THE RESDEV WAY needs a good test of stamina over this trip but this veteran should be a major player in this grade. Dee's Dream is second choice, ahead of Zafaan back on the level.
The Resdev Way
Dees Dream
Zafaan
1m4f Class Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. The Resdev Way
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 2373316-3
Price History:
3.00
Age:
12
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 15/2, good third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 25 days ago, needing stiffer test. Has good chance on form.
1. Dees Dream
J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Fionn McSharry
F: 0455876-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Modest mare. One win from 22 Flat runs. 9/2, good third of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (12.4f) 29 days ago. This looks her optimum trip and she has to be taken seriously.
6. Zafaan
J: Sean LeveyT: Charlie Clover
F: 6480/9778-
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Modest gelding. 7/2, respectable third of 9 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Modest on the Flat and now goes up in trip.
3. Smokey Malone
J: Dylan HoganT: Julia & Shelley Birkett
F: 5753648-5
Price History:
6.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Modest gelding. Course winner. 12/1 and tongue strap on for first time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 25 days ago. Enters calculations.
7. Cookie Queen
J: Tom EavesT: Brian Ellison
F: 45645-4
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Modest filly. First run since leaving Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 10/1) 17 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
2. Gentle Fire
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 7/8862979-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
9
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Modest mare. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
5. Uther Pendragon
J: Millie WonnacottT: J. S. Moore
F: 47202580-
Price History:
17.00
Age:
10
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Modest gelding. Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 36 days ago. Back down in trip.
9. Winding Road
J: Joey HaynesT: Ivan Furtado
F: 07-7
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in novice at Newcastle (12.4f, 200/1) 23 days ago. More needed.
8. Shy Nala
J: Lillie DingleT: George Margarson
F: 8087436-0
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Last of 10 in minor event at Kempton (11f, 18/1) 23 days ago, slowly away.