TARA ITI hasn't been seen on the Flat for well over 3 years but James Owen has such a good record with new recruits that it might still be worth siding with him. Green Team, Daaris and Cerulean Summer arrive in form and look the main dangers.
Tara Iti
Green Team
Daaris
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Green Team
J: Warren FentimanT: Ian Williams
F: 332622-62
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Sole win came back in 2021 but has finished runner-up on 3 of 4 AW starts this winter. Ought to be in the thick of things again under Fentiman.
2. Cerulean Summer
J: Darragh O'SullivanT: Dylan Cunha
F: 17183-334
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Won twice over 9.5f at Wolverhampton last autumn. Has proved herself at 1½m when reaching the frame there on her last 2 outings. Enters calculations.
3. Donald Llewellyn
J: Ashley LewisT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 121619/
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Improved performer during first half of 2023, winning 3 times on polytrack at Kempton, but pulled up in a handicap hurdle on his recent return from 14 months off. Hard to know what to expect.
4. Daaris
J: Alfie RedmanT: Kevin Frost
F: 34123-332
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in December and placed on all 5 outings since. No reason why he won't give another good account.
5. Thursday
J: Oliver CarmichaelT: Simon Dow
F: 7132247-0
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Two wins on turf at up to 11.5f last year but yet to make a significant impact on AW, including well held over 2m here in January. Back down in trip.
6. Tara Iti
J: Mason PaetelT: James Owen
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Has been running respectably over hurdles for the Moore yard this winter. Very interesting back on AW Flat for a stable with a strong record with new recruits.
7. Fullforward
J: Fred DalyT: Michael Madgwick
F: 2251423-6
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Latest win at Brighton in October. Ended 20224 with creditable placed efforts on AW but only sixth of 7 over C&D last time.
8. Abstract
J: Matthew Lloyd SlaterT: Tony Carroll
F: 66880/688
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
One win from 34 starts but it did come over C&D. This year's efforts don't obviously point to a second success being around the corner.
9. Shy Nala
J: Lillie DingleT: George Margarson
F: 087436-04
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Poor form, beaten 8½ lengths when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 3 weeks ago. Looks vulnerable again.