JIPCOT cruised into contention before readily settling matters at Newbury last time and he's worth a chance to follow up for all that there's some stern opposition in the shape of Minella Missile and the likeable Gwennie May Boy.
Jipcot
Minella Missile
Gwennie May Boy
3m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
6. Jipcot
J: Kielan WoodsT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 7F313-781
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Bounced back to very best, following a breathing operation, when readily winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. 8 lb higher now but must enter calculations.
3. Minella Missile
J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
F: 11-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
138
Days Since Last Run:
429
Verdict
Successful on the second of 2 starts in Irish points and unbeaten in two starts as a novice hurdler last season, including the Hyde at Cheltenham 14 months ago. Concern that he's not been seen since but clearly has potential.
8. Git Maker
J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
F: 2211/1623-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
274
Verdict
Tough and likeable chaser who ended last season with an excellent effort in Scottish National (third) at Ayr. Lower in the weights over hurdles back from 9 months off but may be using this as a preparation to go back over fences.
2. Gwennie May Boy
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 4/1P111-F3
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
139
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Made it 3-3 for Dan Skelton with a useful performance to land a competitive staying handicap at the Aintree Grand National meeting in April, earning a further 11 lb rise for that victory. Good third at Carlisle on completed start this season and may not have reached his limit.
4. In Excelsis Deo
J: Bryan CarverT: Harry Fry
F: 32U51-PU0
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Career best when winning the Cheltenham Silver Trophy in April. However, let down by jumping since. Returns to hurdling in slightly easier race, but there's still a bit to prove.
5. Push The Button
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 351/141-5P
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Progressive in bumpers and 2-3 in novice hurdles at up to 21f last autumn. Off 11 months, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Cheltenham on return but followed it with a laboured display at Haydock. Headgear goes on.
1. Hermino Aa
J: Freddie MitchellT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: P30243-14
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
140
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Better than ever when making a winning reappearance at Newbury (3m) under Freddie Mitchell in November but couldn't match it when only fourth at Kempton and others appeal as being slightly better treated.
9. Samuel Spade
J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
F: 10610-323
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Capitalised on the ease in grade when scoring at Huntingdon (20.5f) in March. Creditable placed efforts of late and can get competitive if jumping holds up.
7. Deep Cave
J: Jack TudorT: Christian Williams
F: 1FF-51055
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdle and chase winner in France. Staying-on fifth at Cheltenham on last couple of starts but there's a chance this sharper track will catch him out.
11. Titan Discovery
J: Liam HarrisonT: Robbie Llewellyn
F: 4212126-7
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
99
Verdict
Successful twice (at up to 19.8f) last season and shaped better than bare result when seventh of 17 in hot handicap hurdle (9/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) on return 99 days ago, travelling as well as any. Can make presence felt.
10. Dans Le Vent
J: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan Williams
F: P3U/463
Price History:
15.00
Age:
12
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Promising comeback this term before below-par run at Haydock in November. Much better when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) 23 days ago and could get involved.
12. Spike Jones
J: Benjamin MaceyT: Samuel Drinkwater
F: 412/P45-13
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Dual Fontwell winner in 2022/23 season and successful return after 11 months off in 23f Lingfield handicap fitted with cheekpieces. Solid third at former course since and deserves respect.