O'FAOLAINS GLORY was right back on her game when fourth in a stronger race than this at Hexham 3 weeks ago and having been eased 1 lb, she looks the way to go. Nathan Wells and Ambassador head the opposition.
Ofaolains Glory
Nathan Wells
Ambassador
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Heart Above
J: Henry BrookeT: Dianne Sayer
F: 1325-2R44
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Resumed his progress when a very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle here (21f, good) in May. Ran out at Perth next time but quickly cast that aside with a brace of fourth-place finishes in July. Can remain competitive.
2. Ofaolains Glory
J: Conor RabbittT: Susan Corbett
F: 8752-B744
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Good second from out of the handicap at Musselburgh in March and finally repeated that form when fourth of 15 at Hexham (20.1f) 3 weeks ago. Shortlist material having been eased 1 lb.
3. Ambassador
J: Joshua ThompsonT: Micky Hammond
F: 66-663331
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Uttoxeter regular who took very well to Cartmel's sharp track when landing 9-runner handicap 4 weeks ago. Stays this far and retains handicap scope despite 7 lb rise.
4. Nathan Wells
J: Alan DoyleT: Andrew Hamilton
F: 4P-2436P4
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Usual cheekpieces on and fared better than last couple of starts over fences when fourth of 7 in 2m handicap hurdle at Hexham 3 weeks ago. This step back up in trip will suit but he's a long-standing maiden.
5. Green Bonnet
J: Jack PowerT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 240
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Runner-up in a 2m course novice on debut in May. Failed badly to match that form twice since, latterly on handicap debut upped to 3m last month. Back down in distance and she's in good hands.
6. Ascension Day
J: Richie McLernonT: Ben Haslam
F: 456P-8P7P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Runner-up 3 times on the bounce over hurdles in first half of 2024 for Shaun Lycett but hasn't shown much spark since, including for this yard the last thrice.
7. The Geordie Ginge
J: Charlotte JonesT: Hannah McMahon
F: 233/64247-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
293
Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler who hasn't achieved a great deal for this yard.
8. Guillaume
J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
F: 944-26223
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Has just the one win over fences to his name. Ticking over this season, placed for the fourth time in 5 starts at Bangor (16.7f) keeping on at the one pace.
9. Blended Stealth
J: Sean QuinlanT: Lizzie Quinlan
F: 995-81625
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
Refitting of cheekpieces and a more positive ride worked the oracle when finally opening his account at Hexham in May. Typically looked unenthusiastic since and he isn't one for maximum faith.
10. Woodys Boy
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark Walford
F: 8PP7-9574
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 8 starts over hurdles but faced a stiff task back in a non-handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces applied to try and eke out extra but others look stronger.
11. Darkest Day
J: Peter KavanaghT: William Young Jnr
F: 880P5-5P6
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
Back-to-back course winner in 2023 but on a losing sequence of fourteen. 50/1, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good) 66 days ago but is at least back on his correct mark here.