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Today, January 18, 2025HurdleClass 52m7fGood Soft

A case can be made for a few of these, not least Neil Mulholland's unexposed BADBURY RINGS who looks to have more to offer in handicaps and can gain a first success on the back of his excellent C&D third last time out. Ellerton shaped well for his new stable when fourth at Wincanton recently and heads the list of dangers, although the handily-weighted Glengolly and C&D winner Honey Jack can both have a say too. Kintaro completes the shortlist.

  • Badbury Rings
  • Ellerton
  • Glengolly
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 6. Honey Jack
    J: Freddie GingellT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 0P5-641
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    51
    Verdict
    Took a step forward when getting off the mark in 10-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 51 days ago. Up 6 lb but he can go well again.
  • 2. Badbury Rings
    J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
    F: 6063
    Price History:
    4.33
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced sort who advanced his form on his handicap bow when third of 15 over C&D (good) 37 days ago. Open to further progress. Likely player.
  • 11. Glengolly
    J: Richie McLernonT: Billy Aprahamian
    F: P64756-5U
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Has made a promising start for his current yard (formerly with Paul Webber), still in contention when unseating rider 4 out at Wetherby (24.1f) 22 days ago. Weighted to go well.
  • 3. Ellerton
    J: Callum PritchardT: Anthony Charlton
    F: 326-32764
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m) and went close without winning over hurdles for Syd Hosie. Caught the eye for his new yard under a patient ride when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Very much one to consider stepping up in trip.
  • 8. Talkingtothemoon
    J: Ben GodfreyT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: 3658/
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    671
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden sort who has been off for 22 months since coming in eighth in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f). Tongue strap on for his handicap hurdle debut with his fitness to prove.
  • 1. Jesuila Des Mottes
    J: James BestT: Emma Lavelle
    F: 6-833
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden who recorded a creditable third of 11 in novice hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps.
  • 9. Bennettsbridge
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    F: 44-4
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    44
    Verdict
    Placed in points but hasn't made much impact in 3 runs over hurdles, a well-beaten fourth in handicap at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now.
  • 5. Babatunde
    J: Miss Thomasina EystonT: Richard Mitford-Slade
    F: 464
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Purchased for £50,000 after finishing third in an Irish point last spring. Only minor promise over hurdles in recent months but handicaps may see him in a better light stepped back up in distance.
  • 10. Nordic Storm
    J: Rex DingleT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 0476-74
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    62
    Verdict
    Posted a respectable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 62 days ago. Has since had a wind op and not ruled out in bid for a first success with tongue strap/cheekpieces added.
  • 4. Calli Black
    J: James DaviesT: David Weston
    F: 3620-674
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Fair form shown in bumpers and a trio of hurdling starts, coming in a respectable fourth of 10 in novice hurdle here (19f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Not ruled out on his handicap hurdle debut with his stamina unlocked more.
  • 12. Kintaro
    J: Gearoid HarneyT: David Pipe
    F: 8329504F
    Price History:
    31.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    51
    Verdict
    Running well when fell 2 out in handicap hurdle here (19f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Up in trip and enters calculations in his bid for a breakthrough success.
  • 14. Kick For Touch
    J: Sean HoulihanT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
    F: 590
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in tenth of 14 in novice at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Blinkered for his handicap debut upped markedly in trip and could still have more to offer.
  • 13. Alkhattaaf
    J: Ben Ffrench DavisT: Chris Down
    F: 642/68-P
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    71
    Verdict
    Off 17 months before pulled up in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good) 71 days ago. Has plenty to prove.
  • 7. Pontresina
    J: Nick ScholfieldT: Ben Lund
    F: P7/4P0-P
    Price History:
    101.00
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Hasn't stood much racing since joining this yard from Oliver Sherwood and has been well beaten on all 3 starts since returning from 5 months off.
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