JAMAICAN STORM's latest Newcastle third suggests he may be capable of taking advantage of his reduced mark. Last week's Wolverhampton runner-up Dapper Gee Gee is second choice ahead of Nacho Nacho Nacho and Portoro.
Jamaican Storm
Dapper Gee Gee
Nacho Nacho Nacho
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Dapper Gee Gee
J: Gina ManganT: Tony Carroll
F: 17222052-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
10/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 8 days ago. Likely to have a big say if showing up in similar form.
2. Enpassant
J: Jonny PeateT: Michael Herrington
F: 12176365-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Three wins from 21 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in September. Creditable fifth of 9 in C&D handicap 7 days ago.
3. Nacho Nacho Nacho
J: Jack NichollsT: Jack Morland
F: 30465361-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
9/1 and visored first time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 8 days ago, always holding on. Only nudged up 2 lb and should go well again if the headgear continues to work.
4. Bavaria Iron
J: Elle-May CrootT: Ivan Furtado
F: 34104/888-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Ex-German trained 7-y-o who has finished down the field on all 3 starts since joining Ivan Furtado. Could only consider if backed.
5. Dashing Donkey
J: Georgia DobieT: William Stone
F: 0/3451154-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Two 1m wins at Newmarket last summer. Off 3 months, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 18 days ago. Respected with that run behind him.
6. Jamaican Storm
J: Aiden BrookesT: Bryan Smart
F: 30689053-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Fair maiden. Very good third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (7f) 22 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Expected to be bang there.
7. Winter Crown
J: Jack GarrittyT: Liam Bailey
F: 47671409-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Latest win at Newcastle (6f) in November. Fair fourth at Wolverhampton next time but 2 lesser runs have followed. Back up in trip.
8. Invincible Melody
J: Jack DaceT: Stuart Williams
F: 5236275-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Fourth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 2 days ago.
9. Swiss Ace
J: Alistair RawlinsonT: Ruth Carr
F: 78376549-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Twenty four runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (7f) 19 days ago. Visor on first time. Others arrive with more pressing claims.
10. Simply Blue
J: Callum HutchinsonT: James Owen
F: 31448877-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
One win from 22 starts. 17/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 8 days ago, not clear run. Tongue strap on first time. There's still time for him to click with this yard.
11. Portoro
J: Tyler HeardT: Martin Dunne
F: 21282342-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable second of 11 over C&D (7/2) 39 days ago. One for the shortlist.
12. Pit Boss
J: Barry McHughT: Liam Bailey
F: 69323727-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 17 starts. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (10/3) at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers on first time.