YAFAARR cemented a positive start for this yard when second at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and he looks capable of winning a handicap like this. Lumenbourg is a reliable proposition, while low-mileage 4-y-o Military Leader also needs a second look.
Yafaarr
Lumenbourg
Military Leader
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Lumenbourg
J: Ryan SextonT: Julie Camacho
F: 23313323
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Latest win at Doncaster in July. Given his running all 4 starts since, third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good, 5/2) 23 days ago. Major claims eased slightly in class.
2. Patontheback
J: Jake DicksonT: Gemma Tutty
F: 93888199
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 36 days ago, denied cover and weakening out of it.
3. Leap Day
J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
F: 47246087
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Nineteen runs since sole win in 2023. 14/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 19 days ago. Bit to prove at present.
4. Coonawarra Star
J: Mark WinnT: David O'Meara
F: 575-0
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 15 days ago. May have needed that first outing in 13 months and in good hands, better is surely forthcoming.
5. Evocative Spark
J: Shane GrayT: John David Riches
F: 89377422
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024 but he's in good heart, second of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (6f) 8 days ago. Stays 7f and no reason why he won't give his running again.
6. Sharon Curly
J: Ethan TindallT: Richard Fahey
F: 42121456
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Latest win at Haydock in July. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good) 23 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs treating as though still in form.
7. Yafaarr
J: Tom EavesT: Sam England
F: 0-585432
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
On the up for this yard, good second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 21 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there back on turf from jsut 1 lb higher.
8. Military Leader
J: Kevin StottT: Phillip Makin
F: 7/5852
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Well-bred gelding who ran his best race yet when second of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 8 days ago, having difficult task from position. Definite player if building on that.
9. Wicklow Way
J: Harry RussellT: Mark Walford
F: 755686
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Visored for first time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 80/1) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces replace visor.
10. Flamborough Head
J: Duran FentimanT: Tim Easterby
F: 73564005
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. 33/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 23 days ago. More exposed than some but he's back on a good mark.