HINT OF THE JUNGLE has dropped to a handy mark and bounced back to form when runner-up at Kempton last month. He can return to winning ways. Magna and Mythical Isle rate the principal dangers.
Hint Of The Jungle
Magna
Mythical Isle
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Mythical Isle
J: Jack NichollsT: Patrick Morris
F: 543872-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Posted best effort yet when good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago and remains low mileage. Shortlist material.
2. Hint Of The Jungle
J: Alfie RedmanT: Mike Murphy
F: 45541702-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner in September and back to that sort of form when close second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 18 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Likely contender.
3. What What What
J: Lewis ChalkleyT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 24140044-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
12/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 26 days ago. Others look better treated.
4. Summer Evening
J: Matthew Lloyd SlaterT: David Flood
F: 6/700-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 8 days ago. Down in trip. Hard to fancy. Engaged 6.00 Southwell Saturday.
5. Magna
J: Neil CallanT: Tony Carroll
F: 20505251-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Belatedly off the mark when landing 10-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 18 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and is likely to go well again.
6. Forever Noah
J: Alex JaryT: Joey Ramsden
F: 3/5688837-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 8/1) 13 days ago. Still looking for first success.
7. Secret Road
J: Callum HutchinsonT: James Owen
F: 815/074d89-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. First run since leaving Lisa Williamson when ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/2) 22 days ago. Would be no surprise to see a revival having joined trainer that does well with new recruits.
8. Tilsworth Turf
J: Jonny PeateT: J. R. Jenkins
F: 07600939-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
40/1, bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good) 75 days ago. Work to do. 1 lb out of the weights.
9. Six Of Diamonds
J: Joey HaynesT: Scott Dixon
F: 0587639-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
Ninth of 11 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to firm, 28/1) 80 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 1 lb out of the weights.
10. Lilac Wood
J: Gina ManganT: Derek Shaw
F: 8660-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
89
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap (125/1) at this course (5f) 89 days ago. Back up in trip. Best watched.