Hereford
Today, April 22, 2025HurdleClass 42mGood
Verdict
Verdict
It's feasible to think JACKSTELL will be sharper for his recent Ascot second, which came on the back of a 3-month break/wind surgery 23 days ago and, in a wide-open affair, he's the tentative selection to take a step forward back down in trip. God of Fire and Military Alliance are others to note, as is Golden de Coeur returning to smaller obstacles.
Jackstell
God Of Fire
Military Alliance
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. JackstellJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 1232
- Price History:
- 2.40
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictDebut bumper winner in Ireland for Emmet Mullins and fair form all 3 starts over hurdles for this yard, possibly in need of the run following 3-month break/wind surgery when second in 4-runner Ascot maiden (19.3f) 23 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. 
3. Golden De CoeurJ: James BowenT: Warren GreatrexF: 234-P4233- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictFair hurdler/chaser who typically gave his running when chasing home a pair ahead of their marks in 9-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f) in February. Steps back markedly in trip returned to timber and he's the type to give another good account.- 5. Military AllianceJ: Paul O'BrienT: Harry DerhamF: 5-
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 328
VerdictFair maiden on Flat who showed aptitude for hurdling when fifth in a Punchestown maiden (16.7f) early last year. Absent since finishing down the field in pair of maidens on the level last spring but joined a yard adept at improving such types and interesting returned to this discipline. 
1. Doctor LoveJ: David BassT: Alastair RalphF: 634- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictDoctor Dino gelding who improved on hurdles debut form when fourth of 12 in a Ludlow novice (15.7f) 54 days ago. Has shown a tendency to be headstrong to date however, and he may be the type to do better when sent chasing.- 2. God Of FireJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 2
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictFairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 11f) who is related to winners in this sphere and encouraging start when second of 6 in maiden at Plumpton (15.9f) 16 days ago. Likely improver in this sphere with that run under his belt. 
8. ScintillanteJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Alastair RalphF: U5252658- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
VerdictRunner-up twice in maiden hurdles last summer but out of sorts when last seen during the autumn, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.7f, good) in November. Others rate stronger back from 5 months off.
6. MonteriaJ: David NoonanT: Stuart KittowF: 0- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictFair Flat winner who was well-beaten returning from 5 months off in a Taunton maiden (16.5f) last month. Unseated before halfway (appeared to collide with rail) back on the Flat at Doncaster (10.2f) 24 days ago but he can only be watched returned to this sphere.
12. Al MootamaridJ: Robert DunneT: Dominic ElsworthF: 6- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictFairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m), well held final 2 starts in 2024. Shaped as if needing the run sent hurdling after 6 months off when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) 24 days ago and he's probably one for further down the line.
7. Pillar The PoetJ: Oliver BoydenT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleF: 56- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictModest form when fifth only start in bumpers at Newcastle (16.9f) in January and low-key start in this sphere when well-beaten sixth of 9 in a Southwell maiden (15.8f) in March. Passed over.
11. Jubilee GirlJ: James BestT: Martin KeighleyF: 5-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 424
VerdictReliable and fairly useful sort on the Flat for K. R. Burke. However, she jumped none too fluently starting out over hurdles for new yard at Sedgefield in February and she'll have to sharpen up in that department if she's to have a say here.
13. Sneaky BlinderJ: Ciaran GethingsT: Robert Stephens- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictFair performer on Flat (stays 1½m), won first 2 starts at Kempton before a below-par display at Southwell (14.1f) 6 weeks ago. Betting can prove a useful guide now attentions switch to hurdling for the first time.
10. You Moved OnJ: Sean GranthamT: Jake Thomas CoulsonF: 7P- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
VerdictDown the field only start in bumpers for Olly Murphy and reportedly had a breathing problem sent hurdling after 8 months off when pulled up at Southwell (15.8f) in February. Best watched on that evidence.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
9. UrblereaghJ: Freddie MitchellT: Tom GrettonF: 6/6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
VerdictTwice-raced maiden who showed a bit with a tongue strap fitted when sixth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 78 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Likely type for low-grade handicaps after this. Hood added.