SKIFFLE MAN and Diamond Geezer have the profiles of likely improvers in handicaps for their leading stables, with the former preferred before any betting clues are known.
Skiffle Man
Diamond Geezer
Holy Legend
2m4f Nov Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Lets Sail Away
J: Stan SheppardT: Tom Lacey
F: 54-5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Successful on his sole outing in points but has displayed more than his share of temperament over hurdles. Handicaps offer a more realistic chance but his attitude is a concern.
2. Pottersjetamay
J: Jack QuinlanT: Matt Crawley
F: 6/0033-6
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
199
Verdict
Third in maiden/novice hurdles for Charlie Longsdon last spring. Left that yard since fading into a well-held sixth at Huntingdon in May. Makes handicap debut for a new stable.
3. Strackan
J: David BassT: Henry Daly
F: 4/43P9-2
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Modest maiden. Best run in handicaps when second of 9 on 2½m Worcester reappearance, although he was beaten 24 lengths.
4. Diamond Geezer
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: 2-056
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Fair form when runner-up sole outing in bumpers. Well beaten in 3 maiden/novice hurdles over 2m last month but appeals as a likely improver now handicapping up in trip. Market confidence could prove significant.
5. Grasshopper Time
J: Harry BannisterT: Alex Hales
F: 6265P349-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
213
Verdict
Fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler who ran best race for this yard when third of 6 at Plumpton in February. Below that level final 2 starts and might be best watched back from 7 months off.
6. Holy Legend
J: Adam WedgeT: Alexandra Dunn
F: 8/47-33
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Made little impression in 3 bumper starts but has shown a bit when a well-held third in 2 novices here since switching to hurdles. Handicap debut.
7. Skiffle Man
J: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton
F: 65-8
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Midfield at best in his qualifying runs but has hinted at promise and will likely come into his own now handicapping for his top stable. Tongue tied first time. Interesting, particularly if backed.