TALK TO THE MAN showed promise in his second bumper and may have too much speed for Kasino des Mottes, who shaped well on his 3m Cheltenham hurdle debut without obviously shaping as if he'll benefit from this shorter trip.
Talk To The Man
Kasino Des Mottes
Breezethroughlife
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
7. Talk To The Man
J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
F: 54-
Price History:
2.88
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
233
Verdict
Point winner. Only fifth in a heavy-ground bumper on debut but offered more when fourth in a valuable bumper at Newbury under quicker conditions in the spring. Decent hurdle prospect for top stable.
5. Kasino Des Mottes
J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
£130,000 Irish point recruit who shaped with promise when fifth of 13 on 3m Cheltenham hurdle debut 16 days ago. Not sure the shorter trip is ideal but he's still a likely improver for in-form Joe Tizzard.
4. Fresh Kicks
J: James BowenT: Nicky Henderson
F: 5-
Price History:
4.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
200
Verdict
£95,000 purchase after finishing runner-up on his completed start in Irish points. 4 lengths fifth of 13 in Warwick bumper in May. Subsequently underwent wind surgery. It'll be interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are.
1. Breezethroughlife
J: Jack QuinlanT: Neil King
F: 31
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Pulled up in sole point but has made a promising start over hurdles, finishing third in Ireland in May before making a successful start for the Neil King yard at Fakenham 5 months later. May do better.
3. Back It Up
J: Alex ChadwickT: James Owen
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Multiple point winner, pulled up last time (January 2025). Check the betting now hurdling for the prolific James Owen.
2. Alan Bresil
J: Harry ReedT: Nick Scholfield
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Third sole start in points in March. The betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations now hurdling.
6. Locked On
J: Tom BellamyT: Jack Jones
F: 6705/
Price History:
101.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
570
Verdict
Brother to bumper winner but not a great deal of encouragement in 2 bumpers/hurdles in spring 2024. First outing for 19 months.