RAFT UP won over C&D recently and ran well when second at Ripon, disadvantaged by racing in a smaller group. He's fancied to continue the good work at the chief expense of the reliable Captain Vallo. Sugar Baby completes the shortlist.
Raft Up
Captain Vallo
Sugar Baby
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
4. Captain Vallo
J: Kevin StottT: Phillip Makin
F: 45242332
Price History:
5.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Consistent performer in 6f handicaps, with six consecutive in-frame finishes, most recently when second of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (4/1) 17 days ago, led over 1f out but headed in final strides. Should be on the premises again.
3. Raft Up
J: Rowan ScottT: Harriet Bethell
F: 11628312
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Won 6f handicap at this C&D 27 days ago, his first victory on turf. Second of 12 in handicap at Ripon over 6f (9/1) 15 days ago, compromised by racing in smaller far-side group. Continues in good heart and should be very competitive back at scene of recent success.
6. Papa Cocktail
J: Dylan HoganT: Michael Herrington
F: 86760265
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Hasn't won for thirteen runs but showed promise when narrowly beaten (by a nose) in a 6f handicap at Redcar in May. Fifth of 8 in 6f handicap at Yarmouth (9/4) 23 days ago, racing freely early. Clearly capable off current mark but becoming somewhat frustrating.
1. Sugar Baby
J: Callum RodriguezT: Peter Niven
F: 84157122
Price History:
6.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Won at Redcar in May and continued the good work with a brace of runner-up efforts, latterly in 12-runner handicap at Thirsk over 6f (15/2) 28 days ago. Should remain competitive at this level.
9. Ishe Worth Agamble
J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
F: 530-13313
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Won at this C&D and also at Leicester in recent month. Third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (17/2) 18 days ago, making good headway after being steadied at the start. Drying ground in his favour.
5. Roundhay Park
J: Faye McManomanT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 859-76304
Price History:
8.50
Age:
10
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Veteran who hasn't won for 19 runs, finishing fourth of 12 in 6f handicap at Ripon (11/2) 15 days ago, racing near side and staying on with headgear back on. Does need everything to fall right.
2. South Shore
J: Kaiya FraserT: Ruth Carr
F: 0-8787417
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Won 5.5f handicap at Wetherby (17/2) in first-time hood 32 days ago before finishing seventh of 12 at Ripon (7/1) a fortnight ago, on the back foot after being slowly into stride.
7. Wilde And Dandy
J: Daniel MuscuttT: Ivan Furtado
F: 72973767
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner who added 2 further AW wins to his tally towards end of 2024. Ran below form when seventh of 10 here over 7f (11/1) 19 days ago, making headway before weakening. Drop back to 6f could suit on that evidence.
8. Rift Valley
J: Jack MitchellT: James Fanshawe
F: 833-44804
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Modest in handicaps, finishing fourth of 8 at this C&D (20/1) 7 days ago when hood discarded. Probably needs more help from the handicapper.
12. Madame Fenella
J: Cam HardieT: Derek Shaw
F: 849-75963
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Showed little on AW before returning to turf and finishing third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 27 days ago. Slow starting remains a concern. Without a win in 15 races.
11. Bust A Moon
J: Charlie BennettT: Ian McInnes
F: 53712359
Price History:
36.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Got off the mark in a 5f seller at Beverley in May and followed up with a close second in a 5f handicap at Chepstow. Ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (40/1) 19 days ago, taking a strong hold and weakening.
13. Fumbleinthejungle
J: Mark WinnT: John David Riches
F: 0800
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last of 10 at Thirsk (66/1) 28 days ago when reluctant to race in visor now removed.
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Non-Runners
10. East Tyrone
J: Mason PaetelT: Kevin Ryan
F: 140475-68
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Modest handicapper who finished eighth of 14 at Hamilton (18/1) 37 days ago. Little to suggest improvement is forthcoming.