NOBLE VICTORY was motoring by the finish on debut at Southwell a fortnight ago and looks a sure-fire improver over this longer trip. He can see off Star Zia, with newcomers McIntosh and Up The Monk of interest also.
Noble Victory
Star Zia
McIntosh
6f Mdn Stks
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. McIntosh
J: Adam FarragherT: James Horton
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
44,000 gns yearling, Kingman gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner Starstriker. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), out of Cheveley Park winner Lightening Pearl, herself sister to high-class Japanese winner up to 1½m Satono Crown. Tongue tied. Plenty to like on paper.
2. Noble Victory
J: Clifford LeeT: James Tate
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
38,000 gns brother to 6f winner True Icon and closely related to useful 5f-7f winner Magical Effect and 7f-8.6f winner Broughtons Flare. 10/3, second of 9 in 5f maiden at Southwell on debut 14 days ago, taking a while to figure things out but really finding his feet once the penny dropped. Improver.
3. Massimo Blue
J: Luke MorrisT: Phil McEntee
F: 5-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Twice-raced gelding. Third of 8 in maiden (50/1) at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Probably one for handicaps.
4. Up The Monk
J: Dylan HoganT: Jack Jones
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
4,000 gns yearling, Mayson colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winners Hart Stopper and Scottish Command. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Mood Music. Good sprinting pedigree and worth a look.
5. Star Zia
J: Robert HavlinT: Kevin Ryan
F: 6-2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 40/1, second of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 29 days ago, running on. Hood on 1st time. Big shout in this company.
6. Bay Of Dreams
J: Saffie OsborneT: James Ferguson
F: 30-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
148
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 10/1, last of 11 in novice at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 148 days ago. Debut third at Leicester was better although that form isn't great.
7. Runnindown A Dream
J: Jack DoughtyT: J. R. Jenkins
F: 0-7
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 300/1, last of 7 in maiden at this C&D 35 days ago.