Recent C&D winner WESTTARA remains feasibly treated and may be able to follow up. Proper Twelve and I'm Your Buckaroo head the list of dangers.
Westtara
Proper Twelve
Im Your Buckaroo
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Flintara
J: Harry BannisterT: Richard Bandey
F: 1222/P434-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Posted creditable fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, good, 14/1) last month but was disappointing on last start in this sphere and has looked increasing temperamental of late.
2. Teds Friend
J: Max KendrickT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 42320004-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Without a win since September 2022 but went through a good spell earlier last season, making the frame in 4 consecutive starts. However, his form has dropped off this year, having no chance from 3 out when fourth at Southwell (20.4f) in March. Cheekpieces back on.
3. The Wise Traveller
J: Jamie GambinT: Sarah Humphrey
F: 26774415-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Enhanced fine record at Huntingdon when capitalising on a falling mark there last month but wasn't in same form latest and others make more appeal.
4. Proper Twelve
J: Chad BamentT: Anthony Honeyball
F: F4/42UP32-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Returned to form in recent starts, latest when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 17 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Should appreciate the step back up in trip and is one for shortlist.
5. Westtara
J: Marc GoldsteinT: Diana Grissell
F: 37/36P51-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when winning 5-runner handicap over C&D (good) last month. 3 lb rise fair and ought to go well again.
6. Im Your Buckaroo
J: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: P56233-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Returned to form, in first-time blinkers, when creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.1f, good, 15/2) 16 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and must enter calculations.
7. Forlano
J: Sean BowenT: Jim & Suzi Best
F: 075-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Placed just once from 4 starts in bumpers and well held in a trio of hurdles. However, headgear is now fitted for handicap debut and he is worth monitoring in the market.
8. Flemens Tipple
J: Ellis CollierT: Andy Irvine
F: 6/1P4358P-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Finally opened his account at Huntingdon in May but just the one decent effort since. Reportedly bled latest and arrives with plenty to prove.
9. Steel Dancer
J: Ben GodfreyT: Anthony Honeyball
F: 6/09P4-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who found some improvement, in first-time tongue strap, when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.5f, good) 38 days ago. Tries longer trip now but needs more to take a hand.
10. Playaway Girl
J: Harry ReedT: Jim & Suzi Best
F: 934474-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Well held in bumpers and a trio of starts over hurdles. Tries longer trip on handicap debut but improvement is demanded. 2 lb out of the weights.
11. Captain Howse
J: James DaviesT: Karen Jewell
F: 0P6P8/
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
384
Verdict
Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott but little encouragement to glean from his hurdles exploits, including on handicap debut at Kempton 13 months ago. Again out of the weights and looks an easy swerve on return.