DREAM PIRATE figures off a handy mark and looks worth another crack at this longer trip. He gets the nod. Meet Me In Meraki and Flightofthephoenix can also make their presence felt.
Dream Pirate
Meet Me In Meraki
Flightofthephoenix
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Dark Rosa
J: Rob HornbyT: Georgina Nicholls
F: 73564517-
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Seventh of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this course (8f, AW) 33 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive.
8. Dream Pirate
J: George WoodT: T. J. Kent
F: 33531854-
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Latest win at Yarmouth in September. 6/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 23 days ago, nearest finish. Return to this longer trip could suit and is one for shortlist.
5. Flightofthephoenix
J: Ben SandersonT: Charles Hills
F: 66326353-
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Still looking for first success but posted another solid effort when third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 26 days ago and is 2 lb lower now. Respected.
4. Meet Me In Meraki
J: Pat CosgraveT: David Evans
F: 23114434-
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Three wins from 16 runs last year, latest at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in October and arrives on back of creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at same course (12.2f, 9/1) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly.
2. Woodstock City
J: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian Williams
F: 45762016-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Latest win at Southwell in October. 8/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 38 days ago. Each-way claims.
3. Annexation
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 52258119-
Price History:
17.00
Age:
10
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Latest win at Nottingham in October. Ninth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D (AW) 19 days ago. Work to do. Engaged 8.30 Wolverhampton Friday.
10. Johnjay
J: Josephine GordonT: Keiran Burke
F: 30/315366-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
117
Verdict
Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap (10/3) at Brighton (8f, soft). Off 117 days. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Roger Teal. Worth monitoring in market.
7. Alta Rica
J: Harry DaviesT: Marcus Tregoning
F: 44459-
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Must improve.
9. King Of Charm
J: Darragh KeenanT: Martin Dunne
F: 0/4055988-
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
10/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 26 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Lennys Spirit
J: William CarsonT: Denis Quinn
F: 655/11995-
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last year. 50/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 26 days ago, slowly away. Others look better treated.