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Tomorrow, HurdleClass 22m4f

Several of these should be winning races before long and STEP AHEAD could be the first of them to deliver. He pulled nicely clear of the rest when chasing home one who had race-fitness/hurdling experience on his side at Warwick on what was his first run in this sphere following almost a year off. Next on the list is Just Golden, who has shown plenty in his two starts over hurdles and remains open to improvement. Kiwi Rush and point winner Neon Dream are others to consider.

  • Step Ahead
  • Just Golden
  • Kiwi Rush
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 7. Step Ahead
    J: Ciaran GethingsT: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
    F: 23-2
    Price History:
    2.63
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Found just one too good first time out in a Haydock bumper in May 2024 and again placed sole start last season in a listed event at Ascot. It was also a positive start over hurdles for new connections (sold for £145,000) when second at Warwick (21f, soft) 3 weeks ago and he's open to improvement.
  • 3. Just Golden
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 21-23
    Price History:
    3.13
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Successful on second of 2 starts in bumpers and has shaped well both starts switched to hurdles, latterly finishing third of 8 upped to 2¾m at Newcastle (good to soft). The winner of that novice looks very useful and, with improvement likely, this 6-y-o is a big player.
  • 4. Kiwi Rush
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Harry Derham
    F: 612-4
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Winner of the second of his 3 starts in bumpers and showed plenty of promise on hurdling debut after 8 months off at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) in November. Sure to come on for that and he's of strong interest for his in-form, up-and-coming yard.
  • 6. Neon Dream
    J: Tom BellamyT: Alan King
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    Cost £105,000 after decisively winning his sole completed start in Irish points and, as a half-brother to smart hurdler Shoot First (2½m-3m winner), he's certainly bred for this game. One to monitor closely in the betting.
  • 2. Handin Manypockets
    J: Rex DingleT: Syd Hosie
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    Changed hands for £55,000 after finishing third on debut in a maiden point in November, but he faces a stiff task starting out under Rules in a very warm-looking maiden.
  • 5. Minella Mission
    J: Charlie DeutschT: D. J. Jeffreys
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    Brother to useful hurdle/chase winner Look To The West and winning hurdler Bembridge. Off the mark in Irish points when last seen in February and should have a future under Rules, but this is a tough starting point.
  • 1. Cant Resist It
    J: Fern O'BrienT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 74253/20-5
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Fair form in bumpers in Ireland and ran to a similar level when placed in maiden hurdles at Huntingdon and Market Rasen on first 2 starts for this yard in 2024. Wasn't disgraced back from a 13-month absence here (16.8f, good to soft) recently, but there will be easier opportunities than this.
  • 8. Walk Tall
    J: Harry CobdenT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 2-87
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Purchased for £120,000 after making a winning point debut in December 2024 and shaped well when runner-up in Exeter bumper on Rules debut last February. Hasn't shown a great deal in 2 starts over hurdles this season, though, and it's likely he'll be seen in a better light over fences in due course.
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