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Today, February 22, 2025HurdleClass 22m7fSoft

A half-brother to a smart staying chaser, we may yet see the best of GUARD THE MOON over this trip, and he can go one better than when finishing runner-up to a smart handicapper from the Nicky Henderson stable last time. Lossiemouth has shown much promise since returning from a long absence, he heads the dangers ahead of Icare Allen who is still well-treated if on a going day, and Ikarak who has looked as good as ever over hurdles for the Olly Murphy team.

  • Guard The Moon
  • Lossiemouth
  • Icare Allen
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Guard The Moon
    J: James TurnerT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
    F: 1322-1122
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    128
    Days Since Last Run:
    84
    Verdict
    Successful on reappearance/handicap debut this season and continued in rich form finishing runner-up twice (despite errant jumping) latest at Newbury (20.5f) behind Impose Toi, having briefly looked in control on the run-in. Return to longer trip/more testing ground could bring out more improvement.
  • 1. Maximilian
    J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
    F: 11312/
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    680
    Verdict
    Very smart novice hurdler last seen finishing an excellent second in the Grade 1 Sefton Novices Hurdle at Aintree back in April 2023, only denied by a game winner. Clearly had issues since and market should reveal what's expected following 680-day absence.
  • 4. Lossiemouth
    J: Lorcan WilliamsT: Polly Gundry
    F: 44
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Three-time hurdle winner for Tom Lacey at the end of 2021 before long absence, but showed he retains plenty of ability on two starts for current stable this year. Creditable fourth of 12 at Exeter 13 days ago giving the impression he is still working his way to peak fitness. Not dismissed.
  • 10. Ikarak
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    F: 21168-1P1
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    2-2 over hurdles for this yard and shaped as well as ever when landing an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft) 33 days ago, travelling better than most and asserting in the home straight. He should enjoy this stamina test and must enter calculations in his current form.
  • 6. Firestream
    J: Ben GodfreyT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: 124/1
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    126
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Made successful hurdling debut at this venue in November 2022. Confirmed his promise as a hurdler on return from near 2-year absence when landing a 15-runner handicap at Wincanton last month, made mistakes but showed a good attitude. Lightly-raced and claims if he can build on promising comeback.
  • 3. Minella Missile
    J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
    F: 11-9P
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Course winner was a promising novice hurdler (won Grade 2 hurdle at Cheltenham's November meeting in 2023) but had problems since. Needed reappearance run last month before struggling (pulled up) over an inadequate trip 2 weeks ago. Fairly handicapped and won't lack for fitness on return to 3m.
  • 9. Icare Allen
    J: Benjamin MaceyT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 56987172
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Has looked rejuvenated at points this season but isn't the most consistent, followed handicap win at Uttoxeter in November with a lacklustre effort at Carlisle the following month. Bounced back to form when second at Catterick 22 days ago and is still one to be interested in off his current mark.
  • 8. Gold In The Rivers
    J: David NoonanT: David Pipe
    F: 5421-244
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    69
    Verdict
    Steadily progressive for Gordon Elliott and improved for pipe-opener on stable debut when fourth in a Pertemps qualifier at Carlisle in December, travelling well but not finding much. Subsequent wind surgery/addition of tongue-tie may help produce a stronger finishing effort. Not ruled out.
  • 12. Rickety Bridge
    J: Freddie GingellT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 2451-37
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    116
    Days Since Last Run:
    57
    Verdict
    Successful on hurdles debut when making all at Southwell (20.5f, heavy) in March but has underperformed this season, last seen when well-beaten here on Welsh National day. Given a break since and for all this greater stamina test should suit, he has a bit to prove from 1 lb out of the handicap.
  • 2. Anna Bunina
    J: Callum PritchardT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 47-038528
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Likeable mare was below form after 3 months off when finishing eighth in a Pertemps Qualifier at Musselburgh. Entitled to be sharper (with cheekpieces fitted) but needs to improve to hit the frame and secure a place in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (where she finished a respectable 7th in 2024).
  • 7. Jai Froid
    J: Harry ReedT: L J Morgan
    F: 5P812148-
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    126
    Days Since Last Run:
    315
    Verdict
    Far from disgraced in big field handicap (eighth of 21) at the Aintree Festival on final run of last season. Tough ask for a veteran performer to win this on the back of a 10-month absence, and this may be a stepping stone to a crack at Festival handicaps in the spring.
  • 11. Classic Concorde
    J: Connor BraceT: David Brace
    F: 101P7-09P
    Price History:
    31.00
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    122
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Veteran performer won this race last year but hasn't been in the same form this season, running poorly when pulled-up at Ffos Las last month. Needs to bounce back.
  • 13. Ballymagroarty Boy
    J: Lorcan MurtaghT: Nigel Hawke
    F: 4034-787F
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    116
    Days Since Last Run:
    54
    Verdict
    Veteran has performed with credit at this venue but has been below par on his 3 completed starts this season and others arrive with more obvious claims.
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