This looks between progressive pair KNIGHTSBRIDGE and Huckleberry Sting, the former taken to come out on top should it become close late on.
Knightsbridge
Huckleberry Sting
Carpe Diem
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Knightsbridge
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 733895-11
Price History:
2.63
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Winless over hurdles but has taken well to fences, strong at the finish when scoring at Warwick and over 2½m here this summer. More to come back up in trip.
3. Huckleberry Sting
J: Jack AndrewsT: Tom Ellis
F: 771-231
Price History:
3.75
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Made a winning start to chasing at Bangor in April and got back on the up to resume winning ways in good style at Market Rasen 11 days ago. Should make a bold bid under a penalty.
4. Carpe Diem
J: Tom HutsbyT: David Bridgwater
F: P/41232-22
Price History:
4.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Held form well since winning at Huntingdon in February but looks vulnerable up against a couple of improvers here.
7. Stay Hopeful
J: Lee EdwardsT: Henry Oliver
F: 899-467
Price History:
7.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Irish point winner but little impact under Rules, including on chase bow last month. Change of headgear.
1. Im A Starman
J: Sean BowenT: Mark Rimell
F: 5773845-2
Price History:
8.00
Age:
13
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Veteran 8-time hurdle winner who was a good second at Worcester in May. However, has never been so good in this sphere. Blinkers back on.
6. Henry Box Brown
J: Ellis CollierT: Mrs C. Williams
F: 823446-U6
Price History:
10.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Losing run is mounting and was again let down by jumping at Bangor last time. Needs to show a bit more to warrant interest off career-low mark. Cheekpieces back on.
5. School For Scandal
J: Callum PritchardT: Joe Tickle
F: 41745P3-P
Price History:
17.00
Age:
11
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Unreliable veteran who has mostly struggled since winning at Windsor in November.
8. Elfride
J: Harry AtkinsT: Richard Phillips
F: P6P/P69P5-
Price History:
31.00
Age:
10
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
Veteran who belatedly showed some ability remains when fifth at Exeter in April but it's still easy to look elsewhere.