SAVANNAH SMILES has been in excellent form, winning over C&D just 9 days ago, and can enhance her fine record here with another victory. Secret Handsheikh and Darkened Edge are big players also.
Savannah Smiles
Secret Handsheikh
Darkened Edge
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Darkened Edge
J: Gina ManganT: Christopher Mason
F: 52336-321
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Won over C&D (5/4) 18 days ago, making all and keeping on well to record a career-best effort. Fairly reliable for the level and should go well again at a track that suits.
2. Savannah Smiles
J: Callum HutchinsonT: Grace Harris
F: 8-8233421
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
In excellent form recently and won a 7-runner handicap at this course and distance (9/4) 9 days ago, travelling fluently before leading in the final 100 yards. Strong record at Chepstow and sure to go well again.
3. Stalingrad
J: Charles BishopT: Patrick Chamings
F: 6241/4-873
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Won at this track in August 2023 and third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (3/1) 13 days ago. Has shown signs of returning to form with that more encouraging effort.
1. Secret Handsheikh
J: William CarsonT: John Gallagher
F: 42-592457
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Experienced performer with a C&D win and ran well when second of 11 at Windsor (12/1) in April. Finished last of 7 in a handicap at Windsor (5/1) 32 days ago, failing to build on the promise of last run. Could show better form back at this course.
5. Gogo Yubari
J: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Tony Carroll
F: 33860054
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Has been struggling with 18 runs since winning, but produced a more encouraging effort when fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6/1) 11 days ago. Could be one to bear in mind in this company off current mark.
6. Banana
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Scott Dixon
F: 27312355
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Won a 5f handicap at Bath in May after 48 attempts and ran well in next two starts. Fifth of 10 in 6f handicap at Wolverhampton (22/1) 25 days ago, led until over 1f out before weakening.