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Today, November 23, 2024HurdleClass 22m2fSoft

Verdict

This is wide open but Harry Fry's lightly-raced BEAT THE BAT appeals as an improver now going into handicap company for the first time so edges the vote. Dan Skelton's Punta del Este made an encouraging return at Carlisle and could emerge as the main threat, although plenty of others make appeal, notably Josh The Boss, Fine Casting, Steel Ally, Kamsinas and last year's victor Park Annonciade.

Beat The Bat
Punta Del Este
Josh The Boss

2m3f Hcap Hrd

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

6. Josh The Boss
J: Mr Jamie NeildT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 4/11U548-1
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Got right back on the up on his return with victory in 17-runner Silver Trophy handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month. That form has worked out really well so he's a likely player despite a 7 lb hike.
5. Beat The Bat
J: Bryan CarverT: Harry Fry
F: 210/212-
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
132
Days Since Last Run:
344
Verdict
Useful bumper winner who quickly made up into a very useful hurdler last winter, scoring at Ascot (19f) before an excellent second in 2m Cheltenham novice. Off 11 months but remains with plenty of potential for handicaps. Interesting.
10. Bowenspark
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry Daly
F: 144/1F2P-3
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Unreliable sort but he recorded a creditable third of 9 to Kamsinas in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Not the easiest of rides and visor is now reached for.
1. Steel Ally
J: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam Thomas
F: 57/2P123-2
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
137
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Progressive sort who resumed with a very good second of 10 in 2m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las 41 days ago. Up 3 lb but not taken lightly with this step up in trip a plus.
4. Punta Del Este
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 7/231P01-3
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
C&D winner who shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 1 lb.
11. Fine Casting
J: Beau MorganT: Ben Pauling
F: 36/232P2-6
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
203
Verdict
A fairly useful C&D scorer who ran to a similar level when placed on 4 of 5 starts over fences last season. Off since running poorly at Uttoxeter in May but handily weighted and not ruled out for a yard among the winners.
2. Kamsinas
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 1216010-1
Price History:
9.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
135
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Course scorer who resumed his progress when making a winning return in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Can make his presence felt here despite a 5 lb rise.
12. Knight Of Allen
J: David NoonanT: Mrs Jane Williams
F: C21-3
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Lightly-raced 2m hurdles winner who resumed with a solid third of 10 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. May still do better now handicapping. Possibilities.
15. Lavida Adiva
J: Sean QuinlanT: Ruth Jefferson
F: 321332-6
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Consistent sort who landed 2m Catterick novice last December. Not disgraced on his return when sixth to Kamsinas in handicap at Aintree (20f) 27 days ago. In the mix with few miles still on the clock.
14. Park Annonciade
J: Ben BromleyT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
F: 311465-PF
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful Irish hurdler who took this event 12 months ago. Sent chasing this term and still in touch when fell 5 out in 2m handicap chase at Ayr 21 days ago. Must enter calculations back in this sphere now.
3. Anyharminasking
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 34/29245-3
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
135
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Ran up to form when third of 13 in 2m3f handicap at Cheltenham on his reappearance 23 days ago, although his finishing effort again wasn't strong even in first-time cheekpieces (retained). Others appeal more for win purposes.
8. Ngolo
J: Gavin SheehanT: Patrick Neville
F: 10/0-93
Price History:
34.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Winner of the 2022 Swinton here and he posted his best run since on the back of a wind op when a fair third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, good) 7 days ago. Needs to build on it.
7. Dans Le Vent
J: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan Williams
F: P3U/4
Price History:
41.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Course winner who made a promising return from 19 months off when a considerately-handled fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Not ruled out if taking a step forward now.
13. Lively Citizen
J: Tom BellamyT: D. J. Jeffreys
F: 64F27146-
Price History:
51.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
211
Verdict
A fairly useful chase/hurdles scorer who signed off for last term with a solid sixth of 11 in 2m handicap hurdle at Perth. No forlorn hope on his reappearance.
9. Ballygeary
J: Brian HughesT: Donald McCain
F: 2578-3165
Price History:
91.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June and might have needed the run after 4 months off at Aintree, though he'll need to show more resolution than he often has to defy his mark in a race as competitive as this.
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