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Tomorrow, February 28, 2025HurdleClass 42m4f

Following a second wind surgery, KING OF THE LAKE appeared better than ever when routing the opposition by 26 lengths at Wincanton and despite an 11 lb rise, he may be able to follow up that victory if in the same sort of form. Bobby Socks has performed creditably in both starts since a long absence and he remains of interest, while Star of Affinity is much respected given his upward trajectory.

  • King Of The Lake
  • Bobby Socks
  • Star Of Affinity
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Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 3. King Of The Lake
    J: Chad BamentT: Jeremy Scott
    F: 2227-8771
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Capitalised on falling handicap mark after 8 weeks off when bolting up at Wincanton (21.3f, soft) 13 days ago, always travelling strongly and seemingly much improved for having undergone a second wind surgery. 11 lb makes life tougher but still a major player if arriving here in the same form.
  • 1. Star Of Affinity
    J: Freddie GingellT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 43-P12311
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    115
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Progressive over hurdles this season, winning three times, including career-best performance at Kempton earlier this month, travelled well and forged clear to score decisively. Up 9 lb for that but he's improving and has to be respected in his bid for a hat-trick.
  • 6. Bobby Socks
    J: Lewis SaundersT: Olly Murphy
    F: 536/411-32
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    108
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Successful in a brace of 2½m handicaps in 2023 and showed he retains plenty of ability following a 17-month absence, placing in two handicaps, latest when chasing home an unexposed/well-backed horse at Southwell following a second wind surgery (tongue tie added today). One for the shortlist.
  • 4. Pachacuti
    J: Ben BromleyT: David Pipe
    F: 321-424PP
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Steadily got the hang of things over fences last season but has lost his way this year, pulling up on both starts (latest following a second wind operation). Reverts to hurdling with something to prove.
  • 8. French Symphony
    J: Callum PritchardT: Ben Pauling
    F: 335-3336
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden wasn't seen to best effect facing a shorter trip (on the back of a wind operation) on his final qualifying run, but fared little better when back up in distance for handicap debut last month, sixth of 10 at Sandown (19.8f, soft). First-time visor needs to spark improvement.
  • 2. In Limbo
    J: Joe AndersonT: Chris Down
    F: 435
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Placed in points and following a lengthy absence, shaped with promise in his 2 starts in novice hurdles, latterly when third at this venue (2m). Didn't get home over this trip faced with testing ground on handicap debut, not helped by racing keenly. Lightly-raced but needs to prove his stamina.
  • 5. Colonial Empire
    J: Tristan DurrellT: Tim Vaughan
    F: 1161/037-5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    109
    Days Since Last Run:
    36
    Verdict
    A three-time 2m winner in 2022/23. Reappearance after 14-months off suggests he still retains ability and handicapper has given him a chance now, racing from only 1 lb higher than his latest winning mark.
  • 7. Kalhandrion
    J: Freddie MitchellT: Richard Hobson
    F: 5-54P6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Has shown glimpses of ability in novice/maiden hurdles, latest wearing first-time tongue tie when creditable sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 19 days ago. Shapes as though he will be better suited to handicaps and there could be more to come on handicap hurdle debut.
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