ZOULU WARRIOR could be set to bounce back with a big effort if starting better. Crocodile Power wasn't seen to best effect last time when denied a clear run, while No Knee Never is worth a market check with headgear fitted first time.
Zoulu Warrior
Crocodile Power
No Knee Never
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Crocodile Power
J: Dale SwiftT: Seb Spencer
F: 23230518
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Seven-year-old with 7 career wins including 1 at this course. Finished 8th of 10 in a 6f handicap at Redcar (5/1) 34 days ago where the gap didn't materialise when challenging. Looks worth another chance.
2. Zoulu Warrior
J: Saffie OsborneT: Heather Main
F: 640-18229
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Won at Chepstow in August and placed second here 34 days ago. Struggled last time at Lingfield after slow start but eases slightly in grade and should be in the mix if getting away on terms.
3. Sioux Warrior
J: William CarsonT: Adrian Wintle
F: 33098330
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Has shown fair form at Wolverhampton over 6f with two third-place finishes, but below form over longer trip when tenth of 14 at Lingfield (9/1) 18 days ago. Returns to course and distance where he's produced his best recent efforts and may bounce back.
4. Cali Case
J: Charlie TuckerT: Joe Ponting
F: 07-5050
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Fair maiden in Ireland but lost his form and was sold from M. D. O'Callaghan for 1,000 gns in October. Remains to be seen if he can get back on track on stable debut.
5. Fletchers Dream
J: Tom EavesT: Alan Brown
F: 87095169
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Won at Newcastle in September but form has declined since, finishing ninth of 13 at Newcastle (18/1) 37 days ago after a below-par previous run. Will need to be on a going day in another change of headgear.
7. Buraback
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Derek Shaw
F: 33291743
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
175
Verdict
Course specialist with 4 wins at Wolverhampton and 2 over course and distance. Third of 9 in handicap over 5f at Wolverhampton (8/1) 175 days ago, ran respectably and stayed on nearest at the finish. Stepping back up in trip and would have claims if back to his best following a break.
8. No Knee Never
J: Harry DaviesT: James Owen
F: 30360-069
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Hasn't shaped with immediate promise on either start since leaving John Joseph Hanlon. Headgear fitted and worth a market check given who trains him.
9. Rogue Thunder
J: Cam HardieT: Patrick Morris
F: 73488956
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Winless in 15 runs since C&D victory last December, again finishing midfield over C&D 2 days ago. Fairly treated but would need to build on latest run.
10. Falmouth Boy
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 90680-P77
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Maiden finished 7th of 9 at Lingfield (22/1) 42 days ago when reported to have bled again. Now without a win in 15 races and others look more solid.