Newbury
Tomorrow, HurdleClass 32m
Verdict
Verdict
Several potentially very useful types lock horns here, with WILSTAR shading preference ahead of the similarly promising Captain Hugo. They possess almost identical profiles and choosing between them isn't easy, but there's greater substance to Wilstar's form and he'll surely take plenty of stopping granted a clean round of jumping. Strong cases can also be made for Caballero Cliff and Storming George judged on their bumper exploits, while Sinnatra is another appealing candidate.
Wilstar
Captain Hugo
Caballero Cliff
2m Mdn Hrd
2m Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 12. WilstarJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 31-
- Price History:
- 2.20
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 195
VerdictCost €250,000 and he's a half-brother to top-class hurdler/chaser Douvan and smart hurdler/top-class chaser Jonbon. Confirmed debut promise in some style when landing 13-runner bumper at Perth (16.2f, soft) in April, quickening from rear to lead over 1f out, and he looks a useful jumping prospect. - 5. Captain HugoJ: Sean HoulihanT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson WhiteF: 2-1
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 177
VerdictShaped well amidst inexperience when second on debut in a Hereford bumper in April. Went one better in fine style at Worcester (2m, good to soft) the following month and he's one to follow now tackling hurdles. 
8. SinnatraJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 14-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 291
VerdictLooked a good prospect when bagging 13-runner Chepstow bumper (2m, good) for Paul Nicholls last November. Didn't find a great deal when it came to the crunch at Windsor next time, but he's nevertheless interesting now sent hurdling for new connections.- 4. Caballero CliffJ: Ciaran GethingsT: Robert StephensF: 244-
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 239
VerdictRelated to three winners and showed plenty in 3 bumpers last season, culminating in a cracking fourth of 17 in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival (16.4f, good to soft). Could have a big part to play if jumping fluenty now switched to hurdles. 
9. Storming GeorgeJ: Jack QuinlanT: Neil KingF: 15-- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 215
VerdictSent off a big price but he quickened nicely to land 16-runner bumper at Doncaster on debut in January. Improved significantly on that form when fifth of 15 in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April (hampered late on) and is one to look forward to now switched to hurdles.
6. Joyau AllenJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 12/- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 622
VerdictRunner-up sole start in Irish points before making a winning start under Rules in an Exeter bumper in January 2024. Chased home a subsequent Grade 2 hurdles winner at the same course a month later, but subsequent absence is a concern ahead of this hurdles debut. Has undergone wind surgery.
7. Klub De ReveJ: Paul O'BrienT: Harry DerhamF: 73-- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 229
VerdictWinner of the second of his 2 starts between the flags prior to finishing mid-field in the Doncaster bumper won by Storming George. Improved on that when third of 11 over this C&D (good) on latest start in March and he should have a future over jumps.
3. Bright LegendJ: Richie McLernonT: Faye BramleyF: 342-P6463- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictMaiden winner on the Flat and produced some fairly useful hurdles form for Denis Hogan in Ireland. However, he was 0-15 over jumps for that yard and recent debut third for new connections in a Fontwell maiden hurdle wasn't one of his better efforts.
2. Alba CrusJ: James BowenT: Warren GreatrexF: 51- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 155
VerdictBuilt on debut promise when landing a 6-runner Newton Abbot bumper (16.8f, good) in June. That form looks decent (the runner-up has placed twice again since and third has won both subsequent starts) and this 4-y-o appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere.
11. West Hill VerdeJ: Charlie DeutschT: Seamus MullinsF: 2/98-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 271
VerdictDebut second in a Kempton bumper in February 2024 was encouraging, but well held both starts last season, albeit in listed company. Opposable now sent hurdling following a 9-month absence.
10. This SwayJ: Freddie MitchellT: Max ComleyF: 48- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 134
VerdictJust minor promise in Worcester bumpers during the summer and faces a stiff task now making his hurdles debut in what looks a useful contest.
1. AberfeldyJ: Rex DingleT: Syd Hosie- Price History:
- 201.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictRunner-up both completed starts in Irish points, the latest in May. Probably best watched on Rules debut.- Unnamed Favourite
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