Course-winner I SHUT THAT D'OR confirmed his return to form at Wincanton last month and still looks fairly treated. He can land the spoils. Mutual Respect rates the chief threat.
I Shut That Dor
Mutual Respect
Hidalgo Des Bordes
2m4f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Hidalgo Des Bordes
J: James BowenT: Warren Greatrex
F: 07317-3
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
204
Verdict
Made a winning debut over fences at Exeter (17.5f) in April and back to that sort of form when creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f) in May. Remains low mileage and warrants respect on return. Had wind operation.
2. I Shut That Dor
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Joe Tizzard
F: PP3-P7012
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Returned to form when scoring over C&D last month and was only collared close home in follow-up bid at Wincanton (20.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Likely contender.
3. Mutual Respect
J: K. BroganT: Billy Aprahamian
F: 6123-8112
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps at Worcester and Bangor this autumn and arrives on back of creditable second of 6 at Sedgefield (16.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Races off same mark here and holds solid claims.
4. Pleasure Garden
J: Caoilin QuinnT: Karen Jewell
F: 591/24-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
545
Verdict
Fair 4-time winner at up to 2m on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Followed winning chase debut at this course (17f) in April 2023 with a couple of respectable efforts in defeat but he's entitled to need this run on the back of a 18-month absence.
5. Millies Mite
J: Marc GoldsteinT: Karen Jewell
F: 364P1-26P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Seemed suited by the switch to prominent tactics when off the mark at the twenty-seventh attempt at Fontwell (19.5f) in April. However, she has failed to fire more recently, including on recent return at Lingfield.
6. Shaws Cross
J: Philip ArmsonT: Andy Irvine
F: 539-35305
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Veteran who gained his first chasing success at this course (17f) in January 2023. Rather hit-and-miss since, though, and makes limited appeal. 2 lb out of the handicap.