Southwell
Today, April 15, 2025HurdleClass 53m
Verdict
Verdict
A number of these arrive with question marks against them so this looks a good opportunity for DUBLIN TO MILAN to build on his recent Stratford second now stepping up in trip and gain a breakthrough victory. Kankin could emerge as the main danger if building on his Fontwell fourth, with Ballyvaughan Bay and Heaven Smart both worthy of consideration too.
Dublin To Milan
Kankin
Ballyvaughan Bay
3m Cond Nov Hcap Hrd
3m Cond Nov Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. Dublin To MilanJ: Ned FoxT: Clive Boultbee-BrooksF: U77002
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictMuch improved on his second handicap start when runner-up at Stratford (22f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Merits serious consideration off the same mark with this step up to 3m also a likely plus. 
2. Heaven SmartJ: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh MooreF: UU-436P4P- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictStill to score over hurdles and he reverts to this sphere having been pulled up in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 54 days ago. Handily weighted if getting back on song though in refitted blinkers.- 1. Ballyvaughan BayJ: Lewis StonesT: D. J. JeffreysF: 936-61554
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictC&D winner who resumed from 6 months off with a creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good) 24 days ago. One to consider off an easing mark. 
8. Jumble JuryJ: Freddie GingellT: Neil KingF: 45-0P43- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictPosted his best effort on his handicap bow when third of 7 over 2m4f here 19 days ago, despite going in snatches. Not discounted eased 1 lb.- 3. KankinJ: Luke ScottT: Alex HalesF: 15277F44
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictTook a step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 29 days ago. Can make his presence felt. 
5. Marengo BayJ: Freddie GordonT: Nicky HendersonF: 7PP- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictWell-bred and in top hands but has shown little in a trio of novice hurdles. Cheekpieces go on for his handicap debut with lots more required.
6. Jewel Eyed JudyJ: James TurnerT: Nigel Twiston-DaviesF: 608-65P- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 92
VerdictLightly-raced maiden who hasn't shown much in a trio of handicap starts this season. Major improvement is needed.
7. East EagleJ: Aaron AndersonT: Mike SowersbyF: 85S2PP5P- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictStill a maiden and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark a revival.
9. Top DrawerJ: Tom BuckleyT: Tracey LeesonF: 574P6/F9-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictRemains a maiden after 20 runs and only tenth of 12 at Stratford (22f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Very hard to make a case for from 5 lb out of the handicap.- Unnamed Favourite
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