WILLIAMDECONQUEROR held his form well last season and has been found a good opening to make his reappearance, so he's the one to beat if fully tuned up. Pearl Island and Jikala are both noteworthy chasing debutants.
Williamdeconqueror
Pearl Island
Jikala
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Jikala
J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
F: 442514/
Price History:
3.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
589
Verdict
French import who made it third time lucky for present connections when making all in a Hereford juvenile (16.2f, good to soft) in March 2023. Not disgraced next time and built for chasing, so intriguing runner for all that she's been off 19 months.
5. Williamdeconqueror
J: Ben PosteT: Harriet Dickin
F: 6525/2332-
Price History:
4.33
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
285
Verdict
Creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, heavy, 7/2). Off 9 months. Consistent last season and returns in a winnable affair, so makes most appeal.
7. Everyonesacritic
J: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan Williams
F: 0144-3384
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut over hurdles with cheekpieces added at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) in February. Yet to fire over fences but didn't have a hard race last time and goes back up in trip.
1. Pearl Island
J: David BassT: Henry Daly
F: 2/48U55-53
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Steady improver over hurdles, running well when third at Ludlow 42 days ago. Starts out over fences in a thin race and looks a definite player if taking to it.
8. Harkangel
J: Sean BowenT: Tom Gretton
F: 467P1-7P4
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Off the mark in first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap after 12 weeks off at Taunton (3m, good) in April. Back on track to some extent when fourth over C&D on chasing debut and could build on that.
4. Shesupincourt
J: Dylan JohnstonT: Ryan Potter
F: 1P2P8-053
Price History:
6.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Unreliable sort but not disgraced when third of 8 to Northern Reel in handicap chase over C&D 17 days ago. Could be on the premises again.
6. Ronnies Reflection
J: Stan SheppardT: Ben Case
F: 995-P
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
215
Verdict
Little to shout about in his qualifying runs and pulled up on handicap debut 7 months ago. Switches to chasing with something to prove.
3. Catch Catchfire
J: Charlie ToddT: Ian Williams
F: 05-8
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Well held so far over hurdles but switches to chasing with cheekpieces fitted and he's bred to do better, so worth a market check.