Point winner SMUGGLERS HAVEN has been progressing nicely over hurdles so is taken to make a winning start over fences. Recent C&D winner Sea Invasion is next best ahead of Camino Rocio.
Smugglers Haven
Sea Invasion
Camino Rocio
3m1f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
5. Sea Invasion
J: Rex DingleT: Anthony Honeyball
F: 13/236321-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Still not matched his hurdles form for another yard over fences but got off the mark in this sphere over C&D 3 weeks ago, responding well to first-time blinkers/tongue strap. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and can go well again in a change of headgear.
3. Smugglers Haven
J: Miss Lily BradstockT: Sara Bradstock
F: 3P/41121-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Point winner who has been progressive over hurdles, winning 3 of her last 4 starts. Looks significant she goes chasing now so must be of interest.
4. Camino Rocio
J: Sean BowenT: Jim & Suzi Best
F: 7111P113-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Improved upon joining present yard with a visor fitted, registering his fifth success in 5-runner novices' handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) in March. Not in same form at Hereford since but big shout if quickly bouncing back.
2. Black Gerry
J: Rob HargreavesT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: PU29/63P8-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Won all 4 of his starts (at up to 19.8f) when completing during 2022/23 but has mostly struggled since, running poorly last 2 starts.