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Today, June 29, 2025HurdleClass 22m7fGood

Verdict

A very competitive opener in which it might be worth siding with POUNDING POET to turn around C&D form with Roger Pol from earlier in the month. Saint Bibiana, who has been prolific over hurdles in the last year or so, Mostly Sunny and the unexposed Twist of Fatecatch also make the shortlist.

Pounding Poet
Roger Pol
Saint Bibiana

2m7f Hcap Hrd

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

7. Roger Pol
J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
F: 22P0/13P-1
Price History:
4.33
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Snug winner of a small-field C&D handicap 24 days ago, eased down to score by 1¼ lengths. A 4 lb rise looks fair.
1. Minella Rescue
J: James BowenT: Gary Hanmer
F: 3/142320-1
Price History:
4.75
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
136
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Second in the Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree in April and showed that was no fluke when landing a C&D handicap (good) last month. Should remain very competitive off 3 lb higher for a yard which has won this race before.
11. Mostly Sunny
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 2057512-4
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Returned to form with first-time cheekpieces added when scoring at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) in April. Solid efforts in defeat at Sandown and Haydock since and should give another good account, for all that he's edging up the weights.
12. Saint Bibiana
J: Finn LambertT: Georgina Nicholls
F: 12634-311
Price History:
7.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Back on song returned to hurdles this season, winning at Huntingdon (25f0 and Warwick (3¼m) in recent weeks. Has first-time cheekpieces added to her tongue tie. Another 6 lb higher but should still make a bold bid in her current mood.
13. Twist Of Fatecatch
J: Dylan JohnstonT: Neil Mulholland
F: 4621-32
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Promising type who opened account in Fontwell maiden in April and better form when placed in a pair of handicaps over 2½m since. Has unexposed potential now stepping up in trip with cheekpieces also added.
5. Lihyan
J: William MaggsT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 11302-813
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Five-time winner over hurdles for current connections and again showed his ability to come from last to first in a falsely-run race when sprinting to victory in a 4-runner race at Huntingdon (25f) last month. Showed he's still in good form when third at Stratford since.
10. Pounding Poet
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Tom Lacey
F: 06PP4/63-3
Price History:
17.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner who is well treated on his peak form and was beaten only 1½ lengths when last of 3 to Roger Pol over C&D (good to soft) 24 days ago. Merits consideration.
9. Jaytee
J: Brian HughesT: Ian Williams
F: 118P121/5
Price History:
17.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Four wins (2 hurdle, 2 chase) in the 2023/24 season and probably needed the run on his return from a 16-month absence minus his usual headgear 4 weeks ago. The headgear returns now and no surprise were he to prove a different proposition.
4. Johnsons Blue
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark Walford
F: U10/02
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
A winner of 8 of his 18 hurdle races. Showed he retains his ability on second start back after an absence when narrowly denied at Hexham (2½m, good to soft) 15 days ago. Back up in trip.
15. Coconut Twist
J: Mr Robbie DavidT: Daisy Hitchins
F: 3133112-P
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Three handicap hurdle wins in 2025 but his run of good form came to a shuddering halt when pulled up at Southwell last month, looking unwilling. He's a generally likeable sort so hopefully that was a one-off.
2. Mousey Brown
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland
F: 0119267-0
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
132
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Dual chaser winner last summer. As good as ever when placed in a Grade 3 hurdle at Punchestown in February but below par in handicaps over fences and hurdles since. Bounce back needed.
8. Icare Allen
J: K. BroganT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 717290-26
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
C&D winner on heavy in November and also second at Catterick in January. Two lesser runs have followed, though.
14. Gwash
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 2671/F45-6
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last April. Hasn't progressed since, although it's possible his recent 19.5f Bangor handicap debut was needed after 11 months off.
6. Porter In The Park
J: Harry CobdenT: Emma Lavelle
F: 1255251-0
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Better than ever when notching a fourth career win in 21f Ludlow handicap (good) in March. Well held in a well-contested Haydock Class 2 since and this is no easier.
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3. Secret Trix
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 14/21P49-3
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
132
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
C&D winner last July and returned from 7 months off to finish a creditable 2¼ lengths third of 6 to Minella Rescue over C&D 6 weeks ago. Enters the reckoning for leading trainer/jockey combination.

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