MAHARAJAS EXPRESS shaped as though still in form over 6f here on Saturday and with the return to the 5f in his favour, he can get it right this time. Buraback caught the eye over C&D a week ago so is feared most, ahead of My Genghis.
Maharajas Express
Buraback
My Genghis
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Maharajas Express
J: David ProbertT: Ian Williams
F: 005464-24
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 7/4, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 2 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
2. Papa Dont Preach
J: Jack MitchellT: Kevin Frost
F: 5813455-7
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/2) 12 days ago, though he was rushed to lead after a tardy start.
3. Apache Star
J: Edward GreatrexT: Mark Loughnane
F: 6546526-3
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 10/1 and blinkered for first time, good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, nearest finish.
4. My Genghis
J: Kaiya FraserT: Tony Carroll
F: 74511245-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in October. 11/4, not seen to best effect when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, given he wasn't ideally placed.
5. Buraback
J: Joanna MasonT: Derek Shaw
F: 0950687-4
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 7 days ago, running on from a poor draw.
6. Next Second
J: Josephine GordonT: Ruth Carr
F: 3058068-9
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Four-time C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 150/1) 9 days ago, on the retreat when hampered.