HERETIC is drawn widest but should still prove capable of defying a penalty for winning over 1m here 11 days ago. Dumfries shaped as if back in form at Beverley last time and is also considered, alongside Turbo Command, who has a good record at C&D.
Heretic
Dumfries
Turbo Command
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Heretic
J: David ProbertT: Michael Herrington
F: 04387321
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Came in for a well-judged ride and capitalised on a reduced mark when comfortably winning a 13-runner handicap at this course (1m) 11 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal under a penalty.
2. Dumfries
J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
F: 14456-554
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Had edged back to his last winning mark and hinted at a revival when fourth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (8.5f, good) 14 days ago, shaping as if somewhat stretched by the trip. Down another 1 lb and drops back in distance, so could well build on that previous effort.
3. Mereside Madness
J: Christian HowarthT: Scott Dixon
F: 700-70890
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Won over 7f at Thirsk last summer for David & Nicola Barron but below par since, including in 5 runs for current yard this season.
4. Captain Pickles
J: Billy GarrittyT: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay
F: 16112368
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Had a productive start to the year with 3 all-weather successes but arrives on the back of 2 below-par efforts, including back on all-weather at Wolverhampton 4 weeks ago. Has to bounce back.
5. Lord Abama
J: Tom EavesT: Michael Dods
F: 0-5977849
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Below form since finishing runner-up at Redcar this time last year and others are preferred despite much-reduced mark. Cheekpieces go back on.
6. Beaming Light
J: William PyleT: David Loughnane
F: 68656047
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
It's now 18 runs since last win in 2025, though was in the frame at Wolverhampton on his penultimate outings. Merely passed beaten rivals into seventh of 12 in handicap there (7f) 28 days ago, though.
7. Turbo Command
J: Cam HardieT: Alison Hamilton
F: 0/435-5923
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who was placed at C&D on his 2 most recent starts back in May. Off for 98 days since but holds claims if ready to roll after a break.
8. Pink Socks
J: William CarsonT: Stephanie Cassidy
F: 49665960
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Completed an all-weather hat-trick in classified company for Ian Williams in January (twice here, including over this trip). Yet to fire in 5 starts for this yard, though.
9. Cable Beach
J: Clifford LeeT: Tom Tate
F: 84144-374
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
In good form since winning at C&D in November, pulling clear with a trio that raced ahead of him when fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (1m, 11/2) 63 days ago. Respected.
10. Captain Kinsella
J: Robert HavlinT: John Gallagher
F: 86774585
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Seems to have lost his way this season and he's hard to fancy over this longer trip.