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Today, April 6, 2025HurdleClass 42m4f
Verdict
Verdict
Having been well backed when finishing runner-up at Wetherby last month, REALTA LIATH is taken to go one better on handicap debut. On first run after a breathing operation, Kalista Love could be interesting if bouncing back from a disappointing effort, while Ironed Out could be open to improvement over this trip, having failed to give her running when jumping poorly last time. Free-going Jasmine d'Airy is worthy of an honourable mention with her stable jockey now taking over in the saddle.
Realta Liath
Kalista Love
Ironed Out
2m4f Hcap Hrd
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Jasmine DairyJ: Paul O'BrienT: Harry DerhamF: 1452- Price History:
- 2.88
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
Verdict£120,000 purchase on the back of success in a Tipperary bumper last May. Has shown some promise in mares' novice/maiden hurdles, notably when second on latest run, shaping like the best horse for much of the race before her headstrong ways told late on. Respected with stable jockey taking over.- 3. Realta LiathJ: James BowenT: Warren GreatrexF: 36-23442
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictMade a positive start to her hurdle career when third in a novice at Wincanton. Below form in couple starts subsequently but very much a step in right direction when (well-backed) second of 12 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f), seeing out her race much better. Interesting on handicap debut. 
1. Marys FortuneJ: Alan JohnsT: Tim VaughanF: 2425P4/5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 62
VerdictFair maiden hurdler/chaser in France a few years back. Placed in Points in Britain last year and may have needed the run on first run under Rules for Tim Vaughan over fences in February. Market may guide expectations now reverted to hurdles.- 5. Kalista LoveJ: Ben PosteT: Tom SymondsF: 5525
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 95
VerdictBest effort to date over hurdles when runner-up in maiden at Sedgefield in December, finishing with running left after suffering interference. Failed to fire switched to handicap company at Southwell on New Year's Day but it's still early days and she's had a wind op since. Worth chancing. 
4. River Of JoyJ: Shane FenelonT: Peter & Michael BowenF: 6/511P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 596
VerdictFair bumper winner who was progressive in novice hurdles in 2023, landing a double (first leg coming at this course). Not herself when pulled-up on handicap debut at Perth (3m) in August of that year and has been off the track since. One to note in the betting on first run for 19-months.- 7. Ironed OutJ: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan WilliamsF: 40960217
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictNarrowly denied at Fakenham before Christmas and confirmed improvement shown by a winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f) in January (shaped as though would stay further). Let down by her jumping at Hereford (21.7f) the following month. No surprise to see her bounce back. 
6. Koo StarJ: Callum PritchardT: Liam G. O'Brien, IrelandF: 6-0969- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 145
VerdictWell-held in maiden hurdles in Ireland, latest when too keen finishing ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 80/1) 145 days ago. Improvement needed on handicap debut.- Unnamed Favourite
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