15:58 Hereford

Wednesday 15 January 2025

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  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 53y  |   Soft (Good to Soft in places)  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:58  |   Winning time: 4m 6.82s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Chief Sunday49
Age: 5|  Weight: 12-0| J: Toby McCain-Mitchell(7)| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR:  109
7/1
Left previous form behind when winning 3-runner event at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) on handicap debut 49 days ago, driven out. Likely to do better again, so merits plenty of respect.
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2
Horse silk
Thankyourluckystar28
Age: 9|  Weight: 12-0| J: Tabitha Worsley(3)| T: A Ralph| OR:  109| D
7/1
Resumed winning ways at Worcester (2½m, good to soft) in June and backed it up with a good third at Southwell 5 months later. Latest effort best excused and the drop back to 2m could be in his favour.
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3
Horse silk
Monsant29
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-13| J: C O'Farrell| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  108
28/1
Definite promise (fair form) on first 2 starts in maiden hurdles during 2023. Hasn't kicked on from that positive start so far this season, including on debut for this yard at Wincanton a month ago. Has a bit to prove.
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4
Horse silk
Activistb45
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Gearoid Harney(5)| T: D Pipe| OR:  107| D
11/1
Latest win in hurdle at Leicester in November. 9/2, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 45 days ago. Blinkers back on but isn't the most reliable.
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5
Horse silk
Double Dragon20
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: Chad Bament(10)| T: A J Honeyball| OR:  107| BF| D
13/8
Stepped up on hurdle debut third when taking a 2m Ffos Las maiden (good) in May and firmly back on track when an excellent second at Wincanton on return. Looks the one to beat if he's in the same form.
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6
Horse silk
Falco Des Pins28
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-10| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  105
28/1
Ex-French performer who was steadily progressive last season, best effort yet when second of in juvenile hurdle at Angers (16.9f) in March. Yet to fire for current yard and arrives with something to prove.
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7
Horse silk
Casi Crudo26
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-9| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR:  104
12/1
Juvenile hurdle winner in December 2022. Generally consistent subsequently and entitled to need his return from 13 months off at Ascot last month. Could get back on track.
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8
Horse silk
Lanesborough19
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-6| J: Ben Jones| T: B Pauling| OR:  101
11/4
Placed both starts in Irish points and looks a likely improver switched to handicaps after three quiet runs over hurdles. Worth a market check.
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9
Horse silk
Voix De Bocelli20
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: Brendan Powell| T: Miss H C Knight| OR:  100
25/1
Fair form in France for Francois Nicolle but boasts a mixed record under various codes for present stable. Not disgraced at Wincanton last time but more is required.
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10
Horse silk
Dartman25
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-0| J: Miss Jess Stewart(7)| T: S-J Davies| OR:  95
100/1
Fair maiden handicapper on Flat and signs of aptitude over hurdles. May strip fitter for sixth in C&D novice last month and opening mark could be lenient.
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11
Horse silk
Miss Pearl546
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-2| J: Sean Houlihan| T: Sheila Lewis| OR:  80
125/1
Found to be lame after finishing fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) back in July 2023. Up in distance for her return which should suit but a long absence to overcome so might be best to look elsewhere.
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Forecasts

Double Dragon (13/8), Lanesborough (11/4), Chief Sunday (7/1), Thankyourluckystar (7/1), Activist (11/1), Casi Crudo (12/1), Voix De Bocelli (25/1), Falco Des Pins (28/1), Monsant (28/1), Dartman (100/1), Miss Pearl (125/1)

Verdict

DOUBLE DRAGON returned in top form when second in a 15-runner contest at Wincanton in December and, with a conditional taking off a useful 10 lb, he's worth a chance to go one better at the possible expense of Chief Sunday, who was successful at Market Rasen last time. Thankyourluckystar should benefit from the drop back in trip, so he's another to consider.

  1. Double Dragon13/8
  2. Chief Sunday7/1
  3. Thankyourluckystar7/1

Prize Money

1st: £4,330.002nd: £1,993.003rd: £996.004th: £499.005th: £248.00

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