Cheltenham
Tomorrow, November 15, 2024HurdleClass 12m5f
Verdict
Verdict
VALGRAND and Potters Charm put their unbeaten records in this sphere on the line, with preference for the former, who produced a borderline smart performance when scoring in an excellent time here 3 weeks ago. Gale Mahler was no match for the selection on that occasion but probably didn't give her true running and can at least make more of an impact if returning to her Galway form.
Valgrand
Potters Charm
Gale Mahler
2m5f Grd2 Nov Hrd
2m5f Grd2 Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 2. Potters CharmJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-DaviesF: 1-11
- Price History:
- 1.83
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictRunner-up only outing in points and unbeaten all 3 starts under Rules, putting up a useful performance when winning 8-runner novice at this course (19.9f, good) 3 weeks ago. Open to further improvement. - 1. ValgrandJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 24-111
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictUseful in bumpers and 3 from 3 over hurdles, posting a borderline smart performance in 6-runner Grade 2 here (16.4f) 3 weeks ago. Up in trip and open to further improvement. - 5. Gale MahlerJ: Henry BrookeT: Adrian KeatleyF: 4-1111112
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictMost progressive and likeable mare, making it 6 wins on the spin (including bumpers) in 8-runner listed hurdle at Galway (2m) in July. No match for Valgrand here 12 weeks later but probably didn't give her true running. Back up in trip. 
6. Rockstown GirlJ: J. P. O'SullivanT: Anthony McCann, IrelandF: 37/26-1431- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictReturned to form in a first-time tongue strap when defying a penalty in a 16-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago, keeping on well. Has plenty more on her plate up in grade, however.
3. Grandads CapJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: L J MorganF: 5- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictVery stiff task here and looks one for the longer term.
4. WildfellJ: Kielan WoodsT: D. J. Jeffreys- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 105
VerdictFairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) but has been largely out of sorts in 2024 and looks best watched pitched in the deep end on hurdle debut.- Unnamed Favourite
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