INSPIRING SPEECHES might be able to defy the handicapper again. The low-mileage Highfield Comrade can fill the forecast spot ahead of last year's winner Hidden Pearl.
Inspiring Speeches
Highfield Comrade
Hidden Pearl
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Inspiring Speeches
J: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Sara Ender
F: 5-5455411
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Finally off the mark at Beverley last month and followed up in a 1½m course handicap 22 days ago. Should go well on the hat-trick bid if seeing out the longer trip.
6. Highfield Comrade
J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 80863
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Thirsk (1½m, good) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Much less exposed than most of these. Respected.
3. Bollin Neil
J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
F: 083-50542
Price History:
4.50
Age:
9
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (2m, good to firm, 16/5) 22 days ago.
8. Hickton
J: Hollie DoyleT: Declan Carroll
F: 0905-6032
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Modest maiden. 20/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (1½m, good to firm) 15 days ago.
5. Toby Two Scoops
J: Aiden BrookesT: Micky Hammond
F: 0094-683
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
6/1 and blinkered first time, creditable ½-length third of 6 to Inspiring Speeches in handicap at this course (1½m, good to firm) 22 days ago, running on.
7. Himself
J: Cam HardieT: Philip Kirby
F: 57754964
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Ran one of his better races when 1¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Inspiring Speeches in handicap at this course (1½m, good to firm, 16/1) 22 days ago. No certainty to build on it, though.
4. Havachoc
J: Duran FentimanT: Patrick Morris
F: 707539
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
First run since leaving Grant Tuer when last of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Beverley (1¼m) 43 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
9. Mary Anne Maximus
J: Faye McManomanT: Brian Ellison
F: 9769
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in classified event at Newcastle (7f, 20/1) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Could only consider if backed.
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Non-Runners
1. Hidden Pearl
J: Gina ManganT: John Berry
F: 6158-1647
Price History:
8.50
Age:
9
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Won this last year. Also successful on reappearance at Yarmouth (1¾m) in May. Well held in a Class 5 at Newmarket latest but capable of bouncing back in this lower grade.