FRAM CASTLE rates the pick of the weights nudged up 2 lb for his recent C&D victory so gets the nod over in-form Leon Trotsky. Letmebetheboss settled better again when scoring at Southwell and is dangerous, as is Autumn's Breeze.
Fram Castle
Leon Trotsky
Letmebetheboss
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Fram Castle
J: John EganT: Dominic Ffrench Davis
F: 23988-301
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (9/4) 14 days ago. Up 2 lb but he's expected to be bang there.
4. Letmebetheboss
J: Lewis EdmundsT: William Muir & Chris Grassick
F: 533125-81
Price History:
3.25
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 9/2) 25 days ago, driven out. Makes polytrack debut. Shortlisted.
10. Leon Trotsky
J: Hollie DoyleT: Julia & Shelley Birkett
F: 73-031636
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Winner at Southwell in February. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 4/1) 37 days ago. Can go well.
3. The Colorist
J: Robert HavlinT: Karen Jewell
F: 66-32724P
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Unreliable sort. Pulled up in handicap at Lingfield (14f, good, 15/2) 14 days ago, not looking keen.
6. Autumns Breeze
J: Finley MarshT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 87792-7
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
12/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (12f) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Ought to be thereabouts.
8. Balgowan
J: George DowningT: Seamus Mullins
F: 3/6-224216
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Winner at Southwell in April. 11/4, sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 27 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter.
11. Innisfree Pearl
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Tom Ward
F: 00031-66
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Chepstow (12f, soft) 18 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
7. Sullivan Bay
J: Harry DaviesT: Jim & Suzi Best
F: 97133-335
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Fifth of 6 in handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (14f) 20 days ago. Tongue strap back on with more required.
2. Night Horn
J: Cieren FallonT: Michael Keady
F: 6/6725-847
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
25/1, tailed-off last of 7 to Letmebetheboss in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for.
9. Gold Souk
J: Jason WatsonT: Daniel Steele
F: 0152/70
Price History:
34.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Eleventh of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (12f) 71 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do.
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Non-Runners
12. Devizes
J: Non RunnerT: Pat Phelan
F: 372707-04
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
14
1. Albert Lasker
J: Christian HowarthT: Alice Haynes
F: 32281-846
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Winner at Southwell in December. 9/1, well-beaten sixth of 7 to Letmebetheboss in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 25 days ago, finishing tired.