SOMETHING SPLENDID made an encouraging start for new connections at Nottingham earlier this month and is entitled to build on that. He gets the nod. There are plenty of dangers lurking, however, with Keble Spirit and Requiem of particular interest.
Something Splendid
Keble Spirit
Requiem
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Babylon
J: Kaiya FraserT: Harry Eustace
F: 65-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 7/2, fifth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 50 days ago, finishing with running left. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Should improve.
2. Sonic Pioneer
J: Daniel MuscuttT: Jack Morland
F: 65712
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Much improved when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in February and backed that up when creditable second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 48 days ago. Merits consideration on turf debut.
3. Georginio
J: Laura CoughlanT: Archie Watson
F: 06838314-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
122
Verdict
Winner at Wolverhampton in December. 5/1, fourth of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f), well positioned. Off 122 days. Not out of things.
4. Pivotal Affair
J: Callum ShepherdT: Michael Bell
F: 86-4
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 13/2, fourth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 84 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping.
5. Divot
J: Cieren FallonT: William Knight
F: 674-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
196
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, fourth of 5 in novice at Southwell (7.1f). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement on handicap debut.
6. Keble Spirit
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 56-7
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Promising sort. Seventh of 14 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 28/1) 15 days ago, not knocked about. Upped in trip for handicap bow and is not taken lightly.
7. Requiem
J: Luke MorrisT: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
F: 809-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
173
Verdict
No impact in a trio of starts over shorter trips last season but is in good hands and much better Is expected now upped in trip for his handicap debut. Gelded since last seen.
8. Something Splendid
J: Neil CallanT: Peter Chapple-Hyam
F: 0626-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Found improvement, back from 5 months off, when third of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 13 days ago, not much room. Can race off same mark and is one for shortlist.
9. Hamdani Cruiser
J: Adam FarragherT: James Horton
F: 849-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 140 days. Up in trip. Improvement required on switch to handicapping.
10. Beachborough Girl
J: Christian HowarthT: Alice Haynes
F: 59-7
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 31 days ago. Should do better now sent handicapping.
11. Squires Treaty
J: Mason PaetelT: Des Donovan
F: 763-22460
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm, 9/1) 17 days ago, hampered. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.