BLUE WONDER and Selenic both showed promise when second over C&D on debut last month, with the former narrowly preferred. Newcomers Champagne On Ice and Joy of Dubai would also firmly enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in their favour.
Blue Wonder
Selenic
Champagne On Ice
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Blue Wonder
J: Hollie DoyleT: Hughie Morrison
F: 2
Price History:
2.25
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Promising type. Second of 9 in C&D maiden on debut 21 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress.
7. Selenic
J: Luke MorrisT: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
F: 2
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
66/1, promise amidst greenness when second of 6 in C&D maiden on debut 21 days ago, coming from the rear to almost get up. Should have more to offer.
4. Joy Of Dubai
J: Aidan KeeleyT: Roger Varian
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Pinatubo half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Mckulick, winners up to 1m Just Beautiful and Fearless King, all smart. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Noteworthy newcomer.
3. Champagne On Ice
J: Oisin MurphyT: Ed Walker
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
100,000 gns No Nay Never filly. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Hazapour out of smart 1¼m-1½m winner Hazarafa. Oisin Murphy does the steering on debut. Market support would look significant.
6. Olivia Jane
J: Richard KingscoteT: Clive Cox
F: 26-
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
Twice-raced maiden. Went close on Wolverhampton debut in October but went backwards from that when only sixth over 7f here later that month.
5. Make A Note
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Dean Ivory
Price History:
126.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
2,500 foal. Advertise filly. Dam 7f winner. Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
1. Onlyriversrunfree
J: Darragh KeenanT: Murty McGrath
F: 9-6
Price History:
201.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Big prices and well held both starts in recent months.