Wetherby
Tomorrow, January 23, 2025HurdleClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
Plenty of these boast potential including NARRAGANSETT. A lightly-raced winner on the level, he shaped with definite promise when runner-up in a Market Rasen juvenile 7 weeks ago (pulled clear of the remainder) and he's very much the type to improve. Melon, Cruden and Bust A Move are others who can play their part.
Narragansett
Melon
Cruden
2m Hrd
2m Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Bust A MoveJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictDidn't kick on in the expected manner on the Flat as a 3-y-o but looked a good prospect in making a successful hurdles debut in a juvenile at Catterick (15.7f) 37 days ago, quickening clear. Looks sure to progress.- 2. CrudenJ: Ryan ManiaT: James EwartF: 12
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictFairly useful on Flat (stays 11.5f) and ended time with Jessica Harrington in juvenile maiden at Cork (2m) in October. Changed hands for 25,000 gns and showed improved form when second of 11 in a C&D juvenile 4 weeks ago. A repeat gives him sound claims of being involved. 
3. InappropriateJ: Conor O'FarrellT: Jedd O'KeeffeF: 15- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictFairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m) and fair form when winning 4-runner Newcastle juvenile hurdle on yard debut in November. Couldn't build on that under a penalty when fifth at Kempton (2m) last month but it remains early days.- 4. MelonJ: Henry BrookeT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 16
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLightly raced improver on Flat (14f winner) and had fair bit in hand when taking 7-runner juvenile on hurdles bow at Doncaster (16.6f) in December. Found graded company too much at Chepstow next time but he remains with potential back in calmer waters. 
5. Livano BelloJ: Brian HughesT: Micky HammondF: 36- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictShowed fair form when third in a French claimer in September. Joined new yard for €30,600 and may have needed the run when sixth of 11 in a C&D juvenile on UK debut 4 weeks ago, weakening home turn. Should do better.- 6. NarragansettJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Neil MulhollandF: 2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictFairly useful (and lightly-raced) winner on the Flat and showed plenty to work on sent hurdling when runner-up at Market Rasen 7 weeks ago, pulling long way clear of the rest. Should improve. 
7. RukaanaJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 35- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictFairly useful 1m scorer on Flat for Charles Hills this summer. Sold for 46,000 gns and some promise (modest form) in pair of juvenile hurdles during second half of last year. Appeals as the type to do better, particularly in handicaps.
8. Scotland The BraveJ: Harry ReedT: Tristan DavidsonF: 5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictFair form at best in trio of starts on Flat but labouring badly from an early stage when well-beaten fifth on C&D hurdles debut over Christmas. Passed over.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite