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Saturday, April 26, 2025HurdleClass 53m1f

GATA BAN showed she's as good as ever when getting off the mark for the season at Hereford in February and, still very lightly raced for an 8-y-o, Neil Mulholland's mare is fancied to notch career victory number 3 at the expense of Trevor's Lad, who might have done better still had he not made a complete mess of the first when third at Southwell last month. Westtara and Dear Ralphy may also have a say, too.

  • Gata Ban
  • Trevors Lad
  • Westtara
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Westtara
    J: Marc GoldsteinT: Diana Grissell
    F: 37-36P51
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Had struggled this season but took advantage of a much-reduced mark when winning 5-runner handicap at Plumpton (25f, good) just over 3 weeks ago, going off the outsider but attracting support. 3 lb higher here and not without each-way hope in a far more competitive race.
  • 1. Gata Ban
    J: Harriet TuckerT: Neil Mulholland
    F: 2381/8641
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    72
    Verdict
    Irish point winner who probably needed a few runs to get back in the groove following a long absence and showed she's as good as ever when winning 9-runner handicap at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft) just over 10 weeks ago. Remains lightly raced and could have more to offer.
  • 2. Dear Ralphy
    J: Chad BamentT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: FP6-21232
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-13
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Made an inauspicious start over fences when falling at the sixth at Wincanton in January 2024 but in top form over hurdles last summer (C&D winner). Disappointed on both outings back over the larger obstacles in recent months so no surprise to see him back hurdling.
  • 8. Trevors Lad
    J: K. BroganT: Toby Lawes
    F: 34/P-05733
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who might have done better still had he not made a complete mess of the first when third in handicap at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) last month. Claims if building on that with first-time headgear applied.
  • 7. Twp Stori
    J: Robert DunneT: Samuel Drinkwater
    F: 21-251454
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    56
    Verdict
    Got back to winning ways in 23f Lingfield handicap in November. Not disgraced on all 3 starts since but lacked the pace to get fully involved over 2½m at Ffos Las 8 weeks ago. Tongue tie and cheekpieces applied for the first time and worth a second look in the betting.
  • 11. Tellairsue
    J: Caoilin QuinnT: David Bridgwater
    F: 7P71/8-4P2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    73
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    C&D winner in April 2023 and confirmed he does retain ability from 3 lb out of the handicap 2 runs on from his comeback when second of 4 in handicap at Ludlow (21.2f, good) just over 3 weeks ago, albeit flattered by his proximity to the winner. Place claims if building on that.
  • 9. Ferret Jeeter
    J: Sean HoulihanT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: 28/769-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    512
    Verdict
    Showed fair form on the first of 2 runs in bumpers in 2022 but well held all 3 starts over hurdles the following season. Returns from 17 months off and upped markedly in trip for this handicap debut. Market check advised.
  • 3. Thirtyfour Thirty
    J: Taylor FisherT: Joe Tickle
    F: 2592996F
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Bumper/hurdles winner but ended time with Anthony Charlton below par and no signs of a rejuvenation on the back of a stable switch at Chepstow in February. Much tighter in the betting but failed to complete at Hereford since (fell 4 out) so interesting to see if his supporters return.
  • 6. Vendant
    J: Tabitha WorsleyT: Richard Rowe
    F: 0/868-524P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Placed in points and left previous form in this sphere a long way behind when a fine second at this track in January. Step up to 25f didn't quite work out at Plumpton next time and found to have bled on latest outing last month. Others more appealing.
  • 4. Drumheller
    J: Niall HoulihanT: Nick Gifford
    F: 34-66P3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Made the frame on both starts in bumpers in 2023/24 but little impact over hurdles this term. Upped in trip for this handicap bow and needs to show plenty more.
  • 12. Glorious Mist
    J: Freddie MitchellT: Paddy Butler
    F: 230P-3P2P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    72
    Days Since Last Run:
    278
    Verdict
    Had first-time cheekpieces on when runner-up in handicap hurdle over C&D last June but lesser effort at Stratford (26.4f, good) when last seen the following month. Difficult to fancy on return.
  • 10. Endersen
    J: James DaviesT: Richard Rowe
    F: 24/9PP-56P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    94
    Verdict
    Remains a maiden following 10 appearances in various race-types under Rules (also 0-4 between the flags) and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Cheekpieces worn when last seen 3 months ago discarded.
  • 13. I Love You Sivola
    J: Harry ReedT: Helen Nelmes
    F: P4P55PPP
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Long losing run and ran no sort of race in first-time visor here 4 weeks ago. Can only be watched markedly upped in trip.
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Non-Runners
  • 14. Captain Howse
    J: Non RunnerT: Karen Jewell
    F: 0P6P8-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    368
    Verdict
    Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott but little encouragement to glean from his hurdles exploits, including on handicap debut at Kempton 12 months ago. Again out of the weights and looks an easy swerve on return.

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