A useful handicap. GRAND KARAT looks well worth a go over 6f and is narrowly preferred to Elmonjed, who won the final of this series last year, and Jule Camacho northern raider Indian Run.
Grand Karat
Elmonjed
Indian Run
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Elmonjed
J: Jim CrowleyT: William Haggas
F: 1/63311-44
Price History:
2.75
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Progressive last season, including a win in the final of this series over C&D. Has started 2025 with 2 creditable efforts and should go well.
5. Grand Karat
J: Oisin MurphyT: Harry Charlton
F: 88131-446
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
9/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. This keen goer is an interesting one for a drop to sprinting, particularly with Oisin Murphy on board.
3. Indian Run
J: Tom MarquandT: Julie Camacho
F: 8/6000-863
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Creditable third of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Newbury (6f, firm) 44 days ago, with Elmonjed behind in fourth. Type his new stable will get a win from soon.
2. Toca Madera
J: Tommie JakesT: Brian Meehan
F: 3196-2634
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, good to firm, 3/1) 42 days ago.
4. Havanagreattime
J: Donagh MurphyT: Richard Hughes
F: 14-493172
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Newbury in April. Good second of 6 over C&D (good to firm, 10/3) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
6. Zoulu Chief
J: Saffie OsborneT: Heather Main
F: 8095-0384
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourth of 5 in handicap (11/8) at this course (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Blinkers on first time.
7. Amazonian Dream
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Rod Millman
F: 1-9737833
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Three-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 6 over C&D (good to firm, 6/1) 14 days ago, although Havanagreattime was ahead in second.