Doncaster
Friday, December 13, 2024HurdleClass 42m3f
Verdict
Verdict
COURT CIAN has improved with each run since joining Stuart Edmunds so is fancied to make light of a 7 lb weights rise for his Uttoxeter success. Handicap-debutant Willie Shake Hands looks to have better days ahead of him and rates a big threat though, with Charging Thunder also much respected along with Diamond Dealer.
Court Cian
Willie Shake Hands
Charging Thunder
2m3f Nov Hcap Hrd
2m3f Nov Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Charging ThunderJ: Henry BrookeT: James OwenF: 11
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictFairly useful on the Flat and he made a winning hurdles debut at Fakenham before following up at Sedgefield last month. Must enter calculations now going into handicaps. 
2. WindsurferJ: Jack QuinlanT: Ben CaseF: 77-314- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictGot off the mark at Uttoxeter in October and backed it up with a respectable fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good) 21 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap debut. No forlorn hope.
3. Diamond DealerJ: Tom CannonT: B. F. BrookhouseF: R/445-15- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictTongue tied when opening his account at Uttoxeter in October. Below-par fifth under a penalty there last month but not written off going into handicap company for the first time.- 4. Court CianJ: Charlie HammondT: Stuart EdmundsF: 7425/F541
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictOn the up for his current yard and he bgged 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up 7 lb but he has to be taken seriously. 
5. Ikigai StarJ: Elizabeth GaleT: Charlie LongsdonF: 4-615213- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictWon a 2m Huntingdon maiden in May and even better form in handicaps this autumn, getting his head back in front at Southwell in October. Not in same form when third at Kempton (2m) last time but cheekpieces on/up in trip now.
6. Sauce Of LifeJ: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky RichardsF: 8-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 79
VerdictDual bumper winner back in 2021. Lightly raced since, though did shape as if retaining ability after 6 months off when fourth in 9-runner handicap at Perth (20.2f) 79 days ago. Needs to build on it.- 7. Willie Shake HandsJ: Jonathan EnglandT: Sam EnglandF: 3-P64
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 25/1, excellent fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f, good) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Should have more to offer now handicapping. Considered. 
8. Model ApproachJ: James RobottomT: Adrian KeatleyF: 311U8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictFairly useful maiden on Flat for Jim Bolger and has made a bright start to his hurdles career, making all in juveniles at Sedgefield and Kempton in October. Well-held eighth at Cheltenham last time but can bounce back now handicapping.
9. Star TurnJ: Gavin SheehanT: Peter & Michael BowenF: 220-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 320
VerdictModest form at best on the Flat and over hurdles for Alan King, including well beaten on handicap hurdle debut here in January. Best watched for new yard unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.- Unnamed Favourite
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