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Today, FlatClass 52m
Verdict
Verdict
SAXOPHONIC was a revelation over 1¾m at Wolverhampton last time and there may be even more to come at 2m. The thriving Captain Cairney is the obvious form threat, with Tinkety Tonk one to note for market support now handicapping.
Saxophonic
Captain Cairney
Tinkety Tonk
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. Captain CairneyJ: Ryan KavanaghT: William Muir & Chris GrassickF: 6-2725112
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictFront runner who arrives on the up, winning over Leicester and here (1¾m) in July/August and only narrowly denied the hat-trick at Ffos Las (1¾m) 12 days ago. Another bold show is likely now tackling 2m. - 6. SaxophonicJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: David SimcockF: 80-386441
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictLooked exposed as modest at up to 1½m but different proposition stepped up to 1¾m at Wolverhampton 18 days ago, comfortably seeing off 8 rivals. Raised 6 lb but likely has more to offer as a stayer. - 5. Tinkety TonkJ: Rob HornbyT: Hughie MorrisonF: 056
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 95
VerdictSon of Time Test who showed ability in 3 qualifying runs in May/June. Switches to all-weather for handicap debut after 3 months off. Potential improver. 
4. League Of JusticeJ: Billy GarrittyT: Gemma TuttyF: 64377- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Only beaten just over 2½ lengths when seventh of 8 in 1½m course handicap last Saturday. Significantly up in trip.
1. Kuredu KingJ: Dougie CostelloT: Donald McCainF: 151-43647- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictEarly starts for this yard weren't devoid of encouragement but not so good at Chester of late. A change of surface needs to help spark a revival.
2. BetelgeuseJ: Darragh KeenanT: S. P. C. WoodsF: 22532536- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictWide-margin course winner last autumn and also runner-up twice here (including this trip) in April. Not at best at Kempton last time but could fare better back here.- Unnamed Favourite
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