PORT ROAD is yet to run on turf but arrives in fine form and gets the vote in a tricky-looking finale. Kracking and Mostawaa should also go well.
Port Road
Kracking
Mostawaa
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Revich
J: Finley MarshT: Adrian Wintle
F: 0/0000066-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
176
Verdict
Course winner but largely disappointed last term and has something to prove on first start for new yard. Cheekpieces back on.
2. Mafnood
J: Jim CrowleyT: George Baker
F: 23527366-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
215
Verdict
Largely acquitted himself well in defeat for Richard Hannon last term and starts off for new yard on a decent mark.
3. Hodler
J: Luke CattonT: Jim Boyle
F: 8775138-6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Course winner (7f) in September and far from disgraced on return at Kempton 15 days ago. Warrants respect.
4. Mostawaa
J: Hollie DoyleT: Heather Main
F: 57333013-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
209
Verdict
Bit below best when last seen at Goodwood in September but had scored over C&D previously and returns on a workable mark.
5. Tribal Rhythm
J: Tom MarquandT: Denis Coakley
F: 432/49-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
218
Verdict
Winless after 5 attempts and only looks averagely treated on return to action. Others more appealing.
6. Port Road
J: Paddy BradleyT: Simon Dow
F: 62358-622
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Still looking for first success but posted best effort yet when second of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 21 days ago. Races off same mark on turf debut and holds strong claims.
7. Orbaan
J: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara
F: 04838-304
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Returned to form when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 47 days ago, not ideally placed. 2 lb lower now and can make presence felt again.
8. Uncle Dick
J: Georgia DobieT: Eve Johnson Houghton
F: 5124184-0
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Bagged 4 wins from 16 runs last year but they were all in lower-grade contests and he finished well beaten at Newbury on return 10 days ago.
9. The Bitter Moose
J: David ProbertT: Patrick Chamings
F: 3386422-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Made the frame on several occasions for Hugo Palmer last season but was below best on Lingfield return for new yard earlier this month. Cheekpieces back on.
10. Kracking
J: Warren FentimanT: Stuart Williams
F: 25-696431
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Rather had run of race when taking 6-runner handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 10 days ago. Useful claimer retains the ride, however, and he is not taken lightly.