VEBLEN GOOD is bred to be sharp and having showed up very nicely on debut at Sandown 3 weeks ago, he can improve beyond the standard set by the more-exposed filly Nad Alshiba Snow. Think of A Name can also make his presence felt.
Veblen Good
Nad Alshiba Snow
Think Of A Name
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Veblen Good
J: Pierre-Louis JaminT: K. R. Burke
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Starspangledbanner colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Impeachd Alexander and half-brother to useful 5f winner Noche Magica. Dam, 5f winner (stayed 6f), half-sister to very smart winning sprinter Dandy Man. Showed plenty to work on when runner-up at Sandown 3 weeks ago and there's more to come.
6. Think Of A Name
J: James DoyleT: William Knight
F: 825
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Much improved on debut run when second of 11 at Newbury (6f0 in July. Not quite at that level when fifth of 8 in novice at Newcastle (6f) a month later and he's now back in trip returned to turf.
8. Nad Alshiba Snow
J: William BuickT: Michael Appleby
F: 24052
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Looked in danger of going the wrong way but back on track when second of 7 in novice at Lingfield (5f, AW, 5/1) 32 days ago. Sets the standard on her peak form.
1. Another Abbot
J: Adam FarragherT: William Haggas
F: 48
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Harry Angel colt who is bred to be useful but tongue tied and little in the way of short-term promise so far.
2. Borcano
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Harry Charlton
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Foaled April 7. 170,000 gns yearling, Pinatubo colt. Dam, 6f winner, sister to smart 1m/9f winner (including US Grade 1) Digital Age and useful French 2-y-o 7f winner Acer Alley. No impact starting out at Kempton a month ago.
3. Optimistic
J: Raul Da SilvaT: Derek Shaw
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 7. Havana Grey colt. Dam maiden (stayed 1m).
4. Popov
J: Darragh KeenanT: Robert Eddery
F: 08
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Again showed little when eighth of 10 in novice at Ascot (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago.
5. Sharp Sand
J: Cam HardieT: Paul Midgley
F: 9
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
50/1, last of 9 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 14 days ago.