The pick of TURENNE's French form sets a pretty good standard for a race of this nature and having found only one too good at Catterick for new connections, he can go one place better. Fellow-penalised runner The Bellhop is the obvious alternative.
Turenne
The Bellhop
Aurelius Maximus
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. The Bellhop
J: Freddie MitchellT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 14
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Failed to win in 5 attempts on the Flat but different proposition switched to hurdles when successful over C&D in October. Matched that form when fourth under a penalty at Wetherby and slight step back up in trip can only help his cause.
2. Turenne
J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
F: 53-152
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Quick to make into a fairly useful hurdler in France for David Cottin, scoring over 2m at Compiegne in May. Sound-enough start for this yard despite not matching that form when a battling second at Catterick 17 days ago and he sets the standard.
3. Aurelius Maximus
J: Tom BellamyT: Alan King
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
188
Verdict
Poor maiden on Flat (stays 1¼m), well held last time. Has left Ed Dunlop but given yard he's joined, he's sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut.
7. Tenadaay
J: J. HoganT: Fergal O'Brien
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
88
Verdict
Last of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Epsom (12f, good to soft) 88 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Gallagher but joined successful yard ahead of this hurdles bow.
4. Brave Guest
J: Marc GoldsteinT: Sheena West
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Little form/signs of temperament on Flat for Jack Channon.
6. Launceston
J: Charlie HammondT: Joe Ponting
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
107
Verdict
Modest maiden on the Flat, making jumps debut. 4/1 and blinkered for first time, last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm). First run for yard after leaving Sir Mark Prescott Bt.
5. Coisty
J: Harry KimberT: Michael Madgwick
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Brother to bumper winner Steel An Icon. Little form in varied events on Flat.