Preference is for TOY SOLDIER, who conceded first run when a good second at Roscommon last week and remains nicely weighted. Monhammer and Lope Y Linda are feared most.
Toy Soldier
Monhammer
Lope Y Linda
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Toy Soldier
J: L. F. RocheT: Maurice Ahern
F: 000-00422
Price History:
2.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Irish raider who has been in good form in recent starts, latest when creditable second of 15 in handicap (3/1) at Roscommon (7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Races off same mark here and holds strong claims.
4. Jkr Cobbler
J: Jack NichollsT: Iain Jardine
F: 8-5445734
Price History:
4.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Four-time C&D winner who has acquitted himself well in defeat in recent outings, latest when fourth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (1m, good, 10/3) 20 days ago, not clear run. One of the likelier contenders.
7. Monhammer
J: Andrew MullenT: Linda Perratt
F: 22325-032
Price History:
6.50
Age:
8
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Not scored for over 2 years but posted best effort for a while when good second of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Musselburgh (7f, good to firm) 5 days ago and can race off same mark here. Player.
8. Lope Y Linda
J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
F: 55-541201
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Off the mark at Catterick in May and back on scoreboard when taking 8-runner minor event (11/10) over C&D (good to soft) 15 days ago. Respected.
5. Ramon Di Loria
J: Greg FairleyT: Ewan Whillans
F: 12356363
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Course winner who landed back-to-back handicaps at Wolverhampton earlier this year. Returned to form when good third of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7f, good to firm) 5 days ago and must enter calculations.
3. Penny Mountain
J: Clifford LeeT: Gary Rutherford
F: 82235633
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Opened account over 6f at Newcastle on New Year's Day. Hasn't been able to add to that victory since but made the frame in 6f handicaps the last twice and looks worth another crack at this longer trip.
9. Summerstorms Dream
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 67954-357
Price History:
29.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Still looking for a breakthrough victory and positive signs when third on return here (6f) in May. Not built on that in a couple of starts since, however.
6. South Road
J: Lexie ClarksonT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 61569-85R
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Winner of a big-field sprint here at this time last year but ended campaign on a low note and little encouragement this term, refusing to leave the stalls at Hamilton latest. Best watched.
10. Bonito Cavalo
J: Paul MulrennanT: Jim Goldie
F: 900-08790
Price History:
36.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
After a most productive campaign in 2024, lost his way last year and has fared no better this season, failing to beat a rival home the last twice.
11. Bring Her Home
J: Rhys ElliottT: Jim Goldie
F: 0569706-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
251
Verdict
Not troubled the judge in 7 outings, including on debut for new yard at Newcastle when last seen 8 months ago. Has had a breathing operation during her absence.
12. Bobbys Pride
J: William PyleT: Noel Wilson
F: 0978-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Failed to show any ability in 5 outings thus far, including in return at Musselburgh last month.