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Today, December 5, 2025HurdleClass 52m7f

Verdict

SPARKLING DUKE isn't entirely straightforward but put it all together on the back of 9 months off when successful on yard debut at Ffos Las 16 days ago and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent him going in again. Bollin Thou failed to justify strong market support on his first run for Nick Scholfield but ran better than being pulled up suggests and it'll be interesting to see whether there's money for him again. See The Green is another worthy of note.

Sparkling Duke
Bollin Thou
See The Green

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places

3. Sparkling Duke
J: Mr Joshua NewmanT: Kayley Woollacott
F: 8P5/F434-1
Price History:
2.40
Age:
6
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Quirky sort but it didn't prevent him making a successful start for the Kayley Woollacott stable in Ffos Las handicap hurdle 16 days ago, leading run-in despite splashing his tail a couple of times. Should be very competitive off 5 lb higher if showing up in a similar mood.
2. See The Green
J: Freddie KeighleyT: Syd Hosie
F: 1463-6033
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Creditable third in handicap hurdles around 19f at Stratford and Doncaster in recent months. Claims if his stamina holds now stepping up markedly in trip.
7. Bollin Thou
J: Beau MorganT: Nick Scholfield
F: 6/889-P
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
No form but went off a well-backed 9/4 on last month's Kempton handicap/yard debut and shaped better than being pulled up suggests, folding having still been close up 2 out. It'll be interesting to see whether his supporters' return.
6. I Look How I Look
J: Harry AtkinsT: Dan Skelton
F: 409022/8-4
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
With a top stable but yet to better modest form and no obvious promise back from 18 months off when well-held fourth in 25f Plumpton handicap 18 days ago. Cheekpieces are refitted now.
5. Weseekherthere
J: James TurnerT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
F: 41P027/5-7
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Winner of a bumper and maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in Ireland. Runner-up in Hereford handicap hurdle for this yard in November 2023 but below par in light career since, including back over fences at Lingfield on recent return from 18 months off.
1. Gingerbred
J: Miss Thomasina EystonT: Carroll Gray
F: 641223/3-0
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
A fair winning hurdler/chaser for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White but well held in C&D handicap on recent return from a year off for new stable. Needs to have come on a lot.
8. Hardy Buck
J: Luke ScottT: Max Comley
F: 625-6578P
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Long-standing maiden who pulled up in Stratford handicap hurdle 48 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Alexander Gibbons.
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4. Tractor Jack
J: Non RunnerT: Joe Tizzard
F: 905-7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
18

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