Slight preference is for GOLDEN ECHO, who has shown ability in both her starts over hurdles and remains open to improvement. Market Rasen scorer The Secret Pearl looks the likeliest danger, whilst She Is For Me Boys can also make her presence felt.
Golden Echo
The Secret Pearl
She Is For Me Boys
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. She Is For Me Boys
J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
F: 2-
Price History:
2.63
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Won sole start in Irish points last October. Finished long way behind the winner when second of 5 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good, 5/1) on NH debut 25 days ago but she is entitled to improve on that.
1. The Secret Pearl
J: Harry BannisterT: Alex Hales
F: 0/3354P61-
Price History:
2.63
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Off the mark when taking 8-runner novice hurdle (6/4) at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Has to concede weight all round here but is a likely player nonetheless.
5. Golden Echo
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony Honeyball
F: 44-
Price History:
4.75
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Modest Flat winner who has made the frame in a couple of starts over hurdles for new yard this year, latest when fourth of 10 in novice at Chepstow (16f, good to firm, 11/1) 24 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Shortlisted.
3. Elusive Feeling
J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
F: 0-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
118
Verdict
€42,000 Diamond Boy mare. Dam 2m hurdle/chase winner, also 9f winner on Flat. Failed to beat a rival home, albeit in good company, on bumper debut at Market Rasen in January. Clearly well thought of so may do better now sent hurdling. Had wind operation.
9. La Trattaria
J: Jack QuinlanT: Nick Littmoden
F: 0/5-
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
375
Verdict
Showed more than on debut when fifth of 9 in minor event hurdle at Moulins (17.4f, soft) 12 months ago. Not seen since but is worth monitoring in market on return.
4. Getaways Gift
J: Rex DingleT: Anthony Honeyball
F: 52/540-
Price History:
36.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Runner-up on the second of 3 outings in bumpers last spring but achieved little in both starts over timber.
2. Crazy Maisie
J: Marc GoldsteinT: Mark Hoad
F: 3-
Price History:
91.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Fair handicapper at best on the Flat but not at that level in recent times and was well held previous hurdles outings.
8. Aquifolia
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
F: 8
Price History:
101.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Looked poor on the level and offered little in Warwick novice hurdle on NH debut 10 days ago.
6. Oh My Guinness
J: James DaviesT: Camilla Poulton
F: 6-
Price History:
101.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
97
Verdict
Showed nothing in bumper at Kempton on NH debut 97 days ago and is likely a longer-term project.