Stratford

Tomorrow, July 13, 2025HurdleClass 42m

Verdict

WHATYOUWAITINGFOR looks the one to beat after his placed efforts here in recent weeks. Diamond Ambition is clearly better than what he could show on debut and is the obvious threat.

Whatyouwaitingfor
Diamond Ambition
City Of Diamonds

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places

1. Believe A Little
J: Harry KimberT: Hannah James
F: 8-P7
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
No promise in bumper for Sheila Lewis and maiden hurdles at Worcester for this yard.
2. City Of Diamonds
J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
F: 7-35
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Not seen to best effect when down the field sole outing in bumpers and shaped well sent hurdling when third in 7-runner novice at Bangor. However, went backwards at Uttoxeter next time so needs to bounce back.
3. Diamond Ambition
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Bought for £56,000 after finishing third in an Irish point last spring. Failed to meet expectations in bumper at Warwick in May when shaping as if amiss but clearly thought capable of better.
4. Hoeyfield Lad
J: Tom BellamyT: D. J. Jeffreys
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€11,000 3-y-o, £16,000 5-y-o, Shantou gelding. Brother to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Tullyesker Hill. Dam (h89) 17f hurdle winner. Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (May 9).
5. Whatyouwaitingfor
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
F: 6-432
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Modest form in bumpers and similar form when placed both starts over hurdles, runner-up over C&D 12 days ago. Form pick.
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