DOTHAN caught the eye a bit at Ripon last week and is taken to build on that promise now stepping back up to 6f. Fellow 3-y-o Wheels of Fire is second choice ahead of Ancient Times.
Dothan
Wheels Of Fire
Ancient Times
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Sir Garfield
J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 06122127
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Hamilton in June. 4/1, below-form seventh of 15 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 11 days ago.
2. Megaphone
J: Daniel TudhopeT: George Boughey
F: 6-113067
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Landed maiden/novice wins on AW at the start of the year. Third on handicap debut next time but has found things tougher since. Needs a first-time blinkers and tongue strap combination to help spark a revival.
3. Wheels Of Fire
J: Alec VoikhanskyT: Richard Hannon
F: 3315-6293
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Fairly useful performer who travelled well when third of 10 in 5f Goodwood handicap 33 days ago. Likely to give a good account.
4. Ancient Times
J: Kaiya FraserT: Harry Eustace
F: 4844-1212
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Winning reappearance at Doncaster in April and went in again over C&D in May. Creditable second of 5 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 37 days ago, running on. Another prominent showing is on the cards.
5. Lucky Man
J: Paul MulrennanT: Jennie Candlish
F: 71880-908
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
40/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Starting to look well treated on last year's exploits but need to see more.
6. Dothan
J: Callum RodriguezT: Edward Bethell
F: 462-1575
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Winner on 5f Doncaster handicap debut/reappearance in April. Bit disappointing on next 2 starts but back on form in a first-time tongue tie (retained) when fifth of 9 at Ripon last week, looking unlucky not to go closer after meeting trouble. Gets the vote.
7. Chuti Manika
J: Joe FanningT: Charlie Johnston
F: 633-28424
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Cheekpieces on first time (retained), respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6f, good, 12/1) 11 days ago.