The pair that stand out are GOBLET OF FIRE and Sax Appeal. The former improved further in this sphere when runner-up at Goodwood in August and, with an easy 2m likely to be within range, he edges the vote.
Goblet Of Fire
Sax Appeal
Diamond Bay
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
3. Goblet Of Fire
J: Daniel MuscuttT: Nicky Henderson
F: 31/11312-2
Price History:
2.20
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 11/4) 28 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, improving further on last outing in this sphere. Remains of firm interest.
1. Sax Appeal
J: Archie YoungT: Charlie Johnston
F: 35413112
Price History:
3.75
Age:
5
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Better than ever this season, recording a sixth success of the year at Kempton in September. Lost little in defeat under a 7 lb penalty at Southwell since and seems sure to go well again.
5. Diamond Bay
J: Alec VoikhanskyT: Tom Ward
F: 17084347
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner who ran one of this season's lesser races when seventh of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Bounce back needed.
4. Barenboim
J: Pierre-Louis JaminT: Tom Dascombe
F: 322-70444
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. and was always behind in race won by Sax Appeal at Kempton (16f) 40 days ago.
6. Green Team
J: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian Williams
F: 29113149
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Thirsk in July. 10/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good) 42 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
2. Fleurman
J: Paddy BradleyT: Patrick Morris
F: 059575-54
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
224
Verdict
C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, first run since leaving Olly Murphy when fourth of 5 in handicap at this course (14f). Off 7 months.