All 5 have something to prove but BOLSOVER BILL went with more promise than the bare result suggests back from a long absence at Leicester 3 weeks ago and better is expected now back chasing. Frere d'Armes is on a workable mark if finding some form.
Bolsover Bill
Frere Darmes
Shantou Lucky
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Frere Darmes
J: Miss Heidi PalinT: Dan Skelton
F: 0-8195354
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Back to winning ways in hunter chase at Stratford in May but struggled since, though was out of his depth in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton latest.
2. Shantou Lucky
J: Lilly PinchinT: James Owen
F: 11113184
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Five wins since joining the prolific James Owen yard at the end of the summer. Stamina seemingly stretched by 3½m in Southern National at Fontwell but seemingly no excuses when fourth of 5 at Plumpton 6 days ago.
3. No But I Will
J: Miss Jessica Milly SmithT: Julian Smith
F: 42P-23213
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Not straightforward but in good form this summer, building on a trio of placed efforts when scoring from the front in a refitted visor at Cartmel. Disappointed at Chepstow next time, however, and has since changed yards.
4. Moon Hunter
J: Alice StevensT: Sarah Humphrey
F: 485F/43P-7
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Unreliable type who took little interest when pulled up on his final run for Henry Daly and similar story starting out for this yard at Lingfield on return.
5. Bolsover Bill
J: Miss Victoria MalzardT: Harry Derham
F: 8411U33/6
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Better than ever when landing back-to-back handicap chases at Exeter in January 2024 on first 2 starts for current yard. Shaped as if needing the run after 20 months off over hurdles at Leicester 3 weeks ago and better expected now back chasing.