ANNSAM has been stuffed over hurdles this term but he returns to chasing on a winning mark at a track that suits, so could be worth chancing. Progressive pair In d'Or and Rockinastorm are obvious threats.
Annsam
In Dor
Rockinastorm
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
6. Rockinastorm
J: David BassT: Henry Daly
F: 351P2-311
Price History:
2.63
Age:
8
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Winless over hurdles but quickly set the record straight over fences last term, gaining a third victory at Ludlow (23.8f) in February. Improved again this season, winning last 2 starts at Ludlow and Wetherby, jumping well from the front. Likely to make another bold bid.
5. In Dor
J: Mr David MaxwellT: Venetia Williams
F: 3/5312-01
Price History:
3.13
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
French-import who was a wide-margin winner of a handicap hurdle at Ludlow in March. Improved for the switch to fences when making a winning return at Taunton and has more to come in this sphere.
4. Unanswered Prayers
J: Freddie GordonT: Chris Gordon
F: U563-2813
Price History:
5.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Fontwell in November and backed it up with a solid third of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (28.7f, soft) 6 weeks ago. Ought to be thereabouts off the same mark.
1. Annsam
J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
F: 861710/0P
Price History:
7.00
Age:
10
Weight:
12-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
142
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Well held over hurdles both starts this term but he returns to fences on a winning mark so not taken lightly over a C&D he has won at.
2. Kittys Light
J: Richard PatrickT: Christian Williams
F: 5759-69P8
Price History:
11.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
135
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Scottish National/bet 365 Gold Cup hero in 2022/23 and an excellent fifth in Grand National last term. Well held all 4 runs so far this season, though, and others appeal more on this occasion. Headgear re-fitted.
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3. Pats Fancy
J: Ben JonesT: Rebecca Curtis
F: 0/6-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
133
Days Since Last Run:
406
Verdict
Developed into a useful chaser in 2021/22. Seen out only twice since (well held both times), however, and has another lengthy absence to overcome.