DIOMED DUKE won second time out last season and is taken to repeat the feat. Recent Yarmouth scorer Court Drive may give him most to do ahead of Good Earth.
Diomed Duke
Court Drive
Good Earth
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
5. Coyy
J: Charles BishopT: Eve Johnson Houghton
F: 8358-0137
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Proved hit and miss last year but stepped up markedly on his reappearance back on a faster surface when opening his account at Windsor (5f) in May. Backed that up with a good third at Goodwood next time but a slow start proved costly in the 3yo Dash at Epsom since. Needs to break on terms.
2. Good Earth
J: Connor PlanasT: Michael Herrington
F: 18614154
Price History:
4.33
Age:
9
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Notched a third victory this year in 6f Haydock handicap in April. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Sandown (5f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again.
1. Diomed Duke
J: Rob HornbyT: Stuart Williams
F: 7/515473-5
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Bolted up at Lingfield on second start of last season. Shaped as if he'll be sharper with recent Windsor reappearance (5f, good to firm) behind him. A bold show seems likely.
7. Quantum Power
J: Jack CallanT: Tom Clover
F: 62104-734
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Third on the Rowley course here (6f, good to firm) in a first-time visor last month and not seen to best effect at Pontefract (5f) since. Jack Callan replaces inexperienced 7 lb claimer.
6. Court Drive
J: Zac LloydT: Gay Kelleway
F: 227-45661
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Opened her account for the year in 6f Yarmouth handicap (good to soft) 10 days ago. Raised 3 lb but remains nicely handicapped on last year's form. Respected under Zac Lloyd.
3. Tuscan Point
J: Ryan KavanaghT: Adam Kirby
F: 3-1252124
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
eyeshields and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Gained a second career victory for this stable on all-weather at Lingfield (5f) in April. Good second on turf there next time but not in the same form when fourth of 5 at Bath (5.7f) since.
4. Shavkat
J: Finley MarshT: Hilal Kobeissi
F: 13-58
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Debut winner for Roger Varian last June. Similar form in novices on next 2 outings and had an excuse (caught wide from poor draw) when only eighth of 10 on last month's Windsor handicap debut. Fitted with a first-time tongue strap and cheekpieces combination now.