DOUBLE THE DANCE sets the standard on his Ascot debut form and is taken to open his account in the finale. Chepstow runner-up Half Hoping could prove most troublesome.
Double The Dance
Half Hoping
Lancelot Vivo
2m2f NHF
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Double The Dance
J: Freddie MitchellT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
€100,000 purchase after winning his completed start in Irish points and made an encouraging start under Rules when second of 6 in bumper at Ascot (15.7f, good) 35 days ago. Looks the one to beat.
2. Half Hoping
J: James DaviesT: Nick Gifford
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Made positive start to his career when close second of 11 in bumper at Chepstow (16.1f, soft, 11/1) 35 days ago and is entitled to build on that.
3. Lancelot Vivo
J: Tom CannonT: Chris Gordon
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Sent off favourite and ran to a fair level when fourth of 9 in bumper over C&D (good, 11/4) on NH debut 61 days ago. Warrants respect.
5. Style De Folie
J: Joe AndersonT: Jamie Snowden
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£100,000 3-y-o, Vol De Nuit gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Style de Garde and useful hurdler Style d'Emirs. Wears tongue strap/had wind operation. Newcomers from yard often fancied.
4. Lancier Des Obeaux
J: Mr Sean O'ConnorT: Laura Horsfall
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Label des Obeaux. Likely one for longer term.
6. West Along
J: Tabitha WorsleyT: Richard Rowe
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£30,000 5-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Enniskerry and useful hurdler/smart chaser Good Boy Bobby. In frame both starts in Irish points earlier this year and is worth monitoring in the market.