If BURDETT ROAD is in the same form as when third in last season's Christmas Hurdle over C&D he might be able to prevent Rubaud landing a third successive win in this race.
Burdett Road
Rubaud
Kihavah
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
2. Burdett Road
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: James Owen
F: 112/1322-
Price History:
1.83
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Classy dual-purpose performer who won the valuable Greatwood at Cheltenham last season before finishing a fine third to Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth in the Christmas Hurdle over C&D. Sharper for a recent spin on the Flat. Leading claims.
1. Rubaud
J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
F: 6/11F215-5
Price History:
2.63
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
171
Verdict
Smart hurdler/chaser who is seeking a third successive win in this listed contest. Has to shoulder a 6 lb penalty for his Grade 2 win last season but it shouldn't prevent him making a bold bid. Has had wind surgery ahead of this first start since the spring.
3. Kihavah
J: James BowenT: Adrian Keatley
F: 1/2239-2
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Very likeable dual-purpose performer who was second to Rubaud in this last year and also runner-up in the valuable Summer Handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in July. Not disgraced on the Flat since and should give it his usual good shot.
4. Gale Mahler
J: Kielan WoodsT: Adrian Keatley
F: 0-3128557
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Useful hurdler and chaser but likely vulnerable at this level of competition.