CRITICAL ACLAIM shaped well when chasing home a subsequent handicap winner on his Kempton debut and might be able to take advantage of the weight he receives from debut winners Aviano and Aurora Majesty.
Critical Aclaim
Aviano
Aurora Majesty
7f Nov Stks
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Aurora Majesty
J: Hollie DoyleT: Archie Watson
F: 1
Price History:
2.63
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Sent off at odds on and made a winning start to his career in 7f Newcastle maiden 12 days ago. Evidently well regarded and there's almost certainly more to come.
4. Critical Aclaim
J: Finley MarshT: Richard Hughes
F: 2
Price History:
2.75
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Promising individual. 15/8, second of 9 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 27 days ago and the winner followed up in a handicap here on Saturday. Likely to improve and taken to go one better.
2. Aviano
J: Marco GhianiT: Marco Botti
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
11/8 and tongue tied, won 11-runner C&D novice on debut 15 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Open to progress and should make a bold bid to defy the penalty.
6. Up The Monk
J: Dylan HoganT: Jack Jones
F: 54
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when length fourth of 11 to Aviano over C&D (16/1) 15 days ago. Receives 7 lb from Marco Botti's charge this time but it may not be enough for him to turn the tables.
3. The Hrse Horse
J: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie Osborne
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
38,000 gns Invincible Spirit gelding. Half-brother to 1m/9f winner Showgal and 1¼m winner Orchard Keeper. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Best Name. Best watched on debut unless the betting vibes are strong.
5. Woburn
J: Sean Dylan BowenT: Mike Murphy
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Tasleet gelding. Half-brother to 6f-7f winner Boarhunt. Dam 5f-6f winner. Likely outsider on debut.