Race Conditions

Distance: 7f 3y

Class: 5 Handicap

Age: 4yo+

Surface: Turf (Good to Firm, good in places)

Field: 8 runners

Pace Forecast: Even

Draw Bias: Neutral over 7f at Yarmouth – no persistent edge across stalls.



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Pace & Tactical Overview

Balanced pace expected.

Prominent runners: Capital Guarantee, Shaw Park, Chola Empire, Giant

Hold-up types: Giorgio M, Jackson Street, Lessay

The pace map hints Capital Guarantee and Giant will be ideally placed to take advantage of their track position.



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Top Contenders

Capital Guarantee (TFR 92, 5-day turnaround) – 8.5/10

Hit form fast, bolting up twice in May including a 2½L romp at Thirsk just 5 days ago.

Carries a 5 lb penalty but retains top billing on adjusted ratings.

Is 2-3 for the month and travels strongly in his races – suitable for a no-nonsense ride from the front.

Trainer David O’Meara remains in red-hot form.

Potential concern: Has been turned over when well backed before.

Mark: 8.5/10


Giant (TFR 89, 15 days off) – 7/10

Back to near best at Kempton last time in a race that has since worked out well.

First turf run in nearly 2 years but has won on firm and shaped like one who’d handle it.

Drawn to track pace and could be involved if translating AW form.

Trainer Richard Spencer profitable with first-time headgear users (wears blinkers).

Mark: 7/10


Shaw Park (TFR 85, 8 days off) – 7/10

Just held on over C&D last week under a positive ride; escapes a penalty under 5 lb claimer.

Has hit peak form again and relishes quick ground.

Effective over both 7f and 1m, and has tactical speed to be competitive here.

Mark: 7/10



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Others Worth Mentioning

Giorgio M (TFR 89, 14 days off) – 6.5/10

Inconsistent but did run 3 solid races earlier in spring before two below-par efforts.

Back to last winning mark and down in trip, with cheekpieces back on.

Can be dangerous if getting cover and settling.

Mark: 6.5/10


Lessay (TFR 88, 15 days off) – 6/10

Always a threat when things fall right; a strong finisher but can get outpaced.

Narrowly behind Giant last time and has form at the course.

Needs a stronger gallop than expected to be seen at best.

Mark: 6/10


Mister Mojito (TFR 90, 34 days off) – 6/10

Dual AW scorer this spring but ran below form latest at Chelmsford.

Carries head awkwardly under pressure, and often races freely.

Mark: 6/10


Chola Empire (TFR 88, 25 days off) – 5/10

Capable on his day but out of sorts since early spring.

Usually runs prominently but has not seen things out lately.

Mark: 5/10


Jackson Street (TFR 88?, 12 days off) – 3/10

Well below form since yard switch; tailed off at Ascot latest.

Blinkers and tongue tie retained.

Difficult to recommend on current form.

Mark: 3/10



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Trainer Trends

David O’Meara (Capital Guarantee): strong recent strike rate with sprinters and milers in May.

Richard Spencer (Giant): profitable to follow with first-time headgear.

Michael Attwater (Jackson Street): cold patch, hard to support stable runners right now.



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Each-Way Angles

Shaw Park and Giant offer reliable recent form and strong pace setups.

Field size qualifies for 3 places – decent shape for value EW plays.



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Tissue Estimate

Horse Est. Odds

Capital Guarantee 6/4
Giant 5/1
Shaw Park 6/1
Giorgio M 15/2
Mister Mojito 10/1
Lessay 10/1
Chola Empire 14/1
Jackson Street 33/1