PAPER DOLL didn't get the clearest of runs in a stronger contest at Newcastle last week and gets the nod in what looks a competitive finale. Billy No Mates and Whatsgoingonmarvin rate the principal dangers.
Paper Doll
Billy No Mates
Whatsgoingonmarvin
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
9. Whatsgoingonmarvin
J: Paul MulrennanT: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
F: 9060-
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
245
Verdict
No real impact in minor events/maidens last term but is in good hands and much better can be expected upped significantly in trip on return/handicap debut here.
8. Trojan Soldier
J: Jack GarrittyT: Jedd O'Keeffe
F: 670-622
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Found improvement since sent handicapping, latest when good second of 6 at Hamilton (12.1f, good, 3/1) 40 days ago. 1 lb rise fair and remains low mileage.
4. Paper Doll
J: Rowan ScottT: Tristan Davidson
F: 6/7042-336
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Performed well in all 3 outings for current yard, latest when creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 9 days ago. Should appreciate this longer trip and is one for shortlist.
3. Billy No Mates
J: Rhys ElliottT: Michael Dods
F: 95446-422
Price History:
7.50
Age:
9
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Course winner who has acquitted himself well in all 3 starts this term, latest when close second of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good to firm, 4/1) 11 days ago, clear of rest. Just 1 lb higher now and another bold bid is on the cards.
11. Cheshire Belle
J: Harry DaviesT: Hugo Palmer
F: 465
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 9 in novice at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. May do better now sent handicapping.
7. Amalfina
J: Sam FeildenT: K. R. Burke
F: 4-54
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Thirsk (12f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Worth monitoring in market on handicap debut.
12. Moonlit Stage
J: Kaiya FraserT: Ed Dunlop
F: 449212-54
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Yet to fire in a couple of outings this term and has something to prove at present. Cheekpieces on first time.
2. Churchwarden
J: Daniel TudhopeT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 06/57-0
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to firm, 28/1) 90 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others preferred.
10. Fiftyshadesaresdev
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 26-323732
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 32 Flat runs. Good second of 7 in handicap (6/4) at Ripon (12f, good to firm) 18 days ago, having run of race. Others preferred for win purposes.
6. Ebony Maw
J: Jason HartT: Ewan Whillans
F: 1607-4353
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Hamilton (13.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Each-way claims.
5. Sophiesticate
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 942659/95
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Course winner. Good fifth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at this course (10f, good to firm) 47 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
1. Action Pact
J: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 278
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Improvement needed on handicap debut.