STARCROSSED LOVER made an impressive start for this yard when easily landing a Windsor novice hurdle a month ago and, with further progress on the cards, he's fancied to edge out Palacio in a race that the pair should dominate.
Starcrossed Lover
Palacio
Renoir
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Starcrossed Lover
J: James BowenT: Neil Mulholland
F: 231
Price History:
2.10
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Promising individual. First run since leaving Colm Murphy and 4/1, won 11-runner novice hurdle at Windsor (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago, soon clear. Should progress further and worth a chance to defy the penalty.
1. Palacio
J: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam Thomas
F: 95-13
Price History:
2.38
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Didn't achieve much in bumpers last season but a different proposition switched to hurdles on his reappearance, making all in a 2m Chepstow novice. Not disgraced at Cheltenham next time (went too hard) and definite player here.
6. Renoir
J: Harry KimberT: Ben Clarke
F: 3/8-2
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Made an encouraging bumper debut for Ian Williams when third of 9 at Bangor in April 2023. Yet to build on that, showing only minimal encouragement on hurdling debut. Arrives on the back of a good effort on the Flat, though, and has potential in this sphere.
5. Nathanael Greene
J: Murray DoddT: Alastair Ralph
F: P-04
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
A useful winner on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas. Changed hands for 45,000 gns but little promise completed starts over hurdles.
3. King Ulanda
J: Henry BrookeT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 165
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Landed a gamble in Huntingdon bumper in May for Tom Weston but yet to build on that over hurdles. Will be of more interest in handicaps.
13. Edmond
J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
F: 453/1-58
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Fair bumper winner for Rod Millman who has made little impact over hurdles.
10. Washington Singer
J: Harry ReedT: Chris Gordon
F: 3-8
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Some encouragement when third in a bumper at Wincanton but form is ordinary and he was unable to back it up at Uttoxeter 6 months later. Hard to make a strong case for back from a short break.
4. Midnight View
J: Stan SheppardT: Matt Sheppard
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Telescope gelding. Dam (c127/h118) 19f/21f hurdle/chase winner. Likely to need some time to get the hang of things.
9. Tracking Treasure
J: Richard PatrickT: Matt Sheppard
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Unplaced both starts in points and failed to beat a rival in a bumper at Fairyhouse for Mary Doyle. Hard to fancy on debut for new yard.
11. Cinderello
J: Harry BannisterT: Alex Hales
F: 599
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Well held in 2 bumpers and she was beaten a long way starting out over hurdles here last month.
12. Damzon
J: Ben PosteT: James Evans
F: 6-25U6U
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Runner-up on the second of 3 bumpers and has shown a bit of promise over hurdles but will be better off in handicaps in due course.
7. Soldier Dan
J: Adam WedgeT: L J Morgan
F: 87
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Placed on 2 of 5 starts in points but has shaped like more of a handicap project so far over hurdles.
8. Sonic Gold
J: Brendan PowellT: John O'Shea
F: P/
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
662
Verdict
Runner-up sole start in points but no promise so far under Rules. Off 22 months.