CATCH CUNNINGHAM has been given a chance by the handicapper and posted his best effort for some time at Wolverhampton last month. He can land the spoils. Nelson Gay and It's Showtime should also go well.
Catch Cunningham
Nelson Gay
Its Showtime
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Catch Cunningham
J: Dylan HoganT: Michael Herrington
F: 13463-352
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Three-time winner who returned to form when good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 29 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and is one for shortlist.
2. Jungle Run
J: Jack MitchellT: Tom Clover
F: 47311190-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
130
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to soft). Off 130 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
3. Angle Land
J: Hayley TurnerT: Robert Cowell
F: 622636-46
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 11/2, last of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 40 days ago. Dropped down to a handy mark.
4. Birkenhead
J: David NolanT: Paul Midgley
F: 3121013-8
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. 22/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 25 days ago. Others preferred.
5. Popular Dream
J: Joanna MasonT: Derek Shaw
F: 54125-817
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (5f) 35 days ago. Not out of things.
6. Jeans Maite
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Roy Bowring
F: 251860-47
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
5-time C&D winner. 22/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 29 days ago. Something to find on form.
7. Nelson Gay
J: S. B. KirraneT: Michael Dods
F: 23-653184
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Resumed winning ways over C&D last month and ran to similar level when good fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 8 days ago. One of likelier contenders.
8. Its Showtime
J: Connor PlanasT: Conrad Allen
F: 663580-32
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Just sole success from 21 Flat runs but has acquitted herself well in both starts this year, latest when good ½-length second of 7 to Nelson Gay in handicap over C&D 24 days ago. Warrants respect.
9. Alfa Moonstone
J: Georgia DobieT: Stephanie Cassidy
F: 73/43389-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 28/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 32 days ago. Hard to fancy.