Wetherby

Tomorrow, ChaseClass 32m3f

With several confirmed front-runners present, there won't be much hanging about here. STRONG FOUNDATIONS is one who will benefit from a proper test at this trip judged on what he showed over hurdles last season and while his jumping will need to be on-point at the first time of asking over fences, he was runner-up on his sole start in points and looks every inch a chasing type. Pep Talking is just about feared most ahead of the promising Lightning Flash, while Choose A Copper also has claims.

  • Strong Foundations
  • Pep Talking
  • Lightning Flash
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 7. Lightning Flash
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
    F: 208827-11
    Price History:
    2.63
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    111
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Has looked an improved model since returning to action in September, winning 2½m Perth handicap hurdle before following up on debut in this sphere at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. 5 lb rise fair and he's a big player for the yard that has saddled the winner of this race twice since 2019.
  • 5. Glen Cannel
    J: Richie McLernonT: L J Morgan
    F: 335/5-141
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    121
    Verdict
    Fit from points and did well back under Rules earlier this year, winning a Perth hunter over 3m and 2½m handicap back there when last seen in July. However, another personal best will be needed following a 6 lb rise for his latest success.
  • 8. Strong Foundations
    J: Robert DunneT: Samuel Drinkwater
    F: 454/16347-
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    199
    Verdict
    Fair in bumpers and overcame inexperience to land a gamble on hurdles debut at Warwick last October. Didn't really progress in 3 subsequent starts, but certainly wasn't disgraced in a good quality Cheltenham handicap when last seen in April and he's interesting now switched to fences.
  • 9. Pep Talking
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Billy Aprahamian
    F: 11P311-22
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    102
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Did really well over fences last season, winning 4 times, and encouraging start to present campaign when second at Huntingdon (2½m, good to firm) last month. Should get back on the scoresheet before long and while he'll face plenty of competition for the lead here, a bold show is anticipated.
  • 4. Top Target
    J: Tom BellamyT: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
    F: 4-
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    191
    Verdict
    Sole success under Rules to date was gained in a novice hurdle here in December 2022. Limited to just 4 subsequent appearances, but proved that he retains ability back from 25 months off when fourth of 9 at Warwick in April and this former point winner appeals as the type to make a better chaser.
  • 3. Choose A Copper
    J: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
    F: 262/165P5-
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    115
    Days Since Last Run:
    221
    Verdict
    Successful Rules debut in a Hexham novice hurdle in October 2023 and also hit the target starting out over fences there on his reappearance last term. Struggled thereafter (has undergone another wind op since latest run in March), but he's down to a good mark and evidently goes well fresh.
  • 1. Ninth Loch
    J: Charlie ToddT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
    F: 47143812-
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    199
    Verdict
    Ended last season's stint with Harry Derham on a high, opening account on these shores in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow in April prior to a solid second at Ffos Las 11 days later. Likely to be in the mix with tongue strap added for this chase/stable debut, provided his jumping passes the test.
  • 6. Ladronne
    J: Peter KavanaghT: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
    F: 6PB94411-
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    235
    Verdict
    Capitalised on a falling mark when bagging handicaps here (3m) and at Sedgefield (26.3f) on final 2 starts of last season. Still feasibly treated following a combined 15 lb rise for that brace and he won this race in 2022, but it could be that this trip is on the sharp side for him nowadays.
  • 2. Geryville
    J: Brian HughesT: Micky Hammond
    F: 12/641725-
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    118
    Days Since Last Run:
    196
    Verdict
    Winner of this race on British debut in 2021 and added another C&D handicap to his tally in January. Also performed well here when runner-up (again over C&D) in March, but that effort is bookmarked by a couple of rather tame ones and, overall, he was more miss than hit last season.
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