RAN AMOK (IRE) proved better than ever when a narrow second at Chester and can go one better returning to a C&D where previously successful. Yachtsman, Sugar Baby and Lumenbourg rate the pick of the dangers.
Ran Amok
Yachtsman
Sugar Baby
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Ran Amok
J: Luke MorrisT: Hugo Palmer
F: 917470-52
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Won over C&D last summer and, on the back of a breathing operation, proved better than ever despite racing from 5 lb out of the weights when edged out only late on in handicap won by Station X at Chester 17 days ago. Obvious claims if backing that up back down in grade.
3. Sugar Baby
J: David NolanT: Peter Niven
F: 60127-875
Price History:
4.50
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
A 4-time winner in 2025, including over C&D. Has dipped below last winning mark and shaped when a close fifth of 11 to Vingegaard in handicap at Thirsk last time. One of the likelier types particularly with yard recently getting off the mark for 2026.
4. Lumenbourg
J: Ryan SextonT: Julie Camacho
F: 33238-031
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Dual course winner at 7f, who bounced back to best when winning 6f handicap at Carlisle 11 days ago, beating Amaysmounts by 1¼ lengths. A 4 lb rise for that success puts him on a career-high mark, however.
6. Dark Side Thunder
J: Darragh KeenanT: Jessica Macey
F: 10-489253
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Below last winning mark and has been placed on 2 of last 3 starts, 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Fenlander at Leicester on latest. Should be thereabouts but worth noting that only 1 of his 9 wins has actually come on turf.
2. Another Investment
J: Faye McManomanT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 000700-00
Price History:
7.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
Won over C&D last summer but was mostly below form otherwise. Hard to weigh up at present for all he's tumbled a long way in the weights.
7. Great
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Sam England
F: 543-06378
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Maiden winner at Windsor for Richard Hannon last spring and ended 2025 with a pair of in-frame efforts in handicaps at Kempton. Hasn't hit those heights for current connections, though, and increasing tendency to start slowly a cause for concern despite his mark continuing to fall.
9. Fizzy Cristal
J: Cam HardieT: Richard & Peter Fahey
F: 63421-614
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Dual winner on the all-weather at Newcastle, including 8-runner event in February, beating Hen Party by a neck. Ran just respectably back on turf last time and still to prove herself equally as effective on this surface.
10. Woolridge
J: Christian HowarthT: Scott Dixon
F: 6242-2883
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Still a maiden but runner-up 3 times for previous connections on the all-weather in Ireland. Turned in best effort for current yard when 1½ lengths third of 12 to Raft Up at Newcastle last month but remains unproven on turf.
5. Men Of Honour
J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
F: 753664-99
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Ended his time with Andrew Slattery with a good fourth of 16 on handicap debut at Gowran (7f) in October. Hasn't shown much in 2 outings for current yard and probably best watched for the time being unless the betting suggests otherwise from what is a handy mark.
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8. Yachtsman
J: Daniel MuscuttT: Jack Morland
F: 785-34714
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Made a positive start for current yard, winning at Windsor (6f) in May but failed to meet expectations under a 6 lb penalty at Catterick just 3 days later. Now 1 lb lower and essentially remains one to be positive about. Less exposed than most returning from 30-day break.