BASED got off the mark in impressive fashion at Wolverhampton last time (recorded a strong sectional) and looks capable of defying a 6 lb rise. Surgeon Commander and Popty Ping can fight out minor honours.
Based
Surgeon Commander
Popty Ping
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
12. Based
J: Taylor FisherT: William Knight
F: 078-271
Price History:
2.88
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Improved when second on handicap debut at Wolverhampton on return and quickly resumed progress when off the mark there last time, doing well to pick up the better placed favourite. Remains of firm interest.
14. Surgeon Commander
J: David AllanT: Craig Lidster
F: 561-71364
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Won twice over C&D during the winter and back to best when fourth of 15 at Doncaster 11 days ago. Respected.
7. Bird Of War
J: Harry VigorsT: Charles Hills
F: 079441-85
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Stepped up in handicaps during the autumn, channelling his energy more efficiently when running out a comfortable winner here (1m) in November. However, failed to make an impact both starts this term.
11. Popty Ping
J: Mark WinnT: David O'Meara
F: 62614276
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Both wins at Southwell with most recent success in March. Mixed record since but was better than bare result at Doncaster latest.
4. Saxon Prince
J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 356-526
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Maiden whose 5 outings for Clive Cox came on the all-weather, shaping well when narrowly denied at Kempton in March. Subsequently sold for 24,000 gns but made a low-key start for this yard on turf debut at Ripon following month.
2. Fanjove
J: Callum RodriguezT: Ed Dunlop
F: 21312-469
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
In fine form last year and ran well on reappearance at Southwell (6f). Gone backwards next 2 starts, though, and headgear now applied.
13. Maynora
J: Alex JaryT: Craig Lidster
F: 6-5525144
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Finally off the mark at Pontefract (6f) in April and decent efforts in defeat next 2 starts. Return to 7f/all weather no problem.
1. Wise Crack
J: C. HorganT: Ruth Carr
F: 6738-056
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Yet to make an impact in 3 starts for this yard but his standout effort at 2 yrs came on his sole run on the all-weather (third in Lingfield novice) so he's not one to write off yet switched to tapeta.
8. Rousham
J: Faye McManomanT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 07210
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Not an easy ride but showed much improved form when making a winning handicap debut at Redcar last month. However, found temperament getting the better of him once again at Doncaster 11 days ago.
5. Elemma
J: Warren FentimanT: Richard & Peter Fahey
F: 457
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Starman filly who showed a bit more with each start in novices/maiden, which offers some encouragement for this handicap/all-weather debut.
10. Secretinthesky
J: Ryan SextonT: Julie Camacho
F: 48-5
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Hinted at ability in maidens but big improvement required if she's to defy this opening mark.
9. Henriette Ronner
J: Tom EavesT: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood
F: 43-714950
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Responded well to headgear when off the mark here (6f) in January on final start for William Haggas but has struggled since.
6. Smartanck
J: Cam HardieT: Antony Brittain
F: 5134-9100
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Winner at Wolverhampton for Richard Hughes last summer. Bounced back to score for present yard here (1m, 50/1) in March but tailed off switched to turf next 2 starts. No surprise if he bounced back returned to this surface but still risky all the same.
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Non-Runners
3. Strong Voice
J: Non RunnerT: James Horton
F: 34-0
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
Looked in need of the experience when in the frame in a pair of 7f novices at Southwell in October (well backed on debut) but offered little after 5 months off at Yarmouth in April. Positive jockey booking for this handicap debut having had a breathing operation.