NORCROSS BROW cemented an excellent start for Charlie Clover when second at Doncaster 3 weeks ago and from the same mark, he can quickly regain the winning thread, Carolus Magnus and Masaban head the opposition.
Norcross Brow
Carolus Magnus
Masaban
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Carolus Magnus
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 02520-261
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Has built a fine record at Musselburgh and showed his best form in over 2 years when he won there 36 days ago. Needs to prove as effective away from that track but a 2 lb rise still leaves him very competitive.
2. Napolian
J: David NolanT: David O'Meara
F: 2334-810
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
€190,000 son of Kodiac who showed promise away from testing conditions as a juvenile. Possessed sharper turn of foot than short-price favourite when winning a match at Leicester (1m) last month but didn't look an easy ride at York 18 days ago. Back in distance,
3. Masaban
J: Oisin James OrrT: Edward Bethell
F: 58-61352
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who was much improved when landing big gamble on handicap debut at Ripon (1m) in May. Ran to a similar level when third of 14 at Doncaster soon after and quickly cast aside Pontefract run when second at Catterick returned to 7f 3 weeks ago. Can remain competitive.
4. Norcross Brow
J: Jason HartT: Charlie Clover
F: 8-2468312
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Free-going type who showed fair form for Ollie Pears and wasted little time making an impact for current connections when winning 7f handicap at Brighton in June, showing improved form in the process. Matched that form when second at Doncaster and looks one to beat from the same mark.
5. Lady Hornblower
J: Jack GarrittyT: Jedd O'Keeffe
F: 2120-698
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
67
Verdict
Built on debut promise when landing a 7.5f maiden here in August 2025 but she hardly set the world alight in a trio of handicap starts at up to 1¼m during the spring. Drops back in distance on return from a break post breathing operation.
6. Dumfries
J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
F: 34d14456-5
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual course winner last season who was given a considerate ride on belated reappearance here 2 weeks ago, This will reveal more.
7. Willowinghurn
J: Rowan ScottT: David O'Meara
F: 189-78505
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Musselburgh winner on soft in October but has done nothing of note since.
8. Walk On Walk On
J: Ethan TindallT: Noel Wilson
F: 49-064052
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Yet to win but he was eased in grade and posted a very good second of 6 here 24 days ago, albeit no match for the winner. Back up in grade but a repeat of that will see him competitive again.