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Today, June 5, 2025HurdleClass 42m7fGood
Verdict
Verdict
C&D scorer POUNDING POET took a step back in the right direction when third at Ayr last time and can capitalise on a lenient mark here. Ernest Gray showed the benefit of a wind op when going in at Worcester and rates much the biggest threat ahead of Roger Pol.
Pounding Poet
Ernest Gray
Roger Pol
2m7f Hcap Hrd
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
- 2. Pounding PoetJ: Stan SheppardT: Tom LaceyF: 06PP4/63-
- Price History:
- 2.10
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 119
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictC&D winner who hinted at a revival when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) 55 days ago. Merits serious consideration off a handy-looking mark. 
4. Party BusinessJ: Charlie ToddT: Ian WilliamsF: 773PP57-4- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictIt's now 17 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in a below-form fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 30 days ago. He's hard to warm to.- 3. Roger PolJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 122P0/13P-
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 118
VerdictA fairly useful hurdles/chase winner but off since pulled up in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, soft) 118 days ago. Has something to prove back in this sphere. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
- 1. Ernest GrayJ: Tom CannonT: Alan KingF: 142/652P-1
- Price History:
- 2.25
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictResumed winning ways on the back of wind surgery in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Up 5 lb but not taken lightly with headgear worn there again sported.