Matt Sheppard can win this race for the second year running courtesy of recent Uttoxeter scorer EL VIGARO. Unexposed handicap newcomer Belle Montrose might be the one to give the selection most to think about.
El Vigaro
Belle Montrose
Iontach Cheval
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Iontach Cheval
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Alastair Ralph
F: 18/39P5-4
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Went in snatches again when fourth of 9 on 2m Warwick reappearance (2m, good) 3 weeks ago. On a good mark but he'll probably need to travel with more fluency if he's to take advantage.
2. Belle Montrose
J: Robert DunneT: Samuel Drinkwater
F: 87-543
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
134
Verdict
Runner-up on her sole Irish point. Steadily progressive form in bumpers and reached the frame in maiden/novice events at Newton Abbot and Stratford switched to hurdles in the summer. Makes handicap debut back from 134 days off. Unexposed.
3. Quian
J: Liam HarrisonT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 515549-00
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Won a Taunton handicap hurdle for Thomas Gallagher last December but has been underwhelming since, including well beaten on both starts for Fergal O'Brien. Could click for this yard at some point but can only be watched for now.
4. El Vigaro
J: Stan SheppardT: Matt Sheppard
F: 408-5921
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Lightly-raced 5-y-o who has improved in recent weeks, finishing second then first in 2m handicaps at Uttoxeter (both good to soft). A 5 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him for last year's winning yard.
5. Badlands Boy
J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
F: 6483P9-60
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Modest form at best over hurdles, failing to build on reappearance when down the field here 32 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect.
6. Pooroldmackley
J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
F: 7998
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Failed to complete both starts in points and only poor form over hurdles, making no impact on Ffos Las handicap debut 15 days ago. Still early days but hard to make a case for.
7. Admiral Fitz
J: Ben PosteT: Harriet Dickin
F: 499-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Runner-up completed start in points but has shown little in 4 hurdles starts, including Stratford handicap debut and reappearance 37 days ago.