CLAXTON BAY is taken to gain compensation for his recent Lingfield near miss. The Spotlight Kid has remained in form since 2 course wins in November and is feared most ahead of Help Me Rhonda, who wasn't seen to best effect here last time.
Claxton Bay
The Spotlight Kid
Help Me Rhonda
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Help Me Rhonda
J: R. M. MulliganT: James Fanshawe
F: 4336651-7
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner in October. Off 3 months, unlucky not to finish closer when seventh of 9 back here 21 days ago, headway when badly hampered 1f out. Considered.
3. Roscioli
J: Owen LewisT: Brett Johnson
F: 321253-56
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Latest win at Salisbury in August. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (1m) 3 days ago.
4. The Spotlight Kid
J: Liam WrightT: Dean Ivory
F: 4574113-2
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Two course wins in November, including this trip. 11/4, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m) 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Enters calculations.
1. Shot Of Love
J: Ryan KavanaghT: Michael Attwater
F: 8229697-5
Price History:
7.50
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 50/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 18 days ago. Visor back on.
5. King Of Speed
J: Warren FentimanT: Mark Loughnane
F: 5438136-6
Price History:
7.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 9/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago.
2. Claxton Bay
J: Jordan WilliamsT: David Evans
F: 832160-42
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Winner at Beverley (8.5f) in September. 18/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 14 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
8. Ajrad
J: Oliver SearleT: Rod Millman
F: 3186U5-51
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Unreliable sort. Won 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 9 days ago but not sure to be in a similar mood again.
9. Roundabout Silver
J: Tommie JakesT: Simon Dow
F: 0/8670756-
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
149
Verdict
Last of 6 in handicap at Brighton (1m, soft) in September. Off since. Not easy to make a case for.
7. Angelica K
J: Jack DaceT: Simon Hodgson
F: 36063340-
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
144
Verdict
Tenth of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Bath (11.5f, good), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 144 days since. Significantly back down in trip.