Pace & Draw
Likely to be an honest pace with Enpassant (prefers handy) and Shaws Phoenix (often prominent) drawn middle-to-high. Triggered and Clasina should be mid-division, while Oh So Audacious and Rusheen Boy are typically held up. With the stalls in the centre, no major draw bias, though handy types often fare well here.
Strongest Contenders
- Enpassant (7/2) – Last-time-out winner at Leicester (7f, GF), travelling strongly and showing resolution to get up late. A 3lb rise is manageable. Consistent this summer and looks to have conditions in his favour. Proven.
- Oh So Audacious (10/3) – Scored at Brighton (7f) last time, finishing strongly. She’s a quirky mare but in form, though never won this high in the weights before. Needs pace, which she may get. Progressive.
- Rusheen Boy (11/2) – Won well here in June (6f, GF) and backed that up at Lingfield. A return to 7f suits, and mark looks workable. Promising type for this grade.
Main Dangers
- Triggered (6/1) – Veteran with a poor win record but running solid races this term, including a close third at Doncaster. Still dangerous off this mark but needs things to fall right.
- Clasina (13/2) – Consistent filly, ex-Juddmonte, usually finishes in the frame over 7f. Trainer switch to John Berry interesting. Could improve again.
- Court Of Session (7/1) – Well-handicapped and in form, but has been running over shorter. The return to 7f is in his favour.
Interesting Outsiders
- Eulalia (6/1–10/1) – Lightly raced 3yo making handicap debut off 53. Poor maidens, but well bred and could be better than shown. Market check essential.
- Shaws Phoenix (16/1) – Pace angle, but remains winless and unreliable.
- Heer’s Sadie (20/1) – Dual C&D winner this summer, but last two runs poor. Needs revival.
Runner Scores (suitability 10 = ideal)
- Enpassant – 8/10 (proven form, conditions suit, small rise okay)
- Oh So Audacious – 7/10 (in form, needs pace to collapse late)
- Rusheen Boy – 7.5/10 (course winner, still competitive off current mark)
- Triggered – 6.5/10 (hard to win with, but chance on recent form)
- Clasina – 6.5/10 (consistent, trainer switch a possible plus)
- Court Of Session – 6.5/10 (well handicapped, but inconsistent)
- Eulalia – 6/10 (unexposed, could improve but risky)
- Shaws Phoenix – 4.5/10 (pace angle, but hard to trust)
- Heer’s Sadie – 4/10 (needs big bounce back)
Private Tissue Estimate
- Enpassant 3/1
- Rusheen Boy 4/1
- Oh So Audacious 9/2
- Clasina 6/1
- Court Of Session 13/2
- Triggered 7/1
- Eulalia 8/1
- Shaws Phoenix 16/1
- Heer’s Sadie 25/1
Summary & Smart Play
Competitive 0-60 with several recent winners. Pace should be even, suiting both handy runners and closers.
Smart Play:
- Win Bet – Enpassant (solid form, looks progressive at this level)
- Each-Way Saver – Rusheen Boy (course winner, handicapped to strike again)
Keep an eye on Eulalia in the market – unexposed 3yo who could improve.
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