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Today, April 19, 2025HurdleClass 52m

CLEAR STORM made more impact than previously in this sphere and went like the best horse at the weights before essentially idling her chance away when third on handicap debut at Taunton in January. Being delivered later looks the way to go on that evidence and she can confirm the promise of that run and come out on top for her new yard. Opticality and John Betjeman may emerge as the lead dangers.

  • Clear Storm
  • Opticality
  • John Betjeman
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Clear Storm
    J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
    F: 6P43
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    101
    Verdict
    Fair handicapper on Flat. Barely modest form over hurdles to date but made more impact than previously in refitted cheekpieces when third of 10 in mares' handicap at Taunton (16.5f) in January, going like the best horse at the weights but idling late on. Interesting starting out for new yard.
  • 1. Thankyouandplease
    J: Bryan CarverT: Anthony Charlton
    F: 424
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Runner-up completed start in Irish points in January and displayed ability in trio of hurdle starts in recent weeks, outpaced before straight when fourth of 5 in Plumpton maiden (15.9f) on qualifying run. Switch to handicaps in his favour and interesting if market vibes proved positive.
  • 3. John Betjeman
    J: Joe AndersonT: Mark Gillard
    F: 84350264
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    On a lengthy losing run but mark reflects that and he ran well in refitted blinkers when runner-up at Wincanton (15.2f) last month. Hasn't built on that in 2 subsequent runs but fitting of a first-time visor may well put an extra edge on him.
  • 8. Opticality
    J: David NoonanT: Tim Vaughan
    F: 58/457-4
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Dual winner on Flat for Mitchell Hunt and more good than bad efforts in that sphere for present yard. Returned to hurdling with a creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Taunton (16.5f) 25 days ago and a repeat gives her claims of getting involved.
  • 2. Dexter
    J: David BassT: Sophie Leech
    F: 2/30066-43
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-13
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    9
    Verdict
    Multiple winner in France who ran to a similar level as on return, not beaten far when last of 3 in a C&D handicap chase 9 days ago.
  • 4. Holy Legend
    J: Sean HoulihanT: Alexandra Dunn
    F: 8/47-334
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    146
    Verdict
    Made little impression in 3 bumper starts and similar story sent hurdling, his opening mark looking far from lenient at Uttoxeter and jumping (has tended to jump right) certainly requiring improvement.
  • 10. Mind Hunter
    J: Harry CobdenT: Bernard Llewellyn
    F: 26458/0P8
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    73
    Days Since Last Run:
    44
    Verdict
    Fair C&D winner at his best but he missed whole of 2023 and has been well-held on the Flat and over hurdles this season. Needs to show more before becoming of interest.
  • 7. Greystoke
    J: Ellis CollierT: Jimmy Frost
    F: 6/55-598P0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    179
    Verdict
    Flat/hurdles winner for Alan King (including over C&D) but limited impact in 6 hurdle starts for present stable and chasing quickly aborted following a low-key effort at Exeter in October. Subsequent 6-month break needs to have had positive effect ahead of this.
  • 6. Organic
    J: Richie McLernonT: Neil Mulholland
    F: 7565
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    A 3-time winner on Flat at up to 1¼m for George Boughey in 2024. Some promise in qualifying hurdle runs but weak in betting and made a very low-key start in handicaps when fifth in 6-runner contest at Ludlow 17 days ago. Cheekpieces now reached for.
  • 9. For You Buzz
    J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
    F: U638P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Didn't achieve much in qualifying runs and no upturn in pair of handicap starts at Hereford/Stratford last month. Pedigree offers hope longer trips will suit in due course but market confidence behind him would need to be viewed positively.
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