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Tomorrow, April 4, 2025HurdleClass 12m4f

This is wide open but Fergal O'Brien's TINTINTIN came good last spring and is fancied to build on a recent eye-catching Sandown fourth and open his account for the season. Coral Cup runner-up Impose Toi heads the list of dangers, although a good case can also be made for handicap debutante Listentoyourheart and Irish challenger Western Walk. Off The Jury, Wreckless Eric, Blenkinsop and Wellington Arch also need factoring into this cracking handicap.

  • Tintintin
  • Impose Toi
  • Listentoyourheart
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 2. Impose Toi
    J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 12/1123-12
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Resumed with victory at Newbury in November and advanced his form in first-time cheekpieces when second of 26 in Coral Cup at Cheltenham (21f) 23 days ago. Can go well with headgear again sported.
  • 9. Kopeck De Mee
    J: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 3211-10
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Fair ex-French Flat winner who also scored three times over hurdles there. Well touted and sent off 5/2 on yard debut in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham but raced freely and well held. No surprise to see him bounce back here.
  • 8. Be Aware
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 1222-238
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Largely progressive hurdler who has been performing well without winning in big-field handicaps, favourite when just eighth of 26 in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last time. One for the shortlist.
  • 16. Wade Out
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    F: 1-12171
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    128
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Made it 3-5 this season with a career best in 5-runner novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 37 days ago. Goes into handicaps with more to offer so needs considering.
  • 3. Steel Ally
    J: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam Thomas
    F: P123-21P2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Landed 2m3f Haydock handicap in November and went down by only a neck to Nemean Lion in National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell (19.1f, heavy) 40 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more back in handicap company.
  • 14. Wreckless Eric
    J: Kielan WoodsT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 211-F1262
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Bagged a 2m handicap at Cheltenham in November and has continued on the up, runner-up in 17-runner handicap at Sandown (2m) last month. Very much one to consider.
  • 18. Helnwein
    J: Tom BellamyT: Alan King
    F: 2421-2443
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    In good form without winning over fences this term, undergoing wind surgery before coming in third of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, good to soft) 34 days ago. One to consider back in this sphere.
  • 6. Western Walk
    J: B. HayesT: Jonathan Sweeney, Ireland
    F: 2411/5-427
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Irish raider won his first 2 races for current yard in the spring of 2023. Lightly raced since and he shaped well after 10 months off when seventh of 16 in 2m3f Naas handicap 26 days ago, fading run-in having travelled strongly. Interesting.
  • 7. Favour And Fortune
    J: Tom CannonT: Alan King
    F: 12261-640
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Dual 2m scorer last term but he failed to build on earlier promise when twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Sort to bounce back though.
  • 20. Tintintin
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 11-354674
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Yet to score this season but he caught the eye when fourth of 17 in 2m handicap hurdle at Sandown 27 days ago, set a lot to do and finishing well. Scored twice last spring and he's weighted to go close nudged up 1 lb.
  • 22. Wellington Arch
    J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 340-21212
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    123
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Dual 2m novice scorer this season who continued on the up on his handicap debut when second of 15 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt again.
  • 17. Listentoyourheart
    J: Harry AtkinsT: Dan Skelton
    F: 225-11144
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Bagged her first 3 hurdles, completing hat-trick in Listed novice at Newbury in November. Posted a solid fourth in Grade 2 novice at Kelso (18.1f) last time and should have more to offer now handicapping.
  • 11. Off The Jury
    J: Mr David MaxwellT: Alan King
    F: 243-223R2
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Yet to score in this sphere but he comes here on the back of a good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up 5 lb but he's not taken lightly.
  • 19. Tune In A Box
    J: Stan SheppardT: Tom Lacey
    F: 121-10425
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    76
    Verdict
    Scored for fourth time in handicap company at Punchestown (19.5f) last April. Not disgraced this term, fifth of 11 in 3m Haydock handicap in January. Cheekpieces go on now and he's no forlorn hope.
  • 5. Hansard
    J: Freddie MitchellT: Gary & Josh Moore
    F: 4/215-4830
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    141
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Winless since bagging the 2023 Gerry Feilden at Newbury but not disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when 13th in County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. Possibilities.
  • 21. Blenkinsop
    J: Hugh NugentT: Henry Daly
    F: 411118/03
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    123
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    A four-time handicap scorer (around 2m4f) last season. Only twice raced this term but he recorded a good third of 15 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 20 days ago. A likely player.
  • 12. Minella Missile
    J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
    F: 11-9PP0
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    A promising novice hurdler (won Grade 2) in 2023 but lightly raced and mainly below par since, 16th in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last time. Needs a huge revival.
  • 13. Serious Operator
    J: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 61/791510-
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    357
    Verdict
    Enhanced good strike rate over hurdles when successful at Kelso (21f) last March. Off since coming in 11th over C&D 11 months ago but still merits respect for his in-form handler.
  • 15. Ike Sport
    J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
    F: 1-34F5P40
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces, hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning 3 times at around 2½m, but has found life tougher this term, 14th in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last time out. More is required in a first-time hood.
  • 10. Gin Coco
    J: Bryan CarverT: Harry Fry
    F: 0/5104-027
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    133
    Verdict
    Low mileage 8-y-o who failed to build on a good Chepstow second in October when only seventh in 2m Ascot handicap hurdle following month. Has a bit to prove now after a break.
  • 1. Beacon Edge
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 45137247
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Resumed winning ways at Wetherby in November and has continued in good nick, seventh of 26 in Coral Cup at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.
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  • 4. Brentford Hope
    J: Paul O'BrienT: Harry Derham
    F: 211-22024
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    141
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Scored three times around 2m last season but he comes here below par, last of 4 to Golden Ace in Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 48 days ago. Needs this step up in trip to spark improvement.

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