Jack Callan's claim means SHALAA ASKER is effectively racing from a lower mark here than when successful at Lingfield earlier in the month and he's fancied to follow up. Level Up looks the biggest threat, with Style King taken to complete the 1-2-3.
Shalaa Asker
Level Up
Style King
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Blue Lancero
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Derek Shaw
F: 378-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
272
Verdict
Third in a Doncaster maiden on debut when trained by Richard Hannon and ran to similar level when mid-field at Newbury next time. Offered little on debut for this yard though and has plenty to prove now handicapping after 9 months off.
2. Shalaa Asker
J: Jack CallanT: Charlie Wallis
F: 15222661
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Three-time this winter and finished second on 3 consecutive starts in March/April. Capitalised on a slipping mark when also scoring in a 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 24 days ago, always holding on after sealing things with a tidy turn of foot. Should go well with claimer now aboard,
3. Level Up
J: Billy LoughnaneT: David Evans
F: 54223352
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
It's now 14 runs since he scored at Chelmsford in October but he's been placed several times since and showed plenty of his customary early speed when second of 4 in handicap at Ffos Las (5f, soft) 11 days ago. Not ruled out.
4. Style King
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Chris Dwyer
F: 186-92685
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Stepped up on reappearance when second over 6f here in April. Seemed lit up by first-time blinkers but still produced a respectable effort when 1¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Shalaa Asker in handicap at Lingfield (5f, all-weather) 24 days ago. Now in a change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces).
5. The Fixer
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Scott Dixon
F: 66239-000
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
On a lengthy losing run and he's finished soundly beaten on each of his last 4 starts. Opposable after 91 days off.