A tricky handicap with BIG BARD taken to notch up another C&D victory. Phoenix Moon and Knockout Blow both scored over C&D when last seen and can feature if ready to go.
Big Bard
Phoenix Moon
Knockout Blow
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Just Ten High
J: David EganT: Dylan Cunha
F: 01-212256
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 4/1) 25 days ago.
2. Prince Of Bel Lir
J: Luke MorrisT: Joseph Parr
F: 020-13886
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 18/1) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
3. Big Bard
J: Paddy BradleyT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 123586-15
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
89
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in January. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 14/1) 89 days ago. Good shout back here.
4. Knockout Blow
J: William CarsonT: Stephanie Cassidy
F: 411/
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
674
Verdict
Won twice over C&D in 2023 for John E. Long. Missed 2024 but his last 4 wins have come over C&D and he could figure if ready to go for new trainer.
5. Harry Brown
J: Tom QueallyT: Peter Crate
F: 00-344330
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, last of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 28 days ago.
6. Okami
J: David ProbertT: Laura Mongan
F: 00/79774-5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, last of 5 in handicap at this C&D (AW) on return 49 days ago.
7. Phoenix Moon
J: Tyler HeardT: Denis Coakley
F: 79451331-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, 5/1) when last seen 161 days ago. She could have more to offer this year.
8. Unavailable
J: Joey HaynesT: Chelsea Banham
F: 06881-466
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Three wins from 13 runs last year. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this course (5f, AW) 26 days ago, doing too much too soon. Tongue strap back on. Not dismissed.
9. Poet
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Scott Dixon
F: 08960/7-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
320
Verdict
One win from 21 Flat runs. Off 10 months. Down in trip. Had lost his way when last seen.