Chepstow

Today, February 22, 2025HurdleClass 42m3fSoft

Verdict

PRAGNELL produced a promising first effort under Rules when fourth in a Wetherby maiden 3 weeks ago and, very much appealing as a likely improver with that under his belt, he could be the way to go for a yard in good form. Kapal Layar is steadily going the right way and is feared along with Star of Diamonds. Newcomer Tyrrhenus is another to note in the betting for Dan Skelton.

Pragnell
Kapal Layar
Star Of Diamonds

Win or Each Way

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

6. Kapal Layar
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 3442
Price History:
3.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Promise when third only start in bumpers and steadily improved in this sphere, best effort yet when second of 7 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 4 weeks ago. Feasible to think he can do better still now stamina is tested further.
8. Pragnell
J: David BassT: Charlie Longsdon
F: 4
Price History:
3.75
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
£65,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Won sole start in points (Mar 2023) and encouraging start under Rules when fourth in 14-runner maiden at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 21 days ago, rallying well. Likely he'll come on for the run and respected with progress forthcoming.
11. Star Of Diamonds
J: Tom BellamyT: Emma Lavelle
F: 45
Price History:
3.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Winning pointer at fourth attempt and shaped quite promisingly when fourth of 10 at Haydock (24.2f) on hurdling debut in December, weakening only late on. Couldn't match that when fifth in a Uttoxeter maiden (23.3f) later that month but he's certainly not one to be writing off.
12. Tyrrhenus
J: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton
Price History:
4.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler West Balboa and fair hurdler Cottie. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Clew Bay Cove. Appeals as a likely type on paper for leading yard and market confidence behind him would look highly significant.
4. Five Quarters
J: Ben GodfreyT: Kayley Woollacott
F: 2
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Runner-up sole start in points (Dec 1) and despite being easy to back, offered something to work on when second in 12-runner maiden hurdle at Taunton (19f) 5 weeks ago. Entitled to progress, not least when tackling longer trips.
13. Woodythewoodpecker
J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
F: 45P
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Bred to be a stayer and having showed ability in pair of bumpers 8 months apart, he ultimately shaped like a longer-term project in this sphere when pulled up on hurdles bow at Ffos Las (21.9f) 16 days ago.
10. Rubys Legacy
J: Callum PritchardT: David Rees
F: 4-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
328
Verdict
Clovis Du Berlais gelding. 11/2 and tongue strap on, offered something to work on when fourth of 6 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) for Anothony Honeyball last March. Probably best watched now hurdling on return for new yard.
5. Hung Jury
J: James BestT: Martin Keighley
Price History:
17.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€24,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Champion Court (by Court Cave). Multiple winning pointer, unplaced last time (Dec 29). Worthy of a market check on debut with cheekpieces fitted.
2. Clearisthewater
J: Miss Brodie HampsonT: Archie Watson
F: 64925
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Winning Irish pointer. No great shakes in bumpers but showed aptitude for hurdling when second on hurdles bow at Plumpton (15.9f) in December. Backward step when well-beaten fifth at Ffos Las (21.9f) 16 days ago and handicaps will be more his thing on the back of this.
9. Pure Blue
J: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy Scott
F: 00
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Well held in a bumper/maiden hurdle here both outings to date.
14. Arctic Blue
J: David NoonanT: Stuart Kittow
F: 7/P
Price History:
101.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
78
Verdict
Blue Bresil mare. Well held only start in bumpers for Ben Clarke and absent 22 months prior to being pulled up on yard/hurdles bow back at Exeter (16.7f) in December. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
7. Nil Vert
J: Conor RingT: Evan Williams
F: P
Price History:
101.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
€13,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. 125/1, always behind when pulled up in maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (21.9f) 16 days ago.
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Non-Runners

1. Ballymena Boy
J: Liam HarrisonT: Robbie Llewellyn
F: 4F
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Showed little when fourth in a 5-runner Stratford bumper on Rules debut in October and in process of faring no better when falling last on hurdles bow here (2m) 2 weeks ago. Best watched upped in trip.
3. Devon Blue
J: Bryan CarverT: Jeremy Scott
F: 8-0P
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Well held in a bumper (for Victor Dartnall) and similarly well-beaten both starts in maiden/novice hurdles for new yard this winter.

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