Chepstow
Saturday, April 26, 2025HurdleClass 42m7f
Verdict
Verdict
DANCINGONTHEEDGE was in good form last summer and she may be able to make a winning return now reunited with Harry Cobden. All Inn Hand looks a big threat if first-time headgear has a positive impact, while Sweet Magic has the form to win this if she can prove herself as effective over the longer trip.
Dancingontheedge
All Inn Hand
Sweet Magic
2m7f Hcap Hrd
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. DancingontheedgeJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 8/24-51243
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 228
VerdictSmooth-travelling type was off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot in July and was last seen finishing a promising third on chase debut at the same venue in September. Reunites with Harry Cobden back over hurdles and would have solid claims if ready to roll after a 7-month absence. - 4. All Inn HandJ: Shane FenelonT: Peter & Michael BowenF: 38530492
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictBounced back to form over an inadequate trip/under an inexperienced rider when rallying to finish fourth at Warwick (19f) in January. Disappointed on handicap debut but step in the right direction when runner-up over C&D, though didn't travel fluently. Claims if cheekpieces do the trick. 
5. Northern SymphonieJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Keiran BurkeF: 279-88571- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictCareer best when winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f) 15 days ago, benefiting from both the longer trip and better ground on that occasion. Further step up in trip could unlock further improvement.- 3. Sweet MagicJ: Liam HarrisonT: Alastair RalphF: 427/F-7252
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
VerdictStill a maiden but ran right up to her best when 5 lengths second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) in February, finding only a less exposed sort too strong. Up to playing her part if she can prove as effective over this longer trip. 
2. JakanaJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'BrienF: 69-321150- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictLanded maiden/novice wins around 2½m in December/January but hasn't looked the most straightforward since, not for the first time showing signs of attitude when well beaten (in first time cheekpieces) at Newbury last month. One to treat with caution.
7. Bright SunbirdJ: James BestT: Sarah-Jayne DaviesF: 518-63P35- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFailed to fully fire in 4-race campaign last year for Rebecca Menzies and had run of the race when below form on stable debut earlier this month. Improvement needed.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
1. FlorencethemachineJ: Jay TidballT: Paul NichollsF: 1731-3152- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictC&D winner this time last year. Returned after a break when well held by a thriving sort when second of 3 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Could have a say back down in grade in first-time cheekpieces.