CHICAGO STORM's stamina isn't assured but he's made a fine start to life with Daisy Hitchins and gets the vote. Ted's Friend hasn't fired the last twice but is well treated if staging a revival.
Chicago Storm
Teds Friend
Dish Of The Day
2m2f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
3. Chicago Storm
J: Mr Robbie DavidT: Daisy Hitchins
F: 606-00125
Price History:
4.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Landed a Dundalk claimer on final run for previous stable and caused a surprise back over hurdles for new yard winning a 17-runner handicap at Wincanton in January. Has backed that up with 2 creditable efforts around 2m since and player if stamina holds now stepping back up in trip.,
14. Dish Of The Day
J: Sean BowenT: Nicky Martin
F: 6/5P-F06P
Price History:
6.50
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Yet to fire this term, pulling up over 3m at Uttoxeter when last seen on New Year's Eve. Drops in trip with cheekpieces added back from 10 weeks off.
8. Teds Friend
J: Max KendrickT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 0-P423200
Price History:
7.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Dual hurdles winner but has run well below par the last twice, albeit 2m was on the short side last time and the handicapper has given him a chance. No surprise were he to go well.
6. Sambezi
J: Brendan PowellT: Oliver Signy
F: 6254-P68P
Price History:
8.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler who took handicaps at Fontwell and Worcester in spring 2023 but has found life harder since, dropping away quickly back from a break at Warwick 17 days ago.
7. Sandscape
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry Daly
F: 4-752P
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Steady progress in maiden/novice hurdles but Sandown handicap debut in January was disappointing, pulling up. Early days but had to make a good case for.
9. Monsant
J: Richie McLernonT: Neil Mulholland
F: 276-679P
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Fair form on first 2 outings back in 2023 but hasn't kicked on from that, including in 3 handicaps since joining Neil Mulholland.
13. Get The Value
J: Kielan WoodsT: John O'Shea
F: 2/499-652P
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
200
Verdict
Good second of 12 at Newton Abbot in July but pulled up back there the following month and not seen since. Might be best watched this time.
1. Wolfspear
J: Joshua BryanT: Olly Murphy
F: 7/121U-5PU
Price History:
12.00
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Won twice from 4 starts last term (also second here) but not at his best this season. A bounce back is needed.
11. Storming Nelson
J: Lucy GardnerT: Susan Gardner
F: 3156-P07P
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Winner of an Exeter novice last January but has offered little in 6 subsequent handicap starts. Best to look elsewhere.
2. Hors Jeu
J: Richard PatrickT: Clive Boultbee-Brooks
F: 4-124P9
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
A fairly useful 17f hurdles winner in France last spring but he hasn't fired in 3 runs since coming to Britain. Can only watch at present.
10. Miss Kassiopi
J: Gavin SheehanT: Danni O'Neill
F: 79-55325
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Well held in bumpers but placed twice in ordinary maiden hurdles in the autumn. Well beaten back from a break at Lingfield 4 weeks ago but more chance now handicapping in first-time headgear.
4. Minella Double
J: Lewis StonesT: Rob Summers
F: P4-39145P
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
125
Verdict
40/1 winner of a handicap at Worcester (2½m, good) in August but hasn't come close to reproducing that form in 3 subsequent outings. This is his first run for 4 months.
5. Lough Owel
J: Callum PritchardT: Dean Summersby
F: 23534-70
Price History:
29.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
180
Verdict
Fair form at best for Gordon Elliott but ended time with that yard on a low note and well beaten on Worcester stable debut in September. Off since.