KING OF THE SEA had a bit to spare at Salisbury and can defy a further 4 lb rise and make it 3-3 in handicaps. The main opposition may be provided by fellow 3-y-os Gallic Legend, who promises to benefit from the drop back to 1¼m, Obito and Condotti.
King Of The Sea
Gallic Legend
Obito
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
9. King Of The Sea
J: Paul MulrennanT: Ed Walker
F: 08711
Price History:
2.75
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner on handicap debut and followed up with something in hand at Salisbury (1¼m again) 26 days later. A further 4 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him.
6. Gallic Legend
J: Daniel MuscuttT: James Ferguson
F: 0-343
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, looked a big threat for much of straight when third of 6 on handicap at Kempton 24 days ago, leaving the impression the 1½m trip possibly just stretched him. Potential for better back at 1¼m. Shortlisted.
4. Obito
J: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara
F: 52371641
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Back on the up tackling 1¼m for the first time when seeing off 11 rivals at Ayr (good to firm) 26 days ago. Raised 5 lb but could easily have more to offer at this trip.
14. Condotti
J: Jason HartT: Hugo Palmer
F: 552-732
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Fair maiden. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (1m, good, 2/1) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Respected for in-form stable.
8. War Supremo
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 55-333613
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Winner at Doncaster (1¼m) in July. Not in the same form when11 lengths third of 8 in handicap at Sandown (1¼m again) 41 days ago.
5. I Am Me
J: Callum RodriguezT: Edward Bethell
F: 2539-1545
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
Winner at Musselburgh in April. 13/8 and blinkered first time (quickly discarded), below par when fifth of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) 66 days ago. Up in trip. Bounce back needed.
3. Empire of Light
J: Oliver StammersT: Grant Tuer
F: 332224-09
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
C&D winner. 22/1, respectable ninth of 19 in handicap at York (1m, good to firm) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Fresh horse for the time of year.
1. Beraz
J: Ryan SextonT: Julie Camacho
F: 365-53005
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Below form when fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 40 days ago. Back up in trip. Others are more persuasive.
7. Up The Jazz
J: Billy GarrittyT: Richard Fahey
F: 78-672750
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
66/1, tenth of 13 in Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 35 days ago. Bounce back needed.
13. Blue Wonder
J: Hector CrouchT: Hughie Morrison
F: 24286
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 6 in handicap (8/1) at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 82 days ago. Up in trip.
10. Imperial Trooper
J: Luke MorrisT: Jennie Candlish
F: 21287-680
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
No better than mid-division in 3 handicaps for Ed Walker this season. Best watched for new yard unless the betting vibes are strong.
12. One More Chrome
J: Robert HavlinT: B. F. Brookhouse
F: 67-10
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Clear signs of ability both starts at 2 yrs and duly improved when landing a 12-runner maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good) on return in June. Ran poorly on Doncaster handicap debut the following month and given a bit of time since. Still early days.
2. Cavalry Call
J: S. B. KirraneT: R. Mike Smith
F: 86221258
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Winner on AW for the Crisford stable in April but ended time with that yard on a low note and last of 8 on last month's first outing for new trainer R Mike Smith.
11. Jack Sparowe
J: Clifford LeeT: John Butler
F: 5/589440-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) on belated reappearance 14 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot.