A small field and BELL SHOT can finally take advantage of a handy mark with the headgear refitted. Trilby is entitled to be on the premises if taking up this engagement, with last-time-out winner The Good Biscuit sure to be thereabouts, too.
Bell Shot
Trilby
The Good Biscuit
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. The Good Biscuit
J: Jason HartT: Ruth Carr
F: 1-3228441
Price History:
2.20
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Successful twice at this course last year in softer conditions and has generally maintained his form this season, capitalising on the drop back in grade when winning 8-runner handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago having come in for support. Has run well off similar marks before.
1. Trilby
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Sam England
F: 85261310
Price History:
4.33
Age:
6
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Has been rejuvenated by the fitting of cheekpieces, scoring cosily at Carlisle (5f, soft) in June. Well held in a very competitive York handicap on Saturday but this is much easier.
2. Bell Shot
J: Mason PaetelT: Michael Appleby
F: 17963834
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Enthusiastic front runner who won at Southwell in January from a 3 lb higher mark and has turned in a couple of respectable efforts of late. Goes back sprinting with the visor refitted, just as it was for that most recent success.
5. Iris Dancer
J: Rowan ScottT: Tristan Davidson
F: 40612161
Price History:
7.00
Age:
8
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
A prolific winner at Hamilton, recording her 3 successes there this season, latest when beating Ashen by a short head. Has work to do up in grade.
3. Goyard
J: David NolanT: David O'Meara
F: 21185-38
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Won maiden and novice at Ripon last year. Ran well when third over 5f here on reappearance but may have found the race coming too soon back at Ripon last time. Needs to bounce back.