Hereford
Today, HurdleClass 52m3fGood
Verdict
Verdict
An unexposed profile provides hope that KNIGHTSBRIDGE can build on last month's course handicap debut third. Kopa Kilana underperformed last time but had been knocking on the door prior to that and can bounce back to form and provide the main threat ahead of Old Bridge, who performed with credit in a competitive heat at Chepstow last time.
Knightsbridge
Kopa Kilana
Old Bridge
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Don RafaelJ: Oscar PalmerT: Samuel DrinkwaterF: 3231946-3- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 176
VerdictTwo hurdle wins for Martin Keighley, including a C&D handicap off 2 lb lower last November. Has changed yards ahead of this first outing for 176 days.- 7. KnightsbridgeJ: Freddie KeighleyT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 4673
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictFirst sign of promise when 3 lengths third of 8 on 25.5f course handicap debut 3 weeks ago. Drops back in trip now with first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue tie. Respected as an unexposed sort. 
1. NollyadorJ: Cameron Johnstone-BakerT: Emma LavelleF: 316P-- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 206
VerdictCourse winner in February on second outing back from long absence. Failed to build on that in handicap hurdle/chase in the spring but back from a 6-month break (had wind surgery) with Emma Lavelle among the winners.- 3. Old BridgeJ: Rian CorcoranT: David PipeF: 644224P6
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictRunner-up in a handicap at Uttoxeter and Worcester novice (both at 2½m) during the summer. Back to that sort of level when sixth of 16 in 19.5f Chepstow handicap last month. - 6. Kopa KilanaJ: Mr Johnathan ReesT: Olly MurphyF: 73-334228
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictSole success came on debut in a Market Rasen bumper 4 years ago but not long with this yard and he shaped well when runner-up twice over 2½m at Perth in September. Latest Fontwell effort was disappointing but he's capable of bouncing back in first-time blinkers. 
9. Wistmans PrinceJ: Mr Harry O'DwyerT: Kerry LeeF: 0/P6-5- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 153
VerdictLittle promise in bumper and maiden/novice hurdles. More realistic chance now handicapping and worth a second look in the betting with a first-time tongue tie added.
4. WalkinthewoodsJ: Osian RadfordT: Evan WilliamsF: 95732R4-1- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 176
VerdictDual hurdles winner who got off the mark over fences at Plumpton in May, albeit in a weak 3-runner affair. Reverts to hurdles off a 1 lb lower mark than Plumpton so should be competitive if fully tuned after 6 months off.
8. BennettshillJ: Isabella OliverT: Henry OliverF: P22-078- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictDidn't achieve much when runner-up in maiden/novice hurdles last November and no impact in handicaps (1 hurdle, 2 chase) this season.
5. Virtual HugJ: Mr Jack StenhouseT: Nikki EvansF: 0/7-5- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictFit from the Flat but could only manage fifth of 11 in 2m Stratford handicap hurdle last month. Eased 3 lb but it doesn't look enough.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite