Aintree
Today, December 26, 2024HurdleClass 42m4f
Verdict
Verdict
CRYSTAL GLANCE is going the right way and this longer trip could unlock further improvement. She is fancied to return to winning ways. Could Be Trouble and Majestic Jameela can also make their presence felt.
Crystal Glance
Could Be Trouble
Majestic Jameela
2m4f Hcap Hrd
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 9. Crystal GlanceJ: Ben SmithT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 3-112
- Price History:
- 3.13
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictWon 2 of her 4 starts over hurdles and improved again when good second of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good, 11/2) 26 days ago. Likely has more to offer yet and this longer trip may well be up her street. 
2. Little Miss DanteJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 1/113PP-34- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 119
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictWon first 2 starts last term but has yet to score since and went backwards from reappearance at Warwick last month. Percentage call is to look elsewhere.
4. Lavida AdivaJ: Kielan WoodsT: Ruth JeffersonF: 321332-68- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictStill to score in handicap company and hasn't really fired in a couple of outings this term. Others preferred.
3. Victoria MilanoJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Alastair RalphF: 1218P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 246
VerdictReportedly bled when pulled up at Ludlow in April but had won 2 of her first 3 starts over timber and is worth monitoring in market on return to action.- 7. Could Be TroubleJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCainF: 10-658143
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictReturned to winning ways at Hexham (20.1f) in October and back to that sort of form when creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 27 days ago. One for shortlist. - 5. Majestic JameelaJ: Ciaran GethingsT: Stuart EdmundsF: 71213-3F9
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictScored 3 times over hurdles last term but fell heavily early on at Chepstow in October and may have needed the outing when below par at Carlisle last time. Not out of things. 
6. Touchy FeelyJ: James BowenT: Nicky HendersonF: 5/4PFP-4P5- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictRan creditably over C&D in May but has disappointed twice since, including on return at Sandown last month. Bit to prove now.
1. Lunar DiscoveryJ: Leah NoreciT: James MoffattF: 0/1122P-50- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictDual bumper winner who also won a pair of novice hurdles last season. Far from disgraced on chase debut at Carlisle last month but subsequently well held back in this sphere at Cheltenham recently. Others more convincing.
8. Sweet MagicJ: Liam HarrisonT: Alastair RalphF: 43427/F-7- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictWould have gone close but for departing at Warwick (19f) in November of last year and may have needed outing, on first start since, when seventh at Ffos Las (21.9f) 36 days ago. Still looking for first success, though.- Unnamed Favourite
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