Sandown
Tomorrow, February 1, 2025HurdleClass 32m3f
Verdict
Verdict
JUST LUCKY SIVOLA failed to stay 3m on his Ascot handicap debut just before Christmas and can show his mark is manageable back over shorter. Recent Hereford novice winner Sole Solution should have more to offer in handicaps and is second choice ahead of Kalif d'Airy.
Just Lucky Sivola
Sole Solution
Kalif Dairy
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. De KingpinJ: Ben JonesT: Ben PaulingF: 2-351- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictPoint recruit who looked suited by the increased emphasis on stamina when making it third time lucky over hurdles in 20.5f Newbury novice (soft) in December. Has the potential for better again now moving into handicaps.- 4. Just Lucky SivolaJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 16-213
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictBumper winner who has made solid start to hurdling career, showing a good attitude to open his account in 2½m novice at Hereford in November. Didn't seem to stay when stepped up to 3m for his Ascot handicap debut subsequently and can resume his progression back over shorter. - 3. Sole SolutionJ: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia WilliamsF: 11/621
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictDual bumper winner in 2022/23 who has progressed with each start over hurdles since returning from a long absence, winning a Hereford novice 17 days ago. Appeals as one who can improve again in handicaps. 
9. Old Time ChaserJ: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky HendersonF: 4-644- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictLightly-raced sort from a leading yard but hasn't bettered modest form in his 4 hurdle starts, beaten 17 lengths when fourth on Windsor handicap debut 7 weeks ago.- 7. Kalif DairyJ: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 933-7722
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictRunner-up in handicaps at Fontwell (19f) and Fakenham (2m) in recent months. Nudged up another 4 lb but it's unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. 
6. Springs A GirlJ: Daire McConvilleT: Martin KeighleyF: 109-U161- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictBumper winner who made it 2-3 over hurdles when seeing off 6 rivals in 21f Ludlow mares' novice in December. Handicap debut.
2. In LimboJ: Ben Ffrench DavisT: Chris DownF: 43- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictPlaced all 3 starts in points and, following a lengthy absence, there's been definite encouragement to glean from each of his 2 starts in novice hurdles this winter, latterly when third at Newbury (2mf) 32 days ago. Longer trip promises to suit on handicap debut.
5. Grand GesteJ: Gavin SheehanT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 70-P0233- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictImproved when placed in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 3m on his last 3 outings. The drop back in trip on handicap debut is a bit of a concern for one who looks a thorough stayer but conditions should at least place the emphasis on stamina. Cheekpieces go on for first time.
8. LeechJ: Adam WedgeT: Evan WilliamsF: 310-657- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictFailed to get competitive in maiden/novice hurdles towards the end of 2024 but this fairly useful bumper winner rates a potential improver now handicapping up in trip. One to note in the betting.- Unnamed Favourite
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