Last year's winner DJELO is a real class act at this Grade 2 level and can follow up last month's Charlie Hall success. The main threat may come from Irish raider Saint Sam, who might enjoy an uncontested lead.
Djelo
Saint Sam
Boombawn
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Djelo
J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
F: 8/212176-1
Price History:
1.73
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Won this on heavy ground last year and looked as good as ever when landing a fourth Grade 2 success of his career in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (3m, good) on reappearance 5 weeks ago. The one to beat in this race again.
3. Saint Sam
J: Harry CobdenT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 62111222-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
230
Verdict
Very smart chaser, including a Grade 2 win at Clonmel last November. Gave it his usual good shot from the front when second in 2½m Fairyhouse Grade 2 when last seen in April. This front-runner has a decent record fresh and seems likely to make a bold bid.
2. Hitman
J: Freddie GingellT: Paul Nicholls
F: 83/222P7-1
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Ended a near 3-year losing run when seeing off 6 rivals in the Old Roan at Aintree (2½m, good) under Freddie Gingell on reappearance 6 weeks ago, finding more for pressure than is sometimes the case. That was a really smart handicap performance but more will be needed to follow up here.
4. Boombawn
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 0315245-4
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
A useful hurdler and even better over fences, bagging the Grade 2 Rising Stars at Wincanton last November. Mostly creditable efforts in defeat since, including 4¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Hitman on Aintree reappearance (2½m, good) 42 days ago.
5. Edwardstone
J: Tom CannonT: Alan King
F: 3/3F2354-4
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
A very smart chaser but he went without a win last term and was well below par when a remote fourth to L'eau Du Sud in Shloer Chase at Cheltenham (2m, heavy) on reappearance 23 days ago. Back up in trip.