The in-form HOMESTRAIT ran a cracker in a stronger contest at Chester last time and can race off the same mark here. She makes fair appeal. Misunderstood and One NIght Thunder rate the principal dangers.
Homestrait
Misunderstood
One Night Thunder
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Misunderstood
J: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara
F: 67745225
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
His smart 2-y-o form seems a thing of the past but he figures off a handy mark and has been performing with credit of late, a bit too keen when fifth at Beverley over this trip last week. Shortlisted.
4. Homestrait
J: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Brian Ellison
F: 23146123
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Dual 7f winner this year who has found a little more improvement in recent starts, latest when good third of 8 in handicap at Chester (7f, heavy) 10 days ago. Merits consideration.
3. Quest For Fun
J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
F: 95530325
Price History:
6.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Well over a year since his last win but he ran another fine race when second of 15 in handicap at York (7f) earlier this month and had excuses over C&D since (not clear run). Respected.
9. One Night Thunder
J: Connor BeasleyT: Gemma Tutty
F: 9-0387653
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Dual Carlisle winner last season who stepped up on recent efforts when creditable third of 10 in handicap at same course (7f, good to soft, 7/2) 20 days ago. 1 lb lower now and is not taken lightly.
5. Abduction
J: Jake DicksonT: Jim Goldie
F: 77333243
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Dual winner at 7f this season, most recently at Musselburgh in April. Largely run well since, making the frame once more when third of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, soft, 10/1) 8 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again.
10. Circle Of Trust
J: Kevin StottT: Kevin Ryan
F: 652-09210
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Gained a breakthrough victory over C&D in June but only tenth of 12 in handicap in follow-up attempt here since. Bounce back is required.
2. Count Palatine
J: S. B. KirraneT: Michael Dods
F: 00306167
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Produced a career best when scoring at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last month but not been in quite same form since. Others preferred.
7. Stanage
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 97645-707
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Won at Doncaster on 2025 reappearance but has rarely threatened since, well held at same course when last seen in July. Work to do.
6. Tip Foster
J: David NolanT: David & Nicola Barron
F: 310
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Built on debut promise to gamely land 10-runner maiden at Thirsk (7f) in June. Disappointed in testing conditions on handicap debut at Haydock since but remains low mileage.
8. Wobwobwob
J: M. P. SheehyT: Adrian Keatley
F: 20-095098
Price History:
34.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Not successful since 2024 and has largely struggled for form this season. Visor reapplied now but he is hard to recommend with confidence despite a tumbling mark.