ART FANTASTIQUE's draw makes things tricky but he lines up here on the back of a very good second in a C&D handicap 7 days ago and he could be worth siding with in the hope he gets the breaks. First Company and Don't Fight It are others to consider.
Art Fantastique
First Company
Dont Fight It
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
7. Art Fantastique
J: Neil CallanT: Tom Ward
F: 7113-7642
Price History:
2.75
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Dual winner on turf last season who produced best effort of present campaign when second of 12 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Widest draw not ideal but he comes here fresher than most and worth considering.
2. First Company
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Mark Loughnane
F: 25255852
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. 13/2, creditable 1¼ lengths second of 11 to Purple Poppy in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, headed final 100 yds. On a workable mark and he's one to consider again partnered by Billy Loughnane.
10. Purple Poppy
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Jimmy Fox
F: 08463910
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Reacted well to first-time blinkers when ending losing run over C&D on penultimate start last month. Never figured from a tricky draw when tenth of 12 returned to this venue 7 days ago but much better berthed on this occasion. Cheekpieces now the headgear of choice.
3. Classy Clarets
J: Ryan SextonT: Richard Fahey
F: 6-7927065
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
25/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 23 days ago, very slowly away and making late headway. Return to 6f looks worth exploring but his overall record is a mixed one.
11. Dont Fight It
J: Luke MorrisT: Jim & Suzi Best
F: 9606-6293
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
1. Lahina Bay
J: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
F: 42134264
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Latest win at Windsor in July. 9/2, fourth of 5 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, heavy) 27 days ago, weakening 1f out. Not discounted returned to class 6 company.
5. Brunel Charm
J: Saffie OsborneT: Charlie Wallis
F: 25776629
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good) in August. Lurking on a handy mark if ready to roll on the back of 91 days off/following wind surgery.
6. Salaamaat
J: Paddy BradleyT: Michael Attwater
F: 4-7323327
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
107
Verdict
Maiden who made the frame on 5 of her last 6 starts, latterly when second at Brighton (7f) in June. Seemingly failed to stay when seventh of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) in July (final start for Rae Guest) and no forlorn hope returned to sprinting.
12. Moorgate
J: John EganT: Pat Murphy
F: 29-429088
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
139
Verdict
One win from 22 Flat runs. Eighth of 11 in minor event (28/1) at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) in June. Passed over returning from a break.
9. Magic Fluke
J: Lewis EdmundsT: J. R. Jenkins
F: 3-2598800
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
6f winner for Marco Botti this time last year but yet to scale same heights in handful of starts for new yard, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 50/1) 23 days ago.
4. Rajwaan
J: Jordan WilliamsT: Bernard Llewellyn
F: 97731/96
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Steadily progressive at 2 yrs for Andrew Balding but missed whole of last year and he ran to only a poor level on second start for present yard when sixth of 8 in a C&D claimer 14 days ago. Best watched.
8. Agent Mayfair
J: William CarsonT: Tony Carroll
F: 2-6807
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at this course (1m) in July, ridden over 2f out and weakening. Absent since and best watched unless market vibes proved particularly positive.