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Thursday, July 3, 2025HurdleClass 42m4f

Verdict

Olly Murphy's WESTERN CLOUDS shaped well when fourth on her recent hurdling bow at Worcester and can take a sizeable step forward over this longer distance to get off the mark. Jennie Candlish' winning Irish pointer Captain Cool could emerge as the main danger starting out in this sphere with Bishop Hill and Georgie's Malt also in the picture.

Western Clouds
Captain Cool
Bishop Hill

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Barrow Brook
J: Craig NicholT: R. Mike Smith
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£4,000 6-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam ran twice over hurdles. Placed on last of 4 starts in points in May. Possibilities.
2. Captain Cool
J: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie Candlish
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€45,000 3-y-o, €27,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam lightly raced over hurdles. Landed Irish point in March so he's an interesting newcomer.
3. Prince Abu
J: Adam WedgeT: L J Morgan
F: 55-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Modest form on the Flat and well held both runs over hurdles last summer. Others are much preferred.
4. Redbridge Rocco
J: Brian HughesT: Patrick Neville
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€8,500 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to modest 23f hurdle winner Clatterbridge. Dam, lightly raced over hurdles and a 1½m winner on Flat. Wears tongue strap. Third in point 59 days ago so no forlorn hope.
5. Power Of Words
J: K. C. SextonT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 4-65
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Has twice failed to build on a debut hurdling fourth at Fairyhouse in April, not looking an easy ride when fifth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
6. Bishop Hill
J: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell
F: 332F337-5
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 11 runs but she posted a respectable fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (16.2f, good) 25 days ago. Back up in trip and well in the mix.
7. Easter Getaway
J: Henry BrookeT: R. Mike Smith
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Getaway mare. Dam temperamental/modest 3m hurdle winner. Unplaced sole start in point bumpers in February.
8. Georgies Malt
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Ewan Whillans
F: 44
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Fair form in a pair of bumpers, fourth of 8 at Southwell (15.8f, good) 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut stepped up in trip so this Order Of St George mare needs considering.
9. Oh Janey
J: James BowenT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
F: 437-4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Modest form shown in bumpers, fourth of 12 at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 55 days ago. More is likely needed on her hurdles debut from this Irish mare.
10. Western Clouds
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Promising Cloudings mare who came in fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, good to soft, 14/1) on her debut 21 days ago when left poorly placed. Has more to offer, especially now her stamina is drawn out. Likely player.
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