ZMIINYI improved on his hurdles form at the first attempt when second here 3 weeks ago and looks the one to beat with further improvement on the cards. Last year's winner Caro des Flos may emerge as the main threat ahead of the returning Brickadank.
Zmiinyi
Caro Des Flos
Brickadank
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. Zmiinyi
J: Gavin SheehanT: Kim Bailey
F: 94-762
Price History:
2.20
Age:
6
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Went close on second of his 2 starts between the flags and bettered hurdles form at the first attempt when second at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, giving the well-in winner more of a scare than the distance beaten indicates. Makes the most appeal.
7. Brickadank
J: Brian HughesT: Micky Hammond
F: P4P04411-
Price History:
4.33
Age:
8
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
260
Verdict
Took thirty-seven attempts to get off the mark before recording back-to-back wins at this course in the space of a month in the spring. Must be respected in hat-trick bid.
5. Faitque De Lisle
J: Shane QuinlanT: James Evans
F: 66BP/33P-6
Price History:
7.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Has been given a big chance by the handicapper after an underwhelming 2023/24 campaign and shaped as if needing the run after 12 months off (left Michael Scudamore in interim) at Stratford 47 days ago. Not taken lightly.
6. Caro Des Flos
J: Harry BannisterT: Julian Smith
F: 116-85553
Price History:
5.00
Age:
12
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Veteran who registered the second leg of a Market Rasen double last winter in this corresponding race. Not disgraced by any means when third here 3 weeks ago and in the mix eased another 1 lb.
4. Zaras Universe
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Andrew Crook
F: 8P431P-56
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course chase winner who gained a third success over the larger obstacles at Southwell (2m) in March. Better for hurdles return when sixth at Sedgefield and not taken lightly back over fences.
8. Dancing Dani
J: Ellis CollierT: Nikki Evans
F: 966324-66
Price History:
17.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Poor and long-standing maiden under Rules and was well held at Ffos Las on comeback.
1. Ballywood
J: Tabitha WorsleyT: Georgie Howell
F: 00564
Price History:
34.00
Age:
10
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Useful chaser at his peak for Alan King but well beaten so far over both sets of obstacles for his current yard.
2. Ritson
J: Craig NicholT: Liam Bailey
F: 77338-88P
Price History:
23.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Badly out of sorts over fences since scoring on Boxing Day in 2022 and no signs of a revival starting out for this yard latest.