This can go the way of CARLTON who is fancied to resume winning ways on the back of his very good recent C&D third. For Pleasure appeals as the main danger on the back of his Haydock hurdling success with Night Bear also in the picture.
Carlton
For Pleasure
Night Bear
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Carlton
J: Warren FentimanT: James Owen
F: 63611-112
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. 9/4, very good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, well clear of rest. Big shout.
2. Alright Sunshine
J: Alfie RedmanT: Mike Murphy
F: 095257-74
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Unreliable sort. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. For Pleasure
J: Tyrese CameronT: Olly Murphy
F: 8156-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
9/2, improved on recent efforts to win 5-runner handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, soft) 38 days ago. Fair on the Flat so must enter calculations.
5. Night Bear
J: Alexandra McDonnellT: Tony Carroll
F: 3343173-6
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at this course (11.1f) 22 days ago. Up in trip and in the mix.
6. Annandale
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 44044-147
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Latest win at Newcastle in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (11.1f, 9/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip with more required.
4. Corsican Caper
J: Phoebe EdwardsT: Kevin Frost
F: 586304-75
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. Five wins from 20 runs last year. Only fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (16.5f, 40/1) 7 days ago, slowly away. Must improve.