LARKFIELD LUSIVE boasts a fine recent strike rate and still looks feasibly treated on the back of last month's Southwell victory. He gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Jack The Savage and Matoury head the list of dangers.
Larkfield Lusive
Jack The Savage
Matoury
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
6. Copper Beach
J: Oscar PalmerT: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
F: 845P2/225
Price History:
6.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Not the force of old but has run creditably since returning from a lengthy absence this term, latest when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (3m, good) 26 days ago. Likely to give another good account.
7. Larkfield Lusive
J: Brian HughesT: L J Morgan
F: 42/1176-31
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
C&D winner last summer who got back on the scoreboard when taking 8-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (3m, good) 33 days ago, getting first run. 4 lb rise fair and is one for the shortlist.
5. Jack The Savage
J: Sean BowenT: Laura Horsfall
F: 6554414-1
Price History:
6.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Ended long losing run at Hereford in March and back to winning ways with narrow victory in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (3¼m, good to soft) under Sean Bowen 25 days ago. Raised 5 lb but ought to go well again.
9. Matoury
J: William MaggsT: Mike Sowersby
F: 38437P-31
Price History:
6.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Registered his second course victory when narrowly taking 10-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago. More on his plate off 6 lb higher mark but seems to reserve his best for this venue.
11. The Roc Hopper
J: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 9P67P/2
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Back from 16 months off when creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (2¾m, good, 11/1) on debut for new yard 41 days ago. Entitled to build on that and is another to consider.
8. You Did
J: Danny McMenaminT: Brian Ellison
F: 5561216P-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
150
Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles towards the end of 2025 but lightly raced and has proved disappointing since. Bit to prove back from 5 months off here.
10. Star Vantage
J: Charlie MaggsT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 4654445-4
Price History:
11.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Back from 9 weeks off when good fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle over similar trip at Hexham 14 days ago. He is undoubtedly well handicapped but has proved expensive to follow (35-race maiden).
4. Indian Sunbird
J: Harry BannisterT: Sara Ender
F: 515615-32
Price History:
9.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Dual winner over this sort of trip last season who returned to form when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (3m, good) 26 days ago. 3 lb higher now but not ruled out.
2. I Am Spider Man
J: James BowenT: Barry John Murphy
F: 76P7-2233
Price History:
13.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Not scored since 2024 but returned to form in recent starts for in-form yard, latest when creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Newton Abbot (3¼m, good) 12 days ago. Ought to go well again.
3. Lunar Morning
J: Tom BroughtonT: Max Comley
F: P5-3
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Offered more than previously, in first-time visor, when third of 7 in novice hurdle over C&D (good to firm, 66/1) 16 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping but others convince more.
1. Beny Nahar Road
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Henry Hogarth
F: 31242F-84
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Good chase record last spring/summer, including 2 wins. Took a heavy fall at Uttoxeter in September, however, and has finished well held in a couple of hurdle starts since. Down in grade and potentially well handicapped now.
12. Ramaah
J: James BestT: Sarah-Jayne Davies
F: 755P38-53
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Ran right up to best, in first-time visor, when good third of 8 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good, 33/1) 23 days ago. This looks more competitive, though, and he finds himself 3 lb out of the weights.