KITARO KICH arrives at the top of his game and is taken to secure his third victory of the year. Runaround Sioux and Split Elevens may provide the chief threat.
Kitaro Kich
Runaround Sioux
Split Elevens
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Kitaro Kich
J: Tom MarquandT: George Baker
F: 00742-131
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Proved better than ever when taking 10-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 6 days ago, comfortably. Looks well in under 5 lb penalty and is one for shortlist.
2. Land Lover
J: Warren FentimanT: Mark Loughnane
F: 80428-309
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
One win from 26 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 11 days ago.
3. Runaround Sioux
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Rod Millman
F: 45255-832
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Been given a chance by the assessor and arrives on back of solid placed efforts the last twice, latest when second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/4) 8 days ago. Likely player.
4. Split Elevens
J: Daniel MuscuttT: John Butler
F: 14713-341
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who got back on scoreboard when taking 9-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 21 days ago by neck from Kondratiev Wave. Just 2 lb higher now and not taken lightly.
5. Shot Of Love
J: Robert HavlinT: Michael Attwater
F: 29697-574
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 18/1) 15 days ago. Others preferred.
6. Kondratiev Wave
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 4327-2422
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. Good neck second of 9 to Split Elevens in handicap (13/8) at Kempton (7f) 21 days ago. Merits consideration.
7. Portoro
J: Darragh KeenanT: Martin Dunne
F: 22413-212
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win at Southwell in February. 2/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 12 days ago, clear of rest. Warrants respect.
8. Twitch
J: Georgia DobieT: Craig Benton
F: 45921144-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
139
Verdict
Latest win at Chelmsford City in September. 16/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 139 days. Others more persuasive.
9. Triggered
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Mark Loughnane
F: 60804-655
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 32 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Chance if rediscovering old form.
10. Global Warning
J: Grace McEnteeT: John Butler
F: 05138-985
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 40/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 12 days ago. Others look better treated.
11. Rabinal
J: Jack MitchellT: Simon Dow
F: 654109-73
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win here in August. 15/2, good third of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 31 days ago, very slowly away. Others more convincing.
12. Ashford Hill
J: Harry DaviesT: Dominic Ffrench Davis
F: 08147-428
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in November. Last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 10/1) 28 days ago. Others have achieved more.