STRATOCRACY has returned in good form and can resume winning ways. Silver Trumpet could be a player back from a breathing operation, while Yarmouth winner Mister Mojito and Windsor Pass, from her much-reduced mark, are also in the mix.
Stratocracy
Silver Trumpet
Mister Mojito
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Mister Mojito
J: Brandon WilkieT: T. J. Kent
F: 174-71191
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Successful at Yarmouth (7f) 5 weeks ago, quickly back on the up returned to turf, making a good move to hit the front and just needing to be kept up to his work late on by his usual claimer. Can go well again back up 3 lb.
2. Strike
J: Jack CallanT: Jonathan Portman
F: 1278-4224
Price History:
6.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Three-time winner last year, including here, and proving consistent this term, keeping on and beaten just a length at Salisbury last time. Respected under new claimer.
11. Stratocracy
J: Rossa RyanT: Kevin Frost
F: 51451-332
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Struck twice last season and has returned in good form, third in 1m Wetherby handicap that worked out well and running a cracker with cheekpieces back on up against a well-treated rival at Newmarket 6 weeks ago. Respected.
3. Billy Mill
J: Oliver SearleT: Rod Millman
F: 84778146
Price History:
7.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Hasn't been able to reproduce May Kempton-winning form in 2 subsequent runs on turf and others safer for now.
4. Follow Your Heart
J: William BuickT: Mark Loughnane
F: 21415751
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Long held a lower turf mark and was belatedly able to capitalise on it to notch a third win of the season in 7f Doncaster handicap recently. Far from sure to back that up under a penalty.
5. Byzantine Empress
J: Finley MarshT: Jedd O'Keeffe
F: 12355-305
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Good return at Haydock and left poorly placed at Musselburgh last time. Cheekpieces go on now and not dismissed.
10. Extrication
J: Joe LeavyT: Roger Teal
F: 700246-70
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Fairly useful maiden, placed 3 times in 2024 and probably has a race or two in him from reduced mark. 7f might be short enough for him now, though.
12. Windsor Pass
J: Tyler HeardT: John Butler
F: 13543345
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Shaping up well from much reduced mark, making late headway having been left with too much to do at Chelmsford (7f) last time. Interesting to see market support back on turf.
8. Silver Trumpet
J: Charles BishopT: Eve Johnson Houghton
F: 9320-3797
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Successful 3 times over 7f last season and creeping back towards last winning mark. Has had a breathing operation and could go well.
9. Land Of Magic
J: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
F: 61225-017
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Scored at Lingfield (7f, turf) in May but not in the same form from this career-high mark at Salisbury 14 days ago.
7. Tintoretto
J: Sean LeveyT: Tom Ward
F: 57188/4-
Price History:
51.00
Age:
10
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
446
Verdict
Lightly raced in recent years and not been seen again for 14 months. Can only be watched unless there is market support.
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6. Marlay Park
J: Paddy BradleyT: Jim Boyle
F: 825976-26
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
A regular at Epsom and ran as well as could be expected having been left poorly placed in Class 2 handicap on Oaks Day. This is easier from proper mark.