CHARMAINE stayed on strongly to score at Kempton 2 months ago and can do better again now handicapping. She gets the vote over Island Bandit and recent Wolverhampton 1-2 Up The Jazz and Charlie's Choice.
Charmaine
Island Bandit
Up The Jazz
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Crystal Mariner
J: William CarverT: Jamie Osborne
F: 3136-3873
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
94
Verdict
Back on track in first-time visor when third of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm, 11/2) 94 days ago. Sold from Sir Michael Stoute 35,000 gns in September. Won on only other start on AW at Newcastle.
2. Bold Ribb
J: Richard KingscoteT: John Ryan
F: 223/1661-5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
160
Verdict
C&D winner last year, landing a gamble. 12/1, last of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft) on return 160 days ago. Off again since.
3. Island Bandit
J: Luke MorrisT: Heather Main
F: 726-74702
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 6/1) 25 days ago. 2 lb lower than for last success so one to bear in mind on the back of that.
4. Charmaine
J: Daniel MuscuttT: James Fanshawe
F: 9-41
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
20/1, much improved when landing 5-runner novice at Kempton (8f) 60 days ago. That form is solid enough and she can do better again now handicapping up in trip. Plenty to like.
5. Raintown
J: Josephine GordonT: J. S. Moore
F: 51578153
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
5-time course winner, including 3 victories here this year. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 5/1) 17 days ago, well positioned.
6. Epsom Faithfull
J: Paddy BradleyT: Pat Phelan
F: 11739080
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Course winner. Last of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (7f) 36 days ago, slowly away. Out of form and stamina to prove.
7. Up The Jazz
J: Warren FentimanT: Richard Fahey
F: 92163281
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 8/1) under this rider 8 days ago by ½ length from Charlie's Choice. Makes polytrack debut. Can go well again.
8. Achillea
J: Robert HavlinT: Dean Ivory
F: 09577164
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D (AW) 6 days ago.
9. Charlies Choice
J: Taryn LangleyT: David Simcock
F: 15232492
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Good ½-length second of 11 to Up The Jazz in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 8 days ago. Expected to be bang there again if breaking on terms.