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Tomorrow, HurdleClass 52m1f
Verdict
Verdict
CROSSBEAU was much improved when making a winning return at Chepstow last month and is fancied to follow up with Sean Bowen retained in the saddle. The market should offer plenty of clues regarding the returning Moore runners, handicap debutant Our Papa Smurf perhaps the most likely of the pair on paper. Of the rest, Smart Casual should take a step forward from his reappearance, while Master Dunraven merits a market check.
Crossbeau
Our Papa Smurf
Smart Casual
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. CrossbeauJ: Sean BowenT: Tim VaughanF: 3U54/247-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictOff nearly 17 months prior to getting off the mark in likeable fashion landing a 16-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 27 days ago, ridden positively and responding willingly to pressure. Up 6 lb but another bold showing on the cards with Sean Bowen retained in the saddle. - 3. Our Papa SmurfJ: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 561-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 361
Verdict10f winner on Flat and showed much improved form on third start over hurdles, winning an 8-runner juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) this time last year. Off since but has run well fresh and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him take another step forward now sent handicapping by in-form yard. - 7. Smart CasualJ: Richie McLernonT: Anthony HoneyballF: 2/33232F-8
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictStill a maiden but has placed multiple times over hurdles/fences. Fell on final start last season and attracted some support when well held on his return (first run since wind surgery) at Ffos Las last month, likely needed the run. Entitled to be in the mix if back on song. 
2. BridgeJ: Freddie MitchellT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 85613372/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 598
VerdictOff the mark with a wide-margin victory in a C&D maiden hurdle in December 2023 but hasn't been seen since finishing runner up over C&D in April the following year. Clearly likes it here but market may prove best guide returning from 19-month absence.
5. Storming NelsonJ: Lucy GardnerT: Susan GardnerF: 56/P07P9-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictExeter novice winner last January but offered little in handicaps last season. Ran better than for a while on reappearance/first start following wind surgery when fourth in a 12-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m, soft) last month. Mark continues to fall but needs to prove he can back that up.
4. Master DunravenJ: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil MulhollandF: 904-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 216
VerdictFairly useful winner over 1¼m on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh. Yet to match that form over hurdles but wasn't given a hard ride on handicap debut at Ffos Las (20f, good) in May. Likely to be capable of better at some stage and is worth noting for support on return.
1. Calshot SpitJ: Marc GoldsteinT: Sheena WestF: 3421538P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 255
VerdictLatest success came in a 0-100 C&D handicap in September 2024. Disappointed last season but best not judged too harshly on latest start over C&D in March, making headway when blundering 3 out. Remains to be seen if he can get back on track following 8 months off.- Unnamed Favourite
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