Uttoxeter
Sunday, May 4, 2025HurdleClass 32m3f
Verdict
Verdict
MONVIEL bounced back to form having dropped in class/eased in the weights when ending a losing run over this sort of trip at Ffos Las 4 weeks ago and, competitive from much higher marks last term (runner-up in this from 8 lb higher) he may well be capable of following up. Tune In A Box will find this less demanding than his Aintree assignment and is feared along with For Pleasure and veteran West To The Bridge.
Monviel
Tune In A Box
For Pleasure
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Hermino AaJ: Rob HargreavesT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 0243/1473-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 139
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictProved better than ever after 8 months off when successful at Newbury (24.2f) in November. Failed to back that up in 2 subsequent hurdle runs during the winter and not for the first time he failed to convince over larger obstacles at Kempton last month. This more suitable with cheekpieces on.
2. Punta Del EsteJ: Jack TudorT: David PipeF: 1P01/3535-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 133
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictDual winner in 2023/24 who posted a trio of useful efforts in handicaps over the winter for Dan Skelton. Grade 2 company proved beyond him on stable debut at Fontwell in February and return to handicaps much more suitable. All wins on soft/heavy, however.
3. West To The BridgeJ: Miss Heidi PalinT: Dan SkeltonF: 544/33451-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 80
VerdictStill capable of useful form despite his veteran status and turned in his best effort for a while to score for the first time in almost 2 years in 11-runner event at Wetherby in February. Should remain very competitive after a 4 lb rise.- 4. Tune In A BoxJ: Stan SheppardT: Tom LaceyF: 21/104250-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictScored for fourth time in handicap company at Punchestown (19.5f) last April. Ran with plenty of credit when hitting the frame in handicaps at Cheltenham/Chepstow towards the end of last year and possible he'll strip fitter for his midfield effort at Aintree (20f) 4 weeks ago. Respected. - 5. For PleasureJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 115/42152-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictFour wins since joining this yard, the latest at Haydock (2m, soft) in December. Lightly raced since, stepped up to this sort of trip when second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good, 7/1) 32 days ago. Can be competitive again from same mark. - 6. MonvielJ: Paul O'BrienT: Harry DerhamF: U/2870001-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLargely underwhelming last season but tumbled down the weights as a result and, eased in class, ended long losing run in 10-runner handicap hurdle (9/1) at Ffos Las (20f) 27 days ago. Good second in this race from 8 lb higher mark 12 months ago and he's of interest again. 
7. Donnie AzoffJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 43/14257P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 201
VerdictForm during first half of last season was patchy following a reappearance victory at Stratford (16.3f) last June, pulled up when last seen at Hereford in October. Needs to bounce back returning from 6 months off.- Unnamed Favourite
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