This should set up nicely for HAVANA BLAST, who's fancied to continue James Fanshawe's good run of form. Nogo's Dream is next best in a wide-open handicap.
Havana Blast
Nogos Dream
Sandscreendeliverd
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Michaelas Boy
J: Luke MorrisT: Robert Cowell
F: 76-125671
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Winner over C&D in January. Back to form when doubling his tally for the year at Yarmouth latest. Has been competitive off higher marks than this and is ideally drawn for one with his style.
2. Havana Blast
J: Daniel MuscuttT: James Fanshawe
F: 3416/0234
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Strong-travelling sort wasn't disgraced when fourth behind Michaela's Boy at Yarmouth last time. Seemingly a much better horse on the all-weather, and he makes plenty of appeal in a race that should be run to suit.
3. Law Of Average
J: Joey HaynesT: Chelsea Banham
F: 66979-113
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Front-running type. Shaped as though still in good heart when third behind Michaela's Boy on hat-trick bid at Yarmouth latest. Stall 8 isn't ideal, and he may just set this up for a closer.
4. Counsel
J: David ProbertT: Michael Appleby
F: 814-71679
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Hit and miss this year. Back on the same mark as when narrowly successful over C&D in March and stable form looks to be turning a corner.
5. Lebron Power
J: Sean LeveyT: Richard Hannon
F: 0101-0552
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Winner of 3 of 6 starts as a 2-y-o. No match for well-treated one at Redcar last time. Strongly-run 5f could see her recapture the best of her juvenile form.
6. Nogos Dream
J: Oisin MurphyT: Richard Hughes
F: 85-262526
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Quirky sort. Didn't get the best of runs in a competitive handicap at Windsor latest. Should get an ideal toe into the race from stall 2 and can go well with Oisin Murphy retained (aboard for previous 2 victories).
7. Hoodie Hoo
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Charles Hills
F: 08246-244
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Wolverhampton maiden winner (6f). Split a borderline useful pair when runner-up on return here (6f), but he was below form on first try over a shorter trip at Brighton last time.
8. Sandscreendeliverd
J: Pat DobbsT: Peter Crate
F: 319-42259
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Gained breakthrough success on the turf course here (5f) last summer. Needs to bounce back from a couple of lesser efforts, but return to all-weather should suit his strong-travelling style.
9. Dontspoilasale
J: William CoxT: Jim & Suzi Best
F: 41765746
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
96
Verdict
Three-time winner over 6f at Dundalk. Probably in need of a break when below-par on final start there for Denis Hogan. Has been freshened up and is entitled to at least be competitive on stable debut.