ROMAN EMPEROR capitalised on the drop in grade in ready fashion in a minor race at Yarmouth last month and looks on a good mark back in a handicap. Comedian Leader and Stalingrad head the dangers.
Roman Emperor
Comedian Leader
Stalingrad
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
4. Roman Emperor
J: Oisin MurphyT: John Ryan
F: 50847351
Price History:
3.13
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner minor event (9/2) at Yarmouth (6f, good) 25 days ago, quickening clear. Shortlist material.
3. Mammy
J: Tom MarquandT: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
F: 58367525
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (6f, firm, 16/1) 12 days ago.
2. Stalingrad
J: Charles BishopT: Patrick Chamings
F: 6241/4-873
Price History:
6.50
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
One win from 28 Flat runs. Third of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 3/1) 24 days ago. Can make presence felt.
7. Blue Collar Lad
J: Tyrese CameronT: Daniel Steele
F: 09825313
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in June. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (7f, good to firm, 4/1) 31 days ago.
11. Up The Anti
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 4074-8531
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
9/4, won 5-runner handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Jack Jones.
6. Comedian Leader
J: Callum HutchinsonT: Jim & Suzi Best
F: 73221246
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Latest win at Brighton in April. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Brighton (7f, good) 43 days ago. Merits consideration.
14. Rovinia
J: Jack CallanT: Roger Teal
F: 857-
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
243
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice (80/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Karen Jewell. Makes handicap debut.
9. Roman Spring
J: Joe LeavyT: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
F: 386-64481
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
One win from 29 Flat runs. 14/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner minor event at Brighton (6f, good) 14 days ago. More needed back in a handicap.
12. Mary Of Modena
J: Paddy BradleyT: Michael Attwater
F: 057468-66
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, soft) 56 days ago.
10. Lynwood Lad
J: Tom QueallyT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 7-3168518
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Latest win at Brighton in June. 11/2, last of 8 in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Others more persuasive.
13. Dubai Magic
J: Saffie OsborneT: Matt Crawley
F: 2530-2566
Price History:
36.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Last of 6 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm, 9/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
5. Zaltalla
J: Tommie JakesT: Michael Attwater
F: 396-42068
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last of 8 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 40/1) 14 days ago.
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8. Jagetme
J: Daniel MuscuttT: Mark Loughnane
F: 040-337
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
10/3, last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 40 days ago, slowly away.
1. Symbol Of Hope
J: David EganT: John & Rhys Flint
F: 29048-005
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
15/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 27 days ago.