This will likely develop into a match between OLD COWBOY and Diamonds For Luck, with the former taken to make the most of the weight he receives from Olly Murphy's previous winner and add to his stable's good recent record in this race.
Old Cowboy
Diamonds For Luck
Noble Park
Win or Each Way
1. Diamonds For Luck
J: Harry CobdenT: Olly Murphy
F: 7-221
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Six-figure buy out of the pointing field who is progressing nicely over hurdles, finishing runner-up twice before landing short odds at Wetherby (2m, heavy) in December. More to come.
2. Ballela Blaze
J: Philip ArmsonT: Thomas Gallagher
F: 7-05
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Easy winner sole start in Irish points in March 2023 but comfortably held in a bumper and 2 hurdles under Rules since.
3. Noble Park
J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
F: 860U
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
In top hands but well held in a bumper and both completed starts over hurdles. Still early days but will need to take a big step forward.
4. Old Cowboy
J: Niall HoulihanT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Purchased for £66,000 after finishing runner-up in a point last April and made an encouraging start to his Rules career when third of 13 in 2m Newbury novice hurdle 17 days ago. Can be expected to improve for a yard with a good recent record in this.