METHGAL advanced his form significantly when making all at Kempton last week and a 5-lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the follow up here. Rye and Cosmic Clarets head the list of dangers.
Methgal
Rye
Cosmic Clarets
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Methgal
J: Sean LeveyT: Dylan Cunha
F: 04721221
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Found improvement when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 6 days ago, kept up to work. Looks well-in under a 5-lb penalty and holds leading claims on tapeta debut.
5. Rye
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Tony Carroll
F: 6-3324261
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Belatedly off the mark when narrowly taking 11-runner handicap over C&D 28 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and has the assistance of Billy Loughnane.
4. Go Lockers Go
J: Hector CrouchT: Michael Bell
F: 11225837
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Enjoyed a fine run of form in 3-y-o handicaps in the first half of this year. Back on his latest winning mark after blowing the start at Lingfield last time and return of usual hood could help.
7. Molly Mac
J: Cieren FallonT: Micky Fenton
F: 24261155
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Finally off the mark at Nottingham in July and confirmed that improvement when following up at Newmarket (6f) 2 weeks later. Not at same level more recently but remains feasibly treated.
9. Trust Sergei
J: Jonny PeateT: Gary Hanmer
F: 21394215
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Overcame a wide draw when narrowly recording a second C&D success of the season here earlier this month. Not disgraced in higher grade here since and can make presence felt again.
12. Saeculamation
J: James SullivanT: John Mackie
F: 43466832
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Kept busy and turned in best effort of 2026 for George Margarson when very good second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 43 days ago, clear of rest. Since joined new yard and must enter calculations.
8. Cosmic Clarets
J: Tyler HeardT: Scott Dixon
F: 000-22662
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Fair maiden for Richard & Peter Fahey and ran up to best, on debut for new yard, when second of 10 in handicap over C&D 8 days ago. Can race off same mark here and holds solid claims.
2. Dark Alley
J: Luke MorrisT: Warren Greatrex
F: 164-57927
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Bath maiden winner (6f) last summer but been a mixed 2026 campaign and arrives on back of a poor Goodwood run. Others more convincing.
3. Von Krolock
J: Christian HowarthT: James Owen
F: 32316210
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Found improvement when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f) last month. Well below that level at Southwell since but can't be discounted here. Visor back on.
6. Court Alert
J: Clifford LeeT: Eve Johnson Houghton
F: 20-843279
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Still looking for first success and was never going (bumped early on) in handicap at Leicester 21 days ago. Work to do on tapeta debut. Blinkers back on.
11. Hopjes
J: Rose DawesT: Harriet Dickin
F: 657-76635
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Yet to score on Flat or over hurdles and recent efforts over the obstacles have offered little encouragement. Blinkers back on.
10. Mister Moet
J: Mikkel MortensenT: Scott Dixon
F: 62445790
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Successful twice on all-weather at Lingfield during early part of 2026 but well below par more recently.