Salisbury
Tomorrow,Β May 4, 2025FlatClass 45f
Verdict
Verdict
There are doubts as to whether LIOSA is as good on turf as AW but he's been an improved performer on artificial surfaces in the last 6 months and is given a chance to translate that back to the grass from his lower mark in this sphere. Lil Guff might give him most to do unless the betting vibes are notably strong surrounding Roger Varian's Second Name, who has been given a bit of time since his disappointing handicap debut.
Liosa
Lil Guff
Second Name
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. LiosaJ: Hector CrouchT: Stuart KittowF: 4822121-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictMade it 3 wins in last 4 starts (all AW) when making light of a 5-month break at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago. Races off the same mark here and worth one more chance to show he's as good on turf. 
2. Miss Show OffJ: David ProbertT: Clive CoxF: 241/48-64- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictNot seen to best effect in a pair of 5f Bath handicaps this spring, latterly beaten 6ΒΌ lengths into fourth by the reopposing Lil Guff.- 3. Second NameJ: Jack MitchellT: Roger VarianF: 11-7
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 106
VerdictWon AW novice events on first 2 starts. Lost his unbeaten record with a whimper in a Lingfield handicap in January but given a break since and remains with potential ahead of turf debut. - 1. Lil GuffJ: William CarsonT: Daniel & Claire KublerF: 216924-15
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictCareer best when winning 8-runner handicap at Bath (5f, firm) on reappearance. Respectable fifth of 13 in a stronger handicap at Southwell (5f) since. Should go well. 
5. DesdemonaJ: Paddy BradleyT: Michael AttwaterF: 231-- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 284
VerdictReacted well to a first-time tongue tie when the ready winner of a 5f turf maiden at Lingfield last July. Allowed to leave Tom Clover's yard for 11,000 gns in the autumn but still rates a potential improver in handicaps for new yard.
6. Joy ChoiJ: Laura CoughlanT: Malcolm SaundersF: 53133/221-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 355
VerdictC&D winner. Struck at Chepstow (5f, heavy) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last May but absent since. A watching brief is perhaps the percentage call given the length of layoff.- Unnamed Favourite
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