A quintet to view positively but MOIRA EXPRESS left her qualifying runs behind when third on nursery debut here 4 weeks ago and from just 2 lb higher, she looks the answer. Bassenthwaite and Ophelia Grace are open to improvement, too.
Moira Express
Bassenthwaite
Ophelia Grace
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Bassenthwaite
J: Hector CrouchT: Clive Cox
F: 6514
Price History:
3.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
Sprung a minor surprise on third start at Ffos Las in July. 9/4, fourth of 5 in nursery at Sandown (5f, soft) 66 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Switches to the AW and open to progress away from soft ground.
5. Moira Express
J: Jack MitchellT: Roger Varian
F: 4743
Price History:
4.00
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Promising type. Very good third of 9 in nursery at this C&D (6/1) 28 days ago. Open to further progress and she's a major player.
4. Capitalization
J: George WoodT: Hamad Al Jehani
F: 3533
Price History:
4.33
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 5/4 and tongue strap on for first time, respectable third of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time switched to a nursery.
1. Ophelia Grace
J: Rowan ScottT: Kevin Philippart de Foy
F: 212
Price History:
4.33
Age:
2
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Confirmed debut promise when successful at Southwell in August. 7/4, second of 6 in novice at Beverley (5f, soft) 47 days ago, clear of rest. Makes nursery debut with the promise of better still.
3. Angel Numbers
J: Marco GhianiT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
F: 145257
Price History:
10.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Winning debut at Chepstow in May. 15/2, seventh of 9 in nursery at Southwell (5f) 10 days ago and she could do with settling down a touch.