This looks a good chance for WELLINGTON ARCH to go one better than on his hurdle debut. Donald McCain point recruit Throatlash may provide the main threat ahead of Tech That, who was a close fourth in a Ffos Las bumper last month.
Wellington Arch
Throatlash
Tech That
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Big Storm Brewing
J: Harry ReedT: Tristan Davidson
F: 89
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Well held in a Perth bumper and 19f course novice hurdle 6 months apart.
2. Jersey Stream
J: Ross ChapmanT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 0-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
262
Verdict
Sent off at 40/1 when down the field in a Wetherby bumper in March. Best watched unless the betting hints a lot better is anticipated.
3. Just Winging It
J: Ben SmithT: R. Mike Smith
F: 6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
80/1 and tailed off in a bumper at Ayr in October.
4. Lord De Vinci
J: Conor RabbittT: Daragh Bourke
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Fourth both starts in Irish points in April 2023. Off for 609 days ahead of this hurdle debut. A watching brief is advised.
5. Monsieur Le Fuzz
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 94
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points. Better effort in novice hurdles for new connections when 17 lengths fourth of 6 at Market Rasen (20.5f) 10 days ago. Drops back in trip now.
6. Old But Gold
J: Sean QuinlanT: Martin Todhunter
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£80,000 purchase after finishing runner-up sole start in Irish points (Feb 2024). Subsequently had wind surgery. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of this one.
7. Sams Falcon
J: Henry BrookeT: Dianne Sayer
F: 956
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Showed ability when 11¼ lengths sixth of 12 to Epic West in C&D novice 26 days ago. May do better again.
8. Tech That
J: Finn LambertT: Richard Phillips
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Runner-up in a point in May and showed plenty when beaten just over a length into fourth in a Ffos Las bumper (heavy) last month. Should have a future over hurdles.
9. Throatlash
J: Brian HughesT: Donald McCain
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£30,000 after winning an Irish point in October. Respected hurdle newcomer.
10. Val Bassett
J: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Fair but temperamental stayer on Flat, successful on most recent outing at Newcastle last month. Showed some aptitude for hurdling when third of 6 at Cartmel in August but isn't sure to step up on that.
11. Vampire Slayer
J: Danny McMenaminT: Daragh Bourke
F: 8-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat but unable to land a blow both hurdles starts and is probably one for later on. Hood fitted.
12. Wellington Arch
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 1340-2
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Fairly useful bumper winner last season who translated that ability to hurdles at the first time of asking when second on 17f Exeter reappearance 37 days ago. Hard to beat with improvement on the cards.