Dual bumper winner SWINGINGONTHESTEEL has been found a good opportunity sent hurdling on his return. Westernesse offered something to work on at Market Rasen, while Noble George showed ability in bumpers.
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Westernesse
Noble George
2m1f Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Swingingonthesteel
J: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 211-
Price History:
1.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
209
Verdict
Point winner who has made a good start under Rules, confirming debut promise when winning bumpers at Musselburgh and here last season. Can make a winning start over hurdles.
3. Noble George
J: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie Candlish
F: 225-
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
237
Verdict
Runner-up first 2 starts in bumpers (collared final 1f when beaten at Carlisle on second occasion). Unsuited by emphasis on speed when fifth at Doncaster when last seen in March. Respected on hurdles bow.
6. Yanka Blue
J: Derek FoxT: Alison Thorpe
F: 685345
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Poor maiden hurdler who has a bit to find.
1. Avalon Beach
J: Danny McMenaminT: Chris Grant
F: 0/45
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Well held in a Wetherby bumper for Mark Walford in March 2024. Off 18 months after and moved yards but went some promise in novice hurdles at Kelso and Hexham.
2. Born Like Me
J: Peter KavanaghT: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Dam half-sister to hurdler/chaser (2m-2½m winner abroad) Dominique. Well held in maiden/novice on the Flat.
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5. Westernesse
J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Fairly useful 10f Flat winner for David O'Meara who showed an aptitude for hurdling when third in similar event at Market Rasen. Can do better.