GEMINI MAN continues in good form and could resume winning ways. Platin Moon and The Resdev Tyke are interesting now going handicapping on their reappearance, while Wolfburg returns on a tempting mark for Sandy Thomson.
Gemini Man
Platin Moon
The Resdev Tyke
2m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
3. Gemini Man
J: William MaggsT: Iain Jardine
F: P/23P-7212
Price History:
4.00
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Modest on Flat and similar form over hurdles, opening his account in 7-runner handicap at Hexham (16.2f, good to firm) in the summer. Good second over C&D next time and this race doesn't look too strong.
5. Nathan Wells
J: Alan DoyleT: Andrew Hamilton
F: 2436P441
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Belatedly off the mark in C&D novice handicap hurdle last month. 5 lb rise asks for more.
1. Platin Moon
J: Bruce LynnT: N. W. Alexander
F: 652-
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
234
Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat who stepped up on his 2 previous runs over hurdles when second of 6 in juvenile (25/1) at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) when last seen in March. Still looked a handful there but looks to have got into handicaps on a fair-looking mark.
6. Vampire Slayer
J: Callum BewleyT: Daragh Bourke
F: 8/68856-
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Another good run on the level in the mud at Ayr last time but his wait for a first victory in either sphere continues.
10. Tanking Along
J: Brian HughesT: Patrick Neville
F: 6P/34F55-6
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
159
Verdict
Maiden hurdler/chaser probably in better heart than his form figures would suggest when last seen, left in a poor position after a significant mid-race error on latest outing over fences here in May. One to note making handicap hurdle debut dropped in trip on return fitted with headgear.
4. The Resdev Tyke
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 33-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
226
Verdict
Showed a bit in juvenile hurdles last season and an interesting runner making the quick switch to handicaps on return.
11. Clan Chieftain
J: Dylan JohnstonT: Jackie Stephen
F: 506-53346
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Better signs over hurdles last few starts but more needed to get his head in front. Different headgear again tried.
7. Game Beaaa
J: Danny McMenaminT: Daragh Bourke
F: 559-11965
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Landed back-to-back Market Rasen handicaps in June and back to form at Sedgefield a fortnight ago. Has gone well here before.
9. Snow Dragon
J: Gregor WalkingshawT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: U546-
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
247
Verdict
Poor form completed starts over hurdles, well held again on handicap debut at Musselburgh when last seen in February.
2. Wolfburg
J: Craig NicholT: Sandy Thomson
F: 0341/PP0-
Price History:
29.00
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
180
Verdict
Out of sorts since winning a Catterick maiden hurdle (15.7f, soft) in February 2024. Off again since latest start in April but returns from a tempting mark.
12. Jeepydoff Meel
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Lisa Harrison
F: 2P/070-808
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in June 2023 but has offered little in handicaps for either current or previous connections.
8. Liberty Flame
J: Ross ChapmanT: Stuart Coltherd
F: 763PP/
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Modest maiden under both codes, well held on the level of late. Little impact in 2 handicap hurdles in autumn 2023 but 11 lb lower than for last of them now.