FORTUNATE FELLA made an encouraging start over fences when runner-up over C&D last month and is entitled to build on that. He can go one better. Ceejaybe and Rock On Rita are feared most.
Fortunate Fella
Ceejaybe
Rock On Rita
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Lunar Ocean
J: Gavin SheehanT: Billy Aprahamian
F: 607/32225-
Price History:
3.75
Age:
6
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
146
Verdict
Stepped up on low-key hurdles form switched to fences for this yard last season, runner-up on first 3 starts in this sphere prior to finishing fifth in Uttoxeter handicap (24f) in December. Remains winless after 11 outings, though.
4. Daring Plan
J: Lucy GardnerT: Susan Gardner
F: 723/9P456-
Price History:
4.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Still looking for first success and never really threatened in a handful of starts last season. Others more appealing. Had wind
2. Fortunate Fella
J: Ben BromleyT: Paul Nicholls
F: 955462-
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Never really threatened in a handful of starts over hurdles but posted good second of 10 over C&D on chase debut last month and is only 1 lb higher now. Shortlisted.
8. Ceejaybe
J: James DaviesT: Jo Davis
F: 265/9P443-
Price History:
7.50
Age:
5
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Posted best effort in this sphere when very good third of 10 in handicap chase over C&D (good) 20 days ago. Races off same mark here and must enter calculations.
5. Bruce Gobbler
J: Callum PritchardT: Kayley Woollacott
F: 90050/753-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Posted respectable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good) 22 days ago. 1 lb lower on chase debut and can't be ruled out.
3. Rock On Rita
J: Richie McLernonT: Neil Mulholland
F: P819-
Price History:
9.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Posted much her best effort in this sphere when taking 21f Fakenham mares' handicap in March. Nowhere that form over longer trip at Bangor since but must enter calculations here.
6. Ultra Viers
J: Harry BannisterT: Phillippa Taylor
F: P2/6P5444-
Price History:
13.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Just a point win to his name but has been in good heart in recent starts, latest when respectable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, good) 3 weeks ago. Likely to be in the mix again.
1. Bread And Butter
J: James BestT: Cynthia Woods
F: 40111374-
Price History:
51.00
Age:
10
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
86
Verdict
Won a trio of hurdles for Olly Murphy last season but proved disappointing the last twice, including returned to fences at Market Rasen in February. Since joined new yard and others convince more.