KHANGAI wasn't seen to best effect when behind Endofastorm and Casa Luna over C&D and is taken to resume winning ways now. Phil Kirby's charge is feared most ahead of Forge Valley Lad.
Khangai
Casa Luna
Forge Valley Lad
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Forge Valley Lad
J: Luke MorrisT: David Simcock
F: 98744483
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield 13 days ago, hampered. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
2. Endofastorm
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Joe Ponting
F: 58153431
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
10/1, won 10-runner C&D handicap 7 days ago by ½ length from Casa Luna, helped by being able to dictate a steady pace. Not an obvious one to defy a penalty.
3. Starfighter
J: Edward GreatrexT: Mark Loughnane
F: 65537006
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 11 over C&D (12/1) 14 days ago.
4. Magnetic North
J: Archie YoungT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 0-3110864
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Won a pair of claimers in Ireland in the summer. Best run for this yard when fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Redcar (1m, soft) 41 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
5. Irv
J: Aiden BrookesT: Micky Hammond
F: 14137746
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Pontefract in June. 40/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 31 days ago. Back up in trip.
6. Virtual Hug
J: Paddy BradleyT: Nikki Evans
F: 29325747
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
C&D winner. 8¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Casa Luna here 25 days ago. Bounce back needed.
8. Khangai
J: Hector CrouchT: James Owen
F: 43646133
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Latest win at Southwell in November. 5/4, respectable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Endofastorm in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces back on. Leading claims.
9. Bay Of Naples
J: Tom EavesT: Michael Herrington
F: 04342525
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. Creditable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to Endofastorm over C&D 7 days ago.
10. Casa Luna
J: Kaiya FraserT: Philip Kirby
F: 76659512
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner in November. Good ½-length second of 10 to Endofastorm in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 7 days ago. Should go well again.
11. Bond Spirit
J: Dylan HoganT: Louise Allan
F: 50457624
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Endofastorm over C&D 7 days ago.
12. Lednikov
J: Elle-May CrootT: Ivan Furtado
F: 4-0896874
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell 34 days ago. Blinkers back on. Enters calculations.