Sedgefield
Today, HurdleClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
STEEL RAVEN has been progressing well since upped to 1¼m+ on the Flat and appeals as the type to take well to hurdling. He's preferred to Jerseygeordie, who made much more impact tried over hurdles than in a handful of starts on all-weather for Jamie Osborne when third at Newton Abbot last month, form which has already been franked by the first 2. Watcha Snoop may prove best of the rest.
Steel Raven
Jerseygeordie
Watcha Snoop
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. Steel RavenJ: Brian HughesT: Adrian Keatley
- Price History:
- 1.80
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictFairly useful 1¼m winner on Flat (stays 11f) who ran really well when second in 11-runner handicap at Ayr (1¼m, soft) 12 days ago, finishing with running left. Likely type for juvenile hurdling. - 2. JerseygeordieJ: Paul O'BrienT: Harry DerhamF: 3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictShowed nothing in a handful of starts on all-weather for Jamie Osborne but made more impact tried over hurdles after 6 months off when third of 7 in a Newton Abbot juvenile (17f, good) 22 days ago. That form has since been franked by the pair that finished ahead of him, so has to be of interest. - 6. Watcha SnoopJ: Ryan ManiaT: Adam NicolF: 2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictRegressive sprinter on Flat and his second on hurdling debut at Cartmel (17f) last month probably says more about the worth of the race overall. Remains to be seen if he's able to build on that. 
5. Time TwisterJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 4- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictModest form in 1¼m handicaps on Flat. Given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fourth of 6 in same race contested by Watcha Snoop at Cartmel (17f) in August and likely to be brought along gradually.
1. Al KhawaaneejJ: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 330
VerdictWell held in 1m Kempton maiden on sole outing on the Flat for Andrew Balding in late 2025 but is a half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Plinth (2m-2¾m winner, by Montjeu), so it's reasonable to believe he could do better now his attentions are switched to hurdling.
7. Royal BaronessJ: Ben SmithT: R. Mike Smith- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 116
VerdictPoor maiden at up to 1m on the Flat who makes little appeal on this switch to hurdling.
3. Keep Under WrapsJ: Jack TudorT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: R7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 65
VerdictSon of Massaat who didn't go unsupported but ran out 2 from home (a length in front at time) on Newton Abbot hurdling debut in June. However, sent off 25/1 when well beaten at Uttoxeter since.- Unnamed Favourite
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