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Tomorrow, January 24, 2026HurdleClass 42m3f

Verdict

IN THE AGE pulled a county mile clear of the rest with the runner-up when landing a Catterick novice under Harry Atkins at the beginning of the month, and he is taken to add to that now handicapping off what looks a plausible opening mark. Fellow handicap debutants Orderoftheday and Warriors Destiny rate the main dangers.

In The Age
Orderoftheday
Warriors Destiny

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Orderoftheday
J: Lewis SaundersT: Olly Murphy
F: 22-13
Price History:
2.75
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Point winner who was runner-up both starts in bumpers last season and made a successful return/hurdles debut in a Bangor novice (16.7f, heavy) in November. Turned over when odds on next time but he may do better now upped in trip for this handicap debut.
4. In The Age
J: Harry AtkinsT: Dan Skelton
F: 13-531
Price History:
3.75
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
£100,000 Irish point recruit who made winning start for new connections in Southwell bumper last winter. Off the mark at third attempt in this sphere when landing a Catterick novice (19.3f, good) on New Year's Day and he should have more to offer now pitched into a handicap.
7. Codetalker
J: Charlie HammondT: Stuart Edmunds
F: 4261
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Maiden pointer who opened Rules account at the fourth attempt when staying on well to land a 6-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (2m, soft) last month. 5 lb rise could be another to anchor him in this more competitive race, though.
6. Gege Ville
J: Callum BewleyT: Nicky Richards
F: 6/12-3
Price History:
7.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Opened hurdles account at Haydock in December 2024 and followed that with a solid second at Ayr 2 months later. Proved he retains all his ability when third of 9 returned to Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) on his seasonal reappearance and he's one to consider back down in trip here.
3. Warriors Destiny
J: J. HoganT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 543
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
£42,000 buy from the Irish pointing field who shaped like a stayer on bumper/hurdle debut and took a step forward when third behind a subsequent winner at Warwick (21f, soft) last month. Could take a step forward now handicapping, provided he gets a strong pace to aim at.
2. Locquirec
J: Craig NicholT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 2-436
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Made the frame all 3 starts over hurdles in France for Francois Nicolle. Perhaps needed the run when sixth of 13 in a first-time tongue strap (retained) on debut for new yard in 2m Ayr maiden but his mark for this handicap bow doesn't look particularly generous.
8. Lucky One
J: Conor RabbittT: Sophie Leech
F: 6-470367P
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Would have a serious chance off this mark if close to his best but he's none too reliable and hasn't won on these shores for the best part of 5 years.
5. Galassian
J: Stan SheppardT: Mel Rowley
F: 4/41B7P-6
Price History:
26.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Failed to make his mark over fences after winning a Bangor maiden hurdle last season. Return to this sphere didn't have the desired effect in a C&D handicap on New Year's Eve and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
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