Fakenham
Tomorrow, April 21, 2025HurdleClass 42m4f
Verdict
Verdict
DIAMOND KODA is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough victory on the back of a string of good placed efforts. The returning Police Academy could prove the one to give him most to do with her yard going well, although Doc McCoy figures on a lenient mark if resurgent back hurdling.
Diamond Koda
Police Academy
Doc Mccoy
2m4f Hcap Hrd
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Diamond KodaJ: Tom BroughtonT: Nick KentF: 2U2-32322
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictStill to get his head in front but this consistent sort posted a good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Player eased 1 lb. - 2. Police AcademyJ: Mr Ben SuttonT: Fergal O'BrienF: 216-29256
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 199
VerdictMade a fine start for Fergal O'Brien, winning 3 of her first 4 starts over hurdles. Off 6 months since a poor sixth of seven at Hexham in October but not ruled out with yard going well. 
3. Victoria MilanoJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Alastair RalphF: 218P-6265- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictOnly sixth on his chasing debut at Bangor and again below par when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 53 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now.- 4. Doc MccoyJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 146-5297P
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictPoints winner and made a successful start to hurdle career at Huntingdon on return last season. Struggled under a penalty next 2 starts, though and has offered little switched to fences this term. Handily weighted if this switch to timber sparks a resurgence. 
5. ReformeJ: Robert DunneT: Tom GrettonF: 443-8702P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictEasily best run for his current yard when second at Catterick (19f) in January but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, heavy) 45 days ago. Has something to prove.- Unnamed Favourite
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