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Predominantly focused on the Flat, though there may be the odd jumps pick thrown in, particularly in juvenile hurdles where Flat horses are switching codes.
Prediction:
The thread will be a slow burner, with plenty of selections from left field or on the speculative side, with a low strike rate in terms of winners and long losing runs are a possibility.
The odds quoted will be what's on oddschecker with at least one of the main firms at the time of posting, usually late morning / early afternoon.
As I will need all the help I can get (and I'm not jesting after last year!), I am going to claim B.O.G where applicable but obviously will keep a close eye on that with some firms now withdrawing the offer.
DISCLAIMER: I'm just a guy putting up a couple or so selections most days at working men's prices with a bit of reasoning, so if the thread fails, well, what can I say other than it's a tough old game!
Prediction:
The thread will be a slow burner, with plenty of selections from left field or on the speculative side, with a low strike rate in terms of winners and long losing runs are a possibility.
The odds quoted will be what's on oddschecker with at least one of the main firms at the time of posting, usually late morning / early afternoon.
As I will need all the help I can get (and I'm not jesting after last year!), I am going to claim B.O.G where applicable but obviously will keep a close eye on that with some firms now withdrawing the offer.
DISCLAIMER: I'm just a guy putting up a couple or so selections most days at working men's prices with a bit of reasoning, so if the thread fails, well, what can I say other than it's a tough old game!
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Cheers all.
As for the one that let the side down...Mister S0x, who took his York record to 0-0-7 today, it turned out his draw in one was probably a negative with the principals being drawn high (first five drawn: 16,14,19,12 and 17) and challenging down the centre of the track.
2026 Running P/L: +28.47 pts
As for the one that let the side down...Mister S0x, who took his York record to 0-0-7 today, it turned out his draw in one was probably a negative with the principals being drawn high (first five drawn: 16,14,19,12 and 17) and challenging down the centre of the track.
2026 Running P/L: +28.47 pts
Given the topical "great bums" thread, I tempted to make a comment about a$$holes now that chavman has turned up, but I'm not going to.
Do Bronxs, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 2.10 Chester
Our Cody, 1pt EW @ 50-1, 2.42 Sandown
Marty Hopkirk, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 4.00 Chester
Grant Wood, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 5.25 York (5 PLACES)
Our Cody, 1pt EW @ 50-1, 2.42 Sandown
Marty Hopkirk, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 4.00 Chester
Grant Wood, 1pt EW @ 28-1, 5.25 York (5 PLACES)
Do Bronxs
Do Bronxs has to bounce back from a disappointing run last time at Leicester (when faster ground might not have suited), has his stamina for 7.5f to prove, and has a tricky draw to overcome, but he had shaped well on his reappearance here over 6f (good) when finishing his race off on the front foot to be only beaten 1.5L into fifth place having been dropped in from a wide draw. The form of that race has worked out with the first two having since returned here to again occupy the first two positions in a 6f handicap, the third has won subsequently, while the 4th made the frame next time in a competitive Sunday Series handicap at Hamilton.
The selection's dam won a 7f Group 3 and a one mile Royal Ascot handicap, and is a half-sister to an 8.5f winner, to give encouragement for longer trips for her son, and hopefully he can return to form here granted a reasonable trip.
Do Bronxs has to bounce back from a disappointing run last time at Leicester (when faster ground might not have suited), has his stamina for 7.5f to prove, and has a tricky draw to overcome, but he had shaped well on his reappearance here over 6f (good) when finishing his race off on the front foot to be only beaten 1.5L into fifth place having been dropped in from a wide draw. The form of that race has worked out with the first two having since returned here to again occupy the first two positions in a 6f handicap, the third has won subsequently, while the 4th made the frame next time in a competitive Sunday Series handicap at Hamilton.
The selection's dam won a 7f Group 3 and a one mile Royal Ascot handicap, and is a half-sister to an 8.5f winner, to give encouragement for longer trips for her son, and hopefully he can return to form here granted a reasonable trip.
Our Cody
Our Cody faces a tough task on official ratings back up in class to Listed company, particularly against mainly male opposition, but I'm going to have a speculative pick at big odds with her having run well in a handicap over C&D on her reappearance to finish third, given her effort can be marked up having not had much cover from her outside draw into a headwind. The runner-up has been a beaten favourite since but would have finished closer with a clearer run.
Tha selection has a lower draw this time, and did finish runner-up in 2YO Listed company at Ayr last autumn (though admittedly this looks a stronger heat), so hopefully won't be disgraced here if building on her encouraging return.
Our Cody faces a tough task on official ratings back up in class to Listed company, particularly against mainly male opposition, but I'm going to have a speculative pick at big odds with her having run well in a handicap over C&D on her reappearance to finish third, given her effort can be marked up having not had much cover from her outside draw into a headwind. The runner-up has been a beaten favourite since but would have finished closer with a clearer run.
Tha selection has a lower draw this time, and did finish runner-up in 2YO Listed company at Ayr last autumn (though admittedly this looks a stronger heat), so hopefully won't be disgraced here if building on her encouraging return.
Marty Hopkirk
I had a couple of selections yesterday which I thought had been disadvantaged by where they had raced on the track at the recent televised Carlisle meeting, and Marty Hopkirk is another. It has to be said that he ended up dropping right away having led until over 2f out, but he probably had an excuse as the inner part of the home straight that day did not look the place to be.
He had previously run okay to finish a keeping-on 4th at Windsor (5f, good )in a class 2 handicap, albeit beaten 3.5L, having reportedly lost a shoe, and the second has won subsequently. The selection has been dropped 3lb following his Carlisle run, which leaves him on a mark 7lb lower than he started the season on, so while there is a query regarding ground on the softer side of good for him, a chance is taken that he can show his Carlisle effort to be all wrong, with cheekpieces given a try.
I had a couple of selections yesterday which I thought had been disadvantaged by where they had raced on the track at the recent televised Carlisle meeting, and Marty Hopkirk is another. It has to be said that he ended up dropping right away having led until over 2f out, but he probably had an excuse as the inner part of the home straight that day did not look the place to be.
He had previously run okay to finish a keeping-on 4th at Windsor (5f, good )in a class 2 handicap, albeit beaten 3.5L, having reportedly lost a shoe, and the second has won subsequently. The selection has been dropped 3lb following his Carlisle run, which leaves him on a mark 7lb lower than he started the season on, so while there is a query regarding ground on the softer side of good for him, a chance is taken that he can show his Carlisle effort to be all wrong, with cheekpieces given a try.
Grant Wood
Grant Wood was actually a selection on that Carlisle card when I wrote:
Grant Wood doesn't face an easy task here being 2lb higher than his peak winning mark and up in class, but he looked in good nick last time at Ripon (6f, good), sticking to his task well having been on a contested pace, in a contest where he pulled clear with two who had been ridden more patiently. This is his first visit to Carlisle, but having won three times at Newcastle the stiffer track shouldn't hold any fears for him.
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He also finished well beaten having raced towards the inner, but it has to be said that as one who tends to be backed when he wins, the market vibes hadn't been great beforehand. He's a pound lower than for his Ripon effort, and David Nolan being back aboard looks a positive, so while his draw and ability to act at York (only previous try came at 7f) are queries, he's given another chance now back down in class.
Grant Wood was actually a selection on that Carlisle card when I wrote:
Grant Wood doesn't face an easy task here being 2lb higher than his peak winning mark and up in class, but he looked in good nick last time at Ripon (6f, good), sticking to his task well having been on a contested pace, in a contest where he pulled clear with two who had been ridden more patiently. This is his first visit to Carlisle, but having won three times at Newcastle the stiffer track shouldn't hold any fears for him.
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He also finished well beaten having raced towards the inner, but it has to be said that as one who tends to be backed when he wins, the market vibes hadn't been great beforehand. He's a pound lower than for his Ripon effort, and David Nolan being back aboard looks a positive, so while his draw and ability to act at York (only previous try came at 7f) are queries, he's given another chance now back down in class.
WD with DB GB
I'll take V's word for it that the others were no good.
I'll take V's word for it that the others were no good.
Cheers Virgin and PHS.
Unfortunately it all went downhill after a promising start.
Do Bronxs (33-1) appeared to get an easy lead, and although no match for the winner, held on for second place.
I might have been a tad unlucky for a place with Our Cody who didn't get the clearest of runs against the rail before not being beaten far into 4th place.
Marty Hopkirk got a nice tracking position but folded tamely, so unless he needs a sounder surface then he looks to be going the wrong way.
Grant Wood, who tends be backed when he's going to win, was soon in rear and fair to say wasn't given a hard time, imo.
2026 Running P/L: +28.07 pts
Unfortunately it all went downhill after a promising start.
Do Bronxs (33-1) appeared to get an easy lead, and although no match for the winner, held on for second place.
I might have been a tad unlucky for a place with Our Cody who didn't get the clearest of runs against the rail before not being beaten far into 4th place.
Marty Hopkirk got a nice tracking position but folded tamely, so unless he needs a sounder surface then he looks to be going the wrong way.
Grant Wood, who tends be backed when he's going to win, was soon in rear and fair to say wasn't given a hard time, imo.
2026 Running P/L: +28.07 pts
Molly's Valentine, 1pt EW @ 80-1, 5.15 Wolverhampton (4 PLACES)
Molly's Valentine
Molly's Valentine was a selection last time out when I wrote:
Molly Valentine was having her second run back off a break here last time over the 8.5f trip, on what was her stable debut, and although she faded to finish 7th of the 11 runners and beaten just over ten lengths behind the easy winner, she had a notably wide trip from the widest draw in that amateur riders' contest and in the circumstances wasn't disgraced.
She's a C&D winner so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue, and has a lower draw this time, with Jack Doughty taking over in the plate.
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She could never get involved from off the pace last time under a professional jockey, but is given another chance here in the hope that the amateur (who owns her and is back on board) has a kinder trip on this occasion, with the inside draw to help.
Molly's Valentine was a selection last time out when I wrote:
Molly Valentine was having her second run back off a break here last time over the 8.5f trip, on what was her stable debut, and although she faded to finish 7th of the 11 runners and beaten just over ten lengths behind the easy winner, she had a notably wide trip from the widest draw in that amateur riders' contest and in the circumstances wasn't disgraced.
She's a C&D winner so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue, and has a lower draw this time, with Jack Doughty taking over in the plate.
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She could never get involved from off the pace last time under a professional jockey, but is given another chance here in the hope that the amateur (who owns her and is back on board) has a kinder trip on this occasion, with the inside draw to help.
2026 Running P/L: +26.07 pts
Ravenspire, 1pt EW @ 10-1, 3.05 Ascot
Ravenspire, 1pt EW @ 10-1, 3.05 Ascot
Ravenspire
Ravenspire has a chunk to find on the figures here, and on the face of it his defeat of the 80-rated and Derby also-ran Poker in a Haydock (12f, g-f) novice requires him to take a leap forward now up in class, but I thought there was a lot to like about his win under a penalty last time in what was a well-run contest despite the small field, racing lazily behind the bridle at times and having to be bumped along some way out but finding plenty off the bridle to be well on top at the finish and being eased down close home, finishing well clear of a Godolphin odds-on shot back in third place.
The manner of his victory there would suggest that this well-bred sort could have improvement to come over 14f, and while it would be a concern if this were to become tactical given the shorter home straight and bearing in mind he took some winding up at Haydock, a chance is taken that this promising colt who has yet to have his limitations exposed can prove up to the task.
Ravenspire has a chunk to find on the figures here, and on the face of it his defeat of the 80-rated and Derby also-ran Poker in a Haydock (12f, g-f) novice requires him to take a leap forward now up in class, but I thought there was a lot to like about his win under a penalty last time in what was a well-run contest despite the small field, racing lazily behind the bridle at times and having to be bumped along some way out but finding plenty off the bridle to be well on top at the finish and being eased down close home, finishing well clear of a Godolphin odds-on shot back in third place.
The manner of his victory there would suggest that this well-bred sort could have improvement to come over 14f, and while it would be a concern if this were to become tactical given the shorter home straight and bearing in mind he took some winding up at Haydock, a chance is taken that this promising colt who has yet to have his limitations exposed can prove up to the task.
As it turned out, Ravenspire had no trouble being up on the pace, albeit what didn't appear to be strong fractions, so it's disappointing he only ended up finishing fifth, beaten just under two lengths, given he had looked the likeliest to reel in the leader from over a furlong out (traded around evens in the run), but not sure Clifford Lee was fully able to get after him in the closing stages as the leader hung into his path, otherwise he might least have hung on for a place.
2026 Running P/L: +24.07 pts
2026 Running P/L: +24.07 pts
In A Hurry, 1pt EW @ 9-1, 4.00 Catterick
Golden Prosperity, 1pt EW @ 8-1, 4.15 Musselburgh (4 PLACES)
Golden Prosperity, 1pt EW @ 8-1, 4.15 Musselburgh (4 PLACES)
In A Hurry
In A Hurry was a selection last time at Beverley when I wrote:
A speculative pick on In A Hurry, from a yard which has a much more obvious chance in this with Rajapour. The selection needs to bounce back from three disappointing runs, but it's possible easier ground wasn't ideal on her penultimate start of last year at Musselburgh, and perhaps her reappearance at Wetherby was needed, where she was prominent until over a furlong out and then wasn't persevered with once weakening having become bit short of room.
She's of interest on her second-place at Carlisle (7f, good) in September, when although no match for One Night Thunder, that rival had become well-handicapped and was well-backed, and duly followed up under a 5lb penalty.
In A Hurry needs to show that she hasn't just gone the wrong way, and as a free-going filly will need to get into a good rhythm from a tricky draw, but a chance is taken here at big odds, being 3lb below the mark she ran off for that good effort at Carlisle.
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In A Hurry faded out of it at Beverley but had endured a three-wide trip and had been in 4th position entering the final furlong. She still needs to show that she can be competitive at the business end of her races, but a tongue-tie may help, the hood is removed, she's down a further 3lb in the ratings, is potentially better drawn this time now back into fillies and mares' company, and ran well to make the frame over C&D last summer off a 6lb higher mark.
In A Hurry was a selection last time at Beverley when I wrote:
A speculative pick on In A Hurry, from a yard which has a much more obvious chance in this with Rajapour. The selection needs to bounce back from three disappointing runs, but it's possible easier ground wasn't ideal on her penultimate start of last year at Musselburgh, and perhaps her reappearance at Wetherby was needed, where she was prominent until over a furlong out and then wasn't persevered with once weakening having become bit short of room.
She's of interest on her second-place at Carlisle (7f, good) in September, when although no match for One Night Thunder, that rival had become well-handicapped and was well-backed, and duly followed up under a 5lb penalty.
In A Hurry needs to show that she hasn't just gone the wrong way, and as a free-going filly will need to get into a good rhythm from a tricky draw, but a chance is taken here at big odds, being 3lb below the mark she ran off for that good effort at Carlisle.
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In A Hurry faded out of it at Beverley but had endured a three-wide trip and had been in 4th position entering the final furlong. She still needs to show that she can be competitive at the business end of her races, but a tongue-tie may help, the hood is removed, she's down a further 3lb in the ratings, is potentially better drawn this time now back into fillies and mares' company, and ran well to make the frame over C&D last summer off a 6lb higher mark.
Golden Prosperity
Jake Dickson looked good value for his 7lb claim when squeezing through a gap against the far rail at York recently to go on and land a big-field handicap, and he's currently in good form having won on his last two mounts. He has just one ride today, Golden Prosperity, who he might have finished closer on last time at Wetherby (5.5f, g-f) had the gelding not reared and lost several lengths at the start, and then not enjoyed the clearest of passages.
Golden Prosperity wouldn't want to be doing that here over this sharp 5f, particularly with a potentially tricky draw to overcome, but two previous visits to this C&D have produced a win and a close second, albeit in classified company, so hopefully he can give another good account here, off a mark 2lb lower than he won off at Catterick (5f, good) in April.
Jake Dickson looked good value for his 7lb claim when squeezing through a gap against the far rail at York recently to go on and land a big-field handicap, and he's currently in good form having won on his last two mounts. He has just one ride today, Golden Prosperity, who he might have finished closer on last time at Wetherby (5.5f, g-f) had the gelding not reared and lost several lengths at the start, and then not enjoyed the clearest of passages.
Golden Prosperity wouldn't want to be doing that here over this sharp 5f, particularly with a potentially tricky draw to overcome, but two previous visits to this C&D have produced a win and a close second, albeit in classified company, so hopefully he can give another good account here, off a mark 2lb lower than he won off at Catterick (5f, good) in April.
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Cheers Virgin.
In A Hurry gave it a good shot from the front but unfortunately for her backers one had to emerge from the pack to run her down.
Golden Prosperity wasn't done any favours by being caught on the outer but kept on well to finish 4th. A couple of the main firms were offering four places and I thought the late withdrawal might have scuppered the extra place with one of them, but both firms did pay out on the fourth place.
2026 Running P/L: +25.92 pts
In A Hurry gave it a good shot from the front but unfortunately for her backers one had to emerge from the pack to run her down.
Golden Prosperity wasn't done any favours by being caught on the outer but kept on well to finish 4th. A couple of the main firms were offering four places and I thought the late withdrawal might have scuppered the extra place with one of them, but both firms did pay out on the fourth place.
2026 Running P/L: +25.92 pts
Degale, 1pt EW @ 20-1, 4.35 Carlisle (5 PLACES)
Caught U Sleeping, 1pt EW @ 10-1, 6.40 Naas
Caught U Sleeping, 1pt EW @ 10-1, 6.40 Naas
Degale
It looked a fair effort from Degale to finish third in a 0-87 contest at Nottingham three starts back, having made the running from the widest draw and kept on well once headed to finish a close third, and although there are mixed messages from that form, the winner finished a respectable fifth on 18 next time in a Class 2 Epsom handicap.
Degale hasn't built on that effort in two starts since but he patently did too much on the sharp-end at Ayr from another wide draw (one mile, g-f), and last time at Thirsk when dropped back in trip (7f, good) he was again keen in what appeared a well-run contest but didn't shape too badly in finishing fifth. It's a concern that he hung left last time but his only win to date came the only the time he's raced right-handed (at Ripon, one mile novice, good ) so hopefully it's not an issue going this way round.
He clearly could do with settling better, but if he does then the return to a mile looks a positive, and he does have form that ties him in with the current favourite Leadenhall, having finished a neck second to that rival at Haydock (one mile, g-f) last summer on similar terms, though Leadenhall today does have the benefit of having a 7lb claimer on board who has impressed of late.
William Pyle, who was aboard at Nottingham and Ayr, rides another for the yard in this, but no concern to have the in-form David Nolan taking over in the plate.
It looked a fair effort from Degale to finish third in a 0-87 contest at Nottingham three starts back, having made the running from the widest draw and kept on well once headed to finish a close third, and although there are mixed messages from that form, the winner finished a respectable fifth on 18 next time in a Class 2 Epsom handicap.
Degale hasn't built on that effort in two starts since but he patently did too much on the sharp-end at Ayr from another wide draw (one mile, g-f), and last time at Thirsk when dropped back in trip (7f, good) he was again keen in what appeared a well-run contest but didn't shape too badly in finishing fifth. It's a concern that he hung left last time but his only win to date came the only the time he's raced right-handed (at Ripon, one mile novice, good ) so hopefully it's not an issue going this way round.
He clearly could do with settling better, but if he does then the return to a mile looks a positive, and he does have form that ties him in with the current favourite Leadenhall, having finished a neck second to that rival at Haydock (one mile, g-f) last summer on similar terms, though Leadenhall today does have the benefit of having a 7lb claimer on board who has impressed of late.
William Pyle, who was aboard at Nottingham and Ayr, rides another for the yard in this, but no concern to have the in-form David Nolan taking over in the plate.
Caught U Sleeping
Caught U Sleeping has been weak in the betting today, being tried again at Group 3 level, but she looks open to further improvement having won a Listed contest over C&D last time from La Fogata when trying the trip for the first time and still looking on the green side, and that came just five days after running in a one mile Group 3 at the Curragh where she had kept on to be beaten just under 5L when finishing 8th of 12, when described as "still looking raw".
The market weakness is a concern given her revised official rating puts her second-best in here behind the favourite of those that have a rating, and perhaps there has been a reason why she hasn't been seen for nearly seven weeks, but granted fitness isn't an issue back from a short break then hopefully she can take another step forward this evening.
Caught U Sleeping has been weak in the betting today, being tried again at Group 3 level, but she looks open to further improvement having won a Listed contest over C&D last time from La Fogata when trying the trip for the first time and still looking on the green side, and that came just five days after running in a one mile Group 3 at the Curragh where she had kept on to be beaten just under 5L when finishing 8th of 12, when described as "still looking raw".
The market weakness is a concern given her revised official rating puts her second-best in here behind the favourite of those that have a rating, and perhaps there has been a reason why she hasn't been seen for nearly seven weeks, but granted fitness isn't an issue back from a short break then hopefully she can take another step forward this evening.
Degale never looked to be in a good rhythm whilst on a contested pace and gave way from over a furlong out.
Caught U Sleeping duelled with the eventual winner and briefly looked like she might come out on top (traded around 1.3) but it wasn't to be with the winner nicely on top at the finish. 10p Rule 4.
2026 Running P/L: +25.12 pts
Caught U Sleeping duelled with the eventual winner and briefly looked like she might come out on top (traded around 1.3) but it wasn't to be with the winner nicely on top at the finish. 10p Rule 4.
2026 Running P/L: +25.12 pts
Al Shabab Storm, 1pt EW @ 20-1, 7.28 Newcastle (4 PLACES)
Al Shabab Storm
Al Shabab Storm's finishing effort at Thirsk last time was tame so has a bit to prove on the back off that, however, he had previously shaped better than his finishing suggested at Chester's May meeting (7.5f, good), on what was his debut for Mick Appleby, where he was drawn and raced wide whilst racing racing keenly but remained close up until inside the final furlong, the distance beaten exacerbated being short of room once headed. Brighton Boy, who ran a similar sort of race, won a competitive class 3 handicap at Thirsk on his next start.
The selection has only had four starts on the all-weather and some of his form last year in this sphere reads quite well having finished a close third in a 7f Listed contest at Wolverhampton, then last summer having finished a close third in a class two Racing league handicap back at that track off an 11lb higher mark, and in the autumn not been disgraced when finishing 3rd at Kempton (6f) in a conditions race behind useful all-weather performer Ten Pounds. His only disappointing run on Tapeta came at Newcastle over 7f, where he weakened quickly from over a furlong out, but had been noted to have been "going easily" over 2f out.
At the age of five and after 21 starts, this will be his first try at 5f, but he's an interesting runner having been dropped 7lb for his starts for his current yard, and with Conor Whiteley (who has just lost his 7lb claim) enlisted to ease his burden further.
Al Shabab Storm's finishing effort at Thirsk last time was tame so has a bit to prove on the back off that, however, he had previously shaped better than his finishing suggested at Chester's May meeting (7.5f, good), on what was his debut for Mick Appleby, where he was drawn and raced wide whilst racing racing keenly but remained close up until inside the final furlong, the distance beaten exacerbated being short of room once headed. Brighton Boy, who ran a similar sort of race, won a competitive class 3 handicap at Thirsk on his next start.
The selection has only had four starts on the all-weather and some of his form last year in this sphere reads quite well having finished a close third in a 7f Listed contest at Wolverhampton, then last summer having finished a close third in a class two Racing league handicap back at that track off an 11lb higher mark, and in the autumn not been disgraced when finishing 3rd at Kempton (6f) in a conditions race behind useful all-weather performer Ten Pounds. His only disappointing run on Tapeta came at Newcastle over 7f, where he weakened quickly from over a furlong out, but had been noted to have been "going easily" over 2f out.
At the age of five and after 21 starts, this will be his first try at 5f, but he's an interesting runner having been dropped 7lb for his starts for his current yard, and with Conor Whiteley (who has just lost his 7lb claim) enlisted to ease his burden further.
go back far enough and al shabab has run the likes of quinault and quirat to little more than a length . good luck george .
Cheers Foyles. I suppose it might be a question of whether or not there's any juice left in the orange after spells with Balding and B0tti, but I certainly thought there were positives to be taken from his stable debut, though he didn't build on it last time.
yo george nice one and i had a pop too thanks foir highlighting it .
VWD George !! 
Sherlock Holmes level picjkingge there ! #stellah !! :)
Sherlock Holmes level picjkingge there ! #stellah !! :)
Cheers all.
It was like a game of equine bingo the way they were all spread across the track inside the final furlong but thankfully on this occasion I was able to shout HOUSE!
2026 Running P/L: +51.52 pts
It was like a game of equine bingo the way they were all spread across the track inside the final furlong but thankfully on this occasion I was able to shout HOUSE!
2026 Running P/L: +51.52 pts
Well done George, I love your reasoning, beautiful mind.
all credit to george phs i would never have looked at the race but for reading georges write up ,it prompted me to look back and see the positives in the back form, yesterdays handicap mark and the jockey claim . what the forum should be about tbh.
Thanks all
Ferrous, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 2.10 Newcastle (4 PLACES)
Moon Over Miami, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 3.15 Newcastle (6 PLACES)
Ferrous, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 2.10 Newcastle (4 PLACES)
Moon Over Miami, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 3.15 Newcastle (6 PLACES)
Ferrous
Ferrous has run three times at Newcastle, winning a class 2 handicap, finishing third behind Diligent Harry in this race last year, and although he could only fifth of 14 here on AW Finals Day and behind the winner Wiltshire and the fourth Heathcliff, he had raced prominently into a headwind so can have his effort marked up.
A minor place may be his best hope given he has work to do to reverse the form with some of these, but he clearly goes well here and a three-month break is not a concern given he has a good record fresh.
Ferrous has run three times at Newcastle, winning a class 2 handicap, finishing third behind Diligent Harry in this race last year, and although he could only fifth of 14 here on AW Finals Day and behind the winner Wiltshire and the fourth Heathcliff, he had raced prominently into a headwind so can have his effort marked up.
A minor place may be his best hope given he has work to do to reverse the form with some of these, but he clearly goes well here and a three-month break is not a concern given he has a good record fresh.
Moon Over Miami
I suspect Moon Over Miami has been in better form than his form figures might suggest this season, having fared best of the prominent-racers on his reappearance in a valuable class 3 handicap at Musselburgh, and then he was sent off at just 17-2 (from an opening show of 12-1) for the Chester Cup on his next start but perhaps the course didn't suit as he reportedly hung right-handed throughout; and last time at Goodwood (6-1 into 18-5) perhaps could have done with being kept closer to the pace.
He admittedly has to prove his effectiveness on Tapeta, and the draw has not been kind, but he still makes some each-way appeal having drifted in the betting today.
I suspect Moon Over Miami has been in better form than his form figures might suggest this season, having fared best of the prominent-racers on his reappearance in a valuable class 3 handicap at Musselburgh, and then he was sent off at just 17-2 (from an opening show of 12-1) for the Chester Cup on his next start but perhaps the course didn't suit as he reportedly hung right-handed throughout; and last time at Goodwood (6-1 into 18-5) perhaps could have done with being kept closer to the pace.
He admittedly has to prove his effectiveness on Tapeta, and the draw has not been kind, but he still makes some each-way appeal having drifted in the betting today.
Back to normality with a couple of losers...
Ferrous has a decent record fresh but on this occasion looked a little rusty, only being able to make a little late headway into 6th place.
Moon Over Miami was likely to need an Overturn-style ride to win from stall 19, but it didn't pan out well, soon being obliged to race three-wide, and his goose was cooked with over 2f to run.
2026 Running P/L: +47.52 pts
Ferrous has a decent record fresh but on this occasion looked a little rusty, only being able to make a little late headway into 6th place.
Moon Over Miami was likely to need an Overturn-style ride to win from stall 19, but it didn't pan out well, soon being obliged to race three-wide, and his goose was cooked with over 2f to run.
2026 Running P/L: +47.52 pts
Thanks for the comments.
My feeble excuse for the poor effort from Moon Over Miami was a three-wide trip, but having since watched the card back I noticed that the consolation race winner Believitanducan also had 3-wide trip, so it evidently wasn't insurmountable.
My feeble excuse for the poor effort from Moon Over Miami was a three-wide trip, but having since watched the card back I noticed that the consolation race winner Believitanducan also had 3-wide trip, so it evidently wasn't insurmountable.
Country Artiste was a selection last time when I wrote:
Country Artiste didn't progress for her previous yard after running well last summer, which included making the frame at Newbury and Newmarket in novice / maiden races, and following a 19,000 gns sale didn't offer much in a couple of starts on the all-weather in January back from a three-month break for her new yard, so a bit to be taken on trust here back from another absence. However, it wouldn't surprise if her current handler brought her back to form at some point, and she makes her first turf start for him off a mark 13lb lower than her initial rating, with the rail draw to help.
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It takes a leap of faith to support Country Artiste as she didn't offered little encouragement at Ripon in a race won by the current favourite for this Simba's Pride, however, the run might have been needed, she got a bit upset in the stalls, wasn't helped by being shuffled back early on in the contest, and it's possible she might not have handled the track. She's been dropped a further 3lb and today's forecast quicker ground may suit better, so she's given another chance at a big price.
Country Artiste didn't progress for her previous yard after running well last summer, which included making the frame at Newbury and Newmarket in novice / maiden races, and following a 19,000 gns sale didn't offer much in a couple of starts on the all-weather in January back from a three-month break for her new yard, so a bit to be taken on trust here back from another absence. However, it wouldn't surprise if her current handler brought her back to form at some point, and she makes her first turf start for him off a mark 13lb lower than her initial rating, with the rail draw to help.
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It takes a leap of faith to support Country Artiste as she didn't offered little encouragement at Ripon in a race won by the current favourite for this Simba's Pride, however, the run might have been needed, she got a bit upset in the stalls, wasn't helped by being shuffled back early on in the contest, and it's possible she might not have handled the track. She's been dropped a further 3lb and today's forecast quicker ground may suit better, so she's given another chance at a big price.
2026 Running P/L: +45.52 pts
Shaws Phoenix, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 4.50 Yarmouth (3 PLACES)
Mystic Rose, 1pt EW @ 11-1, 7.51 Bellewstown (4 PLACES)
Shaws Phoenix, 1pt EW @ 25-1, 4.50 Yarmouth (3 PLACES)
Mystic Rose, 1pt EW @ 11-1, 7.51 Bellewstown (4 PLACES)
Shaws Phoenix
Shaws Phoenix's mark has just about bottomed out and she has offered little for her current yard in a couple of starts on the all-weather since leaving the care of Alice Haynes, though the run might been needed at Southwell back from eight months off, and last time at Wolverhampton she dropped away after racing wide from a wide draw.
She was selected on the 10th June but to my surprise she was withdrawn on account of the soft ground, and that wasn't the first time she been pulled out on account of easy ground, this despite having recorded her best RPR on soft at Yarmouth over 7f. However, she did make the frame over this C&D on good to firm off a 10lb higher mark back in 2024, and she wasn't beaten far when finishing third of six here last summer off a 9lb higher mark.
The selection has to show that some ability remains and she's eligible for weaker races than this one, but interesting to see how she goes for her new connections back at a track where her better efforts have come.
Shaws Phoenix's mark has just about bottomed out and she has offered little for her current yard in a couple of starts on the all-weather since leaving the care of Alice Haynes, though the run might been needed at Southwell back from eight months off, and last time at Wolverhampton she dropped away after racing wide from a wide draw.
She was selected on the 10th June but to my surprise she was withdrawn on account of the soft ground, and that wasn't the first time she been pulled out on account of easy ground, this despite having recorded her best RPR on soft at Yarmouth over 7f. However, she did make the frame over this C&D on good to firm off a 10lb higher mark back in 2024, and she wasn't beaten far when finishing third of six here last summer off a 9lb higher mark.
The selection has to show that some ability remains and she's eligible for weaker races than this one, but interesting to see how she goes for her new connections back at a track where her better efforts have come.
Mystic Rose
Mystic Rose has work to do to reverse last-time-out form at Navan (13f, good) with Jurality, with whom she has over five lengths to make up and is 4lb better off here when apprentice claims are taken into account. The pair dominated that contest for much of the way but Mystic Rose possibly did a little too much on the front-end and didn't see it out, losing second place around 100 yards out and fading to finish 5th of the 14 runners.
She will need to run her race more evenly upped in trip to 14.5f, but if she can then she may get closer to Jurality on the revised terms, with a tongue-tie applied for the first time.
Mystic Rose has work to do to reverse last-time-out form at Navan (13f, good) with Jurality, with whom she has over five lengths to make up and is 4lb better off here when apprentice claims are taken into account. The pair dominated that contest for much of the way but Mystic Rose possibly did a little too much on the front-end and didn't see it out, losing second place around 100 yards out and fading to finish 5th of the 14 runners.
She will need to run her race more evenly upped in trip to 14.5f, but if she can then she may get closer to Jurality on the revised terms, with a tongue-tie applied for the first time.
One of those days, Virgin
Shaws Phoenix was unruly beforehand and had to be loaded without the jockey on board, and then when the stalls opened it appeared she was reluctant to race, losing any chance she had at the start.
I thought Mystic Rose shaped like the second best horse on the day last time at Navan behind Jurality (who was done at 1.01 this evening), so thought she was worth chancing at the odds on the revised terms in the hope she could run her race more evenly this evening given there was a stamina query upped in trip again, however, she was rushed up round the outer three-wide having not been best away, and although she then managed to get a rail position, she was once again used up to go after the leader plenty soon enough. Unsurprisingly she didn't see her race out again, getting nutted for the extra place on the line.
2026 Running P/L: +41.52 pts
Shaws Phoenix was unruly beforehand and had to be loaded without the jockey on board, and then when the stalls opened it appeared she was reluctant to race, losing any chance she had at the start.
I thought Mystic Rose shaped like the second best horse on the day last time at Navan behind Jurality (who was done at 1.01 this evening), so thought she was worth chancing at the odds on the revised terms in the hope she could run her race more evenly this evening given there was a stamina query upped in trip again, however, she was rushed up round the outer three-wide having not been best away, and although she then managed to get a rail position, she was once again used up to go after the leader plenty soon enough. Unsurprisingly she didn't see her race out again, getting nutted for the extra place on the line.
2026 Running P/L: +41.52 pts
Kolkata Knight made a good start to his campaign when finishing a neck runner-up at Wolverhampton (5f) to a filly who followed up in a competitive Thirsk handicap and then went close in a York Listed contest. The selection has finished down the field in two starts since but he was drawn wide at Chester (5f, good), and last time at Sandown (5f, good) he helped force the pace into a headwind before fading. Our Cody, who also sat close to the pace before finishing third in that contest, finished a close fourth in Listed company back over that C&D on her next start.
Kolkata Knight is back on the mark he was second off at Wolverhampton, and his yard have sent out winners at odds of 33-1, 22-1 and 18-1 in the past fortnight from just 11 runners.
Kolkata Knight is back on the mark he was second off at Wolverhampton, and his yard have sent out winners at odds of 33-1, 22-1 and 18-1 in the past fortnight from just 11 runners.
Good luck for today George & I wish you luck with your words of wisdom & hopefully leave my own, one that I think is overpriced today Duskaura in the 19.00 Nottingham at around the 10/1 mark
George - watch the Who Really Runs The World episode of The Peter McCormack Show podcast on Youtube- its with a guy called Simon Dixon who breaks it down completely.
2026 Running P/L: +39.52 pts
Glasses Up, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 4.25 Ayr
Glasses Up, 1pt EW @ 16-1, 4.25 Ayr
Glasses Up
Rain had been forecast but the ground looks fairly decent at Ayr, so I'm going to take a chance on Glasses Up. This eleven-time course winner wasn't at his best last time over C&D but doubt a steady gallop on soft ground would have been ideal, but the last time he was ran here in early May he finished a close third off a 4lb higher mark on good to firm over the 9f trip which is probably sharp enough for him these days.
His two runs in the interim when he failed to get competitive came at Musselburgh over 9f and Hamilton over 13f, so perhaps easy enough to forgive given he has only won away from Ayr on one occasion.
Mike Smith also runs the more fancied Zebra Star in this with Danny Tudhope booked, but a chance is taken at the prices on Glasses Up, who is off a mark 13lb lower than he won off over C&D last year.
Rain had been forecast but the ground looks fairly decent at Ayr, so I'm going to take a chance on Glasses Up. This eleven-time course winner wasn't at his best last time over C&D but doubt a steady gallop on soft ground would have been ideal, but the last time he was ran here in early May he finished a close third off a 4lb higher mark on good to firm over the 9f trip which is probably sharp enough for him these days.
His two runs in the interim when he failed to get competitive came at Musselburgh over 9f and Hamilton over 13f, so perhaps easy enough to forgive given he has only won away from Ayr on one occasion.
Mike Smith also runs the more fancied Zebra Star in this with Danny Tudhope booked, but a chance is taken at the prices on Glasses Up, who is off a mark 13lb lower than he won off over C&D last year.
Glasses Up settled into a nice tracking position, but the veteran was unable to match the younger legs of the first four and finished in fifth place.
2026 Running P/L: +37.52 pts
2026 Running P/L: +37.52 pts
Poker, 1pt EW @ 15-2, 2.45 Doncaster
Harry Brown, 1pt EW @ 18-1, 7.50 Epsom
Harry Brown, 1pt EW @ 18-1, 7.50 Epsom
Harry Brown
Harry Brown had excuses last time at Windsor (5f, g-f) when finishing last of 13 (reared start and slowly away, saddle slipped). He's of interest here based on his previous run at Brighton (5.5f, g-f) where in a well-run contest he only went down by a short-head to a more patiently-ridden rival having battled on well.
It's easy to perceive him as an all-weather horse with five of his six wins having come on synthetics but he has yet to finish out of the first three from five outings on downhill turf tracks when the going has been good or quicker. The return to 6f shouldn't be an issue, and although he's markedly up in grade here, Ashley Lewis takes off a valuable 5lb, and the selection has been rated a lot higher in the past including when making the frame at Goodwood back in 2023 off a mark of 87.
Harry Brown had excuses last time at Windsor (5f, g-f) when finishing last of 13 (reared start and slowly away, saddle slipped). He's of interest here based on his previous run at Brighton (5.5f, g-f) where in a well-run contest he only went down by a short-head to a more patiently-ridden rival having battled on well.
It's easy to perceive him as an all-weather horse with five of his six wins having come on synthetics but he has yet to finish out of the first three from five outings on downhill turf tracks when the going has been good or quicker. The return to 6f shouldn't be an issue, and although he's markedly up in grade here, Ashley Lewis takes off a valuable 5lb, and the selection has been rated a lot higher in the past including when making the frame at Goodwood back in 2023 off a mark of 87.
I'm at a loss as to why the Poker reasoning post has been removed again, it appeared perfectly harmless 
A shocker from Poker, who folded quickly like a poor hand from 2f out, and perhaps like his stablemate Convergent who disappointed at HQ, evidently has gone the wrong way for running on soft ground at the Derby meeting.
Harry Brown wasn't able to make use of his inside draw in a race where the two leaders were able to dictate and stay there throughout, and then wasn't helped by not getting the clearest of runs down the home straight, before making some late headway into a never threatening fifth place.
2026 Running P/L: +33.52 pts
Harry Brown wasn't able to make use of his inside draw in a race where the two leaders were able to dictate and stay there throughout, and then wasn't helped by not getting the clearest of runs down the home straight, before making some late headway into a never threatening fifth place.
2026 Running P/L: +33.52 pts
A couple against the field in the Bunbury Cup
Dark Tornado, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 3.25 Newmarket (4 PLACES)
Nostrum, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 3.25 Newmarket (4 PLACES)
Dark Tornado, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 3.25 Newmarket (4 PLACES)
Nostrum, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 3.25 Newmarket (4 PLACES)
Dark Tornado faces a tough task to confirm recent C&D form with Aalto, given that rival's record in the Bunbury Cup and who is 4lb better off for just over a length defeat, however, Dark Tornado looked in top form that day, on what was just his fifth start for the in-form Michael Wigham, never too far away in a well-run contest and keeping on well once taking it up from over a furlong out to win in a comparatively good time on the day.
He has a record of three wins and two seconds from six starts at 7f on good to firm ground, and he's only had 13 career starts, so not impossible his current yard may be able to eke out a bit more under conditions that evidently suit.
He has a record of three wins and two seconds from six starts at 7f on good to firm ground, and he's only had 13 career starts, so not impossible his current yard may be able to eke out a bit more under conditions that evidently suit.
Nostrum also ran in that recent C&D contest, and it's not a surprise to see that he was the subject of a running and riding enquiry, given he was just held together and not knocked about once becoming a bit short of room around 2f out. He'd previously been running well for his current yard, not disgraced from a disadvantageous low draw in the Victoria Cup at Ascot, and then respectable efforts at Sandown and Newbury.
Connections put forward the quick ground as an excuse for being tenderly handled last time, so they may have some explaining to do should he run well today, and while it remains to be seen which way he goes for current connections given his overall profile having looked a potential top-notcher at one point when trained by Sir Micheal Stoute before going the wrong way, there have been encouraging signs since joining David O'Meara.
Connections put forward the quick ground as an excuse for being tenderly handled last time, so they may have some explaining to do should he run well today, and while it remains to be seen which way he goes for current connections given his overall profile having looked a potential top-notcher at one point when trained by Sir Micheal Stoute before going the wrong way, there have been encouraging signs since joining David O'Meara.
George, surely anyone who is showing a profit is vulnerable to having a thread removed by bookmaker pressure
GL today. The Bunbury Cup is one of the races I will probably swerve. Too difficult. If given a free bet it would be Great Acclaim. Eve J-H is in good form.
GL today. The Bunbury Cup is one of the races I will probably swerve. Too difficult. If given a free bet it would be Great Acclaim. Eve J-H is in good form.
In that case,Aceform's Final Fling is in no danger,sageform
sageform, after last summer's debacle, I'm surprised the bookies didn't get in touch to offer me sponsorship to keep the thread going 
Just to correct my little write-up on Nostrum, senility creeping in again, Nostrum is now trained by Michael Appleby, not David O'Meara (who trained him previously).
Just to correct my little write-up on Nostrum, senility creeping in again, Nostrum is now trained by Michael Appleby, not David O'Meara (who trained him previously).
Dark Tornado could 'only' finish 6th of the 13 runners in the Bunbury Cup, beaten 3L, but he was in the heat of the battle from the outset on a day when getting cover was no bad thing, and indeed the first two home came from well back.
Apparently there was just a "gentle breeze" at HQ on Saturday, but in other races Planet Seeker, St Anton and Al Hudaiba all noticeably got cover. Haffner won from the front but in a slow time. I suppose Commanche Brave was in front from some way out but had got some cover behind the Japanese raider up to a point.
As for my other pick Nostrum, he came nearside with just one other rival, again no cover, and ended up well beaten. Perhaps there will be other days when Mick Appleby will work his magic on this one.
2026 Running P/L: +29.52 pts
Apparently there was just a "gentle breeze" at HQ on Saturday, but in other races Planet Seeker, St Anton and Al Hudaiba all noticeably got cover. Haffner won from the front but in a slow time. I suppose Commanche Brave was in front from some way out but had got some cover behind the Japanese raider up to a point.
As for my other pick Nostrum, he came nearside with just one other rival, again no cover, and ended up well beaten. Perhaps there will be other days when Mick Appleby will work his magic on this one.
2026 Running P/L: +29.52 pts
Glasses Up was a selection the previous Sunday at Ayr over the 10f trip when I wrote:
Rain had been forecast but the ground looks fairly decent at Ayr, so I'm going to take a chance on Glasses Up. This eleven-time course winner wasn't at his best last time over C&D but doubt a steady gallop on soft ground would have been ideal, but the last time he was ran here in early May he finished a close third off a 4lb higher mark on good to firm over the 9f trip which is probably sharp enough for him these days.
His two runs in the interim when he failed to get competitive came at Musselburgh over 9f and Hamilton over 13f, so perhaps easy enough to forgive given he has only won away from Ayr on one occasion.
Mike Smith also runs the more fancied Zebra Star in this with Danny Tudhope booked, but a chance is taken at the prices on Glasses Up, who is off a mark 13lb lower than he won off over C&D last year.
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He didn't run too badly there, and perhaps today's trip of 13f, over which he has plenty of form, is a better fit for him these days, and did win over it last year off a 5lb higher mark. He is eligible for weaker races but so too is the current favourite Annandale.
Shay Farmer takes the ride in this apprentices' handicap and he's on a hat-trick of winners having ridden a double in Jersey on Friday.
Rain had been forecast but the ground looks fairly decent at Ayr, so I'm going to take a chance on Glasses Up. This eleven-time course winner wasn't at his best last time over C&D but doubt a steady gallop on soft ground would have been ideal, but the last time he was ran here in early May he finished a close third off a 4lb higher mark on good to firm over the 9f trip which is probably sharp enough for him these days.
His two runs in the interim when he failed to get competitive came at Musselburgh over 9f and Hamilton over 13f, so perhaps easy enough to forgive given he has only won away from Ayr on one occasion.
Mike Smith also runs the more fancied Zebra Star in this with Danny Tudhope booked, but a chance is taken at the prices on Glasses Up, who is off a mark 13lb lower than he won off over C&D last year.
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He didn't run too badly there, and perhaps today's trip of 13f, over which he has plenty of form, is a better fit for him these days, and did win over it last year off a 5lb higher mark. He is eligible for weaker races but so too is the current favourite Annandale.
Shay Farmer takes the ride in this apprentices' handicap and he's on a hat-trick of winners having ridden a double in Jersey on Friday.
vwd George !! anutherre #stellar 1.... fair playe and WD :)
! anutherre #stellar 1.... fair playe and WD :)
Well done George. The scottish ayr made all the difference.
Cheers all, that was a close call.
Time to crack open a cold one...B0ttoms up!
2026 Running P/L: +47.02 pts
Time to crack open a cold one...B0ttoms up!
2026 Running P/L: +47.02 pts
Thanks YSM and PHS.
Dayman, 1pt EW @ 20-1, 7.25 Wolverhampton
Dayman, 1pt EW @ 20-1, 7.25 Wolverhampton
Dayman
Dayman missed 2025 but following a pipe-opener in January he then posted three decent efforts to make the frame at Lingfield (6f) and twice over C&D. He didn't hold his form in three starts after, two of which came away from Wolverhampton, though doubt easy ground last time at Chepstow would have been suitable.
Hopefully a short break has restored him back to the form that he was in, and if it has, he's looking fairly handicapped based on his neck second of 8 over C&D in March, a contest that produced four subsequent winners.
He doesn't always help his chance by racing keenly so could do with settling better than has sometimes been the case, but if Luke Morris can get some cover on breaking from the inside stall then his form from earlier this year should give him place prospects at least, granted he's ready to roll on his return from 54 days off.
Dayman missed 2025 but following a pipe-opener in January he then posted three decent efforts to make the frame at Lingfield (6f) and twice over C&D. He didn't hold his form in three starts after, two of which came away from Wolverhampton, though doubt easy ground last time at Chepstow would have been suitable.
Hopefully a short break has restored him back to the form that he was in, and if it has, he's looking fairly handicapped based on his neck second of 8 over C&D in March, a contest that produced four subsequent winners.
He doesn't always help his chance by racing keenly so could do with settling better than has sometimes been the case, but if Luke Morris can get some cover on breaking from the inside stall then his form from earlier this year should give him place prospects at least, granted he's ready to roll on his return from 54 days off.
2026 Running P/L: +45.02 pts
Symbol Of Hope, 1pt EW @ 7-1, 3.31 Bath
Zuffolo, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 4.40 Catterick
Symbol Of Hope, 1pt EW @ 7-1, 3.31 Bath
Zuffolo, 1pt EW @ 22-1, 4.40 Catterick
Symbol Of Hope
Symbol Of Hope is a seven-time course winner who hasn't won for nearly two years, but he hinted on occasions during the all-weather season when trained by Adrian Wintle that his turn might be nearing again, and he's run well back at this track in two of his three starts (lost a shoe on the other occasion) since rejoining Grace Harris. He ended up being beaten nearly five lengths in to 4th place last time over the 5.5f trip but his effort can probably be marked up having disputed the pace into a headwind in a contest where it paid to be held up.
His last three wins have come over that 5.5f trip but the drop back to the minimum trip shouldn't bother having won here three times over it. Ashley Lewis, who was on board for those two recent decent efforts here retains the ride, and the selection is a dual winner on ground described as firm.
Symbol Of Hope is a seven-time course winner who hasn't won for nearly two years, but he hinted on occasions during the all-weather season when trained by Adrian Wintle that his turn might be nearing again, and he's run well back at this track in two of his three starts (lost a shoe on the other occasion) since rejoining Grace Harris. He ended up being beaten nearly five lengths in to 4th place last time over the 5.5f trip but his effort can probably be marked up having disputed the pace into a headwind in a contest where it paid to be held up.
His last three wins have come over that 5.5f trip but the drop back to the minimum trip shouldn't bother having won here three times over it. Ashley Lewis, who was on board for those two recent decent efforts here retains the ride, and the selection is a dual winner on ground described as firm.
Zuffolo
Zuffolo hasn't looked in much form the last twice but it was only three starts back in April at Redcar (5f, 3lb) that he finished second off a 3lb higher mark, and although there are mixed messages from that form, the winner and fifth have won since. He gets a headgear switch back to blinkers, which he hasn't worn since last summer, and hopefully that might just shapen him up with the inside stall to help.
He is eligible for weaker races, but is 3lb below his last winning mark, and his only previous visit to this track last summer saw him finish third off a 5lb higher mark, when he finished less a length behind one of today's rivals Irish Dancer, whom he meets on 18lb better terms when apprentice claims are factored in.
Zuffolo hasn't looked in much form the last twice but it was only three starts back in April at Redcar (5f, 3lb) that he finished second off a 3lb higher mark, and although there are mixed messages from that form, the winner and fifth have won since. He gets a headgear switch back to blinkers, which he hasn't worn since last summer, and hopefully that might just shapen him up with the inside stall to help.
He is eligible for weaker races, but is 3lb below his last winning mark, and his only previous visit to this track last summer saw him finish third off a 5lb higher mark, when he finished less a length behind one of today's rivals Irish Dancer, whom he meets on 18lb better terms when apprentice claims are factored in.
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