LEXINGTON BLITZ is given a chance to build on his latest Musselburgh second. Hover On The Wind, one of 3 for Paul Midgley, is below the mark he defied at Beverley in May and is second choice ahead of Rosenpur.
Lexington Blitz
Hover On The Wind
Rosenpur
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Lexington Blitz
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Robert Cowell
F: 10-020502
Price History:
3.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
3/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Rosenpur
J: George WoodT: Jennie Candlish
F: 24431016
Price History:
4.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Five wins from 18 runs this year, the latest at Chester in July. Bit below form when sixth of 13 in Racing League at Windsor (5f, firm) 13 days ago. Merits consideration back in slightly calmer waters.
6. Jojo Rabbit
J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
F: 66169219
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Front-runner who made all at Beverley in July. Unable to dominate when only ninth of 10 there 13 days ago.
2. Hurt You Never
J: Jack NichollsT: Adrian Nicholls
F: 54153110
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Four wins from 11 runs this year, the latest at Hamilton at the beginning of the month. Only eleventh of 13 at Haydock last time but this is a bit less competitive.
8. Angelic Bugler
J: Duran FentimanT: Tim Easterby
F: 1383973
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Novice winner on debut but hasn't progressed in handicaps since, finishing a respectable third of 7 at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago.
7. Glory Fighter
J: Mark WinnT: Paul Midgley
F: 35813726
Price History:
8.00
Age:
9
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Chased home Hurt You Never in small field at Nottingham in July but not in the same form when sixth of 10 at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago.
5. Hover On The Wind
J: Harry RussellT: Paul Midgley
F: 84125054
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win at Beverley in May. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 6/1) 12 days ago. Back on a winning mark.
4. Desert Champion
J: Cam HardieT: Paul Midgley
F: 43160900
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Winner at Chelmsford (5f) in March but has struggled for form since, including in 2 outings for this yard.