NO MORE BOLERO sometimes takes some stoking but can quickly resume winning ways in what looks a weaker race than he contested last time. Handicap debutant So Proud can step up again and rates the biggest danger to the selection.
No More Bolero
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Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Start Again
J: Kielan WoodsT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 72/3713-P6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
106
Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Exeter last autumn and good third in Ascot novice next start. Showed little encouragement both starts over fences in May and needs to spark a revival returning to hurdling.
2. Ask A Sainte
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 9945-412P
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Showed improved form when landing handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in June and then showed ability on chasing debut at Market Rasen next time. Possibly amiss back hurdling at Uttoxeter last time and can resume progress if any potential issues are now behind him.
3. No More Bolero
J: Harry CobdenT: James Owen
F: 56/413-112
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Has made an excellent start for this yard, winning his first 2 starts this summer at Worcester and Market Rasen. Good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at latter course (19f, good to firm) 22 days ago. This looks a weaker race and he has to be taken seriously.
4. So Proud
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 15-43
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
101
Verdict
Well supported when making a winning start in a Haydock bumper for Don Cantillon in May 2025 and has since shown ability in 3 starts over hurdles. Steps up in trip on handicap debut and no surprise to see further progress.
5. Motazzen
J: Brendan PowellT: Henrietta C Knight
F: 8U351-843
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Enhanced a fine course record with a career-best success in March. Failed to hit the same heights since, including having a spin on the Flat, and is easy to look elsewhere.