The thriving PITTSBURG can complete the hat-trick in a race lacking depth. Royal Max finally got off the mark at Sedgefield recently and is the obvious threat.
Pittsburg
Royal Max
Zaras Universe
2m1f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Pittsburg
J: Callum PritchardT: Ryan Potter
F: 95355311
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen last month and as good as ever when following up at Hereford 10 days ago. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
4. Royal Max
J: Sean QuinlanT: Charles & Adam Pogson
F: 33733351
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Finally got off the mark returning from 6 months off at Sedgefield 9 days ago and claims off 5 lb higher if this doesn't come too soon.
5. Zaras Universe
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Andrew Crook
F: 1P-566P2P
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Gained a third success over fences at Southwell over a year ago but more lows than highs since, though was at least a decent second at Catterick on his penultimate start.
3. Grain Trade
J: K. BroganT: Billy Aprahamian
F: 0/P89-40P
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who ran best race when fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon (19.6f) in November. However, failed by a long chalk to back that up next 2 starts 3 months apart so questions to answer now chasing. Tongue strap on.
8. Prospect House
J: William MaggsT: Peter Niven
F: P1-575350
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Won a handicap hurdle here off 9 lb higher in September 2023 but well held since, including over fences. Change of headgear.
7. Getaway Jewel
J: Brian HughesT: Micky Hammond
F: 68-356556
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
124
Verdict
Losing run stretches back almost 2 years and was always behind at Catterick when last seen in December.
2. Vin Rouge
J: James BestT: Seamus Mullins
F: 315530-07
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Dual hurdle winner but showed nothing on his sole start over fences a year ago and arrives out of form (reportedly bled when pulled up on the Flat 53 days ago).
6. Jackhammer
J: Charlie MaggsT: Anna Slack
F: 555-93768
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Veteran Flat performer won on the level at Musselburgh in November. However, established as a poor maiden chaser so easy to look elsewhere.
9. Fast Deal
J: Philip ArmsonT: Michael Chapman
F: 24289P5P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Isn't one to be interested in whatever the discipline.