Preference is for THE COLORIST, who only narrowly failed to resume winning ways at Chelmsford last month and is only 1 lb higher here. Easter Icon and Smith are feared most.
The Colorist
Easter Icon
Smith
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
6. Fravanco
J: Ethan JonesT: Michael Madgwick
F: 7261534-9
Price History:
4.20
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Course winner. 80/1, sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 53 days ago. Fairly treated back on the level.
5. The Colorist
J: Ashley LewisT: Karen Jewell
F: 1466-3272
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Course winner who put a poor previous poor run behind him when close second of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 4/1) 32 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and holds solid claims.
2. Easter Icon
J: George BassT: Gary Brown
F: 3517/157-1
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Posted career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 84 days ago (second past the post but subsequently promoted). 3 lb rise fair and ought to go well again.
3. Standbackandlook
J: Brandon WilkieT: William Knight
F: 2521136-7
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Seventh of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (14f) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
1. Doublethetrouble
J: Katrine HolmT: John Butler
F: 112-46233
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 14/1) 33 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again.
7. Smith
J: Jack CallanT: Lydia Richards
F: 5/0769561-
Price History:
8.50
Age:
9
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Bunced back to form when winning 7-runner handicap over C&D in December. Proved disappointing over hurdles earlier this month but he remains on a workable mark in this sphere.
4. Turing
J: Harry BurnsT: Pat Phelan
F: 5/6492360-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
226
Verdict
Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 10/1). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Jack Jones. Likely best watched.