Preference is for INVITORIO, who has tumbled down the weights and posted his best effort for Ruth Carr when runner-up in a stronger contest last week. Bazball and Asadjumeirah rate the principal dangers.
Invitorio
Bazball
Asadjumeirah
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Respectful
J: David NolanT: Paul Midgley
F: 700-50677
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
8/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Claims on best form.
2. South Road
J: Joe FanningT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 45-596156
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Winner at Ayr in July. First run since leaving Lucinda Russell when sixth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to firm, 6/1) 24 days ago. Others look better treated.
3. Golden Duke
J: Faye McManomanT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 500-25865
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, fifth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 10 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4. Invitorio
J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
F: 88060692
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Returned to form when very good second of 10 in handicap over C&D 8 days ago, never nearer. Races off the same mark and is one for shortlist.
5. Asadjumeirah
J: Cam HardieT: Antony Brittain
F: 82748351
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Notched fifth victory over this C&D when taking 11-runner handicap earlier this month by ¾ length from Bazball. Carries 4 lb penalty but looks sure to go well again.
6. Pancake
J: S. B. KirraneT: Michael Dods
F: 448-039
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
25/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Still looking for first success.
7. Bazball
J: Barry McHughT: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
F: 46607932
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Not scored for 2 years but posted best effort for some time when ¾-length second of 11 to Asadjumeirah in handicap over C&D 11 days ago. Remains nicely treated and must enter calculations.
8. Captain Pickles
J: Zak WheatleyT: Stella Barclay
F: 8-8455054
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Largely acquitted himself well in sprint handicaps this term, latest when fourth of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 33 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again.
9. Shesashambles
J: Andrew BreslinT: Phillip Makin
F: 25-386304
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
One win from 24 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more appealing. 1 lb out of the weights.
10. Little Mi Mi
J: Greg FairleyT: Iain Jardine
F: 0/6920-600
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
125
Verdict
Seventeenth of 19 in handicap (16/1) at Navan (5.8f, good). Off 125 days. First run for yard after leaving C. P. Donoghue. Worth monitoring in market on yard debut. 1 lb out of the weights.