Last week's Doncaster winner ANCIENT TIMES still looks nicely treated on old form and can score again. Jungle Run rates the principal danger.
Ancient Times
Jungle Run
Diamond Dreamer
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Diamond Dreamer
J: David ProbertT: Patrick Chamings
F: 165-73261
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Proved better than ever when winning 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 37 days ago, keeping on well. 7 lb higher now but not taken lightly.
2. Nogos Dream
J: Finley MarshT: Richard Hughes
F: 244-22481
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Ungenuine type. Ended long losing run when taking 12-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 15 days ago. Remains to be seen if he's in same form again here.
3. Jungle Run
J: Jack CallanT: Tom Clover
F: 311190-41
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Three-time winner last term who showed benefit of return run when taking 6-runner handicap at Leicester (5f, good) 29 days ago, always holding on. Remains feasibly treated and holds strong follow-up claims.
4. Ancient Times
J: Kaiya FraserT: Harry Eustace
F: 4444844-1
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Back from 5 months off when winning 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm, 13/2) 7 days ago. 3 lb rise is fair and another bold bid looks assured.
5. Pop Dancer
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 79-549423
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 7/2) 36 days ago. Others preferred.