SMASHER should appreciate returning to this venue and shades the vote over hat-trick seeking Magna, who has clearly improved since dropping to 6f. Dr Ali sports cheekpieces again and could benefit from returning to 6f.
Smasher
Magna
Dr Ali
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Magna
J: Oisin MurphyT: Tony Carroll
F: 0505251-1
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Has found form since dropping to 6f, winning her last two starts. First of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11/4) 15 days ago, all out to hold on following her Kempton C&D success. Up 4lbs but remains of interest as an improved model since the switch to sprinting.
2. Respectable Jack
J: Saffie OsborneT: Matt Crawley
F: 5470/6205-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Has shown best form on AW, including when second over C&D last September and fifth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7/1) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces now removed and return to C&D could help.
3. Smasher
J: William CarsonT: Michael Attwater
F: 9312295-4
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (9/2) 11 days ago, taking a strong hold. Strong course record gives solid claims in this company.
4. Horus
J: Hollie DoyleT: Mike Murphy
F: 3077074-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Modest recent handicap form, including when finished 6th of 9 (16/1) at Southwell 15 days ago. Yet to fire for current connections.
5. Conquest Of Power
J: Paddy BradleyT: Mark Usher
F: 21167900-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
Back-to-back winner on the AW 11 months ago but has struggled since.
6. Dr Ali
J: Jonny PeateT: J. R. Jenkins
F: 5660287-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Modest maiden but good second at Southwell (6f) in October and finished fourth of 8 in conditions race at Lingfield (7f) at 8/1 9 days ago. Returns to 6f with cheekpieces back on.
7. Straight Back Up
J: Lloyd ApplegateT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
F: 8/788049-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Races too freely on AW, including when fifth of 6 at Chelmsford (14/1) 4 days ago. First-time blinkers replace hood dropping back to 6f.
8. Miraflores
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
F: 6070U4-58
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Better when fourth (150/1) 33 days ago, but last of 8 at Lingfield (33/1) 9 days ago, slowly into stride and weakened early. Cheekpieces removed.