SHANTOU LUCKY was rated much higher than this over fences at his peak and arrives on the back of a facile victory over the smaller obstacles at Fontwell. He should take plenty of beating. My Virtue and I Am Rocco may give him most to think about.
Shantou Lucky
My Virtue
I Am Rocco
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Jipekaa Machin
J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
F: 62/33
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Back from lengthy absence when third in Worcester handicap hurdle (20f) in July and ran to similar level when good third of 10 at Bangor (19.6f, good) 11 days ago. Warrants respect on switch to chasing.
2. Rajjamataz
J: Charlie HammondT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
F: P/1225P-65
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Returned to form, in first-time blinkers, when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, good) 18 days ago. Overall record is off-putting though.
3. Let Me Go Boys
J: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 0448-375
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Remains a maiden and has been below form over hurdles recently. Bit to prove on chasing bow.
4. I Am Rocco
J: Jack AndrewsT: Tom Ellis
F: 320975-33
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Acquitted himself in both starts for new connections, latest when third of 8 in handicap chase (11/2) at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) 31 days ago. Ought to go well again. Tongue strap back on.
5. Getuptheyard
J: Lorcan MurtaghT: Nigel Hawke
F: 4/P772-226
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
Been in good form over hurdles prior to poor run at Stratford in July. However, is still looking for first success and will to need to find improvement if he is to make a winning chase debut here.
6. Shantou Lucky
J: Nathan HowieT: James Owen
F: 68640-5P1
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Well backed and made a mockery of a career-low mark when easily taking Fontwell handicap hurdle (21.8f) on debut for James Owen 9 days ago. Just 7 lb higher, back over fences, and holds obvious claims. Engaged 5.00 Worcester Monday.
7. Bravethewaves
J: Toby WynneT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 999F151P-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
173
Verdict
Disappointed at Doncaster when last seen but had scored twice at this sort of trip over fences prior to that and warrants respect on return here.
8. My Virtue
J: Charlie DeutschT: Mel Rowley
F: 0/12-24252
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Still looking for first success in this sphere but made the frame again when creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, good) last month. Ought to give another good account.
9. Zuul
J: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 32845-849
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 16 starts and finished well held, in first-time visor (retained), in handicap hurdle at Hexham latest. Makes limited appeal on chase debut.