Haydock

Today, January 18, 2025HurdleClass 33mSoft

Verdict

Cases can be made for any number of these, but the suggestion is GOOD LOOK CHARM, who enhanced her good record fresh when winning under this pilot at Sandown 6 weeks ago and Anthony Honeyball's mare can take her tally to five wins from 12 starts in this sphere. Punta del Este has picked up from where he left off last season, so he can provide most resistance, with Kilbarry Hill and Uncle Bert another couple worth considering, too.

Good Look Charm
Punta Del Este
Kilbarry Hill

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

11. Tiny Tetley
J: Micheal NolanT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
F: 394215-21
Price History:
5.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Opened his account in a 21.5f Exeter maiden hurdle last February and showed a good attitude to record a first handicap success in 6-runner event at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) just under 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Not out of things from 4 lb higher.
2. Punta Del Este
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 231P01-35
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Dual winner last season who posted good third on Carlisle return (20f) and was left with a lot to do when creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.9f, soft) 8 weeks ago. Mark unchanged and he should be in the shake up with the tongue tie discarded.
5. Tune In A Box
J: Stan SheppardT: Tom Lacey
F: 1121-1042
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Most progressive switched to handicaps last season, making it 4 wins from 5 starts when taking big-field contest at Punchestown (19.5f) last April. Good fourth of 16 in a warm race at Cheltenham (21f) in November and did all he could back at 3m when close second at Chepstow just over 3 weeks ago.
9. Good Look Charm
J: Chad BamentT: Anthony Honeyball
F: F/134486-1
Price History:
6.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler who enhanced her good record fresh when winning 8-runner handicap (9/2) under this pilot at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. 5 lb rise fair, and she can be expected to go well again back up in trip.
10. Kilbarry Hill
J: Lewis StonesT: Olly Murphy
F: 32332-111
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Two wins in November, got off the mark in 6-runner novice hurdle at Hereford before claiming a walk over. Another step forward when scoring on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) last month, rallying to lead late on. Lightly-raced sort represents red-hot stable so fancied to be in the mix.
12. Bushypark
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Philip Kirby
F: P15P62-PF
Price History:
9.00
Age:
11
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Proved more miss than hit on the back of a C&D victory 13 months ago but responded well to fitting of cheekpieces when runner-up on final start of last season at Kelso in April. Low-key return to action at Lingfield last month and having been supported, fell heavily mid-race over C&D since.
4. Uncle Bert
J: James TurnerT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 2117-3P23
Price History:
12.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
132
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Useful hurdler who posted a career-best effort when adding to his tally at Bangor (19.6f) last March. Failed to convince in trio of starts over fences this season but looked more at home back over hurdles and duly ran up to best when third at Aintree (20f, soft) recently. Considered.
6. Inox Allen
J: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell
F: 1134-3
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Scored twice in a light campaign over hurdles last term. Off 8 months and resumed with a promising third of 5 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) on his chasing debut just under 8 weeks ago, closing up late. Quickly switches back to hurdles.
7. Young Jack
J: Danny McMenaminT: Chris Grant
F: 2139-510
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Maiden point winner who scored on his second start over hurdles at Newcastle (2½m, heavy) last February. Built on decent return when scoring at Kelso last month but let down by his jumping and also found to have suffered from an irregular heartbeat 3 weeks later. Must bounce back.
8. Fonzerelli
J: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 8-6
Price History:
29.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Listed novice hurdle winner at Doncaster in March 2022. Very lightly raced since but she did shape as if retaining ability when sixth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (25f) last month. Should strip fitter for that first outing in 8 months and the market should be a good indicator (66/1 on return).
1. Bold Endeavour
J: Brian HughesT: L J Morgan
F: 52640-07P
Price History:
51.00
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
136
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Very useful hurdler and chaser at his best for Nicky Henderson in recent seasons. Rejoined Laura Morgan after 6 months off when tailed off in handicap hurdle at Aintree on return and failed to come on for that with his usual headgear discarded at Market Rasen since. Cheekpieces back on.
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3. Lossiemouth
J: Charlie DeutschT: Polly Gundry
F: 4
Price History:
8.50
Age:
10
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
A three-time hurdles winner around 2m4f for Tom Lacey in late-2021 and made a highly encouraging return to action with cheekpieces refitted when fourth of 11 at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft) just over 7 weeks ago, understandably coming up a little short in the finish. Should strip fitter here.
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