A chance is taken on VINCE LE PRINCE, who hasn't fired on all cylinders so far this season, but he continues to edge down the weights and shades preference ahead of Black Storm and Rock Melody. Red Mirage is another who could have a part to play.
Vince Le Prince
Black Storm
Rock Melody
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Black Storm
J: Callum RodriguezT: Katie Scott
F: 875-08322
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
7/2, good second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 15 days ago. 0-5 on turf, but also went close at Ayr on penultimate start and he needs considering on third run for present yard.
10. Wadacre Maestro
J: Joe FanningT: Charlie Johnston
F: 843061
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (5/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 18 days ago, well on top finish. Another step forward will be needed if he's to follow up off this 5 lb higher mark.
4. Rock Melody
J: Amie WaughT: Jim Goldie
F: 717-64502
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Four-time course winner. 4/1, second of 4 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Should be in the mix.
7. In A Hurry
J: David NolanT: David O'Meara
F: 2-262132
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Winner at Thirsk in June. 10/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good) 12 days ago. Appears to be gradually progressing, but perhaps not at a rate fast enough for her to emerge on top in this contest.
3. Ziggys Condor
J: Jack GarrittyT: Richard Fahey
F: 44400305
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 6/1) 32 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view.
6. Vince Le Prince
J: S. B. KirraneT: Tim Easterby
F: 22285057
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Carlisle (6.9f, good) 12 days ago. Needs to bounce back, but he's slipped down the weights and could easily have a say in the finish.
2. Red Mirage
J: Kaiya FraserT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 38-506133
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win at Doncaster in July. 14/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good) 12 days ago, running on. One for the shortlist.
1. Jannas Journey
J: Cam HardieT: Jim Goldie
F: 43111116
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Five wins from 10 runs this year, the latest at Ayr in August. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 8/1) 7 days ago. Yard also saddles Rock Melody.
11. Detective
J: Connor BeasleyT: Dianne Sayer
F: 85071478
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Winner here in July, but only eighth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago. Looks vulnerable.
9. Judgment Call
J: Andrew MullenT: Linda Perratt
F: 2-7009844
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
C&D winner. Twenty-two runs since last win in 2023. 9¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Jannas Journey in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 15/2) 26 days ago, slowly away. The ability is there, but he's opposable all the same.
8. Invincible Ruby
J: Mohammed Lyes TabtiT: Iain Jardine
F: 43772160
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Winner at Catterick in July. Last of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good, 10/1) 21 days ago. Others look more solid overall.