Plenty with claims here, including TROUVILLE, who made an encouraging return to action at this course last month and remains relatively unexposed. He gets the nod. Blindedbythelights and Hydroplane head the list of dangers.
Trouville
Blindedbythelights
Hydroplane
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Blindedbythelights
J: Luke MorrisT: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
F: 12122/4-2
Price History:
4.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Successful twice at up to 12f in 2023. Only twice raced since but he returned with an excellent second of 10 in Newmarket handicap (14f, good to firm) in May and may have more to offer yet.
5. Trouville
J: Rossa RyanT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 221940-2
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Posted career best, back from 8 months off, when ¾-length second of 12 to Road To Wembley in handicap (10/3) at this course (14f) 30 days ago. Remains low mileage and is one for shortlist.
4. Anzac Day
J: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew Balding
F: 41/4d5
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. 17/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good) 38 days ago. Figures off a handy mark.
1. Mr Hampstead
J: David EganT: Raphael Freire
F: 43003-120
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. 25/1, respectable twelfth of 20 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can make presence felt.
8. Vino Victrix
J: Hollie DoyleT: Hughie Morrison
F: 53/4200-46
Price History:
9.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good, 11/1) 39 days ago. Booking of Doyle a plus. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Surrey Fire
J: Tom MarquandT: Hughie Morrison
F: 2/9160-44
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Creditable 1½ lengths fourth of 12 to Road To Wembley in handicap (9/1) at this course (14f) 30 days ago. 1 lb lower now and can't be ruled out.
11. Cock And Bull
J: Hector CrouchT: Michael Bell
F: 3743-6147
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Latest win at Nottingham in April. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to firm, 4/1) 18 days ago. Something to find on form.
2. Its Tim
J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
F: 52111130
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Course winner. 4 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. 20/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others preferred.
13. Sax Appeal
J: Callum ShepherdT: Charlie Johnston
F: 11876335
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
3 wins from 10 runs this year. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to firm, 5/1) 13 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others preferred.
3. No More Bolero
J: Sean Dylan BowenT: James Owen
F: 511054/
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
305
Verdict
8/1 and visored for 1st time, sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm). Off 10 months. Makes debut for James Owen and is worth monitoring in the market.
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9. Road to Wembley
J: Finley MarshT: Richard Hughes
F: 4-9937213
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in June. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Sandown (14f, good to firm, 9/4) 17 days ago, having run of race. Should give another good account.
12. Hydroplane
J: Clifford LeeT: Ian Williams
F: 342/3
Price History:
21.00
Age:
9
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Back from lengthy absence when creditable third of 12 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, good) 31 days ago. Entitled to build on that and merits consideration.
7. Beauld As Brass
J: Pat CosgraveT: George Baker
F: 52-111130
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Reluctant individual. 4 wins from 6 runs this year. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Epsom (12f, good to soft) 24 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive.