Cheltenham

Tomorrow, March 11, 2025HurdleClass 12m3f

Verdict

Last year's heroine LOSSIEMOUTH hasn't had things go to plan following her taking reappearance success in the Hatton's Grace in December yet, re-routed here as opposed to a tilt at the Champion Hurdle, Willie Mullins' mare very much rates the one to beat. Stablemate Jade de Grugy was most impressive when successful on return in the Quevega Hurdle 19 days ago and she can pose the chief threat. Joyeuse and July Flower rate next best, with Kala Conti also making each-way appeal.

Lossiemouth
Jade De Grugy
Joyeuse

2m4f Grd1 Hrd

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

9. Lossiemouth
J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 11/11-112F
Price History:
1.67
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Easy winner of this and a Punchestown Grade 1 last term and showed all her class when winning Gr. 1 Hatton's Grace on return in December. No match for Constitution Hill at Kempton but still going with plenty of zest when falling in Irish Champion 37 days ago. Tough to beat back against her own sex.
4. Jade De Grugy
J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 1/1141-1
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Finished fourth behind Golden Ace in the mares' novice here 12 months ago but unbeaten otherwise, and her reappearance success in Gr 3 Quevega Hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f) 19 days ago was her best effort yet. Very much appeals as the chief threat to Lossiemouth with further progress anticipated.
7. July Flower
J: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 12P223-31
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
6-y-o mare who reached a useful level over hurdles in France (placed in Gr. 1) and perfect start for new yard/after 8 months off when taking Leopardstown Grade 3 (19.8f) in December, her stamina shining through in a strongly-run race. Each-way player back up in class.
6. Joyeuse
J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
F: 1/1-321
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Half-sister to connections' Champion Hurdle winner Epatante who made a mockery of her opening mark when a mightily impressive winner of the hotly-contested William Hill Handicap at Newbury 31 days ago. Supplemented and while this is much tougher she's clearly very progressive.
8. Kala Conti
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 11215-122
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
Likeable mare who won 3 of her 5 starts as a novice and improved again this term, successful on return at Down Royal (16.9f) in November. Acquitted herself well in Grade 3 company both starts since, 4 lengths second to July Flower at Leopardstown in December. Still unexposed at this trip.
11. Take No Chances
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 1-1431531
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Useful mare who bagged a 2m Wetherby listed race at the beginning of November. Found the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth at Newcastle too hot but quickly back to best, proving willing when resuming winning ways in Mares' Grade 2 at Ascot in January. Minor honours probably best she can hope for here, though.
5. Jetara
J: Sam EwingT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
F: 133-21531
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Useful mare who has won 3 times on Flat/over hurdles since the autumn, returning to her best equipped with first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when narrowly landing mares' Grade 2 at Doncaster (24.4f) 45 days ago. This clearly tougher but not without an each-way squeak.
2. Dysart Enos
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 111/111-37
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
Successful on each of her first 6 outings in bumpers/novice hurdles. Missed Spring Festivals last term but returned from 10 months off with a good third in Greatwood Hurdle here (16.4f) in November. Subdued display at Ascot a month later and this no easy assignment on first crack at this trip.
10. Queens Gamble
J: Paul O'BrienT: Harry Derham
F: 120/111-26
Price History:
29.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Likeable mare who won all 3 starts as a novice and resumed with a good second in Gerry Fielden at Newbury (16.3f) in November. Again ran well without the race getting to the bottom of her when sixth in big-field Leopardstown handicap last month but hard to envisage her playing a lead role here.
1. Casa No Mento
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 121-1P441
Price History:
101.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Developed into a useful hurdler, winning 4 times including listed event at Punchestown (16.4f) in May. Showed benefit of a recent run when easily opening her account over fences at Bangor (17.3f) 2 weeks ago but loads to find on these terms returned to hurdling.
3. Gala Marceau
J: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 23/1336-23
Price History:
51.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Smart mare who was runner up in the Triumph Hurdle 2 years ago. Had little go right when midfield in this race 12 months ago but no match for Lossiemouth at Punchestown in May and whilst she may come on for last month's Warwick return, others hold more pressing claims.
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