BRUCE BANNER is worth another chance having looked an unlucky loser off this mark at Beverley 2 starts back. Alnayef isn't an obvious type to follow up but may well have an easy lead again.
Bruce Banner
Alnayef
Time Turner
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Alnayef
J: Paul MulrennanT: Jim Goldie
F: 204448-71
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Hasn't looked the most enthusiastic and had an uncontested lead when finally off the mark over C&D 3 weeks ago. Had 7 lengths in hand that day but too soon to be suggesting he's a reformed character.
2. Time Turner
J: Connor BeasleyT: Edward Bethell
F: 46-421945
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Won over 1½m at Newcastle in January but flopped under a penalty 8 days later. Returned with a solid fourth at Musselburgh before excuses at Nottingham. Remains unexposed over this sort of trip.
3. Bruce Banner
J: Andrew MullenT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 7-3523524
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Flat/hurdles winner who looked unlucky (met trouble before finishing strongly) when runner-up at Beverley last month. Not in same form there following week but worth another chance.
4. Aighear
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 31123-346
Price History:
9.00
Age:
8
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Landed a double at Ayr last autumn. Stepped forward from reappearance when fourth there but seemed unsuited by this shorter distance 10 days ago.
5. Desert Quest
J: Greg FairleyT: Ewan Whillans
F: 323/95443d
Price History:
9.50
Age:
8
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Often thereabouts but well over 2 years since last success and there have been signs of decline this season. Headgear back on.