Hereford
Tomorrow, February 23, 2025ChaseClass 43m1f
Verdict
Verdict
CAP DU NORD is difficult to assess at present but he tends to come good at this time of year (6 wins in February/March) and has been given a big chance by the handicapper, so he could be worth risking here with his stable back among the winners. Champagnesuperover let down his supporters at Catterick but he's threatening to come good, while Lagonda arrives on the back of a career-best win at Bangor.
Cap Du Nord
Champagnesuperover
Lagonda
3m1f Hcap Chs
3m1f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. ChampagnesuperoverJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 4/4-F40F3U
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictDual chase winner at around 3m in spring 2022. Lightly raced and has failed to trouble the judge since but was starting to get going and travelling well when unseating rider at the twelfth fence at Catterick (25.2f, good) last month. One to consider off the same mark. - 5. LagondaJ: Shane QuinlanT: Venetia WilliamsF: 234P-3231
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictPoint/hurdles winner who gained reward for her consistency this season when recording her first success over fences at Bangor 16 days ago, jumping well from the front. Should go well again. 
2. Almazhar GardeJ: Paul O'BrienT: Charlie LongsdonF: 22-124222- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 97
VerdictGoing through his most consistent spell ever even if his merit is some way removed from his useful peak, runner-up again at Leicester latest. Respected back from a break.- 3. Cap Du NordJ: Adam WedgeT: Christian WilliamsF: 3107845P
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictSuccessful twice in 2024, bagging handicaps at Plumpton and Perth (latter success gained off a mark 7 lb higher than his current one) but he has struggled in 5 appearances since returning from a break in October. Tends to revive around this time of year, though, so could be worth chancing. 
4. Christopher WoodJ: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia WilliamsF: 24/3395-55- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictLosing run is mounting up and could hardly have shown any less at Lingfield latest. Blinkered for 1st time.
7. Born At MidnightJ: Callum PritchardT: Bill TurnerF: 2/34112-P6- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictEnded last season in top form but well held both starts this term so plenty to prove currently.
6. FoxboroJ: Miss Brodie HampsonT: Archie WatsonF: 81927-55P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictScored at Exeter (30.7f) last winter for Robert Walford but laboured efforts for this yard this season and easy enough to look elsewhere.
8. Tide TimesJ: Charlie ToddT: Ian WilliamsF: 41PP-PRP0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictFairly useful handicap chaser at best but has completely lost the plot.
9. Grillon De MontyJ: Jamie BraceT: Stephen AllenF: 2P1/63-PP- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictWinner of 3 cross-country chases in France and hurdles winner for Dan Skelton but has shown nothing both starts for this yard after 20 months off.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite