TIME TESTED boasts a solid strike rate and looked a shade unlucky not to register another victory at Lingfield last month. He makes fair appeal in the finale. Wyld Bill and Frostmagic are feared most.
Time Tested
Wyld Bill
Frostmagic
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Wyld Bill
J: Ray DawsonT: Denis Quinn
F: 56516121
Price History:
2.63
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Posted career best when decisively taking 8-runner handicap over C&D 14 days ago. Raised 8 lb since but is not taken lightly.
3. Time Tested
J: Hector CrouchT: Michael Bell
F: 212-14153
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Four-time winner who got back on the up when close third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/4) 57 days ago. Can race off same mark here and is one for shortlist.
6. Frostmagic
J: Tommie JakesT: Ismail Mohammed
F: 21375532
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Scored twice earlier this year and only narrowly failed to add to those victories when second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Return to longer trip a plus and must enter calculations.
7. Mythical Bird
J: Cieren FallonT: Hughie Morrison
F: 32-283344
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Still looking for first success but made the frame again when creditable fourth of 13 in handicap over C&D (11/1) 28 days ago. Likely to give another good account.
1. Gifted Angel
J: Hollie DoyleT: Jack Jones
F: 39377116-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
371
Verdict
Course winner. 4/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f), missing break. Off 12 months. Market check advised on return.
4. Nibras Angel
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Alice Haynes
F: 37-480596
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, met some trouble. Chance if rediscovering old form.
9. Gretna Dreams
J: Sean Dylan BowenT: Stuart Williams
F: 45-474116
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Newmarket in August. Sixth of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 38 days ago, better placed than most. Others have achieved more.
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5. Vilaine Verlaine
J: Neil CallanT: Mark Usher
F: 2151-4250
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
92
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, last of 10 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good). Off 92 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
8. Live Each Day
J: Marco GhianiT: Stuart Williams
F: 06268215
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Latest win at Kempton in September. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 17/2) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Each-way claims.