BEBSIDE BANTER and I'm Too Tired both seem to save their best for Sedgefield and might be the pair to focus on, with preference for Chris Grant's charge.
Bebside Banter
Im Too Tired
Ceolwulf
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Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
5. Bebside Banter
J: Danny McMenaminT: Chris Grant
F: 1P122-134
Price History:
2.75
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Made a winning reappearance over 21f here in November and creditable third back here (21f again) 3 weeks later. Dropped away to finish a remote last of 4 at Catterick on New Year's Day but can bounce back to form returned to Sedgefield.
4. Beat The Edge
J: Emma Smith-ChastonT: Micky Hammond
F: 43-482215
Price History:
4.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
In decent form for new yard, including a 19f Catterick win on New Year's Day. That was a weak race, though, and he was back to his weak-finishing ways when fifth over 25f back there last week. Back down in trip.
2. Pilgrims King
J: Shane FenelonT: Peter & Michael Bowen
F: 214-PPPP3
Price History:
4.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Dual 19f chase winner last term. Pulled up on his first 4 outings this season but step back in the right direction when third over 21f at Fakenham last month. Needs to show he can back that up now.
1. Im Too Tired
J: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie Candlish
F: 313P-3318
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Won a course hurdle around this trip last winter and also landed a 2m handicap chase here on Boxing Day. Not so good at Catterick since but his Sedgefield record affords him respect.
7. Pure Surf
J: Edward AustinT: Victor Thompson
F: 26P87-F34
Price History:
26.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Dual hurdle winner (including here) for Iain Jardine in summer 2023 but has been operating below that level since joining this yard. Latest 21f course fourth was respectable but likely vulnerable for win purposes again.
6. Confidential Gosip
J: Micheal NolanT: Laura Horsfall
F: 355688FP
Price History:
36.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler for Jessica Harrington in Ireland but has struggled since joining Laura Horsfall. It remains to be seen whether a switch to fences makes any difference.
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3. Ceolwulf
J: Nathan MoscropT: Fionn McSharry
F: 864/3-
Price History:
6.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
348
Verdict
Made an encouraging return from a 16-month absence when 13 lengths third of 8 in a 21f course chase last February. It's a bit of a concern that he's been off again since but he's still an interesting runner in first-time cheekpieces.