Cheltenham

Today, April 16, 2025HurdleClass 22m4f

Title-chasing Willie Mullins looks to hold all the aces in the opener and DR EGGMAN gets the verdict to supplement his recent Limerick success at the expense of stablemate Toad Hall, who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut in straightforward fashion at Downpatrick last month and is open to further progress. Pleasington was a disappointing rare runner in Ireland for Olly Murphy last month but can get back on track now stepping up to 2½m.

  • Dr Eggman
  • Toad Hall
  • Pleasington
2m4f Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 4. Dr Eggman
    J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 132243-21
    Price History:
    2.40
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Showed the benefit of his reappearance run as he finally got off the mark over hurdles in 17-runner maiden at Limerick (19f, soft) last month. Reliable sort and obvious claims for title-chasing yard who also are represented by Toad Hall.
  • 6. Toad Hall
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 2/21
    Price History:
    2.88
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Runner-up only start in bumpers in 2023 and highly encouraging run back from 2 years off when filling same spot in maiden hurdle at Punchestown in February. Duly went one better in straightforward fashion in maiden at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) recently and open to further improvement.
  • 1. Jax Junior
    J: Tom CannonT: Lucy Wadham
    F: 023-7113P
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Much improved after breathing surgery, making all in novices at Doncaster and Ascot either side of Christmas. Advanced his form when third in listed hurdle at Huntingdon in February but didn't get home stepped up in trip in Albert Bartlett at the Festival last month. Tongue tie applied.
  • 3. Pleasington
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    F: 65-117
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    British raider who won his first 2 starts over hurdles this term, latest an 8-runner novice at Lingfield (16f, heavy) in February. Proved a major let-down when tailed off in Grade 3 at Naas (16f, soft) last month and he's considered now heading up in distance.
  • 2. Laganhill
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry Daly
    F: 117
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Took some time to make it to the track but looked a good prospect when winning 2m novice hurdles at Haydock and Bangor on his first 2 starts. However, found the step up in grade/less testing ground than previously a shock to the system at Kelso last time but quickly returned to calmer waters.
  • 7. Block Rockin Beats
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Oliver Signy
    F: 1246
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    69
    Verdict
    Bright start under Rules when landing a course bumper in October and duly built on that when runner-up in a listed event here next time. Subsequently ran to a fair level on hurdles debut at Ascot but tailed off in listed event at Huntingdon just under 10 weeks ago. Faces another stiff task.
  • 9. The Long Walk
    J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 3263
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Fair form shown in bumpers and just about matched that given quite a considerate introduction when third of 10 in novice at Fontwell (17.7f, good to soft) on hurdles debut just under 6 weeks ago. Entitled to take a step forward from that.
  • 8. Jacques Clouseau
    J: Charlie DeutschT: Mel Rowley
    F: F5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    74
    Verdict
    Won sole start in points in April 2024 and showing promise in fifth when fell last on his hurdling bow in 2m5f Warwick maiden in December. Tongue tie applied and again showed promise when fifth at Wetherby subsequently and looks to be being brought along gradually (will make a chaser).
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Non-Runners
  • 5. Groovy Blue
    J: Non RunnerT: Ben Pauling
    F: 8-16P31
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    31

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