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Today, December 31, 2025HurdleClass 51m7fGood Soft

Verdict

Christian Williams has his string in decent order and, having been gambled on, CATBOY was shaping up encouragingly prior to unseating over fences at Ludlow 55 days ago. He could be worth chancing to defy a basement mark back over hurdles before market clues, though confidence behind Olly Murphy handicap newcomer Kenzoko would put a different slant on things. Course scorer Eric Carmen is another to note.

Catboy
Kenzoko
Eric Carmen

Win or Each Way

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

9. Postponed Legacy
J: Harry AtkinsT: Martin Keighley
F: 535-34591
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Steadily eased in weights following a low-key start in handicaps and, following 3 months off/in a change of headgear, he found himself well positioned when successful in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f) 33 days ago. No sure thing to be in same form now, though.
2. Kenzoko
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 0-06
Price History:
4.75
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Has been brought along steadily and he very much caught the eye when sixth of 12 in a C&D novice on qualifying run 46 days ago, not knocked about. Of definite interest on handicap debut for excellent yard, with longer trips entitled to suit also in due course.
7. Eric Carmen
J: Benjamin MaceyT: Gary Hanmer
F: 2P43165-1
Price History:
7.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
9-y-o who had fallen back down to last winning mark and he was well prepared back from 9 months off when successful over 20f here 12 days ago, making all to dominate a small field. Faced with a much sounder surface on this occasion but can't be dismissed.
11. Catboy
J: Mr J. J. Murphy-KnightT: Christian Williams
F: 46P0F87U
Price History:
7.50
Age:
5
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Cashed in off basement mark in first-time cheekpieces at Fontwell (17.7f) in summer of 2024. Efforts distinctly mixed during 2025 yet, (gambled on) he was going much more sweetly prior to unseating eighth over fences at Ludlow in November. Could be worth chancing back over smaller obstacles.
10. Churchman
J: J. HoganT: Alastair Ralph
F: 4/359437-3
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Maiden has often shaped as if needing further (albeit not improving for longer trips last term) and, after 8 months off, he was noted plugging on for third in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.7f) 37 days ago. Each-way possibilities.
3. Sophie Power
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Harriet Dickin
F: P44P9-01
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Winner on Flat in France and she bettered what she had previously in this sphere under change of tactics when narrowly prevailing in 6-runner mares' novice handicap at Leicester (15.5f) 44 days ago. However, that doesn't look the strongest piece of form and more needed up 3 lb.
6. Master Dunraven
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
F: 904-87
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Fairly useful winner over 1¼m on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh. Yet to match that form over hurdles but possible his respective return from 7 months off was needed at Fontwell (17.7f) 23 days ago and connections now opt for a hood. Market confidence would look significant.
5. Kally Des Bruyeres
J: Jonathan BurkeT: David Dennis
F: 71P7P-54F
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Much improved to spring a 200/1 surprise in a 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle last November. Easily best effort since when fourth in handicap at that venue (19.6f) 2 starts back but he was a mid-race faller at Southwell (15.8f) 17 days ago. Not entirely dismissed.
12. Jeepydoff Meel
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Lisa Harrison
F: 070-80884
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in June 2023 but has offered little in handicaps upon joining this yard despite a sliding mark. Passed over.
4. Port Or Starboard
J: Jay TidballT: Bernard Llewellyn
F: 33/4254-96
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Arrives on a losing run of 11 but each of his 2 best efforts during a light 2024/25 campaign did come over this C&D. Not firing on all cylinders following a break late last year though, well beaten sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago.
8. Saccary
J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
F: 058-46
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Fairly useful on Flat in Germany/France (stays 1¾m) but well below that level over hurdles, including in handicaps. Another best guided by the market having been cut further slack from the assessor.
13. Chosen Bae
J: Jamie BraceT: Ryan Potter
F: P/801-7986
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Scored on her handicap bow at Bangor (19.6f) back in February but well below that level in handful of starts this term. Needs to take a step forward if she's to figure dropped back to the minimum trip.
1. In The Purple
J: K. BroganT: Olly Murphy
F: 870
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Mahler gelding who is bred to stay particularly well and only minor promise in a trio of quick-fire runs in maiden/novice hurdles last month. Switch to handicaps in his favour now but his stable may well hold stronger claims with Kenzoko.
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