DOTTIES PROMISE should have learnt plenty from her encouraging Hexham debut and gets the nod in the finale. Gijima and Nobotheratall are also potential improvers and look the likeliest dangers.
Dotties Promise
Gijima
Nobotheratall
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Blue Indigo
J: Craig NicholT: Gary Rutherford
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, fair staying hurdler, half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Hello George. Likely a longer-term prospect.
2. Nobotheratall
J: Harry ReedT: Tristan Davidson
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
Posted encouraging third of 14 in bumper at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft, 33/1) on NH debut 75 days ago. Since joined new yard and likely has more to offer yet.
3. Monte A Bord
J: Tom MidgleyT: Michael & David Easterby
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Awtaad gelding. Closely related to a winner and half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including smart winner up to 7f Rivellino. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Warrants respect on debut.
4. Dotties Promise
J: Nathan MoscropT: Susan Corbett
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
95
Verdict
Out of a bumper winner and offered plenty to work on when third at Hexham 95 days ago, coming from further back than the also well-touted front pair. Entitled to improve and holds strong claims.
5. Gijima
J: Gregor WalkingshawT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Ran with promise when third of 9 in bumper at Perth (16.2f, good to firm) on NH debut 32 days ago. Entitled to build on that and must enter calculations.
6. Nufinbutdatruth
J: Peter KavanaghT: Jean McGregor
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Court Cave mare. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Mr Thriller and smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Gaspara. Yard on a long winless streak.
7. Strathcatcha
J: Bruce LynnT: Gary Rutherford
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Sent off big odds and offered little on NH debut in Hexham bumper 21 days ago.
8. La Grande Keely
J: Dylan JohnstonT: Jackie Stephen
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Telescope filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful chaser Rapid Response and bumper winner/fair hurdler Lock Down Luke. Yard not renowned for bumper scorers.