It's hard to escape the claims of NIGHT ARC given he goes unpenalised for last week's easy Wolverhampton win, landing a gamble in the process on debut for a new yard. Chico Dulce and Three On Thursday head the opposition.
Night Arc
Chico Dulce
Three On Thursday
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
5. Night Arc
J: Paddy BradleyT: Ross Burdon
F: 0-0529541
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
First run since leaving Brett Johnson and improved on recent efforts to land a gamble in 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 8 days ago, comfortably. Follow-up claims very bright from the same mark.
3. Three On Thursday
J: William CarsonT: Tony Carroll
F: 33435253
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Shaped well when third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 42 days ago, never nearer. Same mark here and a big player if getting a good pace to aim at.
4. Chico Dulce
J: Jack DaceT: Michael Madgwick
F: 08158-324
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Course winner. 7/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (10f, AW) 8 days ago. Can give another good account.
2. Elvetham
J: Robert HavlinT: Conrad Allen
F: 06622296
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
11/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 5 days ago, not ideally placed. Maiden but needs considering at this level.
9. Aim For The Bull
J: Sean Dylan BowenT: Mike Murphy
F: 24434227
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
11/4, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. Merits consideration on runner-up effort at Kempton prior to that.
8. Royal Jet
J: Molly GunnT: Tony Carroll
F: 49447232
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 57 days ago.
6. I Was Thinking
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Adrian Wintle
F: 9675
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 9/1) 15 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut.
1. Raqraaq
J: Charles BishopT: Patrick Chamings
F: 83-154057
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (AW) 52 days ago. This is a slight drop in class but others still more persuasive.
11. Chloes Courage
J: Jack CallanT: John Ryan
F: 56-536323
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Respectable third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 7/1) 12 days ago.
10. Taskheer
J: Jack MitchellT: Daniel Steele
F: 65577383
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 6/1) 26 days ago.
12. Maury
J: Georgia DobieT: Craig Benton
F: 60796605
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 18/1) 19 days ago. Hood on first time. Plenty to find on form.
7. Dandy Khan
J: William CoxT: Jim Boyle
F: 62883087
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
66/1, first run since leaving Polly Gundry when seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 8 days ago, short of room. This will reveal more.