NASIM shaped quite well when running on for second in a Lingfield classified race last month and is preferred to Lhebayeb, who arrives on the back of some good runs at Wolverhampton. Trusty Scout may prove best of the remainder.
Nasim
Lhebayeb
Trusty Scout
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Lhebayeb
J: Callum ShepherdT: Richard Price
F: 276-99412
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 17/2) 13 days ago. Can give another good account.
6. Nasim
J: Rossa RyanT: Mark Pattinson
F: 76387-852
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2023. 11/2, good second of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (1½m) 27 days ago, finishing well. Shortlist material.
2. The Pug
J: Cam HardieT: Adrian Wintle
F: 470-29037
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Unreliable type who won twice over C&D in September 2023 but has drawn a blank since. 10/3, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago.
3. Trusty Scout
J: James SullivanT: Derek Shaw
F: 2722324-5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on recent return from an absence. Claims if he can build on that.
1. Lednikov
J: Elle-May CrootT: Ivan Furtado
F: 45-813417
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Four-time course winner, including twice over 1½m this year. 15/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (1½m again) 12 days ago.
10. Aeroplane Mode
J: Benoit de la SayetteT: John Butler
F: 0733/60-03
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Modest maiden. Showed he retains ability on second run back from absence when 1¼ lengths third of 12 to The Ormer Gatherer in classified event at Lingfield (1¼m) 27 days ago. Needs to build on that now.
9. Bay Of Naples
J: Tom EavesT: Michael Herrington
F: 5257-7358
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
C&D winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Was third over C&D in February.
7. The Ormer Gatherer
J: Marco GhianiT: David Bridgwater
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Career best when springing 80/1 surprise in classified event (80/1) at Lingfield (1¼m) 27 days ago. Not certain to turn up in the same form.
8. Making A Move
J: Jason HartT: Daragh Bourke
F: 0006-3096
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive.
5. Ring Fenced
J: Aiden BrookesT: Micky Hammond
F: 6/3968470-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
132
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Newcastle (1m) in December. Off 132 days. Significantly up in trip. Blinkers on first time. Others more persuasive.
11. Exceptionality
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Scott Dixon
F: 89678-079
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 150/1) 13 days ago.