Slow ground is an unknown for NIMINY PIMINY but she upped her game significantly at Kempton last time and is just 1 lb higher here. She gets the nod. Maeva and Absolute Star rate the principal dangers.
Niminy Piminy
Maeva
Absolute Star
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Niminy Piminy
J: Jamie SpencerT: Ollie Sangster
F: 1-172
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Won 2 of her 4 starts thus far and found improvement when close second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 9/2) 28 days ago, slowly away. Faces different conditions here but must be taken seriously.
2. Maeva
J: Neil CallanT: Charlie Fellowes
F: 9-4341
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Off the mark when taking 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 41 days ago, going clear. Raised 13lb since but warrants respect nonetheless.
3. Absolute Star
J: Ray DawsonT: Roger Varian
F: 2336-15
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Opened account on return at Doncaster (8f) in July. Below that level over longer trip at same course since but better expected here.
4. Lady Mariko
J: Rossa RyanT: Dylan Cunha
F: 93211653
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Latest win at Yarmouth in July. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy, 12/1) 5 days ago, suited by way race developed. Not out of things.
5. Miss Chester
J: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Mark Usher
F: 61480
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Kempton in May. 80/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy) 5 days ago. Makes limited appeal.
6. Naga
J: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 2-56
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
155
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 7/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to soft), considerately handled. Off 155 days. May do better now sent handicapping.
7. Hackney Diamonds
J: Hollie DoyleT: Ian Williams
F: 3-6063683
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
9/4 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 3 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.