SALAMANCA BAY isn't straightforward but showed that he retained plenty of ability prior to his late departure here last month. He can make amends. Garde Des Champs and Champ De Gane should also go well.
Salamanca Bay
Garde Des Champs
Champ De Gane
2m Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Salamanca Bay
J: Sean BowenT: L J Morgan
F: 4P6P73-2F
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Tumbled down the weights and would have finished clear second (at worst) when falling at last on debut for new yard over C&D (good) 35 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and holds strong claims.
7. Conquer The Breeze
J: Charlie PriceT: Maurice Barnes
F: PPP32-321
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Proved consistent in 2025 and belatedly opened his account at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) last month, jumping better than usual. 10 lb higher now (6 lb out of the weights) but warrants respect nonetheless.
2. Garde Des Champs
J: Alan DoyleT: Lucinda Russell
F: 343F2-384
Price History:
5.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Not the most reliable but is on a workable mark and arrives on back of creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase (5/1) at this course (20.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Can make presence felt.
3. Champ De Gane
J: Sean QuinlanT: Stuart Coltherd
F: 3222P/45
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Long-standing maiden who is becoming well handicapped and hinted at a revival when fifth of 6 in handicap over C&D (good) 35 days ago, losing 3 places close home. Hood now added for first time and it's possible he'll step up again on that effort.
5. Nathan Wells
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Andrew Hamilton
F: 524P-2436
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Run of good form came to a halt when sixth over a longer trip here earlier this month and remains a maiden after 16 attempts.
4. Fostered Phil
J: Danny McMenaminT: William Young Jnr
F: 2/344-4
Price History:
11.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Lightly raced for his age but finished well held on debut for new yard at Cartmel 14 days ago. Others more convincing.
6. Sword Of Fate
J: Patrick WadgeT: Leonard Kerr
F: P5676-746
Price History:
17.00
Age:
12
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At veteran stage now and been below par in recent starts. Makes limited appeal from 4 lb out of the handicap.