Preference is for FORTUNATE STAR, who has rediscovered the winning habit of late and remains fairly treated on old form. Tickets heads the list of dnagers.
Fortunate Star
Tickets
The Gay Blade
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Tickets
J: Andrew MullenT: Ben Haslam
F: 6-9603712
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Back to winning ways here (7.1f) in October and ran to similar level when neck second of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 37 days ago. Down in trip. Must be taken seriously.
3. Fortunate Star
J: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll
F: 59323131
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Arrives in good heart after winning 2 of his last 3 starts, latest an 11-runner handicap (15/8) at Southwell (5f) 24 days ago. 7 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again.
5. Better
J: David NolanT: Paul Midgley
F: 54006413
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Good nose third of 12 to Fortunate Star in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (5f) 35 days ago, slowly away. Just 1 lb higher now and must enter calculations.
12. So Grateful
J: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 74323074
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/4, creditable neck fourth of 9 to Rogue De Vega in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago, nearest finish. One of likelier contenders.
1. Doddies Impact
J: Harry RussellT: Ollie Pears
F: 18055-705
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Fifth of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form.
8. The Gay Blade
J: Dougie CostelloT: Iain Jardine
F: 41341502
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Course winner. 4 wins from 18 runs this year. Good second of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 6/1) 20 days ago, having run of race. Back down in trip. Merits consideration.
10. Show Me Show Me
J: Oisin James OrrT: Richard Fahey
F: 25-850474
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 52 days ago, nearest finish. Others look better treated.
9. Rogue De Vega
J: Cam HardieT: Antony Brittain
F: 90208261
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Back on the up when narrowly taking 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and warrants respect.
11. Travel Candy
J: Ben RobinsonT: Brian Ellison
F: 08708244
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Each-way claims.
4. Azucena
J: Paul MulrennanT: Ann Duffield
F: 8-3707177
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 28/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Others more appealing.
7. Sheriffs Call
J: Lewis ChalkleyT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 85-2
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 3 in maiden (22/1) at Redcar (6f, heavy) 45 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut.