Course specialist DR RIO is operating below his last winning mark and can get back on the scoreboard. Inspiring Speeches and Edvard Grieg can also make their presence felt.
Dr Rio
Inspiring Speeches
Edvard Grieg
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Dr Rio
J: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll
F: 21854-784
Price History:
3.13
Age:
9
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Four-time course winner who arrives on back of good fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good, 6/1) 27 days ago. Return to this longer trip a plus and is one for shortlist.
8. Edvard Grieg
J: Cieren FallonT: Dylan Cunha
F: 80-554003
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Still looking for first success but matched best recent form when creditable third of 8 in minor event (6/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 15 days ago and could be a player here.
5. Arch Legend
J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
F: 442-83520
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Last of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good, 11/4) 19 days ago. Claims on best form.
6. Inspiring Speeches
J: Harrison ShawT: Sara Ender
F: 52265-545
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs but has run respectably in both starts for this yard, latest when fifth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at this course (9.9f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Ought to give another good account.
3. Lednikov
J: Elle-May CrootT: Ivan Furtado
F: 34171328
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in April. 20/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 14 days ago. Visor back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. Forest Haze
J: Luke MorrisT: Peter Chapple-Hyam
F: 50-867405
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Fifth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Leicester (11.8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form. 1 lb out of the weights.
7. Jamih
J: Joanna MasonT: Tina Jackson
F: 2110647-0
Price History:
19.00
Age:
10
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Last of 11 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (good) 27 days ago. Dangerous if scaling a revival.
4. Lawmans Blis
J: David AllanT: Ian McInnes
F: 351-75456
Price History:
19.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
40/1, first run since leaving Jennie Candlish when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 14 days ago. Hard to fancy.
2. Sisterandbrother
J: Charlie BennettT: Shaun Harris
F: 3-3160955
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 9/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good to firm) 61 days ago. Back up in trip. Others preferred.