This is the lowest band of handicap that LORD ABAMA has contested and following a respectable return to the AW here 3 weeks ago, he looks the way to go. Sergeant Mayer is likely to give it another good go, with La Boo another to consider.
Lord Abama
Sergeant Mayer
La Boo
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Lord Abama
J: Paul MulrennanT: Michael Dods
F: 11445654
Price History:
2.80
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 24 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form eased slightly in class.
3. Sergeant Mayer
J: Rowan ScottT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 34179522
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Winner at Nottingham in August. Respectable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 17 days ago. Nudged back up 2 lb but he can remain competitive.
9. Variety Island
J: Jack DoughtyT: Simon Whitaker
F: 42294764
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 6/1) 22 days ago. Visor back on.
2. Too Much
J: Kaiya FraserT: David Thompson
F: 317-69069
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Ninth of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (7.1f) 31 days ago. This is her first crack at 6f.
4. Hurstwood
J: Mark WinnT: Peter Niven
F: 72572418
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in August. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 20/1) 20 days ago. That was a rare off day and he's fancied to bounce back.
5. La Boo
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 59476053
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood and eyeshields
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Respectable third of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 8/1) 24 days ago. Remains a maiden but looks to have found her level.
8. Madame Christine
J: Aiden BrookesT: Ann Duffield
F: 647-67958
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
18/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 24 days ago. Hood replaces cheekpieces.
7. Too Much Too Young
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Katie Scott
F: 09060154
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Winner at Catterick in August. Blinkered for first time, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Catterick (6f, soft) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
6. Beneficiary
J: Jack GarrittyT: Liam Bailey
F: 82315530
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
207
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, 7/2), though had excuses on the day. Off 6 months.
10. Grid Iron Maiden
J: Shay FarmerT: Brian Ellison
F: 93694074
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 55 days ago.