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Today, December 26, 2024BumperClass 52m1fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
EDWARD SEXTON made a very promising start behind a stablemate at Sandown 7 weeks ago and is the one to beat. Gentleman Toboot likewise shaped well first time up at Newton Abbot, form that is working out nicely, and he's feared most. Chivalrous George might be the pick of the 3 newcomers.
Edward Sexton
Gentleman Toboot
Chivalrous George
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 5. Gentleman TobootJ: Jack TudorT: David PipeF: 3
- Price History:
- 1.53
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
Verdict€46,000 buy from points and he showed plenty when third of 10 in bumper at Newton Abbot in October, his inexperience under pressure proving his undoing. The second won next time and he's open to improvement now fitted with tongue tie. - 2. Chivalrous GeorgeJ: Harry BannisterT: Suzy Smith
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictOrder of St George gelding. Dam bumper winner, sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Hunters Hoof and fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Anightinlambourn. Appealing sort on paper. 
1. By GeorgeJ: Richard PatrickT: Lawney Hill- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict£25,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat. Dam useful 1¼m winner. Well bred starting out in a bumper and worth a look.
6. Graeme The GreyJ: James DaviesT: Nick Gifford- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict£9,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding out of fairly useful 17f-2½m chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (17f-2¾m winner) Jubilatoire and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Jatiluwih.
3. Desert GuestJ: Miss Brodie HampsonT: Archie WatsonF: 4- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictCouldn't justify support but offered something to work on nevertheless in Hereford bumper 6 weeks ago, not unduly punished. Ought to be capable of better.
7. Kevano BreezeJ: Marc GoldsteinT: Michael MadgwickF: P4- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictStill in need of the experience but showed more than on debut 7 months earlier when fourth at Lingfield recently. Looks vulnerable back here.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 4. Edward SextonJ: Non RunnerT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictMade a promising start when second at Sandown (18/1) 7 weeks ago under this rider, edged out only by a stable-companion with pointing experience. Sets the standard and the one to beat.