Three-time hurdle winner MOTAZZEN was also successful on the level this summer and made a fine return to this discipline at Fontwell earlier this month. He makes most appeal. Soldier's Leap and Ami Bondhu are feared most.
Motazzen
Soldiers Leap
Ami Bondhu
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
2. Motazzen
J: Brendan PowellT: Henrietta C Knight
F: 5604111-2
Price History:
3.13
Age:
7
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Completed a hat-trick over hurdles last term and made positive return to this sphere when good second of 6 in handicap (7/2) at Fontwell (17.7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Likely player.
7. Soldiers Leap
J: Jack AndrewsT: Tom Ellis
F: 067223-
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
252
Verdict
Found improvement when sent handicapping last season, ending campaign with good third of 13 at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 10/3) in February. Remains low mileage and enters calculations here.
3. See The Green
J: Paddy HanlonT: Syd Hosie
F: 1463-60
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
No real impact on level or over hurdles in recent starts and makes limited appeal despite sliding appreciably down the weights. Visor back on.
10. One Last Glance
J: Freddie MitchellT: Tom Gretton
F: 23/132142-
Price History:
9.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
222
Verdict
Won here last term before acquitting himself well in a handful of starts over fences. Returns to hurdling off a fair mark and can make presence felt here.
5. Ami Bondhu
J: James DaviesT: Nick Gifford
F: 14/458342-
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
249
Verdict
Bumper winner who ran with credit on several occasions over hurdles last term, including when second of 8 in handicap at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) when last seen in February. Warrants respect on return to action.
9. Western Soldier
J: Callum PritchardT: Seamus Mullins
F: 316P7/P2-
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
512
Verdict
Been through several yards and matched best form over hurdles when second of 10 in handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f) for Joe Tizzard 16 months ago. Since joined new stable and market may prove best guide to claims on return.
8. Dotties Star
J: Sean HoulihanT: Pat Phelan
F: 714-
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Caused a surprise when winning 4-runner novice at Plumpton in January. Couldn't back that up next time, however, and finished well held in recent pipe-opener on Flat at Brighton.
11. Shareyourbiscuits
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 58-8
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
In good hands but has finished nearer last than first in all 3 starts over hurdles thus far. No surprise if improvement is forthcoming on handicap bow but his opening mark could have been kinder.
13. Floating Rock
J: J. HoganT: Michael Gates
F: P3P-4PP55
Price History:
23.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
A fair hurdles/chase winner at his best but he's been below par this term, including at this course the last twice.
6. Avada Kedavra
J: James TurnerT: David Bridgwater
F: 3775/P4-
Price History:
29.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
202
Verdict
Well-related sort who didn't progress as expected over hurdles for Nicky Henderson and despite arriving fit from a win in points, he was below his best on stable debut when a well-held fourth in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f) in April. Remains with plenty to prove on his return.
12. Milan Milos
J: Robert DunneT: Tom Gretton
F: 40/5550-4
Price History:
29.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
174
Verdict
Yet to make a real impact over timber and looks on a stiff mark given what he has achieved thus far.
1. Esteban
J: Miss Megan BevanT: Harriet Dickin
F: 513P/FF
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
95
Verdict
Beaten when coming down in both starts for current yard and can only be watched at present.