It's likely this will develop into a straight fight between EL MATADOR and Sea Baaeed, with the former taken to make the most of the 7 lb he receives from his rival.
El Matador
Sea Baaeed
Marmalade Kid
7f Nov Stks
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. El Matador
J: Hector CrouchT: Ralph Beckett
F: 2-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
186
Verdict
Couldn't land the odds on his Nottingham debut (1m, heavy) last spring but shaped very well in second. Faced with a shorter trip and much quicker ground on return but still likely to take a bit of stopping.
1. Sea Baaeed
J: Finley MarshT: Richard Hughes
F: 1-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Sea The Stars colt who made a successful debut in good style at Wolverhampton (7f) in October. Only fifth of 6 on 7f Newmarket reappearance but it was a useful conditions race. Likely remains capable of better.
6. Bel Air Flyer
J: Trevor WhelanT: Henry Candy
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£8,000 Belardo filly. Half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Keke. Dam unraced. Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
4. Marmalade Kid
J: Charles BishopT: George Baker
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Expert Eye gelding. Brother to 2-y-o 1m winner American Tale and half-brother to 6f-7f winner Tell'em Nowt. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). The betting should guide to expectations.
5. Prodigal Son
J: Jack MitchellT: Heather Main
F: 7-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
128
Verdict
80/1, seventh of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (7f) on debut in December. Off since.
3. Grand Harbour
J: Dylan HoganT: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
40/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 6 days ago. Unlikely to be of interest until handicapping.