A chance is taken on LESSAY, who's certainly capable from this mark if things drop right for him. City Cyclone should give another good account, while Ernie's Valentine remains well treated on old form now setting out for another new yard.
Lessay
City Cyclone
Ernies Valentine
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Ernies Valentine
J: Finley MarshT: Jim Boyle
F: 95006641-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
73
Verdict
Course winner who took advantage of a much-reduced mark on first run since leaving David Loughnane when winning 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 73 days ago. Has since left Simon Pearce. Remains well treated on old form.
2. Lessay
J: Rossa RyanT: Ed Dunlop
F: 56255-345
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 20/1) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Capable from this mark if things drop right.
3. Revolutionise
J: Marco GhianiT: Stuart Williams
F: 41825-068
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. 22/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, caught a bit wide. Given a chance by the handicapper.
4. Starshiba
J: Callum ShepherdT: Jack Morland
F: 32361-574
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 22 days ago.
5. City Cyclone
J: William CarsonT: Tony Carroll
F: 3264-1134
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 13/2, ran just respectably when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 21 days ago. Should remain competitive.
6. Tronido
J: Paddy BradleyT: Simon Dow
F: 0112338-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner who raced closer to the pace than ideal when seventh of 8 in C&D handicap (11/2) 28 days ago. Edging back down the weights and not ruled out.
7. Soar Above
J: David EganT: John Butler
F: 88038-900
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Twenty six runs since last win in 2022 and well below form in 3 starts this year.
8. Fat Gladiator
J: Hollie DoyleT: George Baker
F: 44/
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
709
Verdict
C&D winner. 4/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) on final outing. Off 23 months but not ruled out having gone well fresh before.