BADBURY RINGS got the job done with far more in hand than the bare margin implies at Wincanton 12 days ago and surely has further progress and wins in him on that evidence. Salley Gardens and Drash On Ruby are feared most in that order.
Badbury Rings
Salley Gardens
Drash On Ruby
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Badbury Rings
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
F: 606321
Price History:
1.91
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Had been shaping up well and got off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 12 days ago, plenty in hand. Open to further improvement and looks capable of following up.
5. Iris Des Issards
J: Ben GodfreyT: Kayley Woollacott
F: 42P52-340
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
14/1, found run of good form coming to a halt when tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 42 days ago. Up in trip.
8. Drash On Ruby
J: Rex DingleT: Jeremy Scott
F: 3232/033
Price History:
8.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs but again ran respectably when third of 12 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at this course (19f, soft) 23 days ago. Up in trip and should give another good account.
6. Looking For Larry
J: Mr Jake BamentT: Tim Dennis
F: P6516/01P
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, soft, 10/3) on debut over fences 18 days ago, whipping round start and losing touch 5 out. Quickly reverts to hurdling.
1. Salley Gardens
J: Lewis SaundersT: Olly Murphy
F: 2P/335-242
Price History:
9.50
Age:
9
Weight:
12-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Ran up to best when second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 35 days ago. Sure to be firmly in the mix with a repeat.
4. Valens Bruyee
J: Ben JonesT: Rebecca Curtis
F: 3551-PP2P
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Took a step back in the right direction returned to hurdling when second at Ffos Las (20f) in December but wasn't in anything like the same form at Newbury since.
3. Longshanks
J: Mr Joshua NewmanT: Kayley Woollacott
F: 6P/3R223-5
Price History:
17.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Rare below-par effort when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 45 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly.
7. Sirekoff
J: David NoonanT: David Pipe
F: P-4421096
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Winner at Newton Abbot in August but below form in handicaps all 3 starts since.