NATHAN'S RUN was a big eye-catcher first time up at Uttoxeter in November and can land the spoils with improvement likely. Quaviste, Caliach Point and Fine Shot head up a band of interesting newcomers.
Nathans Run
Quaviste
Caliach Point
2m NHF
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Nathans Run
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
97
Verdict
Strong in the betting and made an encouraging start at Uttoxeter (5/2) 3 months ago, taking a while for the penny to drop but very much getting the hang of things by the finish, keeping on all under a largely hands-and-heels ride. Can improve and good claims.
3. Draco Malfoy
J: Tom BellamyT: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
F: 43
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
€140,000 Harzand gelding. Successful on second of 2 outings in Irish points and has shown plenty in bumpers, looking a staying type here 5 weeks ago. Respected.
10. Wandering Ego
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
Held every chance when falling at the last in his sole Irish point and made a promising debut under Rules when 8 lengths third of 8 in a Newbury bumper in November (winner promising). Should improve.
7. Quaviste
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€90,000 3-y-o, Authorized gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 2½m) Colonel Mustard. Obvious appeal first time up.
4. Fine Shot
J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Summer Storm. Dam 2m hurdle winner (stayed 21f), half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Close Touch. Sure to catch attention.
5. Keepmeoutofthis
J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€50,000 3-y-o, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Dam French chaser (2½m/2¾m cross-country winner). One to take seriously on debut.
1. Caliach Point
J: Lorcan WilliamsT: Ben Pauling
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including bumper winner/smart hurdler Drop The Anchor. Lots to like on paper.
8. Sage Green
J: Tom CannonT: Anthony Charlton
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£58,000 4-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Mr Hailstone, and half-brother to hurdler/chaser Knock On Steel, stays 2¾m. Point winner in November and one to note.
2. Champagne Fortune
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: James Owen
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€22,000 Soldier of Fortune gelding out of a chase winner. Placed twice from 4 starts in Irish points, including latest (Nov 02).
9. Slade Shore
J: Harry BannisterT: Richard Bandey
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€54,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Kylemore Lough. Placed both completed starts in Irish points, runner-up latest (Dec 1).
12. Urban Isle
J: Freddie GingellT: Hughie Morrison
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Easy to back and well held at Hereford 7 weeks ago.
11. Uhtred Ragnarson
J: Philip ArmsonT: Alan King
F: 93
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
Lots more to like about his C&D third 10 weeks ago, staying on from a fair way back. Suspect he'll need more time.