CRAZEE ICON is on a roll around here and can defy the handicapper again. The main threat may come from fellow 3-y-os King of Thunder, another with a recent course win to his name, First Time, and turf debutante Merry.
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King Of Thunder
First Time
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Crazee Icon
J: Alfie RedmanT: Andrew Balding
F: 2-5251171
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Three wins over the extended 7f here since June, including on soft. Useful effort when scoring with plenty to spare last weekend and even a 9 lb rise may not stop her if showing up in a similar mood.
2. Divine Libra
J: Jason WatsonT: Charles Hills
F: 462-88509
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
C&D winner at the 2024 May meeting but has drawn a blank in 18 starts since. Below par again at Southwell 5 weeks ago and it's likely best to look elsewhere.
3. Blue Prince
J: John EganT: David Evans
F: 31331773
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Latest win in claimer here in August. 4/1, creditable 2ΒΌ lengths third of 12 to King of Thunder in handicap over C&D (soft) 8 days ago.
4. Andesite
J: Darragh KeenanT: Roger Fell
F: 53220571
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Finally added to his 2-y-o debut success when edging ahead close home at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. More than talented enough to cope with a 2 lb nudge but he's one who needs things to fall right.
5. Vidmiyr
J: William PyleT: Jennie Candlish
F: 23123041
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (7.6f, good to soft, 9/2) 7 days ago. Has a good record on going softer than good but the outside stall could be awkward.
6. County Carlow
J: Edward GreatrexT: Ben Haslam
F: 241270
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Made all in 6f Sligo maiden (good to soft, wore cheekpieces) for Paddy Twomey in the spring but never threatened ridden differently (held up) in sprint handicaps at Doncaster and Thirsk for new yard last month. Could only consider if backed in refitted headgear.
7. King Of Thunder
J: Ashley LewisT: Hugo Palmer
F: 4601-641
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
10/1, career best when winning 12-runner C&D handicap (soft) 8 days ago, readily. Fresher than most for the time of year and much respected on follow-up bid.
8. Diligent Resdev
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 5336-9696
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (6f) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Finally lower in the handicap than when winning the 2024 Bronze Cup at Ayr.
9. First Time
J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Richard & Peter Fahey
F: 12-063354
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Won a 6f Newmarket maiden last summer for Harry Charlton. Largely proved consistent in handicaps for current yard this season, including fourth of 15 at York (7f, good) 13 days ago. Visor on first time. Enters calculations.
10. Homestrait
J: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Brian Ellison
F: 22314612
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Versatile with regard to ground, with her 7f wins this year coming on firm at Carlisle and heavy at Haydock. Went close to another success when beaten a neck over C&D (soft) 8 days ago. Raised another 3 lb for it, though.
11. Merry
J: P. J. McDonaldT: James Horton
F: 3-45212
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Raced only on all-weather, winning 7f Kempton maiden in August and close second in 7f 3-y-o only handicap back there since (form boosted). Could play a prominent role if as effective on turf.