BELL SHOT arrives in form and was successful on his last go over C&D, so he's worth a chance to resume winning ways. State Flag is of interest back down in trip and Riot is a player if they end up going too quick.
Bell Shot
State Flag
Riot
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
2. Ziggys Condor
J: Warren FentimanT: Richard Fahey
F: 23-207654
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago, running on. Makes polytrack debut. Should give running again but not the most straightforward.
8. Bell Shot
J: Frederick LarsonT: Michael Appleby
F: 52264563
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Respectable third of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Successful on last go over C&D and should go well under a positive ride.
1. Riot
J: Ben RobinsonT: David O'Meara
F: 15008533
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
15/2, respectable third of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 19 days ago, running on. Likely to be thereabouts again.
5. Mr Baloo
J: John FahyT: Richard Hannon
F: 41594764
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
4/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. On a workable mark and needs considering despite a wide draw.
3. Batal Dubai
J: Connor PlanasT: Jack Morland
F: 30407084
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
7/1, first run since leaving Harry Charlton when fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 10 days ago. Could build on that, so not discounted.
7. State Flag
J: Dougie CostelloT: Tom Ward
F: 4-1741236
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Newbury in July. 10/3, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 58 days ago, finding test too much. Should be suited by the drop back in trip.
10. Vince Lombardi
J: Luke CattonT: Jim Boyle
F: 28604525
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 34 days ago, running on. On a good mark and should remain competitive.
11. Thorntonledale Max
J: Joey HaynesT: David Simcock
F: 52518305
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Winner at Kempton in August. 12/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago. Not dismissed.
4. Bulldog Drummond
J: Tom QueallyT: Patrick Owens
F: 47510957
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Latest win at Newmarket in August. 33/1 and visored for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 19 days ago.
9. The Caribbean
J: Grace McEnteeT: Heather Main
F: 79400070
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Tenth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Newmarket (6f, heavy) 50 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
12. Ernies Valentine
J: Callum HutchinsonT: Simon Pearce
F: 59500664
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 64 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving David Loughnane.
6. Mond
J: Liam KeniryT: Charlie Wallis
F: 00
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (125/1) at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Hard to fancy.