hood added to his tongue tie.