Cheltenham
Today, November 17, 2024HurdleClass 22mGood
Verdict
Verdict
ACE OF SPADES was quick to match his useful bumper form in this sphere when runner-up at Exeter last month and is fancied to build on it and go one better now. Irish challenger Whimsy comes here in great nick though so should ensure Dan Skelton's good prospect doesn't have things all his own way. Hurdling debutants Unleash The Beast and Maghlaak also bring potential to this intriguing maiden.
Ace Of Spades
Whimsy
Unleash The Beast
2m Mdn Hrd
2m Mdn Hrd
- 1. Ace Of SpadesJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 521-42
- Price History:
- 1.67
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictUseful bumper winner last spring and he matched that level on just his second run over hurdles when an excellent second of 11 in novice at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Looks hard to beat here. - 5. WhimsyJ: J. P. O'SullivanT: Anthony McCann, IrelandF: 232722-2
- Price History:
- 2.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictEnjoyed a productive summer on the Flat, successful at Carlisle (14f) in June, and she posted a good second of 8 back in this sphere in novice at Galway (16f, soft) 21 days ago. This Irish mare holds solid claims. 
2. Country ParkJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 89-B23- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
Verdict£150,000 purchase after winning sole start in Irish points and he has shaped well when placed in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Carlisle this term. This demands more though.
3. MaghlaakJ: Brian HughesT: Adrian Keatley- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictA fairly useful 10f winner on Flat for Charles Hills. Changed hands for 38,000 gns last month and he's a much respected hurdling newcomer.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 4. Unleash The BeastJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'BrienF: 5
- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictMalinas gelding showed some promise when fifth of 12 in bumper (13/2) at Chepstow on his debut 19 days ago. No forlorn hope now going hurdling for his good yard.