HIGHFIELD VIKING bounced back to form when third over C&D 12 days ago and he's well treated if building on that with conditions in his favour once again. Showtown is another who revived last time and is next best ahead of fellow 3-y-o Lope Y Linda.
Highfield Viking
Showtown
Lope Y Linda
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Highfield Viking
J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 36-509083
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Back-to-back winner last summer (including over C&D). Struggled after an encouraging reappearance but took a big step back in the right direction off reduced mark when third over C&D (soft) 12 days ago and well treated if able to back that up.
7. Lope Y Linda
J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
F: 12443021
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Free-going type who looked better than ever when making all at Catterick 3 weeks ago, her rider doing well to get across from the widest stall. 5 lb rise seems a little excessive but she has a good record here.
4. Showtown
J: Tom EavesT: Kevin Ryan
F: 20458882
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Maiden who bounced back to form from his slipping mark when beaten only by a gambled-on winner at Thirsk 2 weeks ago, clear of the rest and seeing out this longer trip well. Not taken lightly.
8. Kelpie Grey
J: Paul MulrennanT: Jim Goldie
F: 60680773
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Not the force of old and further decline this year, though at least fared better for a while when third here (1m) 22 days ago, albeit beaten almost 5 lengths.
3. Milford Grange
J: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 72226843
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Maiden who was runner-up 3 times in a row earlier in the season, but not quite at those levels since. Blinkers now go on.
5. Wise Crack
J: Shane GrayT: Ruth Carr
F: 05681445
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Perked up with the application of headgear when off the mark at Catterick before backing that up when fourth here (1m). Ran well without the headgear at Yarmouth 12 days ago but not an obvious type to handle bad ground.
1. Novak
J: Cara TukeT: Iain Jardine
F: 52344217
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Capitalised on a much-reduced mark to snap a long losing run on turf at Musselburgh. Unable to open up fully at Thirsk since but he has been kept away from testing ground for most of his career.
6. Sailor Batt
J: Connor BeasleyT: David & Nicola Barron
F: 236-25337
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Maiden but often gives his running and looked rusty after 5 months off at Redcar 3 weeks ago.
10. Tap Dancer
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 74673767
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Sole success came in Bath novice (heavy) for Marcus Tregoning in autumn 2024. Hasn't threatened to capitalise on slipping mark since joining this yard, her latest run here particularly poor. Cheekpieces back on.
9. Toy Soldier
J: Lexie ClarksonT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 42268755
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Ex-Irish 4-y-o who has yet to win a handicap and hasn't cut much ice for current yard.