A tight-knit handicap but ZAPPHIRE rates just the pick of the weights so is fancied to make a winning return at the chief expense of Reach who also resumes on a handy-looking mark. Epidavros also needs factoring in.
Zapphire
Reach
Epidavros
1m1f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
6. Epidavros
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Katie Scott
F: 3733113-5
Price History:
3.13
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
66/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Shortlisted.
2. Reach
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 1181/3300-
Price History:
3.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
210
Verdict
Ended last term with a below-par tenth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Newmarket (8f, good) 7 months ago. Has gone well fresh though so considered on her seasonal return.
3. Zapphire
J: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Julie Camacho
F: 43221034-
Price History:
3.13
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
178
Verdict
Reliable sort who signed off for 2024 with a solid fourth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, soft). Has good chance off a lenient mark.
5. Alessia Fernanda
J: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll
F: 66451350-
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
167
Verdict
A fair 1m winner in Ireland for Dermot Weld in 2024. Not discounted starting out for new handler here.
4. Samra Star
J: Tommie JakesT: Linda Perratt
F: 4176-38
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
79
Verdict
Raced too freely when eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 79 days ago on her final run for Richard Hughes. Not ruled out on her return/yard bow.