TEX has been shaping up nicely and with this sort of trip probably his optimum, he can confirm his current mark to be a generous one. Buy The Dip had an excuse over C&D last week and he's a threat, along with Jiff's Army.
TEX
Buy The Dip
Jiffs Army
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
9. Jiffs Army
J: Rossa RyanT: Stuart Williams
F: 3-1530763
Price History:
2.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Down in the weights and firmly back on track when third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time and he merits consideration.
2. TEX
J: Jack CallanT: George Baker
F: 642-443
Price History:
4.20
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for first time and he shaped well when third of 7 in handicap at this course (10.1f, good to firm, 11/2) 15 days ago. Has to be taken very seriously with this slight drop in trip definitely in his favour.
7. Buy The Dip
J: Pat CosgraveT: Jim Boyle
F: 68-622129
Price History:
7.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Latest win at Lingfield in June. Ninth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 7 days ago, left with too much to do. That run can be forgiven and he's likely to run much closer to form this time.
1. Royal Pleasure
J: Richard KingscoteT: Karen Jewell
F: 8-7667627
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Unreliable individual. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 57 days ago, nearest finish. Comes with risks attached but he's down in class and is undoubtedly well weighted these days.
8. Jet Packer
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Jim Boyle
F: 029-36370
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for first time, last of 11 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good, 18/1) 34 days ago. Back up in trip with headgear off and he has questions to answer at present.
11. Rainbow Sign
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Mark Pattinson
F: 5P3-47535
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Two wins from 53 Flat runs. Thirty three runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, respectable fifth of 10 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good) 36 days ago. Not easy to make a case for back in a handicap from out of the weights.
4. Classic Speed
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Brian Toomey
F: 518551-65
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Won a brace of Kempton handicaps in 2024. Fifth of 8 in handicap (33/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago, shaping as though in need of the run returning from 5 months off.
10. Roundabout Silver
J: Harry DaviesT: Simon Dow
F: 6-6444753
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered for first time, very good third of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 16/1) 28 days ago. Back up in trip and this asks for more from just out of the weights.
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5. Starshiba
J: Non RunnerT: Jack Morland
F: 61-574722
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
3. Platinum Prince
J: Ashley LewisT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 34124-217
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Isn't the easy conveyence bbut just about better than when successful at Goodwood last month. Seventh of 8 in handicap (11/4) at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 34 days ago, needing stronger gallop back in trip, and he's now 3 lb higher.
6. Local Bay
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 87-892214
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
C&D winner last summer and added to his tally at Brighton in June fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Last of 4 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 9/1) 23 days ago. Back up in trip.