Pace & Draw Angles

• Likely pace: Strong. Try Storm Cat, Sunny Smile, Victor Cee and Better And Better all like being handy/leading. Could set it up for a strong finisher.
• Draw: On easing ground at Hamilton 6f, being middle-to-high can be a plus towards the stands’ side late. Victor Cee (8) and Soca Star (7) well berthed; Better And Better (1) has a potential draw negative if they gravitate stands’ side.

Strongest Contenders

Proven/Progressive

• Victor Cee (8) – Progressive. Off the mark over C&D (RPR 88) when unchallenged; earlier soft second over 5f and Newcastle 3rd frank the level. Looks to relish this stiff 6f, drawn high for a tow. Pace versatile.
• Better And Better (1) – Progressive. Ascot Listed midfield (Windsor Castle) reads well; slick Haydock 6f nursery win then solid York C2 run. Notebook says more to come, shapes like 7f in time. Topweight but earned it; only niggle is low draw in a likely stands’-side race.
• Awaafi (5) – Promising/strong finisher. Stiff-track winner here (5f) and stayed on strongly at Haydock 6f; 7f at Newmarket stretched her. Back to 6f, bit of cut suits. Filly against colts but mark looks workable.

Main Dangers

• Soca Star (7) – Proven at the level, consistent. String of 80s RPRs, shaped like 6f would suit when finishing well here over 5f; good draw and should be finishing if the leaders overcook it. Yard a touch cold.
• Try Storm Cat (3) – Front-runner with solid 6f form (RPR 87), but flopped at Goodwood on gs and faces multiple pace rivals here. Could be softened up late.
• Sunny Smile (6) – Made all in a Hamilton maiden (gelded prior) but couldn’t dominate on nursery debut. With pace pressure today, may not get his own way.

Interesting Outsiders

• Go Vince Go (2) – Big step forward when 2nd here over 6f (RPR 88), York C2 nursery run forgivable in a hotter heat. Low draw not ideal but has been finishing better; could outrun odds if tracking the right lane.
• Ice Cold Alex (4) – 5f profile; strong nursery second here over 5f. Stiff 6f might stretch him late, though rain takes some speed out of it.

Runner Scores /10 (suitability snapshot)

• Victor Cee – 8.5/10 (C&D winner, handles cut, great draw; pace versatile)
• Better And Better – 8/10 (Classy profile, strong finisher; draw 1 a negative)
• Awaafi – 7.5/10 (Stiff finish ideal, back to 6f; filly vs colts but ground helps)
• Soca Star – 7/10 (Consistent and drawn right; yard form a slight drag)
• Try Storm Cat – 6.5/10 (Speedy but pace clash/gs query)
• Sunny Smile – 6/10 (Needs soft lead; unlikely scenario)
• Ice Cold Alex – 6/10 (Honest; 6f stamina on climb is the worry)
• Go Vince Go – 5.5/10 (Capable; low draw and needs a clean tow)

“Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days.”
“Watch out for in-form sprinters returning quickly; they can be hot.”

Each-Way Angles (8 runners)

• Soca Star (7) – Each-way if 7/1+ given draw/pace setup and reliable 80s RPR base.
• Go Vince Go (2) – Value each-way at double-figures; course second two back suggests upside if they stay middle.

Private Tissue (my prices)

• Victor Cee 3/1 (25%)
• Better And Better 7/2 (22%)
• Awaafi 5/1 (16%)
• Soca Star 8/1 (11%)
• Try Storm Cat 10/1 (8%)
• Sunny Smile 12/1 (7%)
• Ice Cold Alex 14/1 (6%)
• Go Vince Go 16/1 (5%)

“Market watch advised for runners making their 2nd start.”

Summary & Smart Play (Pro Punter View)

Plenty of pace on in a stiff 6f on easing ground. High draws favored if they edge stands’ side late. That tilts it toward a stalk-and-pounce from the high numbers.

Smart Play generated by Chatgpt

• Top win bet: Victor Cee – C&D, handles cut, ideal draw, progressive, and pace doesn’t trap him.
• Each-way saver: Soca Star – Rock-solid figures, drawn high, promises to see out 6f strongly in a pace burn.

Shortlist order: Victor Cee > Better And Better > Awaafi > Soca Star.