MONTICRISTO BOY has run well to be runner-up in both AW nurseries and may be able to open his account now. Last month's course scorer Kilteel is respected back on AW, while Layaali was a good third in a similar race on her previous Newcastle visit.
Monticristo Boy
Kilteel
Layaali
6f Nursery
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Kilteel
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Ed Dunlop
F: 80818
Price History:
3.75
Age:
2
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Improved to win a 7f course nursery in September. Nowhere near that form back on turf at Brighton since but can fare better back on AW.
4. Layaali
J: Kaiya FraserT: John Butler
F: 865034
Price History:
5.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
11/1, respectable fourth of 11 in nursery at Kempton (6f) 4 days ago but claims on her close third over C&D prior to that.
6. Monticristo Boy
J: Rowan ScottT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 580232
Price History:
5.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Creditable second of 10 in C&D nursery 24 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Considered.
5. Uncle Sam
J: Tom EavesT: Kevin Ryan
F: 739874
Price History:
5.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
9/1, creditable fourth of 9 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, good) 32 days ago. Makes tapeta debut.
8. A Fine Claret
J: Shane GrayT: K. R. Burke
F: 948
Price History:
8.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
95
Verdict
Has shown more temperament than ability so far but he hails from a top yard and could improve now handicapping after a 3-month break/gelding op. One to note in the betting.
1. Elladora Black
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Charlie Johnston
F: 796553
Price History:
11.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Creditable 3¼ lengths third of 7 to Kilteel in nursery at this course (7f, 12/1) 31 days ago.
7. Stat Goddess
J: Ryan SextonT: Craig Lidster
F: 42465435
Price History:
15.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Modest maiden. 25/1, creditable fifth of 12 in nursery over this C&D 17 days ago.
3. Itsallaboutus
J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Richard Fahey
F: 037809
Price History:
41.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Modest form. 66/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at Southwell (1m) 19 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
10. Arias Dream
J: Faye McManomanT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 0908
Price History:
31.00
Age:
2
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, eighth of 10 in C&D nursery 24 days ago.
9. Sun Petal
J: Aiden BrookesT: Simon West
F: 5698050
Price History:
29.00
Age:
2
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
28/1, first run since leaving Charlie Johnston when last of 11 in nursery at this course (10.2f) 15 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Cheekpieces need to make a difference.