The thriving DOC MCCOY is taken to defy a hefty rise given the manner of his last 2 wins. This does look competitive, though, with Getalead and Shantou Express heading the dangers.
Doc Mccoy
Getalead
Shantou Express
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Doc Mccoy
J: Isabelle RyderT: Jamie Snowden
F: 297P1-211
Price History:
2.38
Age:
7
Weight:
12-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Thrived since returned to hurdling, winning 3 of last 4 starts, including with plenty in hand at Fontwell 5 weeks ago. New mark has kicked in (12 lb higher) but remains of interest.
6. Baltray
J: Ben JonesT: Emma Lavelle
F: 21/2PFF-3
Price History:
4.75
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Hereford maiden hurdle winner in November 2023. Good second of 4 on Fontwell handicap bow 6 months later but failed to complete next 3 starts. Back on track when third of 6 at Uttoxeter last month and remains unexposed.
2. Getalead
J: Paul O'BrienT: Kevin Pickard
F: 81565-323
Price History:
5.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner during second part of 2024 and back on his game with a brace of placed efforts in May. Unsuited by drop back in trip next time and should find this test more suitable.
5. Shantou Express
J: Tom BellamyT: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
F: 6/P6243-57
Price History:
8.50
Age:
10
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Without a win for 2 years but is on a career-low mark and testing ground against him at Worcester last time. Should be competitive with headgear back on.
3. Belvedere Blast
J: Henry BrookeT: Adrian Keatley
F: 315245-24
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Scored at Market Rasen in January and held form well since, better than bare result at Hexham latest (badly hampered last). In the mix with headgear refitted.
8. Roxboro River
J: Paddy HanlonT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
F: 556602-59
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Modest maiden who has something to find even on the pick of his form.
9. Jack The Savage
J: K. BroganT: Laura Horsfall
F: 424232-46
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Remains with just the sole win over hurdles and good run of form came to an end at Kelso last time. Others preferred.
7. Walk Of No Shame
J: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: P/015064-6
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Won at Worcester last summer but below form since, including when offering little on return at Huntingdon.
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4. Teorie
J: Mr Robbie DavidT: Daisy Hitchins
F: 103/P52-62
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Fair hurdles winner who has bounced back to form following a yard switch, beaten only by a highly progressive one at Newton Abbot 5 weeks ago. One for the shortlist.