Ayr 29 October 2011
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Foaled 8 May. Placed twice in five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Beyond Conceit when fourth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 8 May. Placed twice in five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Beyond Conceit when fourth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 11 Feb. Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 5l behind Tiger Cub when fifth of 10 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Foaled 11 Feb. Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 5l behind Tiger Cub when fifth of 10 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Foaled 13 Mar. Placed in six of 12 starts. Third of 5 behind Never Perfect beaten 5l at 7-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 13 Mar. Placed in six of 12 starts. Third of 5 behind Never Perfect beaten 5l at 7-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 13 Apr. Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 1/2l by Twelve Strings when second of 14 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Foaled 13 Apr. Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 1/2l by Twelve Strings when second of 14 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Foaled 13 Apr. A winner at 5-1 at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Priestley's Reward by 1 1/4l.
Foaled 13 Apr. A winner at 5-1 at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Priestley's Reward by 1 1/4l.
Foaled 17 Mar. Unplaced in all ten starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Al's Memory when last of 14 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good to soft) last month. Runs from 5lb out of handicap.
Foaled 17 Mar. Unplaced in all ten starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Al's Memory when last of 14 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good to soft) last month. Runs from 5lb out of handicap.
The only winner in the line-up, DOCS LEGACY, is fancied to deliver the goods again. Richard Fahey's charge won nicely over an extended 1m on the all-weather at Wolverhampton last week and his only previously start on soft ground ended with a creditable placed effort at Beverley in August. Dubious Escapade keeps edging closer to the target and has solid claims in this, while Joshua The First won't mind the likely testing conditions.
Dubious Escapade and Docs Legacy are both proven under testing conditions and look the pair to focus on, the latter marginally preferred.
Placed twice in 24 starts. Beaten 7l behind My Mate Jake at 25-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed twice in 24 starts. Beaten 7l behind My Mate Jake at 25-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind With Hindsight when fifth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind With Hindsight when fifth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 12l behind Set Me Free when fourth of 6 at 9-1 on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 1m (good to firm) in June.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 12l behind Set Me Free when fourth of 6 at 9-1 on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 1m (good to firm) in June.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 8l behind Henry Morgan at 11-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 8l behind Henry Morgan at 11-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Placed once in five starts. Beaten 18l behind Coax at 14-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest flat outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) in May.
Placed once in five starts. Beaten 18l behind Coax at 14-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest flat outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) in May.
Dam won six times over the flat between 1m 3f and 2m, four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f and in a chase at 2m 1f. Finished 14l behind Ampleforth when fifth of 6 at 50-1 on her racecourse debut at Hamilton over 1m 1f (soft) last month.
Dam won six times over the flat between 1m 3f and 2m, four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f and in a chase at 2m 1f. Finished 14l behind Ampleforth when fifth of 6 at 50-1 on her racecourse debut at Hamilton over 1m 1f (soft) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Dodging Bullets when last of 5 on her latest outing at Sligo over 1m 2f (yielding) in August.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Dodging Bullets when last of 5 on her latest outing at Sligo over 1m 2f (yielding) in August.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Babich Bay when last of 16 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (soft) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Babich Bay when last of 16 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (soft) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Finished 8l behind Brio when sixth of 13 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Leicester over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Finished 8l behind Brio when sixth of 13 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Leicester over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Sadeek's Song when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Sadeek's Song when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good to firm) last month.
A chance is taken on the Irish challenger MAMA SOX. She hasn't been the most consistent in six starts but, if recapturing the sort of form which saw her finish fifth in a valuable sales race on soft ground at Fairyhouse in September last year, she could prove difficult to beat. Supreme Seductress faces her easiest assignment yet and should figure prominently if going through the mud, while Avison also looks capable of mounting a strong challenge.
Mama Sox is proven over this trip and on testing ground, and makes most appeal despite running below form last time. Avison is open to improvement after 2 starts and is preferred to the disappointing Supreme Seductress for the forecast spot.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Emeralds Spirit at 6-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Emeralds Spirit at 6-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Successful at 6f and 1m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 13 behind Moonlight Mystery beaten 2 3/4l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f (soft) earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 1m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 13 behind Moonlight Mystery beaten 2 3/4l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind Smart Step at 7-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind Smart Step at 7-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Finished 10l behind The Osteopath when sixth of 13 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Has won at Ayr and Newcastle this season.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Finished 10l behind The Osteopath when sixth of 13 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Has won at Ayr and Newcastle this season.
Placed once in five starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Alabelle when sixth of 16 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (soft) last month.
Placed once in five starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Alabelle when sixth of 16 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (soft) last month.
Successful at 6f and 1m 4f on heavy ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Monashee Rock when sixth of 12 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful at 6f and 1m 4f on heavy ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Monashee Rock when sixth of 12 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Master Of Dance when last of 15 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Master Of Dance when last of 15 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Placed twice in nine starts. Finished 10l behind Ventura Sands when sixth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month.
Placed twice in nine starts. Finished 10l behind Ventura Sands when sixth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Emeralds Spirit when second of 12 at 16-1 on his latest flat outing here over 1m (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
A winner at 1m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Emeralds Spirit when second of 12 at 16-1 on his latest flat outing here over 1m (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Placed once in eight starts. Third of 10 behind Benny The Bear beaten 3 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month, her only placing from 8 starts.
Placed once in eight starts. Third of 10 behind Benny The Bear beaten 3 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month, her only placing from 8 starts.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Emeralds Spirit when fourth of 12 at 16-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Emeralds Spirit when fourth of 12 at 16-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 8l behind Emeralds Spirit at 66-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 8l behind Emeralds Spirit at 66-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Jim Goldie won this race 12 months ago and he appears to have another big chance with LITTLE BOOK. She shaped as though stepping back up in trip would help when third on her debut for this stable over an extended 7f here last month and the handicapper has kindly dropped her 1lb. Aerodynamic was much improved at Newcastle latest and warrants respect currently 21lb lower than his last winning mark, while Funky Munky certainly isn't out of it either.
It's hard to ignore Aerodynamic from his present mark having caught the eye at Newcastle last time, and he gets the nod ahead of Little Book and Henrys Gift who are in better heart than most.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 13l behind Comedy Act when fourth of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Warwick over 1m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 13l behind Comedy Act when fourth of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Warwick over 1m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Jeu De Vivre when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (soft) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Jeu De Vivre when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (soft) last month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Metropolitain Miss when second of 11 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Metropolitain Miss when second of 11 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Avon River when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Avon River when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
A winner at 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Beaten 13l behind All For You at 3-1fav when last of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in August.
A winner at 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Beaten 13l behind All For You at 3-1fav when last of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in August.
Persian Herald doesn't mind testing underfoot conditions and can mount a bold bid here if in the same mood as when runner-up at Salisbury last time, but NEUTRAFA edges the vote. John Mackie's filly is the least exposed member of this line-up with just four starts under her belt and she shaped as though stepping up in trip would help when touched off over 1m at Musselburgh some five weeks ago (third has won twice since). Goldenveil looks next best.
Neutrafa stayed on relentlessly when runner-up over 1m at Musselburgh, and makes plenty of appeal granted this sterner test. There's not much to choose between the others, with Persian Herald respected despite his tendency to miss the break.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Vainglory when fifth of 18 at 16-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Vainglory when fifth of 18 at 16-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Winner of six races from 5f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 7-1 here over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Las Verglas Star by a short head. Has also won at Ripon this season.
Winner of six races from 5f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 7-1 here over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Las Verglas Star by a short head. Has also won at Ripon this season.
He has won three times at 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten a neck by Silvery Moon when second of 13 at 5-1jt-fav on his latest outing here over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Ayr and Newmarket this season.
He has won three times at 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten a neck by Silvery Moon when second of 13 at 5-1jt-fav on his latest outing here over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Ayr and Newmarket this season.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Park Ranger when second of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 1f (heavy) last month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Park Ranger when second of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 1f (heavy) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Circumvent at 14-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Circumvent at 14-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to soft) last month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Xilerator at 12-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Xilerator at 12-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 2 1/4l behind Iron Step when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Leicester over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 2 1/4l behind Iron Step when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Leicester over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 15l behind Xilerator at 11-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month. Has won at Newcastle and Ayr this season.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 15l behind Xilerator at 11-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month. Has won at Newcastle and Ayr this season.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 15l behind Violent Velocity at 15-2fav when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 15l behind Violent Velocity at 15-2fav when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Oriental Scot when sixth of 16 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to soft) last month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Oriental Scot when sixth of 16 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to soft) last month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over four years ago; has also won four hurdles. Beaten 18l behind Becausewecan at 13-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over four years ago; has also won four hurdles. Beaten 18l behind Becausewecan at 13-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 14l behind Dare To Dance when fifth of 6 at 50-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 14l behind Dare To Dance when fifth of 6 at 50-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Hat-trick seeking Scrapper Smith warrants respect despite a further 2lb rise in the handicap for his most recent victory here over 1m2f last month, but slight preference is for the Irish raider STAR LINKS. He has been knocking on the door in some competitive handicaps on bottomless ground recently and his stable has landed a touch or two here in the past. Swiftly Done has been running consistently well of late and should be in the thick of things again.
Scrapper Smith, Swiftly Done and Star Links all arrive here at the top of their game and could dominate with conditions remaining in their favour, the first-named taken to complete a hat-trick.
A winner at 1m on soft ground, but that win was over four years ago; has also won two hurdles. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Northgate when last of 5 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground, but that win was over four years ago; has also won two hurdles. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Northgate when last of 5 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (good) last month.
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 5f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Finished 3/4l behind Trip The Light when fourth of 14 at 5-1jt-fav on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 5f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Finished 3/4l behind Trip The Light when fourth of 14 at 5-1jt-fav on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 10l behind Lexington Bay when sixth of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 5f (soft) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 10l behind Lexington Bay when sixth of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 5f (soft) last month.
Has won 14 races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 12l behind Countrywide Flame when fourth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
Has won 14 races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 12l behind Countrywide Flame when fourth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 12l behind River Dragon at 14-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 12l behind River Dragon at 14-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 1m 1f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 2l by Taikoo when second of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 2m 1f (soft) last month.
Has won nine races from 1m 1f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 2l by Taikoo when second of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 2m 1f (soft) last month.
Things could fall perfectly into place here for PERTEMPS NETWORKS. Mick Easterby's charge has improved significantly throughout this year and he will prove difficult to peg back today if getting his own way out in front. Sphinx returned to form over an extended 2m1f here the last day and he should run well under the champion jockey in this, while Chookie Hamilton wouldn't be without a chance if finding top gear.
2009 winner Sphinx showed the fire burns as brightly as ever when runner-up over further here last month and can register another success. Pertemps Networks looks the obvious one to benefit if the old boy doesn't live up to expectations.
He has won three times from 7f to 2m on good and good to soft ground; has also won five hurdles. A winner at 17-2 at Newcastle over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating First Rock by 1/2l.
He has won three times from 7f to 2m on good and good to soft ground; has also won five hurdles. A winner at 17-2 at Newcastle over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating First Rock by 1/2l.
Successful at 1m and 1m 5f on good ground; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in April). Beaten 3l by Epic when second of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 4f (soft) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 5f on good ground; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in April). Beaten 3l by Epic when second of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 4f (soft) last month.
A winner at 2m on soft ground; has also won a hurdle in February. Well beaten at 9-2fav behind Descaro when fifth of 12 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 2m 2f (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 2m on soft ground; has also won a hurdle in February. Well beaten at 9-2fav behind Descaro when fifth of 12 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 2m 2f (good) earlier this month.
She has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won two hurdlesand a NH flat race (latest NH win was in March). Third of 13 behind River Dragon beaten 4 1/2l at 13-2 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
She has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won two hurdlesand a NH flat race (latest NH win was in March). Third of 13 behind River Dragon beaten 4 1/2l at 13-2 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three of seven starts; but has won two NH flat races (latest NH win was in December last year). Finished 11l behind River Dragon when sixth of 13 at 5-1fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three of seven starts; but has won two NH flat races (latest NH win was in December last year). Finished 11l behind River Dragon when sixth of 13 at 5-1fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Hunting Tower just got the better of First Rock on his latest public appearance at Newcastle last month and should be able to confirm the placings today, but LADY BLUESKY looks the most likely. A winner at this meeting last year, she has run well on several occasions since (including two hurdle wins) and has proven form in testing conditions. River Dragon, most effective on soft ground, could be dangerous to dismiss.
River Dragon is expected to confirm Newcastle form with Lady Bluesky, but both may have to settle for minor honours behind Hunting Tower.
