Previous winners SQUARE D'ALBONI and Chemistry look set to dominate. The former had his Stratford form franked by the runner-up earlier in the week and edges the vote.
Square Dalboni
Chemistry
Imperial Trooper
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Square Dalboni
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 37-1
Price History:
1.62
Age:
4
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Useful 3-time winner on Flat for Ralph Beckett who made the most of a good opportunity when off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles (following a breathing operation) in 8-runner maiden at Stratford (19f) 16 days ago. Runner-up has franked that form since and has obvious claims.
1. Chemistry
J: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie Candlish
F: 1-2
Price History:
1.91
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Still capable of useful form on Flat and put up a professional display to make a winning hurdle/stable debut at Sedgefield (16.8f) in April. Failed to land the odds under a penalty at Kelso prior to finishing well held back on the Flat at Newcastle. Still open to improvement in this sphere.
6. Imperial Trooper
J: I. J. PowerT: Jennie Candlish
F: 5
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Fair up to 1¼m at his best on the Flat but out of sorts of late and didn't achieve much tried over hurdles over C&D last month. Probably one for handicaps later on.
5. Wait At The Gate
J: Brendan PowellT: David Bridgwater
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€18,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam (h99), bumper winner (stayed 21f), half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Mighty Tom. Winning pointer but pulled up on most recent outing (May 24).
3. Connemara Joe
J: Stan SheppardT: Matt Sheppard
F: 46
Price History:
81.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Unplaced in Irish points and has shown little in a pair of maiden hurdles.
4. Scoro
J: Richie McLernonT: L J Morgan
F: 46
Price History:
126.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Winning pointer but well held in novice and maiden hurdle.
7. Lamlash
J: Callum PritchardT: Joe Tickle
F: P-
Price History:
201.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Little form on the Flat and pulled up on hurdling debut at Taunton in December.
8. Baileys Big Image
J: Tabitha WorsleyT: Max Young
F: 8-39
Price History:
201.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in a point and has yet to show any ability under Rules.