SMASHER thrived here earlier this year and could get back on the up after his Kempton return. Beauzon and Alafdhal are keeping busy and can go well again. Caesars Pearl is another to consider.
Smasher
Beauzon
Alafdhal
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Alafdhal
J: Rossa RyanT: Phil McEntee
F: 52229332
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 23 runs this year. Good second of 10 in handicap at this course (5.1f, gambled-on 11/4) 7 days ago. Can go well again.
2. Watermelon Sugar
J: Joey HaynesT: Chelsea Banham
F: 71740907
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
C&D winner. 28/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 33 days ago, catching the eye with some late gains. Market support may well prove to be significant.
3. Savannah Smiles
J: Callum HutchinsonT: Grace Harris
F: 52721356
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. 4 wins from 20 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in September. 18/1, last of 6 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive.
4. White Umbrella
J: Jason HartT: Christopher Kellett
F: 07663624
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
C&D winner. 7/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
5. Not Just Yet
J: David ProbertT: Nikki Evans
F: 99-606257
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
One win from 22 Flat runs. 18/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 30 days ago, very slowly away.
6. Caesars Pearl
J: William PyleT: Craig Lidster
F: 707600-03
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Off another 5 months, 20/1, third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Well treated if backing that up in first-time cheekpieces.
7. Beauzon
J: Charles BishopT: Ian Williams
F: 60900713
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
6-time C&D winner. 5 wins from 17 runs this year. Latest win here in November. 6/5, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 3 days ago. Good chance turned out quickly once again under a penalty.
8. Smasher
J: Paddy BradleyT: Michael Attwater
F: 25-115108
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
3-time C&D winner this year. Off 7 months, eighth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and likely to be much closer to form now. One to consider.
9. Toussarok
J: Luke MorrisT: Tony Carroll
F: 8490-0098
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 25 days ago. Every chance if back to best.
10. Ravensbourne
J: Darragh KeenanT: Hilal Kobeissi
F: 79-355485
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
50/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mike Murphy & Michael Keady.
11. Heartrate
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Mark Loughnane
F: 38094457
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Last of 7 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 7 days ago, badly hampered.
12. The Toff
J: Jack MitchellT: Lisa Williamson
F: 875-07898
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
25/1, first run since leaving Katie Scott when last of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on.