It's unlikely we've seen the best of PHANTOM GOLD, who finished a close second over 2m here last time, and he can go one better up in trip. Locked Down Lad and Royal Rhythm could be interesting if recapturing last summer's course form.
Phantom Gold
Locked Down Lad
Royal Rhythm
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Phantom Gold
J: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie Candlish
F: 56-422
Price History:
3.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Followed up point bumper winner with stylish/fairly useful success in Newton Abbot bumper on Rules debut. Promising start in handicaps for current yard, very nearly justifying strong support in 2m course handicap last time. Step up in trip may unlock a first hurdle victory.
9. Locked Down Lad
J: Callum PritchardT: Joe Tickle
F: 23BU68P-6
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Came closest to breaking his duck in C&D handicap last summer. Backed that up with some solid efforts prior to losing his form over the spring. Possibly needed the run (despite prominent market position) on C&D return. Dangerous off this mark if back on song.
2. October Hill
J: Rian CorcoranT: David Pipe
F: 434823-1B
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Back to something like her solid Taunton maiden form when getting the best of a sprint finish at Ffos Las in May. Wasn't done with when brought down over C&D (behind Shesonnet) subsequently, but that wasn't the strongest handicap for the grade.
5. Golden Glance
J: Jack TudorT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 779-714
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Capitalised on much-reduced mark from out of blue at Southwell (2½m) penultimate start. Still feasibly treated on her best efforts, though didn't look in the same form over a trip that possibly stretches here at Bangor (23f) subsequently.
7. Dublinofficecallin
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Kerry Lee
F: 466071-70
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Made winning start to his handicap career at Perth (2½m) on penultimate outing for Ewan Whillans. Some mitigation both starts since, never looking like justifying favouritism over a sharp 2m on stable debut at Stratford latest.
3. Shesonnet
J: Harry BannisterT: Ben Case
F: 5852P-182
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Helped by the way things developed when successful on return/handicap debut at Warwick (21f). Back to form when runner-up in C&D handicap last time. That form hasn't proved robust, though.
4. Leave Her To Me
J: Nick SlatterT: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
F: 94F1/159P-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
216
Verdict
Completed a double in a solid race for the grade at Warwick last May. Clearly had issues since, but she isn't discounted if the market speaks in her favour on return from 7 months off.
8. Royal Rhythm
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 2255P-55P
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Came closest to snapping long losing run when pipped by subsequent winner in C&D handicap last summer. Didn't look to enjoy himself in rare start over fences at Uttoxeter (2m) latest. No surprise to see a revival with usual blinkers fitted first time this season.
1. Prince Imperial
J: Philip ArmsonT: Jake Thomas Coulson
F: 4630PPP-P
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Pulled up 4 of 5 starts since joining current yard. Refitted visor (previously worn on Flat) unlikely to have an impact.