DASHING HARRY returned to his best when going down narrowly over C&D 3 days ago and a repeat should see James Horton's charge firmly in the mix once more. Strong Johnson and Paddy's Day may well emerge as the lead dangers.
Dashing Harry
Strong Johnson
Paddys Day
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. Dashing Harry
J: Sam JamesT: James Horton
F: 1-2448142
Price History:
2.40
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Latest win at Kempton in October. Good second of 9 in handicap (2/1) at this C&D 3 days ago, headed post. Obvious claims.
1. Paddys Day
J: Alex JaryT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 72564223
Price History:
4.20
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 9 days ago. Holding his form well and likely he'll be thereabouts again with his rider taking off handy 5 lb.
2. Strong Johnson
J: Jason HartT: Paul Midgley
F: 22374318
Price History:
4.20
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Ended losing run from the front at Newcastle (5f) earlier this month. Latest Wolverhampton effort 6 days ago best overlooked (rein broke early) and he remains of interest from this sort of mark.
4. Angle Land
J: Rossa RyanT: Robert Cowell
F: 13246226
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner who found run of good form coming to a halt when last of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, soft, 16/1) 30 days ago. Type to bounce back and booking of Rossa Ryan an obvious plus.
9. Popular Dream
J: Joanna MasonT: Derek Shaw
F: 3/94-62465
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who shaped as if needing the run after 4 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Entitled to be sharper now but others look stronger on balance.
7. Dark Side Prince
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Jessica Macey
F: 51113564
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
3-time C&D winner who completed a quick-fire hat-trick at Chelmsford (5f) in May. Fourth of 7 in handicap back at that venue 5 weeks ago. On a workable mark on the pick of his form.
8. Lettuce Leaf
J: Andrew ElliottT: Tom Tate
F: 445-3029
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who ran best race when second of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, soft) in July. Easy to forgive her return at Nottingham (5f) 15 days ago with rider having lost irons halfway. Certainly not one to be writing off back on all weather.
6. Jeans Maite
J: Tom EavesT: Roy Bowring
F: 2638-2518
Price History:
51.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
238
Verdict
5-time C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D in March, weakening when headed over 2f out. Has gone well fresh in the past so she's not dismissed lightly after 7 months off.
5. Crows Nest
J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Baker
F: 3959-0560
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
100/1, first run following a second wind op when last of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago, folding tamely. Makes tapeta debut. First-time blinkers need to have a positive effect.
10. Stone Of Destiny
J: Jason WatsonT: Michael Appleby
F: 148-49959
Price History:
71.00
Age:
9
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
C&D winner last winter but operating below best in handful of starts since returning from an absence this autumn and his win record leaves a lot to be desired. Passed over.