MINTANA ended last season in excellent heart at this venue and can take this if resuming from a 10-month absence in similar form. Under Curfew and Malham Tarn Cove head up the opposition.
Mintana
Under Curfew
Malham Tarn Cove
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
2. Mintana
J: Joe LeavyT: James Evans
F: 23214312-
Price History:
3.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
317
Verdict
Ended last season in excellent heart, winning here (5f) in the mud before bumping into one over C&D under a penalty. Solid claims if returning from a 10-month absence in similar form. Has gone well fresh before.
4. Under Curfew
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 63783035
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course specialist with 3 wins at Bath, including 1 over this distance. Fifth of 13 in 6f handicap at Brighton (22/1) 13 days ago, running respectably despite trouble in running. Visor back on could help chances.
8. Diamondsinthesand
J: Taryn LangleyT: Adrian Wintle
F: 55551315
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Won twice at Ffos Las in recent months but only fifth of 9 in handicap there (4/1) 4 days ago. Hood removed and needs to bounce back.
5. Autumn Festival
J: Luke MorrisT: Ed de Giles
F: 63699592
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
On a losing run of 26 starts but ran better than for a while when second of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (15/8) 4 days ago, kept on under pressure but was never going well enough to threaten the win. Needs to build on that now.
10. Malham Tarn Cove
J: Charles BishopT: Steph Hollinshead
F: 63773-734
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Winner over C&D 16 months ago and fourth of 11 in conditions race at Leicester (5/1) 58 days ago, not seen to best effect from a low draw. Merits consideration.
7. Lynwood Lad
J: Jason WatsonT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 16851849
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Added to his tally at Brighton in June, but finished ninth of 10 in handicap back there (15/2) 36 days ago, dropping away after being ridden 2f out. Difficult to predict.
12. Voodoo Ray
J: Ashley LewisT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 500-99046
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner who is yet to fire this season.
1. Bungle Bay
J: William CoxT: James Evans
F: 031-21157
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
137
Verdict
Won twice on AW earlier this year before finishing seventh of 9 in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton (11/2) 137 days ago. Returns from a break dropping back to 6f, a trip he's won over before.
9. Port Hedland
J: Molly GunnT: Tony Carroll
F: 33186678
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Hasn't fired in recent handicaps, including when eighth of 13 in 6f handicap at Brighton (33/1) 13 days ago.
3. Once Adaay
J: Charlie BennettT: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque
F: 370-35880
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
102
Verdict
Winless in 11 starts since March 2024 and finished 10th of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14/1) 102 days ago. Visor replaces blinkers for return to 6f.
11. Firenze Rosa
J: Jack CallanT: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
F: 100425-00
Price History:
67.00
Age:
10
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
99
Verdict
Has run poorly both starts this year so easy enough to look elsewhere.
6. Angels Call
J: Elizabeth GaleT: Nikki Evans
F: 15900-806
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
76
Verdict
Continues to struggle, finishing 6th of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (50/1) 76 days ago.