Chepstow
Tomorrow, April 25, 2025HurdleClass 32m
Verdict
Verdict
With a couple of enthusiastic front runners in here, this could be run to suit the strong travelling HELNWEIN who shaped well in a stronger race at Aintree 3 weeks ago. C&D winner Palacio could be open to improvement on handicap hurdle debut, while Seeyouinmydreams is respected with the form of her Taunton win working out well.
Helnwein
Palacio
Seeyouinmydreams
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Glory And FortuneJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Tom LaceyF: U300/5538- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 128
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictFormer Betfair Hurdle winner has been way below that level of form following a long absence prior to this season. May have needed the run after 12 weeks off when eighth of 9 in a 2m Newbury handicap last month. Handicapper has given him a chance if he retains some of his old spark.- 2. HelnweinJ: Gavin SheehanT: Alan KingF: 421-24437
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictStrong travelling sort has been in good form without winning this season but shaped well in a valuable 2½m Aintree handicap when back over hurdles earlier this month. This race could be run to suit and he makes appeal back down in grade. - 3. PalacioJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam ThomasF: 95-1342
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictMade all and beat a couple of subsequent winners over C&D on hurdles debut in October. Hasn't been able to match that effort since, bumped into a promising one when a distant runner up at Ffos Las (15.8f) 19 days ago. Could have more to offer now handicapping. - 4. SeeyouinmydreamsJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 10/P-1131
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictMade it 3 wins from 4 starts over hurdles this season when racing more efficiently back at 2m last time, making all to land a 5-runner Exeter handicap (form working out well). Went with plenty of zest that day and would be dangerous to dismiss from 5 lb higher mark. 
5. UkantangoJ: Lewis StonesT: Olly MurphyF: P30/9232-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 349
VerdictDual novice hurdle winner who was also runner-up in Cheltenham Grade 2. Didn't progress as anticipated over fences, last seen finishing well held in a 2½m Warwick chase last May. Reverts to hurdles and has a bit to prove on return.- Unnamed Favourite
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