Yarmouth
Wednesday, September 17, 2025FlatClass 31m1f
Verdict
Verdict
SEA FORCE shaped better than the bare result when denied a run at York and can deliver a bigger performance still. He's taken to win at the expense of Whip Cracker, who has been knocking on the door and only just failed by a head at Goodwood after picking his way through traffic. Valvano was ridden too aggressively last time so is worth another chance to build on his return.
Sea Force
Whip Cracker
Valvano
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Whip CrackerJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Richard HughesF: 34-409202
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictRan well when second at Sandown and in most recent start. Finished second of 16 in handicap at Goodwood (17/2) 46 days ago, keeping on well after having to wait for gaps and just failing by a head. Looks capable of breaking handicap duck based on recent efforts. - 2. ValvanoJ: Hector CrouchT: Ralph BeckettF: 1/2335-40
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 102
VerdictHas shown useful form in handicaps but finished tailed off in 13th of 14 at Epsom (7/2) 102 days ago when ridden aggressively in cheekpieces. Drops in trip with headgear removed today. 
3. TamratJ: Harry DaviesT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 3542-6150- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 194
VerdictWon handicap at Abu Dhabi in February before finishing eleventh of 16 in handicap at Meydan (10/1) 194 days ago. Returns without usual headgear.
4. Fantastic FoxJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Roger VarianF: 95-230940- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictBetter on AW than turf as recent form shows. Ran poorly when last of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (40/1), never threatened after dwelling at start. May struggle again on this turf surface.
5. Mr BalooJ: Joe LeavyT: Richard HannonF: 31113308- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictHad a productive winter on AW but form has tailed off, finishing 8th of 14 in handicap at Kempton (50/1) 11 days ago after 3 months off.
6. Green TriangleJ: Oisin MurphyT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 1R34-3341- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 107
VerdictWon 9.5f conditions race (field of 11) at Gowran Park (11/1) 107 days ago. Quirky sort having headgear removed for handicap debut. First run for new trainer.- 7. Sea ForceJ: Tom MarquandT: William HaggasF: 4-221346
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictWon at Nottingham in June and placed in competitive handicaps since. Finished sixth of 17 in a handicap at York (13/2) 26 days ago, shaping better than the bare result when denied a run before keeping on well. Remains capable of a bigger performance when things go his way. 
8. Mythical GuestJ: John EganT: George MargarsonF: 32283054- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictQuirky sort on a losing run, showed improved form when 4th of 17 in handicap at York (25/1) 27 days ago. Finding it difficult to win despite more consistency this season.
9. Love BeachJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: James FanshaweF: 43-15- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
VerdictWon maiden at Haydock (12/1) in May but disappointed when fifth of 7 at Chester (11/4) 68 days ago on good to firm ground.- Unnamed Favourite
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