ETON MES shaped well last time and is taken to make a winning start to his handicap career for David Pipe. Thorgath and Walkinthepresent also have the profile of likely improvers now handicapping.
Eton Mes
Thorgath
Walkinthepresent
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Eton Mes
J: Rian CorcoranT: David Pipe
F: 35-9444
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Fourth all 3 starts over hurdles, catching the eye on his qualifying run at Exeter 15 days ago. Likely he can go on to better things in handicaps.
6. Walkinthepresent
J: Robert DunneT: Neil Mulholland
F: 068
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Placed in an Irish point last spring. Well beaten in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles towards the end of 2025 but it's likely he can do better in handicaps. All the more interesting if backed.
4. Thorgath
J: Stan SheppardT: Tom Lacey
F: 3-680
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Never a threat in 3 maiden/novice hurdles in recent months but no surprise were he to prove a different proposition in handicaps. Market support would look significant.
7. Rock On Tommy
J: Lewis StonesT: Olly Murphy
F: 4520-1665
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Fourth course win when seeing off 7 rivals over this trip last spring. Hasn't shown much in 3 starts since, including back here last month, but has dipped to 2 lb below his last successful mark so a revival can't be discounted.
5. Richardson
J: Lee EdwardsT: Belinda Clarke
F: 3343/511-5
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Ended losing run with consecutive wins in handicap hurdles on heavy ground last February. Likely needed last month's reappearance at Leicester and should be sharper now.
2. Tarbuck
J: Jack QuinlanT: Claire Dyson
F: 2/97414-95
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut over C&D (heavy) last February but well below that level on all 3 outings since. Needs a return to Uttoxeter to spark a revival.
3. Tech That
J: Harry BannisterT: Richard Phillips
F: 43P-68
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Showed ability in novice hurdles but well beaten on 2m Doncaster handicap debut just after Christmas.