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Tomorrow, April 20, 2025HurdleClass 42m4f
Verdict
Verdict
Quite a few to consider, with JOINING FORCE given the nod having stuck to his task pretty well when second over C&D a month ago. Presenting Milan, who managed to win a bumper is another to consider, along with Monty Bodkin.
Joining Force
Presenting Milan
Monty Bodkin
2m4f Mdn Hrd
2m4f Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. Monty BodkinJ: Kielan WoodsT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 261-6F
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictImproved when winning Doncaster bumper last February for Ben Pauling. Switched yards and after shaping better than the result on hurdles debut (had a breathing op after) he fell when in second at Huntingdon last month. Should be a factor. - 3. Joining ForceJ: Liam HarrisonT: Fergal O'BrienF: 362
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictDam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Couleur France. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points and fair start to Rules career when third in a Chepstow bumper in October. Also showed ability both hurdles starts, latterly when second over C&D and he's capable of better. 
4. Loch FrisaJ: Ben JonesT: Ben PaulingF: 7442- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictDisplayed some ability only start in bumpers and showed benefit of hurdles debut effort when fourth of 7 in a Ludlow maiden (23.8f) in February. Turned over when a short price over C&D last time and visor now on.- 7. Presenting MilanJ: Harry ReedT: Richard HawkerF: 2316
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 121
VerdictBred for stamina and shaped that way in bumpers, driven out to score at Hereford in November. Sixth in a better race at Ascot and he needs considering now hurdling up in trip. 
2. Castanea BreezeJ: Joshua ParkerT: Lucy WadhamF: 6335- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictWell-made sort who displayed race-by-race progress in bumpers, staying on gradually when third in a 14-runner contest at Huntingdon (15.8f). Disappointing effort on hurdles debut over C&D 3 weeks ago but he's surely better than that.
1. Away For The NightJ: Adam WedgeT: Alex HalesF: 3764- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictUpped markedly in trip and showed more than on hurdles debut when fourth over C&D, not given a hard time,
8. WaldenJ: Stan SheppardT: Tom LaceyF: 55-38330- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictModest in bumpers for Tom Weston and was noted finishing with running left when third of 9 in a Huntingdon maiden (2m) in January. Never involved at Doncaster switched to a handicap.
9. RaincloudJ: Miss Pippa BrownT: Michael ChapmanF: 26P248P3- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictFully exposed now and remains vulnerable in any company.
10. Charlie BalooJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Tim EasterbyF: 94- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
Verdictack Hobbs gelding who is bred to be a useful jumper but looks one for the longer term on evidence of both runs last month.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
6. New InventionJ: Non RunnerT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57