CHARLATAN rates the pick of the weights under a 5 lb penalty for his cosy Southwell victory so looks the way to go at the chief expense of in-form duo Overnight Oats and Kondratiev Wave, who can chase home David Simcock's 5-y-o in that order.
Charlatan
Overnight Oats
Kondratiev Wave
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Claxton Bay
J: Jordan WilliamsT: David Evans
F: 8832160-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Winner at Beverley in September. 8/1, creditable fourth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 6 days ago. Considered.
2. Overnight Oats
J: Adam FarragherT: James Owen
F: 5411116-4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 9/4, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 19 days ago, running on. In the mix.
3. Kondratiev Wave
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 1314327-2
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win at Brighton in October. 6/1, good second of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.
4. Colorada Dancer
J: Robert HavlinT: Karen Jewell
F: 1/4680048-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
104
Verdict
Eighth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good, 10/1). Off 104 days. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Richard Fahey. Very hard to make a case for.
5. Devasboy
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Michael Appleby
F: 5528924-5
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Twenty eight runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt at these weights if back on his A-game.
6. First Greyed
J: Gina ManganT: Thomas Faulkner
F: 8216637/8-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
83
Verdict
First run since leaving Michael Dods when eighth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Bath (8f, soft) 83 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with more required.
7. Raqraaq
J: David ProbertT: Patrick Chamings
F: 70720083-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
C&D winner. Good third of 10 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (AW) 31 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account.
8. Delta Legend
J: Hollie DoyleT: Michael Keady
F: 3532305-0
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Last of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 11 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Took this 12 months ago so still needs considering.
9. Takeover Target
J: Paddy BradleyT: Pat Phelan
F: 4667/6730-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
Blinkered for 1st time, first run since leaving Tom Dascombe when last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 40/1). Off 119 days. Visor back on. Uphill task.
10. Charlatan
J: Taryn LangleyT: David Simcock
F: 229682-12
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
C&D winner scored cosily at Southwell in January before posting a good second of 8 in minor event there (8.1f) 5 days ago. Big shout under a 5 lb penalty.