Hereford
Today, HurdleClass 43m1fGood
Verdict
Verdict
DOCTOR KILDARE was much improved when making a successful stable/handicap debut at Bangor last week and should be capable of following up. Prince de Juilley arrives in the form of his life and looks a standout danger.
Doctor Kildare
Prince De Juilley
Shorten Sassy
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Doctor KildareJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam ThomasF: 41/P423-1
- Price History:
- 1.73
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-2
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictBumper winner who showed fair form in maiden/novice hurdles for Nicky Henderson last season but was much improved in a first-time visor/tongue tie (retained) on stable/handicap debut when winning at Bangor (23.2f) last month. Should go on progressing. - 3. Prince De JuilleyJ: Toby McCain-MitchellT: Alastair RalphF: 47872212
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
Verdict8-y-o who comes here firmly at the top of his game, landing a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f) prior to running at least as well in defeat when runner-up at Ludlow (23.8f) 11 days ago, pulling clear of the rest. Should give another good account. 
5. Flash In The PanJ: Ben GodfreyT: Kathy TurnerF: 755F43-P1- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictDidn't look an easy ride when third on handicap debut in March but put a miserable reappearance firmly behind him when a shock winner (50/1) of C&D handicap 3 weeks ago, proving well suited by the step up in trip. Tougher task in a better race off 3 lb higher.- 7. Shorten SassyJ: Shane QuinlanT: Mel RowleyF: U84-2
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 178
VerdictBumped into a mare on the up when a distant second of 4 on handicap debut over C&D in May. Still early days and could be more competitive if ready to roll on her reappearance. 
6. Tracking TreasureJ: Stan SheppardT: Matt SheppardF: 79333P-56- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictBest effort to date when third on handicap debut at this course (19.7f, good) in March but disappointed on both starts this season, latest when sixth behind Flash In The Pan over C&D last month. Needs to bounce back but it's probably too soon to write him off.
4. KatanaJ: Ben JonesT: Robert StephensF: 4-22PP663- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictFound only one too good in a Worcester maiden on stable debut in June but hasn't kicked on from that. Didn't see out his race over a longer trip when third behind Prince de Juilley at Ludlow (23.8f) last time and has work to do to reverse that form.
2. I Am Spider ManJ: Jack TudorT: Alison ThorpeF: 91100270-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 340
VerdictTwo-time winner for Charles Byrnes at Sligo over the summer but has offered little on previous two starts (both for new trainers), latest when pulled up at Taunton in November. Back up in trip with first-time hood fitted but remains with something to prove.- Unnamed Favourite
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