Pace & Draw Angles

Pace Forecast: Even pace expected.

Draw Bias: None reported; the straight 6f at Salisbury is generally fair.

Specific Note: SAFARI DREAM is expected to be well suited by the anticipated pace, whereas THUNDEROUS LOVE may not find the even gallop ideal given her preference for coming through tiring rivals.



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Strongest Contenders

THUNDEROUS LOVE (74, Jonathan Portman)

Comes here in hot form, completing a quickfire double at Southwell and Nottingham, both over 6f.

Versatile regarding going (acts on heavy and standard), though her Timeform pace note questions whether an even tempo plays to her strengths.

The trainer is in form, and the jockey remains on board.
Rating: 8/10


CLIPSHAM LA HABANA (70, Alice Haynes)

Has run creditably off breaks before and shaped better than the bare result when 4th at Doncaster latest (doing too much early).

Usually prominent, and may get a good tow into this from low draw.
Rating: 7/10


NON RUNNER ➡️ FIRST COMPANY (?, Mark Loughnane)

Won off this mark in the past and shaped encouragingly two back at Kempton.

Often leads, so should be part of the early tempo. Just a question of how well he sustains it.
Rating: 6.5/10



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Main Dangers

BEAU JARDINE (66, Rachel Cook & John Bridger)

Course winner who returned with a fair 5th over C&D.

Could come on for the run and showed winning form here in similar company in 2024.

Stable is under the radar but has had course success.
Rating: 6.5/10


SAFARI DREAM (71, Rod Millman)

Poor run at Haydock last time but solid second at Southwell before that.

Likely to be held up and come with a late run. Profiles as better than the bare mark if the field comes back to him.
Rating: 6.5/10



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Interesting Outsiders

THE COLA KID (68, Grace Harris)

Back to form at Salisbury latest (3rd, same conditions).

Lowly rated but has a bit of back class and handles the going. Watch for support.
Rating: 6/10


UNICO (72, Chris Gordon)

Won off higher marks in 2024 but was tailed off on reappearance after 5 months off.

Stable has a solid 1-runner strike-rate angle in play (Smart Stat). Could outrun odds if back on song.
Rating: 5.5/10



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Others

LITTLE MISS MAGIC (?, Patrick Chamings)

Returns off 161 days; won narrowly in 2024 but out of form later that year.

Usually held up, and while capable, she may need this run.
Rating: 5/10


MAMMY (70, Rachel Cook & John Bridger)

Changed yards before her Brighton return and was well beaten.

Strong-travelling sort but difficult to trust at present.
Rating: 4.5/10



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Trends & Trainer Notes

Rachel Cook & John Bridger trained BEAU JARDINE, who won this race in 2024.

Jonathan Portman is in strong current form and has had success in similar class events.



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Each-Way Angle

With 9 runners, this is an each-way race (3 places). CLIPSHAM LA HABANA and BEAU JARDINE both appeal as solid place options at fair odds, while THE COLA KID is a lively outsider who may be peaking again.


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Market Advice

Keep an eye on any strong support or late drifts for runners off significant layoffs:

LITTLE MISS MAGIC (161 days),

UNICO (36 days after 5-month break),

MAMMY (recent yard switch and patchy profile).




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Tissue Estimate (100%)

Horse Tissue Price

Thunderous Love 11/4
Clipsham La Habana 4/1
First Company NR
Beau Jardine 11/2
Safari Dream 6/1
The Cola Kid 8/1
Unico 12/1
Little Miss Magic 16/1
Mammy 20/1