Preference is for the pacey UNAVAILABLE, who has bagged the plum draw against the rail and will benefit from the reapplication of a tongue strap. Ecclesiastical and Coolagh Magic are feared most.
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Ecclesiastical
Coolagh Magic
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Ecclesiastical
J: Jason HartT: Tristan Davidson
F: 314479-62
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Confirmed promise of previous run when close second of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago. Can race off same mark here and must be taken seriously.
2. Coolagh Magic
J: Jack DoughtyT: Anthony Carson
F: 6185-6131
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Bagged his fifth victory at this course when landing 9-runner handicap over this trip 17 days ago. 5 lb higher now but he looks sure to go well again.
3. Harb
J: Shane KellyT: Peter Crate
F: 15721-436
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 5¾ lengths sixth of 9 to Coolagh Magic in handicap at this C&D (AW, 13/2) 17 days ago. Others more appealing.
4. Recon Mission
J: Charles BishopT: Tony Carroll
F: 243523-25
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
C&D winner. Thirty runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 26 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
5. Micks Spirit
J: Darragh KeenanT: Conrad Allen
F: 036337-14
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
7-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Respectable 3¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Coolagh Magic in handicap at this C&D (AW, 11/2) 17 days ago. Not out of things.
6. Zola Power
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Robert Cowell
F: 279/19340-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
160
Verdict
50/1, first run since leaving Michael Appleby when last of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 160 days. Best watched.
7. The Defiant
J: Ashley LewisT: Luke Dace
F: 6242-2571
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 11/1, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 2 days ago, showing a good attitude. Respected under a penalty.
8. Unavailable
J: Joey HaynesT: Chelsea Banham
F: 4306881-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Won for third time at this course (6f) in December. Below best behind Coolagh Magic over C&D since but tongue strap (used successfully on previous start) is now back on and she remains fairly treated.