Newton Abbot
Tomorrow, May 14, 2025HurdleClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
COURAGEOUS STRIKE scored with plenty in hand at Chepstow last time and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to follow up here. Anthony Honeyball's mare Kalize should build on her hurdling debut fourth at Haydock and appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Linden Lane.
Courageous Strike
Kalize
Linden Lane
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Courageous StrikeJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 21-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFairly useful on the Flat and has made a good start in this sphere for Paul Nicholls, easily landing the odds in 9-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to firm) 19 days ago. The one to beat. - 5. Linden LaneJ: Adam WedgeT: Evan WilliamsF: 35-
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictTwice-raced hurdler and fair form shown, fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft, 80/1) 27 days ago. Considered. - 7. KalizeJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony HoneyballF: 6/04-
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictWell held in 2 bumpers last year but showed some ability despite seeming green when fourth of 5 in novice at Haydock (15.6f, good) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Should have learned from the experience. 
2. Ben LomondJ: Harry ReedT: Daisy HitchinsF: 743-U- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictFair form shown in bumpers but made mistakes and well held when unseated rider last in novice hurdle at this C&D (good) on hurdles bow 7 days ago. Lots to prove now.
6. Sure To Be SureJ: Paul O'BrienT: Helen NelmesF: 035P-- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictYet to offer much in a trio of bumpers and pulled up on his hurdling debut in 15f Wincanton novice in March. Much more is needed.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
3. Hectors HopeJ: Non RunnerT: Chris DownF: 6/PP3-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
4. Lewis BarnesJ: Non RunnerT: Nigel Hawke- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 151