Carlisle
Tomorrow, December 15, 2024HurdleClass 52m3f
Verdict
Verdict
A chance is taken on DEEP STRATO, who is bred to be a good deal better than such a modest opening mark and more than hinted at ability last season. Newcastle maiden winner Lathan looks on a fair opening mark himself and is second choice ahead of Tees Comp's Clive, who also leaves the impression he could step up now handicapping.
Deep Strato
Lathan
Tees Comps Clive
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. LathanJ: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca MenziesF: 631F
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictCouldn't have been found a weaker maiden at Newcastle last month and would have bettered that form (looked set for second) but for falling 2 out at Wetherby just 24 hours later. Respected on handicap debut. - 2. Tees Comps CliveJ: Danny McMenaminT: Gillian BoanasF: 57-076
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictHas shaped better than the bare result in his qualifying runs and there should be more to come in handicaps. 
3. NinetofiveJ: Ryan ManiaT: Sandy ThomsonF: 3429/3-P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictCame third in a Hexham novice back in May 2023 which worked out well but he finished lame and wasn't seen again until pulling up in a Kelso handicap in October. Plenty to prove after that.
4. Independent JimmyJ: Theo GillardT: Donald McCainF: 857-244- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictFair maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fourth on his 17f course handicap debut in October. The step back up in trip may help him.
5. Navigate WestJ: Peter KavanaghT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 60379/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 601
VerdictHinted at ability on the first of 2 outings in bumpers and similar story over hurdles in spring 2023. Has a long absence to overcome but worth a precautionary betting check on handicap debut with his yard back among the winners.
6. Aire SprayJ: Tom MidgleyT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 42F3-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictSecond in a Newcastle bumper last December. Poor form over hurdles since but handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance of success.
7. Ballyquin BayJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Alison HamiltonF: 4448434-P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictReached the frame in handicap hurdles for this yard last winter but pulled up on Ayr reappearance 7 weeks ago. Needs to have come on a lot.
8. Perfect ArchJ: Bruce LynnT: Simon WestF: U0869-285- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
VerdictStill a maiden. Placed in handicaps on the Flat and over hurdles on joining this yard at the start of the summer but he's struggled on the Flat in more recent times.- 9. Deep StratoJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCainF: 4005-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 233
VerdictPoint winner. Signs of ability in a bumper. Failed to make an impact in maiden/novice hurdles later in the season but no shock were he to take off in handicaps. Interesting runner, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. 
10. Paddy The PandaJ: Sean QuinlanT: Daragh BourkeF: 45268/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 755
VerdictExposed as a poor maiden handicap hurdler and likely to be vulnerable again.- Unnamed Favourite
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