Perhaps best to focus on the 3-y-os. HOMELAND looks ready to strike and is preferred to last month's C&D 1-3 Quirke On Parole and Heartened.
Homeland
Quirke On Parole
Heartened
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Quirke On Parole
J: Kevin StottT: Mark Walford
F: 886-421
Price History:
3.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Going right way in handicaps, gaining compensation for Wetherby near miss when going one better over this C&D (good to firm; Heartened close up in third) 3 weeks ago, digging deep. Only nudged up 2 lb and should go well again.
6. Homeland
J: Connor BeasleyT: Michael Dods
F: 696-2033
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
10/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Haydock (1¼m, good to firm) 11 days ago. Less exposed than most of these and can make a bold bid.
2. This Years Love
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 29100-240
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap (25/1) at York (1¼m, good) 17 days ago but this is more his level.
1. Time Tells All
J: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll
F: 523-37754
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 16 starts. Bit below form when fourth of 8 in handicap at Chester (1½m, good to firm) 17 days ago.
5. Berkshire Phantom
J: Shane GrayT: Fionn McSharry
F: 58585858
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good to firm, 14/1) 32 days ago, never nearer. Significantly up in trip.
4. Highwaygrey
J: S. B. KirraneT: Tim Easterby
F: 758-64583
Price History:
11.00
Age:
9
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (1¼m, good to firm, 4/1) 15 days ago.
10. Heartened
J: Cam HardieT: Ollie Pears
F: 8776-8573
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
20/1 and cheekpieces on first time, good ¾-length third of 9 to Quirke On Parole over C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago. Claims if the headgear works as well a second time.
3. Kaaress
J: Harry RussellT: Ollie Pears
F: 5549-4467
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Below form when seventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (1m, firm, 33/1) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. On a career-low mark. Has had wind surgery.
9. Havachoc
J: Duran FentimanT: Patrick Morris
F: 70753
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Modest maiden. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Carlisle (9f, soft) 47 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Grant Tuer.
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8. Jack Andrea
J: Non RunnerT: Robert Eddery
F: 470-85855
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Blinkered first time, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) 25 days ago. Back up in trip. Others are more persuasive.