CALME OLYMPIEN has shown fairly useful form in France and has to be considered the one to beat on his UK/stable debut, though strong market support for successful Irish pointer Minella Apprentice would put a slightly different slant on matters.
Calme Olympien
Minella Apprentice
Fairlawn Skipper
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
2. Fairlawn Skipper
J: Sean BowenT: Mickey Bowen
F: 3-123
Price History:
2.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Fair in bumpers and ran to a similar level sent hurdling when third in 5-runner maiden at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 35 days ago, needing no excuses. Probably doesn't have much scope for improvement.
1. Calme Olympien
J: James BowenT: Tim Vaughan
F: 44723-
Price History:
2.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
310
Verdict
Placed on both completed starts on the Flat and fairly useful form over hurdles, including when third of 13 in minor event at Fontainebleau (18.9f) last time. Has left N. Chevalier. Has to be considered the one to beat.
3. Minella Apprentice
J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£45,000 5-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam (c128/h121) 2¾m/3m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 27f). Won sole start in Irish points (Mar 2025). Interesting Rules newcomer.