Little to separate SHIFTER and Off Spin on the ratings, but the former, a 2-time course winner may just have the edge. Volenti is back on a handy mark and could also feature prominently.
Shifter
Off Spin
Volenti
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Off Spin
J: Jake DicksonT: Tim Easterby
F: 20-535332
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Continued good run of form with back-to-back placed efforts at Ayr (form ties in closely with Shifter). Weighted to make a bold bid for an elusive first victory.
2. Finally Escaped
J: Kevin StottT: Roger Fell
F: 2656641
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Low-mileage 4-y-o who often starts slowly. Suited by the step up in trip when 5 lengths fourth in a better race at Doncaster (1¼m) in April. Did have a fitness edge over several rivals that day, however. Engaged 5.10 Nottingham Friday.
3. Anificas Beauty
J: C. HorganT: Peter Winks
F: 86857117
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Won back-to-back Beverley handicaps before having her winning run ended with a whimper at Pontefract (1m) last time. Probably vulnerable off an unchanged mark.
4. Pisanello
J: Mark WinnT: David O'Meara
F: 5-9845756
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Typically started slowly when 1¾-length fifth on first start in this grade at Beverley last month. Didn't look to be suited by longer trip at Leicester (1½m) subsequently. Some of his better efforts last summer came in a visor (now refitted) but losing run continues to mount.
5. Volenti
J: Andrew MullenT: Ben Haslam
F: 8-0974434
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Wasn't seen to best effect when third in 1m course handicap last month. Did enough to suggest he remains in good heart when respectable fourth in better company at Ripon (1m) latest. Does have form over this longer trip and needs considering back in a 0-55.
6. Shifter
J: Paula MuirT: Wilf Storey
F: 9-9854235
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Finished ¾-length third behind Off Spin at Ayr penultimate start. Now 1 lb better off with that rival following a creditable fifth over the same C&D 24 hours on. Given longer between race this time, and she may well notch a third course victory.
7. Bitacora
J: Jason HartT: Daragh Bourke
F: 9818-79
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
Justified support in a Wolverhampton classified event last spring. Wasn't disgraced when last seen on all-weather in late-April. Tongue strap (previously worn in Ireland) back on following a breathing operation. Looks worth a market check on first turf start for current yard.
8. Pebble Dash
J: Barry McHughT: Gary Harrison
F: 42404446
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Long-standing maiden. Probably should have finished closer in a couple of low-grade handicaps last month. Seemingly no excuses when well held in classified event at Ayr on latest start, though.