Ascot

Tomorrow, HurdleClass 41m7f

An interesting race for the grade, with plenty of pace likely. The returning LET IT RAIN appeals most, his bumper/hurdle form has plenty of substance and he's likely to prove better than his opening mark. Dance and Glance has been shaping well in higher grades and will be suited by a greater emphasis on stamina here, while strong-travelling Walkadina can be seen to better effect in a big-field 2m handicap.

  • Let It Rain
  • Dance And Glance
  • Walkadina
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 4. Let It Rain
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 11/21-
    Price History:
    2.88
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    387
    Verdict
    Useful form when 2-2 in bumpers (latterly in listed race here). Caught the eye behind a race-fit French Ship at Chepstow on hurdles debut/reappearance last season prior to a smooth success in a 2m Wetherby novice (soft) last November. Off since but very interesting now sent handicapping by top yard.
  • 9. Dance And Glance
    J: Rex DingleT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: 13312-524
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    116
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Bumper winner was twice successful as a novice hurdler last season and has been shaping well in handicaps, coming from too far back in a speed-favouring race to finish fourth in a strong 2m contest over C&D last time. Likely to get a sterner pace here and makes plenty of appeal down in grade.
  • 3. The Hardest Geezer
    J: Callum PritchardT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
    F: 17/4515-22
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    12-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    121
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Off the mark over hurdles in a Taunton maiden in January (form worked out well). Progressed (despite doing plenty wrong) to finish runner-up in back-to-back handicaps this season, chasing home Hardy du Seuil at Windsor latterly. Still relatively lightly raced and could have more to offer.
  • 7. Walkadina
    J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
    F: 2/14324-52
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    118
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Impressed to win on hurdles bow and solid form when fourth in listed company end of last season. Stretched by the longer trip when fifth on return at Cheltenham (21f) and typically travelled well when edged out in a 6-runner handicap at Ludlow latest. Can go well back in a big-field 2m handicap.
  • 6. All In You
    J: James BowenT: Warren Greatrex
    F: 141/U05-
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    118
    Days Since Last Run:
    273
    Verdict
    Fairly useful 4-time winner in France. Shaped encouragingly on sole start for Moore stable when fifth in a falsely run 9-runner handicap at Newbury over 2m in March (three behind him all won next-time-out). Changed hands for £90,000 and could be better suited by this test on stable debut.
  • 11. Tashan
    J: Harry CobdenT: Emma Lavelle
    F: 211-41
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Progressive form in junior hurdles in late 2024, winning at Warwick and Taunton. Reappearance fourth at Chepstow has worked out well and he improved again to make a winning handicap debut at Exeter (16.7f, soft), edging ahead on line. Has a fine strike-rate and merits consideration off 2 lb higher.
  • 8. Non Stop
    J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 4/13522-31
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    117
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Held form well last season, including fifth in this race and has again returned in fine heart, better than ever when landing a 1m7f handicap at Wincanton (soft) 15 days ago, finding plenty in first time tongue tie (retained). More to do off 4 lb higher in a stronger race.
  • 1. King William Rufus
    J: Freddie GordonT: Chris Gordon
    F: 216601-4P
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    122
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Won this race in 2024 before landing a second big-field handicap of the season at Cheltenham in April (16.8f). Unable to build on a promising reappearance when pulled up on return to Cheltenham last month. 10 lb higher than when successful here last year but not totally dismissed if back on song.
  • 12. Hes A Latchico
    J: Tom QueallyT: Gary & Josh Moore
    F: 2263/61-71
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Fairly useful on the Flat and made it two wins from last 3 starts over hurdles when successful at Leicester (15.5f, soft) last month, leading on bridle 2 out and value for more than the winning margin. More than capable of holding his own in a better race.
  • 5. Norman Fletcher
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
    F: 3P906-5P9
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Enjoyed a productive start to last season but found life tougher in deeper handicaps. Yet to fire this season, faring little better over the longer trip when midfield in a 2m1f handicap at Cheltenham last time. Remains to be seen if drop in class can revitalise him.
  • 2. Parramount
    J: Daire McConvilleT: Charlie Longsdon
    F: PP0/7-2
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    12-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    122
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Fairly useful hurdler shaped well (having first jumps start for 13 months) when runner-up under a positive ride at Doncaster (16.6, soft) last time, only worn down late by lightly raced type but clear of remainder. This is a deeper 0-120 but he's entitled to give another good account.
  • 10. King Ulanda
    J: Craig NicholT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
    F: 56133-124
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Betting than ever when winning impressively at Carlisle (17.2f, good to firm) on return following breathing operation. Hit the frame twice since, latterly on softer ground at Huntingdon but this is more competitive.
  • 14. Peking Opera
    J: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh Moore
    F: 1F/48-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    375
    Verdict
    Useful on Flat for Aidan O'Brien and made a winning hurdle/stable debut at Sandown in February 2024. Step back in right direction when fourth in 2m handicap at Sandown last November but ran poorly upped in trip on final start of season. Bit to prove returning from 12 months off.
  • 13. Moab
    J: Alice StevensT: Henrietta C Knight
    F: 4843-25
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Fair winner on Flat (at 14f) and went like the best horses at weight when second in a 17.7f handicap at Fontwell last month. Found longer trip/quick turnaround against him when well held in a 2½m novice handicap at Southwell next time but has a bit to find back in open company.
  • 15. Gower Spirit
    J: Richard PatrickT: Matt Sheppard
    F: 93-P417
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    104
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Caused a surprise when winning 7-runner maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy, 28/1) last month when well positioned in a falsely-run race but outclassed under a penalty in a much warmer affair at Newbury next time. Drops back to 2m and has been handed a tough opening mark.
  • 16. Known Warrior
    J: David BassT: Richard Bandey
    F: 4-848
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    102
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Offered something to work with when fourth on bumper debut. Arrives on the back of three quickfire hurdle runs (again showed ability when fourth at Fontwell on penultimate start). Worth a market check but this is a stronger race than he need contest on handicap debut.
  • 17. Easter Icon
    J: James DaviesT: Gary Brown
    F: 6U/8913U-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    101
    Days Since Last Run:
    65
    Verdict
    Won 22f Fontwell novice handicap last season and advanced his form when third at this track (19.3f) last November. 2-2 on all-weather earlier this year and likely needed his comeback at Wetherby in October. Significantly down in trip and is eligible for lesser races than this.
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