JACK LANGLEY has dropped to a handy mark and made an encouraging start for new connections at Ripon last week. He looks the one to beat. Kotari may give him most to think about.
Jack Langley
Kotari
Captain Brett
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
5. Jack Langley
J: Jack CallanT: Charlie Clover
F: 5131-2463
Price History:
2.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Back from 12 weeks off when when creditable third of 12 in handicap at Ripon (1½m, good to firm) on debut for new yard 9 days ago. Entitled to build on that and can race off same mark here.
4. Captain Brett
J: Stevie DonohoeT: David Simcock
F: 211d38-581
Price History:
2.63
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Back to winning ways when taking 3-runner handicap at Yarmouth (1¾m, good to firm) 9 days ago, suited by way race developed. Not the most reliable but couldn't rule out follow-up victory.
1. Stage Show
J: Pat CosgraveT: Alexandra Dunn
F: 2465/18
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Sprang a surprise (66/1) when making a successful return to the Flat at Salisbury last month but nowhere near that level at Chepstow since. Others preferred.
2. Trooper
J: Harry VigorsT: Neil Mulholland
F: 7118/654-7
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Five-time winner on the Flat in Germany but hasn't offered much over hurdles for current yard this year and was a similar story returned to this sphere at Goodwood 22 days ago.
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3. Kotari
J: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 473554-65
Price History:
4.20
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Winless since completing a Flat hat-trick in May 2024, though emerged with credit in defeat on a couple of occasions last season. Ran better than for a while, in first-time visor, when fifth in Bath handicap over longer trip earlier this month and is 1 lb lower now. Respected.