NAKEEB holds the clear edge on the form of his recent Newmarket second so looks the way to go here. Competizione appeals as the one to chase home Richard Hannon's colt, ahead of newcomers Blue Lancero and Kurios George.
Nakeeb
Competizione
Blue Lancero
7f Mdn Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Kurios George
J: Darragh KeenanT: James Tate
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Land Force colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1¼m Time Interval. Dam, 11f winner who stayed 2m, closely related to very smart winner up to 15.5f Kite Wood. Wears hood. Considered debutant.
2. Perry Mason
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Michael Wigham
F: 5-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
382
Verdict
Fifth of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good, 25/1) on debut. Off 12 months/gelded. First run for yard after leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam with his fitness to prove.
3. Blue Lancero
J: Thomas GreatrexT: Richard Hannon
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
78,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Doitforandrew. Dam once-raced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Distinctive. Noteworthy newcomer.
4. Competizione
J: Benoit de la SayetteT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Encouraging seventh of 11 in maiden (25/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 16 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. This Too Darn Hot colt is open to progress.
5. Gonnae No Dae That
J: Zak WheatleyT: Adrian Keatley
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€16,000 yearling, Johnny Barnes gelding. Dam placed at 8.5f-1¼m in France. Market can guide.
6. Nakeeb
J: Sam HitchcottT: Richard Hannon
F: 3-2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Promising Night of Thunder colt who came in second of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) on return 16 days ago. Sets a solid standard.
7. Rock N It
J: Jonny PeateT: Mark Loughnane
F: 0-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
206
Verdict
50/1, last of 14 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 6 months ago. Hooded/tongue strap on for 1st time with work to do.
8. R P Mcmurphy
J: Frederick LarsonT: Michael Appleby
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, notably yard's very smart sprinter Danzeno and smart multiple 5f winner Demora. Betting can prove an accurate indicator.