Hard to see past DIVISION who won in good style at Haydock and could be smart. The two newcomers Ballybunion and My Shagaf are interesting on paper.
Division
Ballybunion
My Shagaf
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Division
J: James DoyleT: William Haggas
F: 21
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Cost 800,000 gns as a yearling and is a promising type. Won 6-runner novice at Haydock (6f, good, 4/6) 12 days ago. Much improved there and more to come still from this Group 1 entry.
2. Ballybunion
J: Hector CrouchT: Michael Bell
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled January 30. 68,000 gns yearling, Footstepsinthesand colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Maria Branwell and 1m winner Lucky Queen. Interesting newcomer.
3. Fine Art Dealer
J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
F: 6
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
75,000 gns 2-y-o. Gelded Blue Point half-brother to 9f winner Flamenco Bay. Sixth of 12 in novice at Windsor (6f, good, 17/2) on debut 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May well do better.
4. King Of Chaos
J: Darragh KeenanT: George Scott
F: 36
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
40,000 gns 2-y-o. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m Rhoscolyn and 1m winner Piper Arrow. Dam 1m winner. Too free at Salisbury 98 days ago but offered plenty on debut at Windsor. Been gelded during his absence.
5. Lifeguard
J: Jason WatsonT: Andrew Balding
F: 9
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
12/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 13 days ago, weakening quickly.
6. Obsidian Verse
J: Kaiya FraserT: James Fanshawe
F: 8
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
From a fantastic sprinting family the yard know so well (includes The Tin Man and Deacon Blues) but little immediate promise when eighth of 10 in novice at Salisbury (6f, soft, 14/1) on debut 18 days ago.
7. Shahik
J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
6/1, third of 4 in novice at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) on debut 66 days ago. Should improve.
8. Superstorm
J: Mikkel MortensenT: Charlie Fellowes
F: 87
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f) 13 days ago.
9. My Shagaf
J: Ray DawsonT: T. J. Kent
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 25. 100,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Dam, placed at 5f at 2 yrs, half-sister to Queen Mary Stakes winner Ceiling Kitty. Wears tongue strap. Interesting newcomer.