A case can be made for a few of these but ELTERWATER is hard to oppose under a 5 lb penalty for her convincing success over C&D last time out. Handily-weighted I Can't Believe is next on the list ahead of Cloud Free and Birthday Angel.
Elterwater
I Cant Believe
Cloud Free
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Elterwater
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Daniel & Claire Kubler
F: 4/4412-21
Price History:
1.73
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Resumed her progress with emphatic victory in 7-runner handicap at this C&D (5/2) 5 days ago. Carries 5 lb penalty but has to be taken seriously.
5. Cloud Free
J: Sean LeveyT: Tom Ward
F: 896415-33
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in October. 5/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs considering.
10. Jenson Benson
J: David ProbertT: Shaun Lycett
F: 9624366-2
Price History:
9.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
4-time course winner. Good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 14 days ago, nearest finish. In the picture.
8. Egoiste
J: Rossa RyanT: David Menuisier
F: 411467-86
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 19 days ago. No forlorn hope.
9. Alvesta
J: Saffie OsborneT: Matt Crawley
F: 5529776-8
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 22/1) 29 days ago, finding little. Hood on 1st time.
7. Green Power
J: Sam FeildenT: John Gallagher
F: 07309-719
Price History:
19.00
Age:
10
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 9/2) 19 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.
11. The Cooleen
J: Robert HavlinT: Mark Hoad
F: 769
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Ninth of 12 in maiden (300/1) at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap debut.
6. Birthday Angel
J: Charles BishopT: Lydia Richards
F: 4/2470-6
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
80/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 45 days ago, missing break. One to consider.
3. Absolutely Buzzing
J: Laura PearsonT: Denis Quinn
F: 88/86137-
Price History:
36.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
103
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in August. 4/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f). Off 103 days. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Michael Wigham.
2. The Rain King
J: Darragh KeenanT: Michael Wigham
F: 8/8
Price History:
31.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
First run since leaving Alexandra Dunn when eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 66/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip.
12. Cracking Filly
J: Hollie DoyleT: Dean Ivory
F: 66/78673-5
Price History:
29.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
33/1, only fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 49 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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4. I Cant Believe
J: Neil CallanT: David Evans
F: 07765-124
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 3/1, solid fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Can make presence felt.