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Tomorrow, April 4, 2025HurdleClass 13m

CALIFET EN VOL finished with a notable late flourish to come out on top over an inadequate test in the Sidney Banks at Huntingdon and, with his previous second to The New Lion reading extremely well in light of that one's Cheltenham Festival exploits, Nicky Henderson's 6-y-o makes plenty of appeal now stepping up to 3m. There's surely more to come from Grade 3 winner Jacob's Ladder on his first try at a staying trip, with Mister Meggit another to note following his stylish win in the autumn.

  • Califet En Vol
  • Jacobs Ladder
  • Mister Meggit
3m Grd1 Nov Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 12. Mister Meggit
    J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 110-1
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    146
    Verdict
    Looked very good when winning first 2 bumpers. Suffered interference when well beaten in a Grade 2 bumper here last spring but made a winning hurdling debut in stylish fashion back at this venue in the autumn. Not seen since but seems sure to go on to better things.
  • 3. Califet En Vol
    J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 3-121
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    57
    Verdict
    Shaped encouragingly sole outing in bumpers and looked a smart prospect when bolting on Kempton hurdle debut. Second to subsequent Grade 1 winer The New Lion in the Challow before doing well to resume winning ways in the Sidney Banks (19.6f). Step up to sure to suit and he's an appealing candidate.
  • 2. Battle Born Lad
    J: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark Walford
    F: 32-311
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Just fair form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers but has already surpassed that form in just 2 starts over hurdles, following up his Hexham novice win in Haydock Grade 2 (24.3f) in February, having run of race. Open to further improvement.
  • 5. Jacobs Ladder
    J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 217511
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Bumper winner who struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in 4-runner Navan maiden (20f, soft) in January. Relished the emphasis on stamina as he followed up in a higher grade at Naas (20f) since and is likely to progress further now upped to 3m. Leading contender.
  • 15. Familiar Dreams
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 5111-1311
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Useful in bumpers and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in workmanlike fashion in maiden at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy, 6/4) in February. Followed up in Grade 3 at Limerick (22.7f) since and open to further improvement.
  • 13. Moon Rocket
    J: Tom BellamyT: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
    F: 1122
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Irish point winner who created good impression when winning maiden at Doncaster and novice at Southwell first 2 starts over hurdles. Narrowly denied in River Don at Doncaster (24.4f) before finding Battle Born Lad too good in a similar event at Haydock. Needs more in first-time cheekpieces.
  • 1. Argento Boy
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 10-62P10
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Debut bumper winner who wasted no time getting back on track when easily landing the odds in 23.3f Punchestown maiden in February. However, was well held taking a significant step up in grade in the Spa at the Festival 3 weeks ago.
  • 14. Western Knight
    J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 2/7-112U
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    69
    Verdict
    Overcame inexperience to win novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Ascot before finishing second in 6-runner Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (3m). However, was beaten when unseating his rider in River Don at Doncaster on most recent outing and this is even tougher.
  • 7. Julius Des Pictons
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
    F: 21/22-2113
    Price History:
    36.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    54
    Verdict
    French recruit who has advanced his form for his current handler, landing novice hurdles at Plumpton (2m4f) and Chepstow (2m) in December. Shaped well when third of 6 in an Exeter listed event (16.7f) since and is worth a try at this appreciably longer trip.
  • 4. Crest Of Fortune
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: 15-12221
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Bumper winner who made a winning start over hurdles at Ffos Las. Defied a penalty after a few short-priced reversals in 5-runner event at Ayr (20.4f) last month but looks vulnerable stepping up to this level.
  • 8. Jupiter Des Mottes
    J: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 1-12
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Looked a good prospect in winning his only outing in bumpers for Nicky Richards and did so again in making a successful start over hurdles upped in trip at Newcastle (20.3f) 10 months later. Lost his unbeaten record when turned over at cramped odds at Ayr since and this a big ask.
  • 16. Holloway Queen
    J: James BowenT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 114
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    50
    Verdict
    £180,000 buy after finishing second in an Irish point and made a promising start to her Rules career, winning Lingfield maiden in November and Haydock listed novice (19f, heavy) in December. Below expectations in Grade 2 Jane Seymour last time and needs to resume her progress now upped to 3m.
  • 9. King Of Answers
    J: Craig NicholT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 3-614
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Point runner-up who was third at Bangor only start in bumpers and proved a different proposition to on hurdling debut when winning 13-runner maiden at Newcastle (20.3f) in February. However, proved a disappointment under a penalty at Uttoxeter and looks sets for a struggle up markedly in class.
  • 10. Laganhill
    J: Stan SheppardT: Henry Daly
    F: 117
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Took some time to make it to the track but looked a good prospect when winning 2m novice hurdles at Haydock and Bangor on his first 2 starts. However, found the step up in grade/less testing ground than previously a shock to the system at Kelso since and faced another stiff task here.
  • 11. Minella Rescue
    J: Sean BowenT: Gary Hanmer
    F: 1843-1423
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Dual bumper winner who made it third time lucky over hurdles in 2¾m Stratford novice in May. Has shown similar form in defeat since, including when not seen to best effect in a steadily-run affair on handicap debut at Haydock on most recent outing, but has lots to find at this level.
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Non-Runners
  • 6. Jet Blue
    J: Non RunnerT: David Cottin, France
    F: 313-31219
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Very useful French hurdler who bagged a third success on his first outing for David Cottin in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham in December. Not in the same form in the Albert Bartlett at the Festival last time but probably wasn't helped by being tight on the inside as the field bunched 2 out.

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