BEALE STREET boasts a good record at this course and still looks on a workable mark. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Showtime Mahomes and Novak are feared most.
Beale Street
Showtime Mahomes
Novak
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Beale Street
J: David NolanT: Bryan Smart
F: 37341415-
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Won twice over C&D in recent months and arrives on back of respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Shortlisted.
4. Showtime Mahomes
J: Harrison ShawT: Grant Tuer
F: 5461343-6
Price History:
4.75
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Below best here earlier this month but had posted good third over C&D previously and remains feasibly treated.
6. Wee Fat Mac
J: Andrew MullenT: Iain Jardine
F: 2453242-3
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable 1½ lengths third of 12 to Novak in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 10 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Respected.
5. Jackson Street
J: Kyle StrydomT: Dylan Cunha
F: 20800319-
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in December. 4/1, 6¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Beale Street in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Others more persuasive.
1. Novak
J: Archie YoungT: Iain Jardine
F: 3121988-1
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Bounced back to form when winning 12-runner handicap over C&D 10 days ago. 4 lb higher now but must enter calculations.
3. Muscika
J: Ben RobinsonT: David O'Meara
F: 07922644-
Price History:
13.00
Age:
11
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/2) 21 days ago. Others more appealing.