Market Rasen
Friday, June 20, 2025HurdleClass 52m4f
Verdict
Verdict
Little to choose between the two recent C&D winners, with marginal preference for LONE STAR who won in a higher grade last time and may be able to make it 2-2 following a breathing operation. Matoury scored with plenty in hand here 18 days ago and rates as a big danger, while Record Art may bounce back stepping up in trip.
Lone Star
Matoury
Record Art
2m4f Hcap Hrd
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Leading LionJ: Mr Joseph StevensonT: Tracey LeesonF: 77/179PP-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictHas shown little in three starts for current connections, latest eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good, 100/1) 20 days ago. Best to look elsewhere.
2. Mount GallionJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark WalfordF: 51P/26U8-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictHas shaped well from higher marks than this in handicaps but overall profile is beginning to look inconsistent, for all she may have needed the run when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Chance if on a going day.- 3. Record ArtJ: Tom BroughtonT: Fergal O'BrienF: 38/68131-7
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictProved better than ever on first start for 9 months after rejoining Fergal O'Brien, landing an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f). Well backed to follow up but clearly wasn't 100% when well beaten at Worcester the following month. Claims if back on song over this longer trip. 
4. Hijo De La LunaJ: Bruce LynnT: Simon WestF: 56-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictModest maiden on Flat. Minor promise behind some fair types in a Downpatrick maiden last year and ran at least as well on first hurdle start for this yard last month. Ran poorly back on the flat since and likely has something to find on handicap hurdle debut.- 5. Lone StarJ: Joe WilliamsonT: Philip KirbyF: 676P7-4P1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictEnded a long losing run on first start following a breathing operation when landing a 6-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Is able to race off the same mark and is a serious player if in similar form. - 6. MatouryJ: William MaggsT: Mike SowersbyF: 336P/31
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictExceeded expectations returning from 15 months when third over C&D last month and duly built on that promise when showing improved form to win a 7-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to firm) 18 days ago, eased close home. Should make a bold bid to follow up. 
7. My Girl KatieJ: Conor RingT: Grace HarrisF: 35746597-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 207
VerdictLong-standing maiden under Rules but did get her head in front in two Points last month. That will have done her confidence no harm but she'll need to improve on her Rules form from last season.
8. MademewhatiamJ: Sean QuinlanT: Annabelle SowrayF: 8/00P6-5P3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictOnly poor form to date and hasn't looked like a winner in waiting for current connections. Picked up the pieces in a strongly run race when 15½ lengths third of 7 to Matoury in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to firm) 18 days ago. Will need to improve from 1 lb out of the handicap.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite