Stratford
Today, July 1, 2025HurdleClass 42mGood Firm
Parading
Verdict
Verdict
SQUIRE DANAGHER hasn't been foot perfect in the jumping department so far but his latest Worcester second suggests he should still have a race like this in him. Jennie Candlish Irish recruit T Or Coffey is second choice ahead of Whatyouwaitingfor.
Squire Danagher
T Or Coffey
Whatyouwaitingfor
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 7. T Or CoffeyJ: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie CandlishF: 30049-3
- Price History:
- 2.20
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictFair maiden hurdler in Ireland, finishing third in a Cork handicap on his final start there. Big player on first outing for Jennie Candlish. - 8. WhatyouwaitingforJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-DaviesF: 6-43
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictModest form in bumpers and performed to a similar level when third of 6 on 18.5f course hurdle debut a fortnight ago, losing second late on. The drop back to 2m may help. 
4. Dynamite DefenseJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 4- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictModest Flat winner in Ireland for Denis Hogan. 7/2, in need of experience when fourth on 2m Worcester hurdle debut for new yard last month. May do better.
3. Candle WaxJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: F-- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 187
VerdictModest and disappointing maiden on the Flat for William Haggas. 50/1, weakening when fell 2 out on Fontwell hurdle debut in December (only run for Gary Brown). Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise.
6. Sharing Is CaringJ: Paddy HanlonT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictWon sole start in points (May 24). One to note in the betting on hurdle debut.
5. MamdohJ: Tom MidgleyT: Sam England- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 88
VerdictModest handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) for Joseph Parr. scoring twice on AW in February. Sold 8,500 gns in May. Joined a shrewd yard for hurdle career. Check betting.
9. Chips And RiceJ: Ciaran GethingsT: Robert StephensF: 8- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFair Flat winner for James Fanshawe but didn't offer any immediate encouragement over hurdles for new connections when eighth of 11 at Worcester 19 days ago.
10. Friars Island LadyJ: Charlie DeutschT: Sara BradstockF: P45/- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 519
VerdictIrish point winner but not much encouragement in 3 novice hurdles for Sam Thomas in 2023/24 season. Off for 519 days ahead of this return for new yard and betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations.
1. Lewis BarnesJ: David NoonanT: Nigel HawkeF: 7- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictModest 6f Flat winner for Stuart Williams. 2001, jumped none too fluently and weakened to finish last of 7 on Warwick hurdle debut 4 weeks ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 2. Squire DanagherJ: Ben JonesT: Ben PaulingF: 82
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictFairly useful 4-time winner on the Flat at up 1½m for Andrew Oliver in Ireland. Much better effort in Worcester hurdles for new yard in recent months when second of 9 in novice 24 days ago. His hurdling hasn't looked the most assured but probably still the one to beat.