Sole 3-y-o HIGH STOCK could have more to offer now stepping up to 1½m for the first time and is preferred to fellow low-mileage sort Shader. West Wind Blows hasn't been seen for 2 years but will be a threat to all if retaining his old ability.
High Stock
Shader
West Wind Blows
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
3. Shader
J: C. T. KeaneT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 311-3
Price History:
2.63
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
156
Verdict
Dual AW novice winner last September, including C&D, and made a highly encouraging reappearance when third of 14 in Haydock handicap in May. Off since but evidently capable fresh and could easily have more to come after only 4 starts.
5. West Wind Blows
J: James DoyleT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 31232229/
Price History:
4.20
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
723
Verdict
Listed and dual Group 3 winner but hasn't been seen since finishing down the field in a Group 1 in Australia 2 years ago. Bold show assured if retaining his old ability but betting is perhaps the best guide after such a long time off. it
6. High Stock
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew Balding
F: 1204
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Made a very good start to his career in the spring, winning maiden at Newmarket and runner-up in Dee at Chester (1¼m). Given a break after disappointing run at Royal Ascot and firmly back on track when 2¼ lengths fourth of 11 in listed race at Goodwood (1¼m) 6 weeks ago. Probably more to come.
2. Live Your Dream
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Saeed bin Suroor
F: 23135/5
Price History:
12.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Produced some very smart handicap performances in 2023 but weakened to finish a remote fifth in 2m Newmarket listed back from 2 years off in September. Can only watch after that.
1. Aimeric
J: Pierre-Louis JaminT: K. R. Burke
F: 224332-27
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Runner-up 3 times at listed level over this trip last season, including this race. As good as ever when narrowly denied off a mark of 107 in 1¾m Musselburgh handicap on reappearance in April but ran poorly back from another break at Newmarket in September. A visor is reached for now.
4. Siempre Arturo
J: Jason WatsonT: Daniel & Claire Kubler
F: 90396116
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Useful sort who landed career win number 8 in a C&D handicap in September. 9/1, below par when sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 36 days ago. A bit short of the required standard at this level.