PICKERING CASTLE was only just edged out on heavy ground at Lingfield on his return and can go one better back on AW. This does look a competitive maiden, though, with Ottawa and Impulse Buy heading the dangers.
Pickering Castle
Ottawa
Impulse Buy
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Pickering Castle
J: Luke MorrisT: David Simcock
F: 632-3
Price History:
2.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Has gone close all 3 starts since debut, third of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, heavy) 23 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Should be bang there again.
3. Ottawa
J: Darragh KeenanT: Joseph Parr
F: 52-
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
222
Verdict
Stepped up on debut when second of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f), no match for winner. Off 7 months. Player.
2. Impulse Buy
J: Hollie DoyleT: Clare Hobson
F: 33-
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
222
Verdict
Close third at Southwell on debut but disappointed at Kempton following week. Off 7 months. Worth another chance.
9. Lady Modena
J: David EganT: Tom Clover
F: 47-
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
242
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 9/2), finishing with running left. Off 8 months. Remains open to improvement.
6. Brave Guest
J: Edward GreatrexT: Jack Channon
F: 06
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 11 in maiden at Thirsk (7f, good, 28/1) 24 days ago.
4. Pebble Dash
J: Jack MitchellT: Tom Clover
F: 6
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Once-raced gelding. 17/2 and blinkered, sixth of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, heavy) on debut 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
8. Fiora Capra
J: William PyleT: David Loughnane
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£32,000 yearling, Tasleet filly. Dam winner up to 6f (including at 2 yrs).
7. Fulford Cross
J: Joey HaynesT: David Simcock
F: 20
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Only just denied at Kempton on debut in February. Shaped as if amiss 4 months later.
1. Dark Empress
J: Jonny PeateT: Derek Shaw
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€30,000 yearling, 5,000 gns 2-y-o, Dark Angel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 7f/1m (Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf C & G in US/Champagne Stakes in Britain) winner Outstrip out of very smart 9f/1¼m winner Asi Siempre.