DEFENCE WITNESS has been expensive to follow but he's had a breathing operation since last seen so is worth another chance starting out for an in-form yard with a tongue strap applied. Lady's Present and Churchman head the dangers.
Defence Witness
Ladys Present
Churchman
3m Nov Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Defence Witness
J: Tom MidgleyT: Sam England
F: 3-9736643
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
Bumper winner who hasn't kicked on as might have been expected over jumps, proving expensive to follow. However, looks competitive on form and makes a fresh start for new yard in a first-time tongue strap (has had wind op).
2. Special John
J: Callum PritchardT: Chris Down
F: 44
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Off mark in points at fourth attempt and hinted at ability both starts over hurdles. Opening mark on the stiff side but not without interest switched to a handicap.
3. Dexperado
J: Murray DoddT: Nick Kent
F: 60922-755
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Runner-up at Market Rasen on last 2 starts of last season, chasing home decent sorts. However, needs to bounce back after 3 disappointing efforts this term.
4. Glengolly
J: Alice StevensT: Billy Aprahamian
F: 64756-5UP
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Had made a decent start for this yard (formerly with Paul Webber) but let down by jumping last 2 starts and headgear now applied.
5. Trevors Lad
J: Caoilin QuinnT: Toby Lawes
F: 34/P-0573
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who was back on track when third at Southwell last month. Claims if building on that up in trip.
6. Churchman
J: Jay TidballT: Alastair Ralph
F: 424-35943
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Still a maiden but becoming well treated and this longer distance could suit. Not taken lightly.
7. Inchester Damsyl
J: Benjamin MaceyT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 2F9/8559-5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Hinted at promise in novice hurdles but made no real progress switched to handicaps last season. Probably needed the run after 11 months off at Southwell 4 weeks ago.
8. Lizzie Rey
J: Finn LambertT: Richard Phillips
F: 5/079-P0
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Had hinted at ability but showed nothing in handicaps both starts this season. Headgear now applied.
9. Ladys Present
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Philip Kirby
F: 03/P4266
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Shaped better than the distance beaten when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f) in January but below that level both starts since. However, drying ground could be in her favour back up in trip.