Fergal O'Brien has a good recent record in this race and Market Rasen runner-up PLAINS DRIFTER is the percentage call, although a strong market move for newcomers Mags Ocean and/or Independent Lady would put a slightly different slant on things.
Plains Drifter
Mags Ocean
Independent Lady
2m NHF
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Mags Ocean
J: Harry AtkinsT: Dan Skelton
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Crystal Ocean gelding. Dam useful bumper winner. Respected newcomer from top yard.
10. Independent Lady
J: P. HanlonT: Nicky Henderson
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€62,000 Lord of England filly. Dam unraced. One to note on debut for top stable with a strong bumper record over the years.
2. Plains Drifter
J: Fern O'BrienT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 2-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
219
Verdict
Third in an Irish point before finishing second in Market Rasen bumper in February. Sets the standard for a yard which has won this bumper twice in recent years.
8. Kaydence
J: Lewis SaundersT: Olly Murphy
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
159
Verdict
In good hands and showed a fair level of ability when fourth on her C&D debut (good to soft) in May. Has the potential for better but may not see the best of her until faced with a stiffer test of stamina than this.
7. Belle Brise
J: Miss Gina AndrewsT: Tom Ellis
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Kingston Hill mare. Half-sister to numerous winners, including smart hurdler/chaser Hang In There and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Logical Song. Has had wind surgery ahead of debut and also sports a tongue tie. The betting should guide.
1. Not At That Price
J: Toby McCain-MitchellT: Charlie Longsdon
F: 44-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
191
Verdict
Fair form when fourth in bumpers at Warwick and Ludlow in the spring. Should feature but improvement will likely be needed to go close.
6. Play On Court
J: Bradley HarrisT: Harriet Dickin
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€16,000 Court Cave gelding. Brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Mole Court, and half-brother to modest chaser Remember Forever. Trainer 0-25 in bumpers in last 5 seasons.
3. Pretty Darn Quick
J: Mr James KingT: Sarah Hollinshead
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Heeraat gelding. Half-brother to ungenuine 5f-7f winner Castlerea Tess. Dam 9f-1½m winner. Stable 0-7 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons.
4. Good Boy Griff
J: Benjamin MaceyT: Gary Hanmer
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Maxios gelding out of a 2½m hurdle winner. Fourth on completed starts in Irish points. Probably best watched this time.
9. Madmoiselle Moss
J: Ned FoxT: Tracey Leeson
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Falco mare. Dam (h57) maiden hurdler. Wears a hood. Would be a shock winner on debut.