TROPICAL TALE figures off a handy mark and returned to his best form when runner-up at Hereford last month. He can land the spoils. Dj Pete and Electrical Jet rate the principal dangers.
Tropical Talent
Dj Pete
Electric Jet
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Electric Jet
J: David BassT: Charlie Longsdon
F: F4/F38523-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Fair form over hurdles and has already reached a similar level in a trio of starts in this sphere, latest when third in Newcastle handicap (16.3f) in March. Ought to give another good account.
2. Tactical Affair
J: James BowenT: Warren Greatrex
F: 23/65444P-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott last winter. Yet to scale same heights switched to fences for present stable, though mark continues to tumble at least.
3. Dj Pete
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Sarah-Jayne Davies
F: 3/732-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Left chase debut form behind when second of 5 in handicap at Chepstow (16f, good, 12/1) 31 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and may have more to offer yet.
4. Grain Trade
J: K. BroganT: Billy Aprahamian
F: P89/40P-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who recorded his best effort when fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon (19.6f) in November. However, failed by a long chalk to back that up since so questions to answer now chasing. Tongue strap on.
5. Head Over Hinds
J: Liam HarrisonT: Max Comley
F: 050P/3945-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Still looking for first success and arrives on back of disappointing first attempt in this sphere at Hereford 26 days ago. Now tried in hood for first time.
6. Tropical Talent
J: Henry BrookeT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 62378732-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Posted best effort for some time when good second of 7 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good to firm, 15/8) 26 days ago. Can race off same mark here and is one for shortlist.
7. Rocks Up Late
J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
F: 6P09-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
No show in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles thus far but makes some appeal on pedigree and is worth monitoring in market on handicap chase debut.
8. Haafback
J: Daire McConvilleT: Emma-Jane Bishop
F: 2/01U7584-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Made a winning debut over fences at Ludlow in November and posted best effort since when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, good) 22 days ago. Can make presence felt but finds himself 3 lb out of the weights.