NEEDIN' U looks capable of defying a 9-lb rise, and she's taken to make it 2-2 in nurseries here. Royal Strike and Star People are both feared.
Needin U
Royal Strike
Star People
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Royal Strike
J: Pierre-Louis JaminT: K. R. Burke
F: 432
Price History:
3.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
160,000 breeze-up purchase is going the right way for a yard that excels with its juveniles. Dropped back to this trip when 2¼ lengths second to a fairly useful type at Hamilton (good to soft) last time. Interesting on nursery bow, though a couple of the other likely principals are better drawn.
1. Star People
J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 052322
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Mark is creeping up having gone close all 3 nursery starts to date. Travelled strongly but couldn't put the race to bed when ½-length second in a similar event at Ripon latest. He'll benefit from more cover this time and no surprise to see him in the shake-up again.
4. Needin U
J: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 0451
Price History:
5.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Proved a different proposition when justifying strong support on nursery debut over C&D last time, travelling well before pulling 2½ lengths clear of a next-time-out winner. A 9-lb rise may not be enough to prevent a follow up.
5. Desert Smoke
J: Sam JamesT: Hugo Palmer
F: 654
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Hasn't progressed since her debut sixth behind some above-average types in a messy Newmarket maiden. Blinkers go on having promised a bit more than she delivered when beaten 2½ lengths on qualifying run at Ayr (6f), with the switch to 5f/nurseries also possible catalysts for a better showing.
3. Bellatina
J: Rowan ScottT: Charlie Johnston
F: 2872261
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Had finished runner-up on 3 of her 6 starts prior to getting off the mark with an improved display at Lingfield (5f, AW). Tougher task to dominate better opposition here, for all this is only her second start in a handicap.
7. Fern Clyde
J: S. B. KirraneT: Tim Easterby
F: 6431346
Price History:
9.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Forward-going filly who improved to get off the mark in an ordinary maiden at Pontefract (6f) in June. Hasn't scaled the same heights with a hood fitted since, again only beating 1 home in a lesser nursery at Nottingham last time. Engaged 4.45 Doncaster Friday.
6. Lexington Boom
J: Oliver StammersT: Grant Tuer
F: 2214
Price History:
11.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Ardad colt who was steadily progressive when making it third time lucky in a novice at Beverley (5f). Encountering soft ground for the first time when beaten 6¼ lengths on nursery bow at Ripon subsequently. Could be vulnerable off this mark, regardless of conditions.
8. Moonlight Tango
J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Kevin Ryan
F: 6180
Price History:
19.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Keen-going front runner who left her debut form behind when digging deep to score at Beverley (5f) in May. Trailed the field both starts since, though, again folding badly on nursery bow at Goodwood latest. Plenty to prove, even with sights lowered.
9. Inca Warrior
J: Alex JaryT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 445
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Closely related to useful sprinter. Hasn't got competitive in 3 starts to date. Beaten 8½ lengths on nursery debut at Ripon latest, and a 3 lb reprieve is unlikely to be enough.