In a trappy sprint, SKI ANGEL and Royal Duke could lead home a 1-2 for the R. Mike Smith yard.
Ski Angel
Royal Duke
Doon The Glen
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Startling
J: Jason HartT: John Wainwright
F: 16P-83224
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
A 4-time winner over 5f for David O'Meara. Went close at Thirsk and Southwell for new yard before below-par efforts in small fields the last twice. Booking of Jason Hart a positive.
2. Henery Hawk
J: Connor BeasleyT: Linda Perratt
F: 23613035
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Placed in successive sprints here before reverting to his slow-starting ways at Hamilton last time. Now 0-23 on turf.
3. Wee Mary
J: Mark WinnT: Jim Goldie
F: 42162474
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Best recent efforts at Musselburgh, including victory in similar event there last month. Below that form when beaten just under 4 lengths at Hamilton on latest start. Should at least be able to get to the front again here.
4. Supremissy
J: Andrew MullenT: Iain Jardine
F: 0U-931
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Lightly-raced 3-y-o. Covered up in a well-run race when much-improved winner on handicap debut at Musselburgh, reeling in trailblazing Wee Mary. Stiffer task to repeat the feat off 2 lb higher in better race.
5. Doon The Glen
J: Paul MulrennanT: Jim Goldie
F: 56183471
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Better than ever when notching a second 6f Hamilton success of the season last time. Stablemate Wee Mary will need to set a good pace if she's to follow up over 5f.
6. Royal Duke
J: Shay FarmerT: R. Mike Smith
F: 0-7637756
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
C&D winner was too free to justify support in first-time cheekpieces here (6f) latest. Could make a better fist of capitalising on handy mark back over minimum trip.
7. Ski Angel
J: Amie WaughT: R. Mike Smith
F: 59-456238
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Free-going C&D winner looked unlucky not to win at Wetherby last month. Third behind a couple producing their best efforts over C&D next time before pulling too hard under 7-lb claimer at Hamilton. Has a fair record under this jockey and may do better here.
8. Summerstorms Dream
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 954-35772
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Best efforts have come in 6f course handicaps this season, latterly chasing home an improver 7 days ago. Back over the minimum trip and elusive first victory may again evade her.
9. Sixcor
J: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Linda Perratt
F: 8-8953753
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Latest success came off this mark at Hamilton this time last year, though doesn't quite look in the same form at present.