GONE IN SIXTY is proving a reliable sort and can gain a deserved maiden victory over fences at the chief expense of Sweet Nightingale who can build on her chasing debut third at Warwick. Traveling Soldier and Strolling Along can also have a say too.
Gone In Sixty
Sweet Nightingale
Traveling Soldier
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
3. Traveling Soldier
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 36P-22123
Price History:
2.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Got off the mark in 2m1f handicap chase at Market Rasen in July and in good form since, third of 10 at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Must enter calculations with blinkers added.
6. Gone In Sixty
J: Kielan WoodsT: Alex Hales
F: 31452222
Price History:
4.33
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Finally opened his account over hurdles at Fakenham in June and has continued in good form over both codes, second of 5 in handicap chase over C&D 14 days ago. Expected to be bang there off the same mark.
2. Strolling Along
J: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton
F: 49973-3
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
170
Verdict
A fair maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good to firm) in May. Can't be ruled out now starting out over fences after a break.
4. Sweet Nightingale
J: Callum PritchardT: Polly Gundry
F: 3
Price History:
6.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Fair 2m2f winner over hurdles who was tongue tied when an encouraging third of 9 in handicap at Warwick (20f, good to firm) on her debut over fences 41 days ago. Can take a step forward.
5. Birdman Bob
J: Caoilin QuinnT: Andy Irvine
F: P6/84352P-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
217
Verdict
Winless over hurdles since 2023 and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, good) in March. Needs to hit the ground running on his seasonal return.
1. Touquet
J: James DaviesT: Nick Gifford
F: 15/155PP-
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
228
Verdict
Scored over hurdles here last October but pulled up on his final two runs in the spring for Paul Nicholls. Goes chasing after breathing op for his new yard with lots to prove.
7. Top Drawer
J: Mr Joseph StevensonT: Tracey Leeson
F: F9/0U-3P
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
153
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 23 runs and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good) 153 days ago. 6 lb "wrong" in the weights on his belated chase debut here.