HUMPHREY and Kokbastau make the most appeal here. The former is likely to benefit more from the step up in trip based on their pedigrees so gets the vote. Penalised winners Sharp Move and Turret are others to consider in what looks a strong novice.
Humphrey
Kokbastau
Sharp Move
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Alfred Wincham
J: Julian PietropaoloT: Patrick Neville
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Made a winning start to his career in a Down Royal bumper in May for Anthony McCann. Changed hands for 80,000 gns after and made it 2 from 2 switched to the Flat in Pontefract maiden, clear with runner-up. More needed to defy penalty in what is a warm novice.
2. Sharp Move
J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
F: 41-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
249
Verdict
Frankel colt who left his debut well behind when scoring by 7 lengths in 1¼m Newcastle maiden in November. Absence/penalty to defy but he rates a useful prospect for his top stable.
3. Bankatary
J: Luke MorrisT: James Owen
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Won a Huntingdon bumper on debut in October and ran to a similar level under a penalty when third at Ludlow the following month. Showed a bit despite racing freely when fourth on Flat debut at Windsor 6 weeks ago.
4. Pic N Mix
J: Jonny PeateT: Nick Littmoden
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Well held in bumpers/maiden hurdles.
5. Turret
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew Balding
F: 01
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
€580,000 Kingman colt who left debut well behind when narrow winner of Carlisle novice 9 weeks ago, pulling clear with a subsequent winner. Looks useful so must be respected under a penalty.
6. Crack of Thunder
J: Ross CoakleyT: Jack Jones
F: 08
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Well held in bumper and 2 maidens.
7. Argenteus
J: Jack DoughtyT: David Menuisier
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Well held in Lingfield novice.
8. Centrum
J: Kieran O'NeillT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 8
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Dubawi colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, notably top-class winner up to 1½m Enable. Didn't show much in heavy-ground maiden at Salisbury 7 weeks ago but expected to do better at some point given pedigree/stable. Headgear on.
9. Eshowe
J: Georgia DobieT: Edward Smyth-Osbourne
F: 0-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
231
Verdict
Very green and always behind at Wolverhampton on debut in December.
10. Humphrey
J: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Pinatubo colt. Closely related to smart 11f winner Lionel and half-brother to very smart 11f-1¾m winner Gregory. Shaped with plenty of encouragement when second to a now-useful sort in maiden at Sandown 6 weeks ago. Step up in trip sure to suit and big chance of going one better.
11. Kokbastau
J: Ray DawsonT: Roger Varian
F: 6-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
300,000 gns foal, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Ivawood. Promising start in warm conditions event at Newbury in September. Not seen to best effect at Yarmouth on belated return 19 days ago and well worth another chance up in trip again.
12. Sandpyper
J: William PyleT: Kevin & Lauren Frost
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Showed nothing in Kempton novice in May. Has since had breathing operation.
13. Hello Friend
J: Sam JamesT: K. R. Burke
F: 22
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Frankel filly who took a small step forward from debut when second at Thirsk 6 weeks ago, not quite so well placed as the winner when the sprint began. Likely to progress further.
14. Marianita
J: Hector CrouchT: Ralph Beckett
F: 40
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Encouraging fourth of 14 in maiden at Newbury on debut in April but shaped as if amiss on first run since 19 days ago.