TANGANYIKA shaped well in a stronger race than this on his chase bow/comeback at Bangor and gets the vote with improvement on the cards. The reliable Ballycamus can follow the selection home.
Tanganyika
Ballycamus
Jefferys Cross
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Cap Du Nord
J: Gavin SheehanT: Christian Williams
F: 61-310784
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Perth in July. Below par since, however, so easy enough to look elsewhere (6 of his 9 chase wins have come in February or March).
2. Tanganyika
J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
F: 135F130-5
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Enjoyed a good season over hurdles, scoring at Bangor and at Newbury. Decent start to chasing when fifth at Bangor on return and entitled to progress. Big shout in this weaker race.
3. Ballycamus
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 141222-53
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Made a successful debut over fences at Chepstow a year ago and added to his tally at Warwick the following month. Some good efforts in defeat since and better for return third at Warwick last month. In the mix.
4. Jefferys Cross
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 1d2221/2-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
581
Verdict
Low-mileage 8-y-o who took his form up a notch when gaining a first win over fences in 14-runner handicap at Haydock in April 2023. Below form next time and not seen since (off 19 months) but worth monitoring in the betting on return.
5. Minella Blueway
J: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan Williams
F: 213692-65
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Winning Irish pointer who got off the mark under Rules when easily landing Chepstow maiden hurdle (19.5f) in December. Well held switched to fences both starts this season, however.
6. Gold Clermont
J: Philip ArmsonT: Andy Irvine
F: 318146-64
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Better for return when fourth at Plumpton, likely to have finished a lot closer but for a bad mistake 3 out. On a winning mark so she's not taken lightly.