Haydock
Today, April 19, 2025HurdleClass 43mGood
Verdict
Verdict
MAHLER MOON won a more competitive event at Newbury last month, and he may be able to follow up off 4 lb higher at the expense of Queens Venture, who hinted at a return to form on reappearance, while Star Vantage may have to settle for minor honours again now back up in class.
Mahler Moon
Queens Venture
Star Vantage
3m Nov Hcap Hrd
3m Nov Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Born In The WestJ: Jonathan EnglandT: Sam EnglandF: 65832212- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictFound improvement since sent handicapping, putting up a complete performance to open his account in 8-runner handicap at Catterick (19.3f, good to firm) and backed that upped when runner-up significantly up in distance at Sedgefield (27f) last month. Merits respect.- 3. Mahler MoonJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'BrienF: 2P-353431
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictBuilt on promise of previous run when recording a breakthrough victory (on fourth start for this yard) when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f, good) 29 days ago. Is able to drop in grade despite 4 lb higher mark and has good claims of following up that victory. - 5. Star VantageJ: Aaron AndersonT: Rebecca MenziesF: 84322542
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictMaiden achieved strong form for the grade when third in a 16-runner handicap at Wetherby in December and has been knocking on the door since, perhaps not the easiest to win with having spurned a good opportunity when narrowly defeated at odds-on at Sedgefield (27f). Now up in grade off 3 lb higher. - 1. Queens VentureJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 744114P4
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictImproved for switch to handicaps when winning at Market Rasen (23f, good) and Southwell (20.4f, good) in October. Has found life tougher since, though finished with running left on her reappearance (after 4 months off) when fourth at Ludlow 30 days ago. Better anticipated back up in trip. 
4. ElusivenessJ: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy ScottF: 32-558511- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictLanded the double under a penalty at Taunton (21.3f) earlier this month, winning cosily in a poor race. Faces a tougher task in her bid for a hat-trick.- Unnamed Favourite
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