BUCKLAND BELLE hasn't put a foot wrong this season and came a long way clear with one that has already followed up at Windsor last week, so makes plenty of appeal again. Course specialist Blue Hero and Galactic Glow head up the dangers.
Buckland Belle
Blue Hero
Galactic Glow
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Eagle Day
J: Rob HornbyT: David Evans
F: 91804945
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Wolverhampton in March (second past the post but promoted) and wasted no time getting back to form when fourth of 13 there (9.5f) in July. Record on turf isn't as convincing and he failed to settle when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) 31 days ago.
2. Wildfell
J: William CarsonT: John & Rhys Flint
F: 960679/00-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
405
Verdict
Offered nothing in 2 outings last year for D. J. Jeffreys. Looks easy to oppose returning for new yard after 13 months off.
3. Havana Club
J: Finley MarshT: Adrian Wintle
F: 88426413
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Posted a couple of good efforts prior to resuming winning ways at C&D (firm) under Finley Marsh in July and confirmed himself as still in form third of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 30 days ago.
4. Blue Hero
J: Joe LeavyT: Adrian Wintle
F: 968-48121
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Veteran who overcame a very slow start to notch an eleventh course success in a 5-runner handicap here (1¼m, firm) 33 days ago. This looks more competitive but he should give another good account from just 2 lb higher.
5. Sceptic
J: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian Williams
F: 94521955
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Scored twice at Wolverhampton in 2025 and added to his tally after a series of good efforts at Kempton in May. Possibly undone by a rise in the weights all 3 starts since, though.
6. Mbappe
J: Jack CallanT: Mark Loughnane
F: 78-316765
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Won at Kempton in January but hasn't been able to get involved after missing the break on all 3 starts since returning from 5 months off.
7. Electric Bass
J: Dougie CostelloT: Roger Teal
F: 2255-2253
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Headstrong sort who is still seeking a first win but ran creditably enough dropped back in trip when third of 4 in handicap at Chepstow (1¼m, good to firm) 48 days ago. Worth betting check having first start over 1m since January 2025.
8. Thestral
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 51-802305
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
A fair 7f scorer (albeit not straightforward) for Hugo Palmer who signed off for that yard with a good third at Wetherby in June. Not in same form on either start for this stable, though.
9. Galactic Glow
J: Taylor FisherT: Joe Tickle
F: 62322627
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2025 but has finished runner-up 4 times this summer, including going down by only a neck over at Chepstow in July. Not best placed on the far wing when last seen there 24 days ago and it'd be no surprise if he were to bounce back at a track where he has a decent record.
10. Buckland Belle
J: Tom MarquandT: Ollie Sangster
F: 51322132
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Consistent in handicaps, opening her account at Windsor in May and doubling her tally at Leicester (1m, good to firm) under Tom Marquand in July. Pulled a long way clear with one that has already followed up back at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last week and she makes plenty of appeal again.
12. Amathus
J: Callum HutchinsonT: Patrick Chamings
F: 0-9298415
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Typically outpaced/suited by the brisk pace when scrambling home (had to survive stewards inquiry) in a 7f Salisbury handicap in July and wasn't in the same form granted less-favourable circumstances when fifth of 6 there 3 weeks ago.
13. Malakai Kite
J: Luke MorrisT: Ronald Harris
F: 4353
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Has shown modest form and temperament in 7f/1m maidens, outpaced before consenting to run on late when third of 5 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago. More required on handicap debut.
14. Who Is Alice
J: George BassT: Grace Harris
F: 529-09655
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Chepstow maiden winner for Jack Channon last year but hasn't proved she's trained on this season.