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Today, HurdleClass 52m4fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
KINGSTON GENT might be worth siding with to build on a sound enough reappearance effort at Chepstow. Boston Joe reappears off 2 lb lower than when second in a big-field handicap hurdle at a similar time last year and could go well if ready to roll after 6 months off. Kalista Love has had the form of her C&D success in April boosted and is also shortlisted on her return to action.
Kingston Gent
Boston Joe
Kalista Love
2m4f Hcap Hrd
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 8. Kingston GentJ: Sean HoulihanT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson WhiteF: 93552-9
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictPoint winner. Fair maiden hurdler, including second in a Fontwell handicap last spring. Shaped as if better for the run when mid-field on his recent Chepstow reappearance. Enters calculations with that behind him. - 2. Kalista LoveJ: Ben PosteT: Tom SymondsF: 55251-
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 205
VerdictImproved effort on the back of wind surgery when landing a C&D handicap on good to soft in April. Had 2 next-time-out winners behind her so should remain very competitive off 5 lb higher if ready to roll after a break. 
5. Bank On FrankJ: Ben JonesT: Ben PaulingF: 59346-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 214
VerdictRunner-up sole start in points. Only modest form over hurdles last season, including disappointing in sole handicap, but it is still early days with him.
1. Fresh SpeculationJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry DalyF: 533/31P3P-- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 187
VerdictC&D winner on heavy last November. Failed to build on that in 3 subsequent outings last season and returns with a point to prove.- 11. Boston JoeJ: Jamie BraceT: Rebecca CurtisF: P812P542-
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 194
VerdictWon a pair of handicap chases here in 2024. Also second over hurdles last November and ended last season with another good effort over fences here. Claims if fully primed after 6 months off. 
13. MumblesJ: Ellis CollierT: Evan WilliamsF: 214/24FPP-- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 242
VerdictDual hurdle winner in early 2024. Lost his way over fences last season after a promising start but resumes his hurdle career on a good mark if fully tuned after 8 months off.
7. Just Her TypeJ: Tom BroughtonT: Max ComleyF: 2P52-6- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictRunner-up sole start in points and also filled the same position twice over hurdles last season. Shaped as if needing the outing on 2m Chepstow handicap debut/reappearance and should be sharper now with Nico de Boinville retaining the ride.
6. Atlanta BraveJ: Charlie ToddT: Kerry LeeF: 6/P484PP-P- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictHas lost his way badly over fences in the last 12 months but was a promising hurdler at the start of his career and dangerously well treated if a return to the small obstacles sparks a revival.
10. Hellfire PrincessJ: Conor O'FarrellT: Kerry LeeF: 961/24-- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 243
VerdictWon 2½m Hereford handicap in January 2024 and even better form when narrowly denied at the same venue 13 months later. Possibly found a second outing in quick succession after an absence too much when well-held fourth at Ludlow 15 days later. Off again since. Same connections run Atlanta Brave.
3. The Grey ManJ: James BestT: Harriet DickinF: 223/71366-- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 190
VerdictWon in the mud at Leicester in January. Respectable sixth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (19.5f, good to firm) in April. Off 6 months.
4. Golden IdentityJ: James DaviesT: Tim VaughanF: 4/565-5- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 145
VerdictCould only manage a well-held fifth on 2½m Uttoxeter handicap debut in June but did show a bit in his qualifying runs prior to that and a low-mileage profile does provide the hope for better at some point. Ha had wind surgery.
12. House Of HabsburgJ: Jack TudorT: Christian WilliamsF: 96-4- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 169
VerdictEvery chance when falling at last on final point start. Found 2m too sharp in a trio of maiden/novice hurdles in the spring and this longer trip could see him in a better light now handicapping. One to note in the betting.
15. High GroundsJ: Ned FoxT: Ryan PotterF: P0- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWinner at Market Rasen in 2021. Also runner-up twice in May 2022 but hasn't shown much in 2 comeback outings this autumn. Plenty to prove at present.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
9. Moorland RamblerJ: Non RunnerT: Mrs Jane WilliamsF: P/742741-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
14. Lady HarriettJ: Sean BowenT: Mickey BowenF: 20417P3P-- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 251
VerdictOpened account over C&D (good to soft) last November. More miss than hit later in the season but cut some slack by the handicapper as a result.