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Today, HurdleClass 32mGood Soft

Competitive fare but CHARGING THUNDER has an attractive hurdles mark to exploit relative to his Flat ability and given the yard he represents, he's highly likely to return to this sphere on his game. He looks the most persuasive option, though second-season hurdler Rubber Ball is promising, while Torquay Road arrives from Ireland in top form.

  • Charging Thunder
  • Rubber Ball
  • Torquay Road
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. King William Rufus
    J: Freddie GordonT: Chris Gordon
    F: 22216601-
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    123
    Days Since Last Run:
    191
    Verdict
    Prominent racer who was well ridden when gaining second big-field handicap win of last season at this venue in April (16.8f). 4 b rise looks perfectly fair on return for in-form yard.
  • 4. Norman Fletcher
    J: James TurnerT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
    F: 213P906-5
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    123
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Enjoyed a productive start to last season but found life tougher in deeper handicaps, shaping as though he'd benefit from further than 2m. Didn't show enough on reappearance at Chepstow 12 days ago to seriously consider him.
  • 9. Charging Thunder
    J: Nathan HowieT: James Owen
    F: 114-
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    115
    Days Since Last Run:
    65
    Verdict
    Hit the ground running for this yard a year ago, completing cross-code hat-trick at Sedgefield in November. Improved again on the level since until a disappointing effort at York but this mark should be well within range. Major claims.
  • 2. Rubber Ball
    J: Jack AndrewsT: Neil King
    F: 533119-
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    128
    Days Since Last Run:
    203
    Verdict
    Irish point winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress when landing a Newbury novice in February. Found Grade 1 company too much in the spring but this a much more realistic assignment on handicap debut/reappearance.
  • 11. Zaochen Enki
    J: Freddie KeighleyT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 213-
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    115
    Days Since Last Run:
    186
    Verdict
    Runner-up in France before going one place better on stable debut at Wincanton in March. 4/6 when managing only third of 10 in novice hurdle at Chepstow a month later and opening mark stiff-enough on bare form but he's unexposed and in the right hands.
  • 8. Gold For Alec
    J: Callum PritchardT: Tom Symonds
    F: 444/21316-
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    116
    Days Since Last Run:
    244
    Verdict
    Form of his Chepstow third in December worked out well and he resumed winning ways when stepped up just short of 21f at Huntingdon a month later. Shaped as though still in good form at Kempton in February but off since and back in trip for this reappearance.
  • 7. Torquay Road
    J: Eoin StaplesT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
    F: 0000-3411
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    118
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Irish raider who arrives in top form, supplementing his Sligo success at Galway 17 days ago, displaying a willing attitude under this rider. More on his plate here but he's clearly in excellent order.
  • 6. Liverpool Knight
    J: Fern O'BrienT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 8235-4426
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    118
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Three-time winner for Olly Murphy in 2023 and held form pretty well in 2024/25. Just a fair sixth at Uttoxeter in September but he is now back on his last winning mark.
  • 10. Leloopa
    J: Tom BroughtonT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 421171-63
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    115
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Won twice against her own sex last autumn and landed a pretty valuable pot on second handicap start at Kelso in March. Showed more than on return to action when third at Newton Abbot last month and this bigger field will help her settle. Has had a breathing operation.
  • 12. Diamond Tipp
    J: Paddy HanlonT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 2220-7133
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Surpassed bumper form at the first time of asking over hurdles when successful at Downpatrick in July. Similar form in handicap company at that venue (up to 21.8f) since and she represents a respected yard.
  • 13. Prince Quattro
    J: Freddie MitchellT: James Owen
    F: 519-33114
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Dual winner for P.J. Rothwell but has typically improved under the care of James Owen, impressing with his strength at the finish when recording a second success of the season at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft). Fit from the Flat and easing underfoot conditions in his favour.
  • 15. Grey Skies
    J: William MaggsT: Donald McCain
    F: 644-53113
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-4
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Pretty useful earlier in his career and back on track with a brace of wins at up to 17.2f this summer. Another sound effort when third at Worcester but this is a harder assignment.
  • 1. Fiveonefive
    J: Alex HarveyT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
    F: 5F7-891P6
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    69
    Verdict
    Pretty useful hurdler who won 9-runner handicap at Cartmel (17.2f) in June but didn't convince with his jumping and soon pulled up after a bad mistake at the third on his chase debut at Roscommon. Heavy subsequent defeat over timber now raises questions.
  • 14. Scintillante
    J: Joe AndersonT: Alastair Ralph
    F: 31421228
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    In top form at Worcester this summer, winning twice and runner-up 3 times. Out of the handicap when well held at Chepstow 12 days ago and while he's back on his correct mark this time, this still looks too competitive.
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  • 3. Cavern Club
    J: Alex ChadwickT: James Owen
    F: 124271-14
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Likeable dual-purpose performer who won a staying handicap on the level in June and followed up back over timber in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen a month later. Cracking fourth back at latter track a month ago, going with plenty of enthusiasm.

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