CAPTAIN CESS has shown enough on both starts this year to think he has a race like this in him. Night Emperor has been shaping up quite well over 6f and is a likely danger if seeing out this extra 1f. Coconut Bay is next on the list.
Captain Cess
Night Emperor
Coconut Bay
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Captain Cess
J: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll
F: 3/33406-23
Price History:
3.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Went close on 6f Chepstow reappearance (final start for Adrian Wintle). Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 31 days ago, not clear run. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Coconut Bay
J: Jason HartT: Tristan Davidson
F: 77-830743
Price History:
5.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
It's now fourteen runs since last win in 2025 but she posted a creditable third of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, firm, 7/2) 8 days ago. Thereabouts if in similar form from easing mark.
5. Night Emperor
J: Joanna MasonT: Tina Jackson
F: 5067/8644
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Has shown he retains plenty of ability since returning from a lengthy absence for new yard, caught away from where the main action took place when fourth of 18 over 6f here last time. Player if as effective back at 7f.
2. Emerald Army
J: James SullivanT: Ruth Carr
F: 30-542286
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025 but was quickly back on track when 2 lengths sixth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Catterick (7f, firm) 24 days ago. Capable off this sort of mark if on a going day.
7. Misemerald
J: Clifford LeeT: Philip Kirby
F: 360-06623
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Without a win since her 2-y-o days but she's in decent form at the minute, finishing a creditable third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (1m, good, 17/2) 12 days ago.
9. Crown Of Dreams
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Ivan Furtado
F: 640
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Dream Ahead filly who has been well held in her qualifying runs but stands more of a chance now handicapping. The mount of De Sousa from the yard's pair.
8. Forever Twenty
J: Alex JaryT: Ivan Furtado
F: 56973603
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Maiden but her third places in handicaps at Doncaster (good to firm) and Beverley (good) show she can be competitive from a basement mark.
6. Elashgar
J: William PyleT: Kevin & Lauren Frost
F: 9-831206
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Showed improved form to score on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f) in February. Backed that up when second there (6f again) in March but below par switched to turf last twice. Back up in trip.
4. Fair Isle Sioux
J: Cam HardieT: Adam Nicol
F: 5/65
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Sioux Nation mare who was off for more than 2 years after her debut. Hinted at ability on the second of 2 comeback outings and stands a more realistic chance now moving into handicaps.
10. Breeze Star
J: Rhys ElliottT: Noel Wilson
F: 55868-87
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Has yet to achieve much of worth, although he was caught wider than ideal when seventh of 9 in 6f Carlisle handicap 38 days ago. Back up in trip. Improvement needed.