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TomorrowMay 1, 2025Hurdle2m7f

An ultra-competitive handicap with BEAT THE BAT receiving the tentative vote. Harry Fry's 7-y-o shaped well when fourth of 26 in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, leaving the impression he'll stay further still, so he makes a fair amount of appeal now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Karl des Tourelles, Chart Topper and Jeriko du Reponet are just a trio of potential threats.

  • Beat The Bat
  • Karl Des Tourelles
  • Chart Topper
2m7f Listed Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 1. Beacon Edge
    J: Mr J. H. WilliamsonT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 51372470-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Veteran who was below form in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good) 27 days ago. Others more persuasive.
  • 2. Jeriko Du Reponet
    J: James BowenT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 111P/P532-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Won first 3 starts over hurdles, including a Grade 2. Struggled to reach those heights at the end of last season/start of this season but confirmed promise of Pertemps qualifier third when runner-up to Doddiethegreat in the Final in first-time cheekpieces. Could have a big handicap in him yet.
  • 3. Beckett Rock
    J: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 1/41026-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    50
    Verdict
    Creditable sixth of 26 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft, 28/1) 50 days ago. Remains low mileage.
  • 4. Doddiethegreat
    J: Brian HughesT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 407/5PP21-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 24-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft, 25/1) 49 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Jeriko Du Reponet, running on. 7 lb higher mark asks for more.
  • 5. Karl Des Tourelles
    J: B. HayesT: Philip Fenton, Ireland
    F: 122/79237-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Shaped better than the bare result when 7¾ lengths seventh of 24 to Doddiethegreat in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Needs considering.
  • 6. Win Some Lose Some
    J: A. P. KellyT: Padraig Roche, Ireland
    F: 13101410-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    8/1, proved to be a disappointment when fourteenth of 24 to Doddiethegreat in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a big way.
  • 7. Yeats Star
    J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 1133P/41F-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    187
    Verdict
    Course winner. Fell in novice chase at Cheltenham (24.5f, good, 7/2). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not dismissed.
  • 8. Ambitious Fellow
    J: J. CoenT: Peter Fahey, Ireland
    F: PF/03PF8P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    208
    Verdict
    Course winner. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24f, good, 40/1), folding from 3 out despite having gone through the race more sweetly than of late.
  • 9. Bill Joyce
    J: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 110/1133F-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Useful dual novice hurdler winner who fell eight in a first-time tongue strap in premier handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good) 26 days ago. Should stay 3m.
  • 10. Pray Tell
    J: J. P. ShinnickT: Desmond Kenneally, Ireland
    F: 3011319U-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Latest win in hurdle at Cork in December. 17/2, every chance when unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, soft) 11 days ago. Back up in trip.
  • 11. Tag Man
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 213/19213-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    175
    Verdict
    Latest win at Down Royal in August. Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24f, good to soft, 4/1) in November. Off since but capable fresh.
  • 12. Beat The Bat
    J: Bryan CarverT: Harry Fry
    F: 212/2754-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    50
    Verdict
    Creditable fourth of 26 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Worth a try at this longer trip and another bold show likely.
  • 13. Comfort Zone
    J: S. D. TorrensT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 0/776330-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    50
    Verdict
    Ran poorly after 10 weeks off when down the field in 26-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Bounce back required.
  • 14. Park Of Kings
    J: M. P. WalshT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
    F: 06102254-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Course winner who proved better than ever when fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good, 12/1) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist.
  • 15. Chart Topper
    J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 5331122-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Latest win in hurdle at Wetherby in January. Second of 3 in novice hurdle (4/11) at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Yard in excellent form and remains open to improvement stepping up in trip on handicap debut.
  • 16. Flicker Of Hope
    J: C. Stone-WalshT: Mark Fahey, Ireland
    F: 4/118113P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Failed to reproduce his handicap form back in a novice when pulled up in Albert Bartlett (Spa) at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft, 25/1) 48 days ago won by Jasmin De Vaux. This more suitable at least.
  • 17. Monbeg Park
    J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Sean Thomas Doyle, Ireland
    F: 14222314-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Course winner. Latest win in chase at Leopardstown in March. 2/1, well-beaten fourth of 5 to Fun Fun Fun in Gr 3 chase at Limerick (24.7f, soft) 39 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
  • 18. Building Bridges
    J: Mr D. McGillT: Gary McGill, Ireland
    F: 1190/619-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    One win from 3 runs last season. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, creditable ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good) 26 days ago, ridden too aggressively.
  • 19. Cest Ta Chance
    J: J. J. SlevinT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 204/12444-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in December. Fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft, 7/1) 19 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed.
  • 20. One Big Bang
    J: Sean BowenT: James Owen
    F: 11/224615-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Creditable 6¾ lengths fifth of 24 to Doddiethegreat in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Probably needs more of a slog at the trip than this is likely to provide.
  • 21. I Love My Baie
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
    F: 231813/43-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Ayr (21.4f, good) 20 days ago. Merits consideration.
  • 22. Stoners Choice
    J: K. K. WoodsT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 2472-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    68
    Verdict
    Seven wins from 26 NH runs. 10/1, good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, soft) 68 days ago. Should remain competitive if keeping the mistakes to a minimum.
  • 23. The Friday Man
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 4/5P8PP15-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    211
    Verdict
    Latest win in chase at Tramore in September. Went with little fluency before bad mistake 2 out at Sligo last time and now reverts to hurdling after 7 months off.
  • 24. Ballybow
    J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 102110-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    128
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Fairly useful form when winning only start in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, winning maiden at Naas in January before following up in 3-runner Grade 3 at Clonmel. Well held in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham on most recent outing and now switched to a handicap.
  • 25. Custom Taylor
    J: K. C. SextonT: Declan Queally, Ireland
    F: 2/1322011-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    128
    Days Since Last Run:
    9
    Verdict
    18/1, career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.2f, soft) 9 days ago, edging ahead close home. In the form of his life and merits respect in hat-trick bid.
  • 26. OToole
    J: ReserveT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
    F: 1-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    126
    Days Since Last Run:
    119
    Verdict
    One win from 1 run last season. Useful winner at 20f in chases. 14/1, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, soft) 119 days ago, digging deep. RESERVE.
  • 27. Gabbys Cross
    J: ReserveT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 07220/82-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    126
    Days Since Last Run:
    67
    Verdict
    Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 67 days ago, running on. Significantly back up in trip. RESERVE.
  • 28. All For Rachel
    J: ReserveT: Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
    F: 925/116P6-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Course winner. Two wins from 5 runs last season. Last of 6 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Navan (22.7f, soft) 40 days ago. RESERVE.
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