Market Rasen
Today, December 26, 2024HurdleClass 52m4f
Verdict
Verdict
DEXPERADO twice came second over course and distance in the spring to horses who have gone on to frank the form. Forgiven an underwhelming return last month, he is fancied to gain a first career success. In a competitive handicap, Rehill Relic will go close if replicating his Doncaster effort and Traveling Soldier looks the type to show improvement at some stage this season.
Dexperado
Rehill Relic
Traveling Soldier
2m4f Nov Hcap Hrd
2m4f Nov Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. Dino BellagioJ: Theo GillardT: Donald McCainF: 010/P0-484- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictFairly useful dual bumper winner and produced his best effort since switched to hurdles when fourth in 5-runner handicap here (16.6f, soft) 3 weeks ago, only beaten around 3 lengths. Step up in trip could suit provided he settles well again.- 2. Traveling SoldierJ: K. BroganT: Olly MurphyF: 4-2693
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictRunner-up sole outing in Irish points and showed a fair bit when second in 7-runner maiden hurdle at Perth on second start under Rules in May. Failed to make the anticipated improvement on handicap debut but may yet do so back up in trip here. - 4. DexperadoJ: Tom BroughtonT: Nick KentF: 6/60922-7
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictLeft low-key maiden/novice form behind upped to this trip/switched to handicaps when runner-up over C&D on final 2 starts of last season. Both of those races have worked out well and is probably the one to beat if bouncing back from an underwhelming return last month. 
6. Alright DaiJ: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil MulhollandF: 42/26736-9- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 198
VerdictMade the frame in a trio of bumpers for Dan Skelton but yet to better poor form over hurdles, failing to justify strong market support when last seen at Southwell in June on the back of a 6-month break. Could feature if ready to go after another break in first-time cheekpieces.- 1. Rehill RelicJ: Charlie ToddT: Sam AllwoodF: 26442-053
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictPoint winner who showed promise in bumpers/novice hurdles last season. Safely held first 2 starts of present campaign but latest third of 13 at Doncaster (19.4f, good) represented a step back in the right direction and he has to enter calculations. 
5. Jingle Jangle JetJ: Joe WilliamsonT: Philip KirbyF: 45-U665- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictShowed little in a couple of bumpers and a trio of maiden hurdles but revealed more when upped in trip when fifth of 16 on handicap debut at Newcastle. Each-way chance if able to build on that in first-time cheekpieces here.
8. RhodiaJ: J. HoganT: Sarah HollinsheadF: 64/656556-- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 249
VerdictPlaced in bumpers and not disgraced on back of wind surgery over hurdles last season, finishing sixth of 12 at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) when last seen during the spring. Likely to find one or two too good once more.
7. RaincloudJ: Harriet TuckerT: Michael ChapmanF: P-426P24- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 72
VerdictRunner-up in a Cartmel maiden hurdle during the summer but that is a standout effort (in terms of both jumps and Flat form) and she continues to look vulnerable from a win point of view.- Unnamed Favourite
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