ADACE looked better than ever when a smooth winner over C&D 3 weeks ago so gets the vote up 2 lb. The Spotlight Kid made a winning return to the AW here 2 weeks ago and is next best ahead of Valadero.
Adace
The Spotlight Kid
Valadero
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
6. Valadero
J: Joe LeavyT: Brian Toomey
F: 95622683
Price History:
2.88
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (9/4) at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Enters calculations.
8. The Spotlight Kid
J: Luke MorrisT: Dean Ivory
F: 33945741
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Merits consideration.
3. Adace
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Dean Ivory
F: 23242521
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
8/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, running on. Shortlist material.
12. Diamondsinthesand
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Adrian Wintle
F: 46412223
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Latest win at Ffos Las in August. 4/1, creditable 2 lengths third of 12 to Adace in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, never nearer.
5. Shamardia
J: Raul Da SilvaT: Ismail Mohammed
F: 9-6512107
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 7/1) 25 days ago, merely closing up late.
2. Raqraaq
J: Tyler HeardT: Patrick Chamings
F: 1-0707200
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
One win from 24 Flat runs. 11/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
7. Nubough
J: William CarsonT: Mark Pattinson
F: 15400682
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
66/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 39 days ago. Others more persuasive.
4. Doctor Awtaad
J: Jordan WilliamsT: David Evans
F: 755
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Modest form under considerate handling in maiden/novice events. Potential improver now switched to handicaps.
9. Hello Zabeel
J: Harry DaviesT: Michael Blake
F: 68-567776
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 16 days ago, well ridden.
13. No News
J: Lewis EdmundsT: J. R. Jenkins
F: 78973749
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. 4½ lengths ninth of 12 to Adace in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive.
1. Beauld As Brass
J: Jason WatsonT: George Baker
F: 83-4306R0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Unreliable sort. Course winner. 18/1, first run since leaving Adam West when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11. Celtic John
J: Paddy BradleyT: Pat Phelan
F: 875808
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
50/1, creditable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 16 days ago.
14. Platinum Jubilee
J: Darragh KeenanT: Des Donovan
F: 06875808
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap (80/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip.
10. Naughty Niall
J: Charles BishopT: Ian Williams
F: 9-724790
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Last of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Newmarket (6f, heavy) 18 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut.