ON THE RIVER escapes a penalty for his victory at York last week so is the obvious one, with Pearl Eye another to consider back in a handicap.
On The River
Pearl Eye
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Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
8. On The River
J: Joe FanningT: Harriet Bethell
F: 94148401
Price History:
3.13
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Bagged third win of present campaign when justifying sustained support in big-field handicap at York last week. Able to race off the same mark here so obvious claims.
6. Firebrand
J: Sean Dylan BowenT: John Nallen, Ireland
F: 428-04271
Price History:
4.20
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Belatedly off the mark in 6-runner maiden at Roscommon (10.4f, soft) 4 days ago but not an obvious type to follow up off this mark.
3. Arthurs Realm
J: Rossa RyanT: Ed Dunlop
F: 15195466
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Scored at Beverley and Redcar in the spring but hasn't really landed a blow since, running poorly at Epsom latest. Others appeal as likelier winners.
7. Sailthisshipalone
J: Oisin James OrrT: Richard Fahey
F: 162-64650
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Had been holding his form until finding York too competitive. This easier but others still look better treated.
5. Spirit Catcher
J: Hollie DoyleT: Philip Kirby
F: 8134-0704
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Ripon winner for Charlie Johnston last summer but not reached same level in 4 starts for current yard in 2024.
4. Pearl Eye
J: David EganT: Darryll Holland
F: 14455826
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Made a winning reappearance at Pontefract in May and returned to form following a brief lull when going close at Chester (7.6f, soft) last month, a race he almost certainly would've won but for traffic problems. Not disgraced in a stronger race at Ascot since so not taken lightly.
1. Sierra Blanca
J: Harry DaviesT: Martyn Meade
F: 221/8-0659
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Useful for Aidan O'Brien but has struggled in 4 handicaps since coming to Britain, running poorly at Yarmouth latest. Headgear now applied and easier ground may help.
10. Autumn Festival
J: Adam FarragherT: Ed de Giles
F: 08000002
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Losing run is mounting up and easy to oppose in a race like this.
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Non-Runners
9. Bullet Point
J: Non RunnerT: William Haggas
F: 75441
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
3
2. Rajapour
J: Ben RobinsonT: David O'Meara
F: 1/3604-676
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Quickly reached a useful level in France (3-3 at 2 yrs). Disappointing since promising reappearance last season but joined a yard adept with new recruits for €27,000 in July and should at least strip fitter for his comeback run 18 days ago.