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Tomorrow, January 1, 2026HurdleClass 42m

Verdict

SOBER GLORY still rates as a smart prospect and it would be a surprise if he didn't return to winning ways back in this grade. Gambino reached a near-useful level of form in 2 starts on the Flat and has to be respected now hurdling for Dan Skelton, whilst recent 300/1 C&D winner Blowers also has to be considered for all he did seemingly have quite a tough race here only 2 weeks ago.

Sober Glory
Gambino
Blowers

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Blowers
J: Miss Ella HerbisonT: Nigel Hawke
F: P1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Very green when pulled up in novice hurdle at Chepstow on Rules debut earlier this month, but proved a different proposition when causing a 300/1 shock in a C&D maiden 14 days ago. Task will be to back that up turned out only 2 weeks later.
2. Sober Glory
J: Ben JonesT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
F: 111-14
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Won his sole start in Irish points and showed useful form in going 3-3 in bumpers last season, including a listed event. Impressive start over hurdles at Chepstow on return to action last month. Below expectations in listed race at Sandown last month but still sets a high standard.
3. Air Apparent
J: Lorcan WilliamsT: Seamus Mullins
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Hinted at ability when mid-field in a C&D novice 4 weeks ago. Probably one for handicaps, though.
4. Arnie Moon
J: Taylor FisherT: Joe Tickle
F: 490
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Fourth on Newton Abbot bumper debut in June but the form is only modest and he was well beaten at Chepstow 5 months later. Always behind on hurdles debut at C&D 4 weeks ago and is hard to fancy.
5. Devon Paige
J: Baptiste le ClercT: Jimmy Frost
F: 6
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Showed some ability when sixth of 11 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, good to firm) on debut 35 days ago but will likely need a huge step forward to make winning hurdles debut.
6. Dino Moon
J: Conor RingT: Evan Williams
F: 6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Last in a 6-runner Ascot bumper in November and will need to show much more here to figure.
7. Gambino
J: Charlie ToddT: Dan Skelton
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
141
Verdict
Gowran maiden winner on Flat debut for Noel Meade and ran a cracker when runner-up in a handicap there 4 months later. Potentially smart recruit to hurdling for top yard.
8. Manhattan Valley
J: Mr J. J. Murphy-KnightT: Christian Williams
F: 0-98
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt but looks a long-term project under Rules.
9. Nice One Eric
J: Kielan WoodsT: Ben Pauling
F: 48
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Promise when in the frame in a Worcester bumper and encouragement again when eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 34 days ago. Should do better, but perhaps over further and with time.
10. Tobi Kanobee
J: James BestT: Claire Hitch
F: 6-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Very little sign of ability in a bumper/points in Ireland and fared no better making hurdles bow at C&D in November.
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