INDEMNITY looks dangerously well treated based on his Flat ability and is preferred to Donald McCain's Aotano, who had 3 next-time-out winners behind him at Doncaster last month. The thriving Tara Iti is another likely to have a say.
Indemnity
Aotano
Tara Iti
2m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Indemnity
J: Gavin SheehanT: Emma Lavelle
F: 43
Price History:
2.88
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Pretty useful on the Flat for Roger Varian. Little better than modest form when reaching the frame in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months but interesting making a quick switch to handicaps off a low mark judged on his Flat ability.
6. Tara Iti
J: Freddie MitchellT: James Owen
F: 23231321
Price History:
4.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Disappointed on yard debut on the Flat but it's been a different story over hurdles, winning handicaps over C&D and at Plumpton this spring. Another prominent showing is likely.
4. Casi Crudo
J: Kielan WoodsT: Alex Hales
F: 3/22-0U237
Price History:
7.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Placed twice in the mud at Warwick in February but never going faced with quicker ground at Fakenham since. Others are preferred.
5. Aotano
J: Charlie MaggsT: Donald McCain
F: 15361
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Improved to land a second hurdle success in 2m Doncaster novice handicap (good) 7 weeks ago. That form has been strongly boosted since so even an 8 lb rise shouldn't prevent a prominent showing from this low-mileage 4-y-o.
2. Lexies Moon
J: Mr Sean O'ConnorT: Laura Horsfall
F: 3514P-138
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Resumed progress with win in 6-runner handicap at Stratford (2m, heavy) on reappearance in October. Disappointing both runs since (remote third first occasion) so a bounce back is needed after a break.
3. Book Of Tales
J: Lilly PinchinT: Charlie Longsdon
F: 1-240
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Winner on Flat and over hurdles in 2023. Showed he retains his ability when reaching the frame in 2m handicap hurdles at Doncaster and Musselburgh on return from an absence. Failed to stay 21f at Wetherby since and treated as if still in form.
8. Mill Street
J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
F: 2512
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
110
Verdict
Sedgefield juvenile hurdle winner in November. Bettered that form when second of 9 at Taunton the following month and now goes handicapping after a break.
1. Leading Lion
J: James BestT: Tracey Leeson
F: 0077-179P
Price History:
81.00
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
133
Verdict
Won a 20.5f Bellewstown handicap hurdle for Gordon Elliott last summer but well beaten in his 3 outings since, including for his new yard at Wetherby in December. Has undergone wind surgery ahead of this first start for 133 days.