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Today, May 28, 2025HurdleClass 52m1f
Verdict
Verdict
CHILLHI should be up to doing something at this sort of level over hurdles and is worth siding with for Brian Ellison. Top of The Bay disappointed at Hexham recently but had done well over fences for Sam England prior to that and has to be of some interest off a lower mark back hurdling. Winds of Winter can add to her many placed efforts.
Chillhi
Top Of The Bay
Winds Of Winter
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 6. Top Of The BayJ: Jonathan EnglandT: Sam EnglandF: 93/4P221-9
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCame good at the third time of asking for Sam England in a 21f Carlisle handicap chase last month. Disappointing at Hexham since but has a lower mark to work with over hurdles and could bounce back with a bang. - 10. Winds Of WinterJ: Danny McMenaminT: Iain JardineF: 2235323-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictRemote fourth with cheekpieces added at Kelso last time but had been consistent when placed on 8 of her 9 starts prior to that. The headgear is quickly discarded and she's the type to bounce back. - 5. ChillhiJ: Craig NicholT: Brian EllisonF: 3U088-
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFair handicapper on Flat. Modest form at best in 4 outings over hurdles but too soon to say he won't come good in this sphere and this is a drop in class. A recent fourth on the Flat was creditable. Worth chancing. 
2. Lawmans BlisJ: William ShanahanT: Jennie CandlishF: 6B5/6142-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictFair winner Flat winner who scored over hurdles at Sedgefield in March, although he was helped by the odds-on favourite falling 2 out. Reached the frame in 2 handicap hurdles since and also fair fifth on Flat last month.
8. Vocal DukeJ: Leah NoreciT: James MoffattF: 37637760-- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictHasn't won since debut for this stable back in July 2022 and hard to draw much encouragement from last month's return from a break at Perth. Cheekpieces go back on.
9. Belle Of AnnandaleJ: Brian HughesT: R. Mike SmithF: 3447456-6- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictNo impact in a pair of handicap hurdles at Perth this spring but mark is on a slide as a result and Brian Hughes has been booked with the yard among the winners. No surprise were she to stage a revival.
4. Im Too TiredJ: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie CandlishF: 3P/33184P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
VerdictHas lost his way over fences since a Sedgefield win on Boxing Day (took little interest last time) and now reverts to hurdles in a bid to spark a revival.
1. Gemini ManJ: Conor RabbittT: Iain JardineF: P/23P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictLightly-raced maiden hurdler who was pulled up in handicap at Perth (2m, soft) 34 days ago. Others appeal more.
3. Mr SundancerJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark WalfordF: 3148664-4- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictBelatedly shed maiden tag over hurdles with a hood refitted at Downpatrick last summer. Left Shark Hanlon after and yet to scale same heights for present stable, although latest Sedgefield fourth after a break was more encouraging. Claims if he can build on that now.
13. Chantilly MoonJ: William MaggsT: Peter NivenF: 45/PPP-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictMade frame on first of 2 starts in bumpers but little show in maiden hurdles/on the Flat since. More chance now handicapping for the first time over hurdles but still hard to make a good case for.
11. BenitoJ: Peter KavanaghT: Lizzie QuinlanF: 89/95P-- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
VerdictIt's now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hexham when last seen in March. The cheekpieces and tongue tie worn on that occasion are left off and replaced by a first-time visor.
7. CocardierJ: Callum PritchardT: Alan JonesF: 353/9-- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 386
VerdictSigns of encouragement in qualifying hurdle runs with cheekpieces last winter but well held on 2m Ffos Las handicap debut a year ago and off since. Cheekpieces off, first-time tongue tie on. Worth a look in the betting.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
12. FairlandJ: Henry BrookeT: Chris GrantF: 57P55/550-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictPoint winner but a poor maiden under Rules. Probably needed the run after 10 months off at Kelso 5 weeks ago but others are more obvious.