CITY ESCAPE remains in top form having bumped into a very well-treated rival here on Tuesday and can resume winning ways. Port Noir and Mr Trick are a couple of the other more likely sorts.
City Escape
Port Noir
Mr Trick
1m1f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. City Escape
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Mark Loughnane
F: 464-33112
Price History:
3.25
Age:
8
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and eyeshields
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
5-time C&D winner. Respectable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 3 days ago, race not run ideally to suit and bumping into a very well-treated rival. Obvious chance from the same mark.
4. Venetian
J: S. P. DavisT: Sean Davis, Ireland
F: 0/762490-6
Price History:
3.75
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 2 days ago.
1. My Brother Mike
J: Rossa RyanT: David Loughnane
F: 614-09517
Price History:
7.50
Age:
11
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win here in February. 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 3 days ago, not ideally placed.
5. Strategic Fortune
J: Daniel MuscuttT: John Butler
F: 20824-724
Price History:
6.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 15 days ago. Back down in trip.
9. Mr Trick
J: Luke MorrisT: Ian Williams
F: 33787-482
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 9 in minor event at this C&D (13/2) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Place claims.
6. Port Noir
J: David ProbertT: Robert Stephens
F: 34323-453
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
6-time course winner. Three wins from 29 runs last year. 15/2, creditable 1½ lengths third of 9 to My Brother Mike in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, not ideally placed. One to consider.
8. Cryptos Dream
J: Sorin MoldoveanuT: Tony Carroll
F: 36501-665
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 2 days ago.
7. The Pug
J: Hollie DoyleT: Adrian Wintle
F: 02470-290
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Unreliable type. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on.
2. Bird Of Play
J: Billy GarrittyT: Liam Bailey
F: 3747/0-685
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
12/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.