HAVANA SKY is on a roll and a 2 lb nudge for last weekend's successs at Southwell probably underestimates him. The Ed Dunlop-trained 3-y-o may well have more to offer and he is preferred to the consistent Whats In The Bag and Muscika.
Havana Sky
Whats In The Bag
Muscika
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Whats In The Bag
J: Sean LeveyT: S. P. C. Woods
F: 041/22-372
Price History:
2.80
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 7/2) 18 days ago, nearest finish. Major player here off the same mark.
3. One More Wave
J: Hector CrouchT: Jonathan Portman
F: 60338157
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip and he needs to get back on track.
5. Muscika
J: Jason WatsonT: David O'Meara
F: 30792264
Price History:
6.00
Age:
10
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Three-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 47 days ago. Capable of a bold show off this mark.
1. Minnesota Lad
J: Marco GhianiT: Ivan Furtado
F: 2-3941006
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
104
Verdict
25/1, bit below form sixth of 18 in handicap at York (6f, soft), nearest finish. Off 104 days ahead of this debut for new yard and he looks vulnerable.
9. Havana Sky
J: Cieren FallonT: Ed Dunlop
F: 91430111
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Four wins from 10 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/4) at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago. Has good chance on form.
7. Happy Tears
J: Rossa RyanT: Daniel & Claire Kubler
F: 325-51355
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Winner at Chelmsford City in August. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once again.
8. Local Bay
J: Jack DoughtyT: Tony Carroll
F: 13140708
Price History:
51.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Course winner. 4 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in August. Last of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 33/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip and he's vulnerable from a win point of view.
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6. Jax Edge
J: Non RunnerT: Christopher Mason
F: 23932011
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
2. Swift Storm
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Alice Haynes
F: 3-334
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, fourth of 7 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 30 days ago. Needs to raise his game now handicapping.