Market Rasen
Today, July 6, 2025ChaseClass 52m7fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
TOP OF THE BAY arrives in fine form having rallied to beat a subsequent winner at this course last month, and he may well have more to offer over this longer trip. He's preferred to fellow last time out winner Cave Article. who should continue to give a good account despite a 4 lb rise, while Slievegar can again be competitive under his regular conditional rider.
Top Of The Bay
Cave Article
Slievegar
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. Cave ArticleJ: Jack TudorT: Christian WilliamsF: 531331-31
- Price History:
- 2.88
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictHas improved since tackling staying chases, winning 3 of his last 7 starts, most recently beating a field of in-form rivals when winning a 6-runner handicap at Southwell (24.3f) 27 days ago. Wasn't value for any more than the winning margin that day but should continue to give a good account. - 3. Top Of The BayJ: Tom MidgleyT: Sam EnglandF: 4P221-941
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictLargely in fine heart since joining these connections, built on promising run over hurdles to bag a second success for the yard in 5-runner chase at this course (19.2f) 23 days ago, rallying well to collar an idling favourite (who bolted up here next time). One to be interested in upped in trip. 
7. La QuariteJ: Sean BowenT: Mickey BowenF: 666502-43- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictMaiden over hurdles for Chris Grant. Typically went with plenty of exuberance when failing to justify support on chase/stable debut at Ffos Las in May and jumping wasn't up to scratch when third at Stratford (17f) 19 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can put it all together upped markedly in trip.
5. RibeyeJ: Danny McMenaminT: Peter AtkinsonF: 3312F93-4- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
VerdictC&D winner landed a Musselburgh chase in December though hasn't threatened to win off a higher mark in subsequent starts, disappointing with his effort off the bridle when a well held fourth in a 10-runner handicap chase at Hexham (20f) in May. Given a break and could be more competitive up in trip.
4. St Patricks BridgeJ: Tom BroughtonT: Fergal O'BrienF: 37/6- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictPlaced in a bumper and over hurdles in August 2023. Ran creditably in Point this spring prior to being backed into favouritism on return to rules but finished well held after going off hard in a handicap hurdle here last month. Interesting to see if market confidence remains on chase debut.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 2. SlievegarJ: Mr Toby McCain-MitchellT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-DaviesF: 21/PP-23
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictMultiple point winner retains the ability to be competitive under rules, looking in control prior to faltering badly when runner-up at Warwick (25.5f) in May and not disgraced over a trip on the sharp side when third at Newton Abbot (21f) last month. Should be in the mix back over this sort of trip. 
1. ReformeJ: David NoonanT: Tom GrettonF: 43/8702P4-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 76
VerdictEasily his best run for current connections when second at Catterick (19f) in January but soundly beaten on two subsequent starts. Has plenty to prove now.