Race Conditions & Setup

Distance: 7f

Going: Good to Soft

Pace Forecast: Very Weak – strong bias to pace pressers

Draw Bias: N/A on the straight 7f track

Field Size: 7 runners – win-only race


A slow tempo is forecast which will likely favour those racing prominently or on/near the lead. Hold-up types could struggle unless the tempo unexpectedly lifts.


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Runner-by-Runner Analysis

1. NEVER DREAM (IRE) – Rhys Clutterbuck / M. Tregoning

Recent Form: Last of 12 at Chepstow off 8-month break; below-par

Timeform: 83

Pace: Midfield runner in slow-run race, possibly neutral

Profile Notes: Course/ground fine, but latest form poor; lightly raced for age; may need more fitness

Trainer Form: Below average; not firing

Rating: 4/10


2. DARK SUN – Laura Coughlan (3) / J. Bennett

Recent Form: Well held at Windsor; slowly away, never a factor

Timeform: ?

Pace: Unclear; didn’t break well last time

Profile Notes: Breathing op noted; was promising with Haggas but poor since; tough to support

Trainer Form: Weak yard strike rate

Rating: 2/10


3. CITY OF YORK – Callum Shepherd / D. Simcock

Recent Form: Needed reappearance at Kempton; back below last winning mark

Timeform: 85

Pace: Hold-up style – a negative given forecast

Profile Notes: Strong trainer form; may be primed third-up; suited by conditions

Trainer Form: Hot (36% 7-day); eye-catching

Rating: 7/10


4. DAISY ROOTS – Pat Cosgrave / J. Boyle

Recent Form: Just touched off at Windsor; reliable and fit

Timeform: 85

Pace: Races close-up – big positive in this field

Profile Notes: In career-best form; back to 7f ideal; tactically advantaged

Trainer Form: Fine; jockey strong on favs (38%)

Rating: 9/10


5. CLASSY CLARETS (IRE) – Kieran O’Neill / A. Haynes

Recent Form: Shock winner at Wolverhampton; change of tactics worked

Timeform: 82

Pace: Often slowly away – possible negative here

Profile Notes: Quirky but talented; repeat effort not impossible, but consistency in doubt

Trainer Form: Quiet spell

Rating: 6/10


6. BELLA TASLINA – David Probert / P. Chamings

Recent Form: Well beaten at Brighton, short price; may strip fitter

Timeform: 81

Pace: Races handily – benefits from the setup

Profile Notes: Stable not flying but she’s got potential off this mark

Trainer Form: Below par

Rating: 6/10


7. VINATERA – Richard Kingscote / S. Williams

Recent Form: Faded late after leading; still learning

Timeform: 82

Pace: Front-runner – should be advantaged

Profile Notes: Needs to settle better; Kingscote a good fit for this style

Trainer Form: Quiet but capable

Rating: 5/10



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Tissue (100%) Based on Ratings

Horse Rating Tissue Odds

DAISY ROOTS 9 2/1
CITY OF YORK 7 7/2
CLASSY CLARETS 6 5/1
BELLA TASLINA 6 5/1
VINATERA 5 8/1
NEVER DREAM 4 12/1
DARK SUN 2 33/1



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Conclusions

🏇 Most Likely Winner: DAISY ROOTS

Consistent mare in peak form, well positioned tactically in a weak-pace race, and holds highest Timeform figure alongside the most reliable profile.

🔥 Main Dangers:

CITY OF YORK – Will need luck in a small field from off the pace, but well-handicapped now and Simcock’s hot spell is a plus.

CLASSY CLARETS – Bounce is a concern but talented if things drop right.