BUCKLAND BELLE can land the fourth win of a very productive season. Rating has a solid C&D record and heads the dangers along with Amarachi and Chilly Breeze.
Buckland Belle
Rating
Amarachi
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
9. Buckland Belle
J: Tom MarquandT: Ollie Sangster
F: 32213212
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Has won 3 times since switched to turf this year, pulling a little way clear with an in-form rival when landing the odds in 11-runner contest over C&D under Tom Marquand at the beginning of this month. Good second of 10 at Beverley since. Another bold show is on the cards.
7. Amarachi
J: Jack MitchellT: Joseph Parr
F: 22629612
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Produced a career best to get off the mark for this yard by a wide margin over C&D earlier this month. Backed it up with a creditable second of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 3 days later. Respected.
2. Rating
J: Rossa RyanT: Grace Harris
F: 15535183
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner in May and added to tally at Chepstow (1m, good) in August. Creditable third of 10 over C&D (good to soft) 16 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again.
14. Fizzy Bear
J: Jack DaceT: George Baker
F: 505043
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Maiden. 25/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good) 19 days ago. Less exposed than a lot of these.
3. Chilly Breeze
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Ian Williams
F: 68-976220
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Runner-up twice over 1m on good to firm this summer and it may to overlook a lesser run on soft ground at Chester last time.
10. Blue Hero
J: Joe LeavyT: Adrian Wintle
F: 8-4812127
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Has 11 course wins to name, including 2 more this summer. Narrowly denied by Buckland Belle over C&D at the beginning of this month but posted a rare below-par effort back here since.
4. Dappled Light
J: Finley MarshT: Adrian Wintle
F: 8-7112247
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, including back to back at the start of this summer. Well below par back here 16 days ago, though.
12. Havana Club
J: Donagh MurphyT: Adrian Wintle
F: 84264138
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Resumed winning ways over C&D (firm) in July. Creditable third of 7 at Windsor next time but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Buckland Belle and stablemate Blue Hero here 4 weeks ago.
1. Thiscouldbefun
J: Taylor FisherT: J. S. Moore
F: 4-6030146
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Capitalised on a falling mark under an enterprising ride at Salisbury (1m, good) last month but well held back there twice since.
13. Denbys Dream
J: Nicola CurrieT: Charlie Pike
F: 22071666
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Made all at Brighton in June but below par in her 3 outings since.
6. Man From Havana
J: Ben Ffrench DavisT: Dominic Ffrench Davis
F: 757-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
111
Verdict
More than hinted at ability in 3 outings over 1m last year but well beaten on 11f Kempton handicap debut/reappearance in June. Drops back in trip after a further 111 days off.
8. Exotic Baby
J: David ProbertT: Ian Williams
F: 4-5045709
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
First run since leaving George Boughey when last of 9 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (7f) 26 days ago. Can only watch after that.
5. Mayberry Moon
J: Charles BishopT: Thomas Faulkner
F: 73190-457
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Dual winner who joined present yard for only 1,000 gns from Michael Dods last autumn and hasn't gone on from his reappearance fourth at Ffos Las.
11. Afta Party
J: Charlie TuckerT: Kathy Turner
F: 89/8-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
396
Verdict
Back from an absence to finish well held at Salisbury in August 2025 and off again since. First run for yard after leaving Mark Gillard. A watching brief is advised.