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Today, HurdleClass 41m7f
Verdict
Verdict
There should be better to come from AT THE OCHE, who pulled well clear of the rest when second to a race-fit rival on his hurdles debut last month and he should go one better this time. Point winner Elusive Knight looks the pick of the Evan Williams-trained trio judged on jockey bookings and he is preferred to stablemates Getarose and Minella Mania for forecast purposes.
At The Oche
Elusive Knight
Getarose
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. At The OcheJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-DaviesF: 17-2
- Price History:
- 2.20
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictLanded a 12-runner Doncaster bumper (16.6f, good) on debut in March, despite looking green. Race may have come too soon at Newbury next time and, having shaped with encouragement when second on recent return/hurdles debut at Newton Abbot (16.7f, good to firm), he's the one to beat. - 3. Elusive KnightJ: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictPicked up for £30,000 after winning his sole start between the flags during the spring and he's very much of interest on Rules debut. One of 3 representing the Evan Williams yard. 
2. Clondaw FameJ: James BowenT: Alison ThorpeF: 23P-- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 228
VerdictPlaced first 2 starts over hurdles last season prior to shaping as though amiss on handicap debut at Doncaster when last seen in March. Will need to get back on track equipped with a first-time tongue strap on this return/debut for new yard if he's to play a part in the finish.
4. Minella ManiaJ: Ellis CollierT: Evan WilliamsF: 3- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
VerdictFailed to make an impact in a maiden point earlier this year, but he made a positive start under Rules when third in a 12-runner Tipperary bumper for John Nallen during the spring. Still, jockey bookings suggest that Elusive Knight is the stable first-string.- 7. GetaroseJ: Conor RingT: Evan Williams
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€13,000 3-y-o. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Favour And Fortune, stays 2½m, and useful hurdler/chaser Dreal Deal. Yard can ready a newcomer and she needs a second look in the betting, albeit Elusive Knight is presumably the stable No 1. 
1. AdrianJ: Sean HoulihanT: Bernard Llewellyn- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictFour-time winner on the Flat in Germany earlier in his career, but modest form for present connections and probably worth taking on now switched to hurdles.
5. Peace MotivatorJ: Callum PritchardT: Alison ThorpeF: 140-UU- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictOvercame inexperience to make a winning debut in 5-runner bumper at Worcester last September, but he is hard to warm to following a couple of early unseats since switched to hurdles. Now tried in a hood.- Unnamed Favourite
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