SHIMMERING SANDS went down only to a progressive 3-y-o at Southwell last time and is taken to go one better from the same mark. Code Purple's good record here makes him an obvious danger. Beltane is next on the list.
Shimmering Sands
Code Purple
Beltane
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Shimmering Sands
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 470-P3232
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Placed for the fourth start running when second of 11 over 1m at Southwell 16 days ago. That was a competitive race and he's a big player here from an unchanged mark.
4. Code Purple
J: Clifford LeeT: Ben Haslam
F: 8-8913172
Price History:
3.50
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Enhanced excellent course record when landing 9f handicap in August. Good second of 10 over 7f here (good to soft) 23 days ago. Should go well again.
7. Beltane
J: Cam HardieT: Mark Walford
F: 27020352
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy) 8 days ago. Claims if in similar form.
2. Bint Al Karama
J: Andrew MullenT: Iain Jardine
F: 231/931
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
First run since leaving Andreas Wohler when winning 5-runner course seller (9f, good) on UK debut 35 days ago. More on her plate in a handicap.
8. Cisco Disco
J: Aiden BrookesT: R. Mike Smith
F: 6-7756902
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 11 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good, 40/1) 27 days ago, just failing. Looks competitive on form.
5. Ayr Poet
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 86370817
Price History:
11.00
Age:
9
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
C&D winner last month. Below par when seventh of 9 at Newcastle since but he may fare better back here.
9. Glasses Up
J: Joe FanningT: R. Mike Smith
F: 19834444
Price History:
17.00
Age:
9
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Course winner. 22/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) 8 days ago, having run of race. Down in trip.
3. Jackhammer
J: Kaiya FraserT: Dianne Sayer
F: 4-4457250
Price History:
26.00
Age:
10
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Ran best race of the season with blinkers refitted when second over 7f here in August but well held on both Flat starts since. Respectable effort over fences at Kelso 11 days ago.
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6. Mount King
J: Non RunnerT: Tim Easterby
F: 74355397
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (1m) 9 days ago. Others are more obvious.