Pace Note: Prominent racers are generally favoured at this venue and trip. With a strong pace predicted, Giorgio M and Onemorenomore may benefit most from their running styles.


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Leading Contenders

Drifts Away – [Timeform Rating: 88]
Arrives in excellent form, having won three on the all-weather earlier in the year and finishing a strong second at Kempton last time. Yet to prove it on turf in 2025, but has been consistent and progressive overall.
Rating: 8/10

Giorgio M – [Timeform Rating: 90]
Runner-up over this course and distance just last week. Has undergone a breathing operation and is proven on firm ground. Suited by the pace set-up and looks well drawn.
Rating: 8.5/10

Flag of St George – [Timeform Rating: 89]
Ran well in blinkers last time at Newmarket, finishing a close third. Stays the trip well and acts on fast ground. Capable of going close if building on that recent effort.
Rating: 7.5/10

Onemorenomore – [Timeform Rating: 91]
Won twice at Doncaster last year and just touched off at Southwell in February. Below form at Newmarket last time but retains ability. Has gone well over this course and distance in the past.
Rating: 7.5/10

Bella Bisbee – [Timeform Rating: 88]
Returned from a five-month layoff when fourth over course and distance two weeks ago. Often starts slowly but has fair form on fast ground. Could take a step forward with that run under her belt.
Rating: 7/10


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Others of Note

G’daay – [Timeform Rating: 86]
Former course winner. Respectable efforts in recent runs and should be competitive if bouncing back to best.
Rating: 6.5/10

Cancan in the Rain – [Timeform Rating: 86]
Now with a new trainer and off since November. Previously ran well at Ayr, but has something to prove on reappearance.
Rating: 5.5/10

Silver Trumpet – [Timeform Rating: 88]
Third at Southwell in March but form since has dipped. More effective on the all-weather and likely needs to step up.
Rating: 5/10

Bluebells Boy – [Timeform Rating: 89]
A five-time winner last year, mostly on synthetic surfaces. Off the track for 177 days and now with a new yard. Fitness a question.
Rating: 5/10


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Trainer and Trend Notes

There are no strong historical trends for this particular race.

George Boughey, trainer of Giorgio M, is currently in good form.

Runners like Bella Bisbee, Cancan in the Rain and Bluebells Boy are returning from layoffs of over 90 days. Market support would be a key signal for readiness.



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Market Watch Guidance

Pay attention to any significant drifts or support for runners off a break.

Horses reappearing quickly after recent runs, like Giorgio M (7 days) and Drifts Away (14 days), are often sharper and ready to repeat their form.



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Each-Way View

With nine runners, each-way betting is viable.

Bella Bisbee and Flag of St George look to offer place value at double-figure odds.



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Private Tissue Estimate (based on form, ratings, pace suitability and trainer trends)

7/2 Giorgio M

4/1 Drifts Away

11/2 Onemorenomore

13/2 Flag of St George

10/1 Bella Bisbee

12/1 G’daay

16/1 Cancan in the Rain

20/1 Bluebells Boy

25/1 Silver Trumpet