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Today, ChaseClass 42m3fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
HUDSON has shown much improved form sent handicapping over hurdles on his last 2 starts, finishing runner-up in a big-field contest at Galway on his latest outing, and he could be ready to get off the mark as he goes back up in trip for stable/chase debut. The 4-y-o is preferred to the class-dropping Just Over Land, with Joe Cotton also considered.
Hudson
Just Over Land
Joe Cotton
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
1. ScorseseJ: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil MulhollandF: 9/096411-8- Price History:
- 2.80
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictLow-key start for this yard over hurdles but really got his act together in the spring, winning handicaps at Sedgefield and Perth (both at around 20f) to end the season. However, finished well held in handicap at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) on chasing debut 22 days ago.- 2. Joe CottonJ: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy ScottF: 2222313-2
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictIn first-time blinkers, scooped a good prize at this C&D in March and resumed from 6 months off with another career best when runner-up at Newton Abbot (21f, soft) 18 days ago. Doesn't always find as much as looks likely, but he could be in the mix once more. 
3. Diplomatic AshJ: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh MooreF: U43P118-F- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 197
VerdictPut his best foot forward when opening his account at this C&D in March, before following up back here (19.5f) 11 days later. Below form both starts since, but he's capable of getting involved if ready to go after 6 months off (has had a wind op).- 4. Just Over LandJ: Mr Harvey Barfoot-SauntT: Sam ThomasF: 423/254P4-
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 276
VerdictFair winner over hurdles who shaped encouragingly when runner-up at Ffos Las (16f, soft) on chasing debut last season. Didn't kick on subsequently, failing to see things out on heavy ground at Leicester when last seen in February, but he's back down in grade on return. - Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 6. HudsonJ: Shane FenelonT: Mickey BowenF: 5F-8432
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictLeft previous efforts over hurdles behind on handicap debut and backed that up when second in 20-runner race at Galway (16.7f, soft) in September. Has since left Ellmarie Holden and he's an interesting contender back up in trip as he goes chasing. 
5. BallyfinnJ: Rex DingleT: Anthony HoneyballF: 587/2-- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 539
VerdictRunner-up in an Irish point and encouraging start over hurdles when fifth of 10 in a warm Ascot novice in 2023/24. Failed to progress in 2 subsequent runs that season, but back on track when second in handicap at this course (21.8f, good) last May. Off 17 months ahead of chase debut.