VAGUELY ROYAL probably has greater scope for further improvement than fellow winner Inside Man and is preferred in what will likely develop into a straight fight between the pair.
Vaguely Royal
Inside Man
Sain Et Sauf
Win or Each Way
1. Inside Man
J: David NoonanT: Mrs Jane Williams
F: 214-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
From a good family and positive start in juvenile hurdles last winter, winning at Taunton (16.5f) in December. beaten 19 lengths when sixth of 10 on his Wincanton handicap debut and reappearance but he's entitled to strip fitter now.
2. Vaguely Royal
J: Freddie GingellT: Anthony Charlton
F: 41
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Useful stayer on the Flat for the Gosden stable and struck at the second time of asking over hurdles for new connections when seeing off 15 rivals in a Wincanton maiden (15f, good) 22 days ago. More to come and good chance of another win.
3. Joker Jack
J: Gearoid HarneyT: Claire Hitch
F: 5P5P-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
263
Verdict
No more than hinted at ability in a bumper/novice hurdles last season. Been off for just under 9 months.
4. Sain Et Sauf
J: David BassT: Barry Brennan
F: 65
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
From the family of Protektorat but little impact in 3 point bumpers and it's been a similar story in 2 maiden hurdles this autumn.