Kempton
Wednesday, February 26, 2025FlatClass 51m
Verdict
Verdict
TOP OF THE CLASS had little chance the way the race unfolded when sent off favourite at Wolverhampton last month but, granted a strong pace to aim at, Mark Loughnane's dual C&D winner remains one to be interested in. She gets the vote over Pursuit of Truth, who is low mileage for his age and returns after 4 months off for a new yard. Timetobenice and Laser Focus can fight out minor honours.
Top Of The Class
Pursuit Of Truth
Timetobenice
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Laser FocusJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: James OwenF: 11223414-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 84
VerdictThree wins from 12 runs last year. Won twice over hurdles in November but bit below that level when third of 7 in novice claiming hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 5/2) the following month. This trip looks well short of his optimum so others more appealing returning from a break.- 2. Pursuit Of TruthJ: David ProbertT: Kevin Philippart de FoyF: 78/526-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 127
VerdictPossibly found the race coming too soon when sixth of 11 in handicap (5/2) at Newcastle (8f) back in October, staying on after hampered briefly 3f out. Sold from Owen Burrows 17,000 gns later that month and not seen since. One to consider for his new yard. - 3. TimetobeniceJ: Marco GhianiT: Marco BottiF: 439409-45
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictC&D winner. 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago. Still yet to win a handicap but is knocking on the door. - 4. Top Of The ClassJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Mark LoughnaneF: 371416-23
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictC&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year, latest here in August. 9/4, third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 30 days ago, ideally needing stronger gallop. Shortlist material granted a good pace to aim at. 
5. MasterofgreygooseJ: Daniel MuscuttT: Joseph ParrF: 4334-56- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictFailed to come on for recent run when sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 12 days ago. Handicapper drops him 3 lb but need to show more before becoming of interest.
6. Got No DollarsJ: Sam FeildenT: Stuart WilliamsF: 7261774-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictC&D winner who notched his seventh career victory in 6-runner handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) just under 6 weeks ago, holding on under largely hands-and-heels riding. Handicapper nudges him up just 2 lb but he's not an obvious one to follow up (inconsistent).
7. Al Suil EileJ: Laura PearsonT: Shaun HarrisF: 157-66853- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, made more impact than previously this year when third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 12 days ago. His task is now to build on that but may prove vulnerable to younger legs.
8. Treasure BayJ: Josephine GordonT: Keiran BurkeF: 07430-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 118
VerdictToo free when well-beaten tenth of 11 on handicap debut at Bath (8f, soft, 125/1) 4 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Mark Gillard and he looks an easy swerve.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite