Preference is for SWINGIN SAFARI, who boasted useful bumper form and should have learnt plenty from his Chepstow hurdles debut last month. Bespoke Tailor and Constellation Walk are feared most.
Swingin Safari
Bespoke Tailor
Constellation Walk
1m7f Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
12. Swingin Safari
J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
F: 2/144-F
Price History:
1.83
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Useful in bumpers, winning at Wincanton before fourth in Listed/Grade 2 events. Looked booked for a place when falling at last on Chepstow hurdle debut last month and remains with potential.
2. Bespoke Tailor
J: Gavin SheehanT: Oliver Signy
F: 2/21-33
Price History:
2.80
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Bumper winner who left his hurdles debut form behind when excellent third of 14 in novice at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) 30 days ago. May have more to offer yet.
5. Constellation Walk
J: Rex DingleT: Harry Fry
F: 0-446
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Promising individual who found some improvement when creditable sixth of 15 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. One of likelier contenders.
7. Giddyupadingdong
J: Bradley HarrisT: Neil Mulholland
F: 1/
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
798
Verdict
Made winning start in bumpers for Milton Harris in October 2023. Not seen since, however, and needs monitoring in market on hurdles bow for new yard here.
9. Lake Tiberias
J: Paul O'BrienT: Harry Derham
F: 36
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Promising individual who posted good third on Chepstow bumper debut in October. Below that level when sixth of 13 in novice at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft, 11/2) on hurdles bow 22 days ago but likely has more to offer in this sphere yet.
11. No Panic
J: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy Scott
F: 3-6
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Some encouragement in a bumper/novice hurdle but is another who is likely to need more time and a longer trip.
13. Trapper John
J: Jack QuinlanT: Harry Eustace
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat. Disappointed at Newbury when last seen in October but warrants respect on first crack at this discipline.
8. Hard Stare
J: Ben GodfreyT: Anthony Honeyball
F: 9-30
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Made the frame in Fontwell bumper in May but finished well held on hurdles debut at same course last month.
10. Largy Panic
J: Toby McCain-MitchellT: Ben Clarke
F: P7
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Made the frame on last 2 starts in Irish points but hasn't troubled the judge in a couple of starts over timber. Likely one for handicaps down the line.
3. Blazing Gaden
J: Nick SlatterT: D. J. Jeffreys
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Cityscape gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fair 2½m hurdle winner Old Town Garde. Market likely best guide to claims on NH debut.
15. Walk In The West
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony Honeyball
F: 08-00
Price History:
67.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Well held in 2 bumpers and both novice hurdles. Will be seen in better light when sent handicapping.
14. Urban Isle
J: Tom CannonT: Hughie Morrison
F: 783-5
Price History:
67.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers but was a beaten a long way on hurdles debut at Kempton last month.
1. Ask A Sainte
J: Liam HarrisonT: David Brace
F: 3-99
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Went backwards from promising NH debut at Uttoxeter in May and offered little on hurdles debut at Warwick last month.
17. Man Maid
J: Miss Megan BevanT: Harriet Dickin
Price History:
81.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Frontiersman filly. Dam 21f/3¼m hurdle/chase winner. Likely one for the longer term.
18. Mistress Fox
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
F: 7/7-
Price History:
81.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
296
Verdict
Finished last home in both bumper outings for Mike Hawker and is hard to recommend on hurdles bow for new yard after another absence.
6. Famous Shoes
J: Harriet TuckerT: Neil Mulholland
F: 9
Price History:
67.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Best effort on level for Karl Burke at Doncaster in July but proved disappointing under both codes for new connections.
16. Grey Aquila
J: Finn LambertT: Jo Davis
F: 00
Price History:
151.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
No show in bumpers and can only be watched on hurdles debut.
4. Capital Love
J: James BestT: Ella Pickard
F: P
Price History:
126.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Well held in 4 contests on Flat in 2024 and showed nothing on first start over timber at Fontwell in October.