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Today, January 11, 2025BumperClass 51m7fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
LOCH NA KEAL is from a good family and represents a stable with an excellent record both at this track and in bumpers, so he gets the narrow vote over point recruit Giantsgrave. Douglas Hyde is the clear pick of those with experience in this discipline.
Loch Na Keal
Giantsgrave
Douglas Hyde
2m NHF
2m NHF
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. GiantsgraveJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
- Price History:
- 1.83
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€50,000 3-y-o, £92,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Barrabooka. Dam unraced sister to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Oscar Whisky. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024). Obvious player. - 1. Douglas HydeJ: Ben JonesT: Rebecca CurtisF: 2
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
Verdict£85,000 Irish point winner who made a bright start under Rules when second of 6 in bumper at Bangor (17f, heavy) in October. Looks sure to make his presence felt again. 
5. Next TwistJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 4- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 62
VerdictClosely related to useful hurdler Steel Ally, and half-brother to French 19f chase winner Elite Rock. Something to work on when fourth at Sandown a couple of months ago and could do better for that initial experience.
7. Twist Of FatecatchJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Neil MulhollandF: 4- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictHalf-brother to French hurdler/chaser Fortune du Large and clear signs of ability when fourth at Plumpton first time out. Could step forward from that.
8. WoodythewoodpeckerJ: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan WilliamsF: 4- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 242
Verdict17/2, shaped like a stayer when fourth of 10 in bumper at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in May. Not seen since and has something to find.
2. FalcaoJ: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€42,000 3-y-o, Kamsin gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Royal Boy. Wears tongue strap. Worth monitoring in the betting.
6. PougieJ: Bryan CarverT: Chris HonourF: 06- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictBred to have a future but sent off long odds and hasn't shown much to date.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 4. Loch Na KealJ: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictWesterner gelding. Dam (b78), lightly raced in bumpers, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Deputy Dan. Makes plenty of appeal in terms of both pedigree and connections.