Preference is for BLAZES BOYLAN, who has fewer miles on the clock than his rivals and should be spot on after his encouraging return from a break here last month. Ziggy's Missile and The Thames Boatman rate the principal dangers.
Blazes Boylan
Ziggys Missile
The Thames Boatman
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Almaty Star
J: Hollie DoyleT: Robert Cowell
F: 28-212384
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Below form fourth of 13 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good, 12/1) 39 days ago. Merits consideration.
6. Monsieur Beaulieu
J: Jack CallanT: Nick Littmoden
F: 22342936
Price History:
4.75
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Sixth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago. May do better returned to AW but others are more convincing.
3. The Thames Boatman
J: Finley MarshT: Richard Hughes
F: 6-2560222
Price History:
4.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner who has acquitted himself well in defeat in recent starts, latest when second of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again.
1. Ziggys Missile
J: Jack MitchellT: Robert Cowell
F: 5-6411701
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Bagged third success of this year when taking 6-runner handicap over C&D 12 days ago. Raised 4 lb since but looks sure to make his presence felt again.
4. Tan Rapido
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Charlie Fellowes
F: 2939-4220
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
5f maiden winner at 2 yrs twice placed on AW in recent months. Not seen to best effect at Newbury latest and remains on a workable mark.
5. Fantasy Master
J: Ray DawsonT: Darryll Holland
F: 143611-59
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. 33/1, bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap at this course (7f) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive.
7. Blazes Boylan
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Robert Cowell
F: 6/1250-183
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Back from 5 months off when creditable length third of 6 to Ziggy's Missile in handicap over C&D 12 days ago. Entitled to build on that and holds solid claims.