MARKET HOUSE can make light of 5 lb penalty for last Tuesday's C&D win. Flying Scotsman was over 4 lengths back in fourth on that occasion but can get closer on the revised terms and give James Owen's charge most to do.
Market House
Flying Scotsman
Night Bear
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Market House
J: Sean Dylan BowenT: James Owen
F: 0/31
Price History:
1.57
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Yet another to benefit from a switch to James Owen, striking at the second time of asking for his new trainer in a C&D handicap 6 days ago. Can follow up under a penalty.
3. Night Bear
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 43173-655
Price History:
5.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Turf win at Brighton last summer but has performed only respectably on AW this winter.
2. Flying Scotsman
J: Paul MulrennanT: Ben Haslam
F: 754644-14
Price History:
5.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
C&D winner in January. 9/2, creditable 4¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Market House over C&D 6 days ago. Should get closer to that rival on the revised terms.
4. Bella Bluesky
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Ewan Whillans
F: 5911226-8
Price History:
15.00
Age:
9
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Off 9 months, likely needed the run when eighth of 10 on C&D reappearance 23 days ago. Should strip fitter now.
5. On The Bubble
J: Rhys ElliottT: Gary Rutherford
F: 69/81700-0
Price History:
151.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
50/1, first run since leaving Ben Haslam when tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (1m) 18 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.