Leicester
Today, January 21, 2025HurdleClass 41m7f
Verdict
Verdict
ATLANTIC LAD stepped forward from his Rules debut effort when a very good second in a Bangor novice 39 days ago. He's a lead player on that evidence and earns the vote with conditions holding no fears. Irisante is a player on the pick of her form in France and can figure in receipt of weight all round. Hurdles debutant Graham is another to note, along with the returning Pleasington.
Atlantic Lad
Irisante
Graham
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Atlantic LadJ: Theo GillardT: Donald McCainF: 32
- Price History:
- 2.38
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
Verdict5-y-o gelding who made a promising Rules debut when third in a Bangor novice in October and he stepped up on that when finishing one place better over that track/trip 6 weeks ago. Big shout with a repeat with forecast conditions holding no fears. - 8. IrisanteJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: D. J. JeffreysF: 83-4372
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictDisplayed fairly useful form in France, best effort when third in 6-runner Group 3 at Auteuil in May. Left Hugo Merienne (€80,000 in July) and stepped forward on stable debut run without being near her best when second in juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f) 23 days ago. Claims if stepping up again. 
4. PleasingtonJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 65-- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 374
Verdict€72,000 3-y-o, Shantou gelding. Failed to justify support in a Uttoxeter bumper last winter and not without promise when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Kempton (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 12 months ago. Open to improvement this term, particularly when stamina is tested further.- 2. GrahamJ: Niall HoulihanT: Gary & Josh Moore
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 210
VerdictA fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner for Richard Hannon but off since a good second in 1m4f handicap at Newbury 7 months ago. Since change hands for 40,000 gns and considered on his hurdling/yard bow. 
5. Romeo FoxtrotJ: Kielan WoodsT: Jo DavisF: 3-1- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 127
VerdictSolid start when third in a Bangor bumper back in April and he improved after 5 months off when winning 8-runner bumper at Worcester (2m) in September. Seen to very good effect on that occasion but he ought to have a future in this sphere.
3. Jack The NipperJ: Harry BannisterT: Warren GreatrexF: 8- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictJack Hobbs gelding. 17/2, who was outpaced gradually up the straight when finishing eighth of 13 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f) 5 weeks ago. Goes hurdling now but he may well be one for further down the line.
7. Inion TiogairJ: Conor RingT: Grace HarrisF: 0/735PP6-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictBumper winner but has yet to reach that level over hurdles and no better on the back of a 9-month absence when ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, soft) 43 days ago. First-time blinkers need to spark major improvement.
6. Too Cool ForshruleJ: Henry BrookeT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: P0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictDown the field in novice/maiden hurdles at Wetherby/Uttoxeter last month and low-grade handicaps will be more his bag on the back of this.- Unnamed Favourite
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