CHARLIE'S CHOICE looks back on a workable mark returned to AW and might be worth siding with on his return from a short break. Visibility's recent record is hard to knock and he's second choice ahead of Salamanca Lad.
Charlies Choice
Visibility
Salamanca Lad
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Fast Steps
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Rod Millman
F: 64152447
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Resumed winning ways with a narrow success at Newbury in July. Creditable efforts on next 4 starts but his run of good form came to a halt at Epsom last time.
2. Polling Day
J: Laura CoughlanT: Archie Watson
F: 44-4006
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Fit from hurdling, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago. Being eased another 3 lb can only help.
3. Rocket Warrior
J: Benoit de la SayetteT: Marco Botti
F: 163-11529
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
92
Verdict
C&D winner in March and followed up at Chelmsford a fortnight later. Ran as if amiss at Newmarket in July and had a break since. Capable of bouncing back.
4. Salamanca Lad
J: Saffie OsborneT: Daniel & Claire Kubler
F: 63111724
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Completed a 1m hat-trick in June/July and remained in form since. Stays this far. Should give another good account.
5. Local Bay
J: William CarsonT: Tony Carroll
F: 11613140
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Four wins from 13 runs this year, the latest at Brighton in August. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (50/1) at this course (8.6f) 19 days ago. Bounce back needed.
6. Ernies Valentine
J: Connor PlanasT: David Loughnane
F: 95950066
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
eyeshields and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. 66/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 19 days ago.
7. Visibility
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Scott Dixon
F: 50494331
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Sixth course success when leading in the dying strides over this trip 12 days ago. Only nudged up 2lb. Should be in the thick of things again.
8. Charlies Choice
J: Hayley TurnerT: David Simcock
F: 4-1152324
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
C&D winner. Running respectably when last seen in the summer. Considered back from 11 weeks off.
9. Tribal Wisdom
J: Richard KingscoteT: Ian Williams
F: 13525264
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Won back to back on AW at the start of the year, latterly C&D. Mostly respectable efforts since and enters calculations back on turf after 2 months off.
10. Secret World
J: Marco GhianiT: Charlie Johnston
F: 03872324
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Unreliable type. Course winner. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Redcar 24 days ago.
11. Destinado
J: Darragh KeenanT: James Owen
F: 17687066
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. Six wins from 20 runs this year. Respectable 4 lengths sixth of 10 over C&D (33/1) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.