A few with chances but course scorer NORTHCLIFF rates the pick of the weights so edges the vote from in-form duo Rambuso Creek and Mumayaz, who can chase home Michael Keady's 5-y-o in that order. Walking On Clouds completes the shortlist.
Northcliff
Rambuso Creek
Mumayaz
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Ben Y Bryn
J: Jason WatsonT: Charles Hills
F: 4641/5
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. 6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago, left poorly placed. Shortlisted.
9. Walking On Clouds
J: George BuckellT: John Butler
F: 68978915-
Price History:
4.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (4/6) at this C&D 55 days ago. Considered.
2. Northcliff
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Michael Keady
F: 1193397-2
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Three wins from 12 runs last year. 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago. A player at these weights.
5. Mumayaz
J: Rossa RyanT: Tony Carroll
F: 731452-71
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. 9/2, landed 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. In the mix.
8. Al Ameen
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: James Fanshawe
F: 5284444-6
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Kempton (7f) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on. Unreliable individual.
7. Dicko The Legend
J: Billy GarrittyT: Liam Bailey
F: 31504-465
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
4/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. Rambuso Creek
J: Benoit de la SayetteT: Michael Herrington
F: 00532072-
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
130
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (7/1). Off 130 days. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Ryan. Not taken lightly.
4. Royal Pleasure
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 770/488-76
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Unreliable type.
6. Master Dandy
J: Rhys ElliottT: Charlie Clover
F: 9582218-6
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Latest win at Lingfield in September. First run since leaving James Fanshawe when last of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive.