SPACEAGE LOVE SONG rates just the pick of the weights and is taken to gain a second C&D success here at the chief expense of in-form duo Fighting Poet and Smoker Bellamy who can chase home Michael Bell's 3-y-o in that order.
Spaceage Love Song
Fighting Poet
Smoker Bellamy
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Someones Wish
J: Ryan KavanaghT: Patrick Morris
F: 20336-902
Price History:
4.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
A winner over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but lost his way. First form for current yard when second of 10 in all-weather classified event at Lingfield (1½m) 8 days ago. Needs to back it up.
3. Fighting Poet
J: Jonny PeateT: Richard Phillips
F: 9-4068923
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Eleven runs since his last win in 2025 but he comes here in good form, third of 10 in classified event at Lingfield (1½m, all-weather) 8 days ago when left with lot to do. Not taken lightly in headgear change (first-time visor).
8. Spaceage Love Song
J: Joe BradnamT: Michael Bell
F: 17752264
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Gained a first win over C&D in February. Largely in good form since, fourth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (1¾m, firm) 3 weeks ago. Expected to be bang there at these weights.
11. Smoker Bellamy
J: Jack DoughtyT: Dr Richard Newland
F: 64-207643
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Remains winless but he arrives on the back of a good third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 34 days ago. Well in the mix.
6. Ravenswell
J: Robert HavlinT: Thomas Faulkner
F: 782477-58
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
83
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 runs. Ended his time for Paul Robson with eighth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (1½m, good) in June. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence.
2. D Day Major Winter
J: David ProbertT: James Owen
F: 28287-685
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Runner-up twice in handicaps in 2025. Well below par on both starts for Nick Scholfield this season and for another new yard when fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (9f, firm) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for the first time.
5. Lawmans Blis
J: Liam WrightT: Jessica Macey
F: 85866146
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
A 4-time course winner. Also scored at Catterick in May but signed off for Joey Ramsden with a below-par sixth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (1½m, good) in June. Needs to bounce back for new stable.
10. Raise The Stakes
J: Greg FairleyT: Ewan Whillans
F: 960-09230
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Twice placed in 1¼m classified events at Lingfield and Yarmouth for William Knight in June. Below-par tenth of 12 in classified event at Ayr (1¼m, good to firm) for new yard since though so needs to get back on track.
1. Beat The Odds
J: Cam HardieT: Antony Brittain
F: 76-986
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Poor maiden. 80/1, best run when sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) in June. Needs to build on it.
4. Hammal
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Max Young
F: 6/700096
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Poor maiden. Well-held sixth of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (1¼m, good to firm) last time. Goes up in trip with a tongue strap added for first time.
9. Nion
J: Edward GreatrexT: Ian Williams
F: 856086
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Yet to offer much in 6 runs, only sixth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (1½m, firm) 22 days ago.