Though he's not the easiest of rides, CALANTHE has shown more than enough in recent starts to suggest that a race of this nature should be within his grasp. He gets the nod ahead of Taskheer and The Spotlight Kid.
Calanthe
Taskheer
The Spotlight Kid
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Calanthe
J: Luke MorrisT: Archie Watson
F: 73-544235
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
14/1, respectable fifth of 21 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good) 16 days ago. Now 1 lb lower and a bold show is very much anticipated.
1. Drumstick
J: Jack DoughtyT: John Gallagher
F: 9459543-9
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
97
Verdict
Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (7/4) on latest start in January. That run needs forgiving but if he settles better this time he could have a part to play.
2. Norflondonforever
J: Edward GreatrexT: Faye Bramley
F: 0-364
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in handicap (9/1) at Leicester (8.2f, good) 11 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and he needs to raise his game.
5. Pride Of Nepal
J: Matthew Lloyd SlaterT: Tony Carroll
F: 64431137-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
190
Verdict
9/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) when last seen in October, left poorly placed. AW record now stands at 0-11 and he's probably worth taking on.
8. The Spotlight Kid
J: Saffie OsborneT: Dean Ivory
F: 74113-236
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 7/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's not without each-way hope.
10. Taskheer
J: Tyler HeardT: Daniel Steele
F: 000-01265
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Latest win at Lingfield in February. 7/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 22 days ago. Hood back on and he's one to consider.
3. Racing Demon
J: William CoxT: Ed de Giles
F: 02041337-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
160
Verdict
Unreliable sort. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 14/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy). Off 160 days and one or two of these are more appealing.
7. Luna Dipinta
J: Daniel MuscuttT: Mike Murphy
F: 5/377-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
238
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D. Off 7 months and she's readily passed over on this occasion.
9. Bluebottle Blue
J: David ProbertT: Robert Stephens
F: 368/266-7
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 80/1) 38 days ago, slowly away. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
6. Ectocross
J: Callum ShepherdT: Simon Dow
F: 22127/889-
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
132
Verdict
Ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 11/1) on final start of 2024. Significantly down in trip and he's opposable.