None of the quintet arrive in top form but this could be the time to catch ZOULU CHIEF down in class from a rail draw on first run since breathing surgery. Nogo's Dream is quirky but this is more his level, so he's feared most.
Zoulu Chief
Nogos Dream
Dapper Valley
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Nogos Dream
J: Oisin MurphyT: Richard Hughes
F: 24813130
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Unreliable individual but did win over C&D last month. Below form eleventh of 19 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good to soft, 33/1) 16 days ago, though was denied a clear run and also out of the weights.
1. Zoulu Chief
J: Jack MitchellT: Heather Main
F: 88095-038
Price History:
2.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Showed plenty of dash when landing a major 6f nursery off 2 lb higher at the 2023 Ebor meeting. Missed whole of 2024 British season following an unsuccessful stint in Dubai in the early part of the year, but back on track when third of 9 at Ascot. This much easier than York on back of a wind op.
5. Night On Earth
J: David EganT: Ian Williams
F: 74-639549
Price History:
6.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 22 days ago, though was unable to get to the front from a difficult draw.
2. Grandlad
J: Adam FarragherT: James Horton
F: 816099-30
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Sound reappearance at Haydock but took a backward step when last of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 16 days ago.
3. Dapper Valley
J: Tom MarquandT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
F: 60091-009
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to soft, 10/1) 15 days ago, slowly away. Down in trip with blinkers on for the first time.