Wetherby
Tomorrow, March 18, 2025HurdleClass 52m
Verdict
Verdict
V TWELVE is taken to repeat his 2024 victory in this on the back of an encouraging effort at Newcastle where he finished around 7 lengths adrift of second-placed Mister Smarty but now meets that rival on 4 lb better terms and, moreover, he'll be sharper with that run under his belt (he was returning from a four-month break that day). To his credit, Mister Smarty is proving consistent and should give another good account, while Kingoftheswingerz could also have a part to play.
V Twelve
Mister Smarty
Kingoftheswingerz
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. V TwelveJ: William MaggsT: Martin TodhunterF: 52561-343
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictJust 1 lb higher compared to when winning this under William Maggs last year and appears to have been prepped for a repeat bid, putting in a good shift back from a break when third of 11 at Newcastle (the same race he contested immediately prior to his 2024 success in this race). Rock-solid claims. 
2. Serious EgoJ: Conor RabbittT: Nicky RichardsF: 83381-709- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 97
VerdictThree-time winner last term but needs to get back on track having performed with little distinction in 2 appearances since returning from a break in October.- 3. KingoftheswingerzJ: Bradley HarrisT: Harriet DickinF: 635P8-281
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictGood effort when runner-up on return at Ffos Las in November and, though not in the same form next time, he subsequently improved with a breakthrough success in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft). 3 lb nudge fair enough and the return to a more galloping track is a plus. 
4. BodygrooveJ: Joshua ThompsonT: Micky HammondF: 2P-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictFlat winner who made a positive start to hurdles career when touched off in a 17f Carlisle maiden last February. Poor efforts both starts since in this sphere but should come on for his reappearance spin at Sedgefield last month and mark for this handicap hurdle debut looks fair.- 5. Mister SmartyJ: Alan DoyleT: Tina JacksonF: 094-11332
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictImproved when making a winning reappearance at Newcastle in December and duly followed up over this C&D on Boxing Day. Held form well since (placed in trio of handicaps at up to 20.3f, all at Newcastle) and no reason to think he won't be on the premises once again. 
6. Treasured CompanyJ: Jack PowerT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 40815366- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictSuccessful at Cartmel last summer and back on track when third of 10 in the C&D handicap won by Mister Smarty on Boxing Day. Shade disappointing at Market Rasen and Newcastle since (again behind Mister Smarty and also V Twelve in latter race) but will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward.
7. Genies GirlJ: Tom MidgleyT: Mark WalfordF: 68696- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictSome promise in bumpers but little to get excited about in trio of maiden/novice hurdles at up to 19.7f here and big step forward needed now pitched into a handicap.- Unnamed Favourite
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