KATS BOB is thriving for Ruth Carr and carries no penalty for his latest victory at Thirsk. He can extend his winning run. Zip It Up and Wreck It Ryley are feared most.
Kats Bob
Zip It Up
Wreck It Ryley
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Zip It Up
J: Sam HitchcottT: Richard Hannon
F: 12-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
129
Verdict
Promising individual who made a winning start at Kempton (6f) in September. Wasn't seen to best effect when second of 4 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) when last seen in December and remains with potential on handicap debut.
2. Rock Opera
J: Oisin James OrrT: Richard Fahey
F: 3400320-7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
7/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Others preferred.
3. Wreck It Ryley
J: Sam JamesT: Alan Brown
F: 7231049-1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Returned to form, in first-time visor, when winning 9-runner handicap (7/2) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, comfortably. 6 lb higher now but must enter calculations.
4. American Bay
J: David NolanT: Paul Midgley
F: 445415-60
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Last of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Another Investment
J: Faye McManomanT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 502033-00
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good, 33/1) 18 days ago. Hard to fancy.
6. Kats Bob
J: William PyleT: Ruth Carr
F: 422-81111
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Yet to taste defeat for new yard and found further improvement when taking 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 9/2) 8 days ago, keeping on well. Can race off same mark here and holds strong claims.
7. Kodiac Thriller
J: Jack GarrittyT: Mark Walford
F: 1/3442308-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
200
Verdict
Last of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (6f), slowly away. Off 6 months. Something to prove on debut for new yard.
8. Mister Sox
J: S. B. KirraneT: Tim Easterby
F: 2442544-1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Bagged third victory at Catterick (all 3 career wins have come there) when making a successful return in 11-runner handicap (6f, good) 21 days ago. 5 lb higher now but is not out of things.