Preference is for BETWEENTHESTICKS, who got back on the scoreboard at Nottingham a fortnight ago and remains feasibly treated. There are plenty of dangers, however, with Glendown and Gis A Sub particularly respected.
Betweenthesticks
Glendown
Gis A Sub
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Our Absent Friends
J: Jim CrowleyT: Tristan Davidson
F: 43-643774
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Got back on track when good fourth of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good) 7 days ago. Races off same mark here and must enter calculations.
5. Dandy Dinmont
J: Faye McManomanT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 466864-33
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner last summer who has acquitted himself well in both starts this term, latest when third of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 12 days ago. Remains 4 lb below his last winning mark and can't be ruled out.
2. Honour Your Dreams
J: Alistair RawlinsonT: Michael Appleby
F: 525273-32
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Consistent performer who made the frame again when creditable second of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 8 days ago. Remains fairly treated, back on turf, and is likely to be in the mix.
3. Ancient Times
J: Kaiya FraserT: Harry Eustace
F: 8/4444844-
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
C&D winner who posted respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) when last seen in November. Figures off a handy mark but it's been time some time since he got his head in front.
8. Glendown
J: S. B. KirraneT: Tim Easterby
F: 054919-92
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Back from 3 months off when good second of 6 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good, 5/1) 22 days ago. Entitled to build on that and merits consideration.
11. Opal Storm
J: Aiden BrookesT: Brian Rothwell
F: 621463-05
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Stepped up on reappearance effort when fifth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 4/1) 12 days ago and is just 1 lb above her last winning mark. Respected.
4. Betweenthesticks
J: Jonny PeateT: Ruth Carr
F: 39619-721
Price History:
7.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Confirmed return to form when narrowly taking 7-runner handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) 14 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and another bold bid is on the cards.
10. Gis A Sub
J: Mark WinnT: Paul Midgley
F: 5137387-3
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Back from 6 months off when creditable third of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 33 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Just 1 lb higher now and is one for shortlist.
6. Taygar
J: Paul MulrennanT: Michael Dods
F: 61754751-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
172
Verdict
Scored twice last season, including when landing 10-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, soft, 28/1) on final start in November. Returns on a fair mark and is another to consider.
7. Toptime
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Roy Bowring
F: 137415-66
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Scored 3 times last year and arrives on back of respectable sixth of 17 in handicap over C&D (good) 27 days ago. Not out of things.
9. Herakles
J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Paul Midgley
F: 696527-67
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
No real impact in a couple of starts this term and is now tried in first-time hood. Others are more convincing.