HAALAND shaped well on his first 2 starts for new connections and was undone by a muddling pace at Kempton last time. He gets the nod. Wonder looks the likeliest danger.
Haaland
Wonder
Vaguely Royal
Win or Each Way
2. Wonder
J: Dylan HoganT: James Fanshawe
F: 32P/14-23
Price History:
2.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Off the mark at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in November and has run with credit in both starts this year, latest when third of 9 in handicap at same course (12.2f) 21 days ago. Tries a longer trip now and looks a big player.
3. Haaland
J: Aiden BrookesT: Jim & Suzi Best
F: 3165/75-35
Price History:
3.13
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Course winner who arrives on back of respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 45 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Visor now added for first time and holds strong claims. 1 lb out of the weights.
1. Vaguely Royal
J: Hollie DoyleT: Anthony Charlton
F: 11/535250-
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Underperformed over hurdles last time but largely acquitted himself well on Flat last summer and warrants respect on return to level here.
4. Tradesman
J: Hayley TurnerT: David Simcock
F: 25063-664
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Unreliable sort. 22/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (16.5f) 10 days ago, very slowly away. Others preferred. 3 lb out of the weights.