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1. Nanny Park
- TimeWise Rating: 266
- Recent Form & Comments: Untested on Tapeta, Nanny Park won a 1m novice on Polytrack as a two-year-old. Her best handicap form this year was a close third of five over 1m2f at Newmarket in August, despite hanging left. She has a better chance in this seller than she did at Goodwood last time and is dropping back in trip.
- Chances Assessment: Nanny Park has a good chance in this selling race, with her consistent handicap form suggesting underlying ability. Her main weaknesses are being untested on the Tapeta surface and her tendency to hang left.
2. Good Banter (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 226
- Recent Form & Comments: This horse won two 6f novices at Wolverhampton last autumn. His three-year-old campaign has not been progressive, but he showed promise in a Racing League race over 6f at Wolverhampton on his yard debut in July, and his soft-ground defeat since can be forgiven. While there is a stamina query over the 1m½f trip, he might manage it at this modest level, having stayed 7f well enough in a better race at Southwell in the spring.
- Chances Assessment: Good Banter is a worth chancing contender at this unthreatening level, building on his previous course wins and recent solid performance. His main weakness is the unproven stamina for the longer trip.
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1. Justcallmesergio
- TimeWise Rating: 287
- Recent Form & Comments: Justcallmesergio made a winning debut at Bath (5.7f, firm) last month, a form that was boosted when the runner-up won subsequently. However, he couldn’t get involved when finishing midfield in a sales race over 6f at Newmarket a week later. He is a half-brother to two AW winners. He is expected to bounce back today.
- Chances Assessment: He has strong claims to bounce back after a disappointing run in a tougher sales race. His debut win and pedigree point to significant ability, but his inconsistent second run is a slight concern.
2. From The Hip
- TimeWise Rating: 222
- Recent Form & Comments: After being well held on his Chelmsford debut (6f, Polytrack) last month, he showed significant improvement to finish less than a length third of 11 at Bath (5.7f, soft) 13 days ago. He should have no issue with the return to the All-Weather, as his dam won twice on it. He is a player if progressing again.
- Chances Assessment: He is a strong each-way contender if he can continue to build on the improvement shown in his second start. His proven suitability for All-Weather racing is a key strength.
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1. Melodical
- TimeWise Rating: 226
- Recent Form & Comments: Melodical showed promise when fourth of eight on her Chepstow debut (6f, good) last month, with the third-placed horse winning subsequently. She is a half-sister to a multiple All-Weather winner. She is considered “best of the others” in this race.
- Chances Assessment: She has strong claims if she can continue to improve from her promising debut. Her pedigree suggests suitability for All-Weather, making her a solid contender for a win or place.
2. India Gold (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 221
- Recent Form & Comments: She was green and finished last of five on her Newmarket debut (7f, good to soft) last month, but improved to finish fourth of nine at Ripon (6f, good) next time. She has each-way claims if stepping forward again.
- Chances Assessment: India Gold showed clear improvement on her second outing. If she can continue this progression, she presents a solid each-way chance. Her initial greenness is a potential weakness, but her improved performance indicates learning.
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1. Grey Jaguar (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 272
- Recent Form & Comments: Grey Jaguar has finished runner-up in two of his first three starts, most recently beaten less than a length at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month, in a race where the fifth-placed horse has since won. He is considered a “major player”.
- Chances Assessment: He is a very strong contender for the win due to his consistent runner-up finishes and boosted form. His proven suitability for Tapeta is a significant strength.
2. Shamacid (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 250
- Recent Form & Comments: Shamacid finished runner-up in both his starts over 6f on Tapeta last month, possibly running keen when beaten at Newcastle on the second occasion. He is described as a “major player again, especially if settling better”.
- Chances Assessment: He is a leading contender, particularly if he can settle better early in the race. His consistent runner-up finishes on Tapeta over this trip are strong positives, though early keenness remains a slight weakness.
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1. Sams Hope
- TimeWise Rating: 236
- Recent Form & Comments: Sams Hope has raced over trips between 5f and 1m this year, finishing second in three of her last five starts, most recently over 6f at Chelmsford last Thursday. While a return to 7f was suggested to suit, she is still one to consider with Oisin Murphy booked.
- Chances Assessment: Her recent consistency with multiple second-place finishes makes her a strong contender for a place. Her recent 6f second indicates she should be competitive at this trip.
2. Nordic Glory (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 220
- Recent Form & Comments: Nordic Glory won two 0-50 classified events over C&D in March and showed he could still compete in handicaps when finishing third here a fortnight ago. He is now back on his last winning handicap mark and “makes plenty of appeal, despite wide draw”.
- Chances Assessment: He has a very strong chance to win, possessing proven C&D form and being back on a competitive mark. The wide draw is a minor negative, but his current good form is a significant positive.
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1. Forglen
- TimeWise Rating: 223
- Recent Form & Comments: Forglen has produced his two best efforts at Wolverhampton, including breaking his maiden over C&D in an amateur riders’ event eight weeks ago (the third-placed horse has since won). He is 3lb higher and, for a four-year-old, is relatively unexposed. He is considered a “major player if ready to go after a short break”.
- Chances Assessment: As a recent C&D winner with proven local form, he has very strong claims for another victory, despite a slight rise in weight and a short break.
2. Warrior Lion
- TimeWise Rating: 220
- Recent Form & Comments: Warrior Lion has a record of 0-24 under both codes, but he has run creditably in his last two starts for his new yard, suggesting that a return to this sort of staying trip may suit him. He has “frame possibilities”.
- Chances Assessment: Despite being a maiden, his recent creditable runs for his new stable and the indication that this trip suits him make him a contender for a place. His lack of a win is a weakness, but his current form and suitability for the distance are positives.
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1. Triggered (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 227
- Recent Form & Comments: Triggered’s last two wins were over C&D in 2023, and he is now 16lb lower. He has regularly made the frame since the spring, including at Wolverhampton, but his losing run is currently 23. He “may be more of a place prospect”.
- Chances Assessment: He is a strong contender for a place, given his proven C&D winning form and recent consistent placings. His long losing streak is a weakness for a win, but his competitive mark and course suitability make him a solid place bet.
2. Guiteau (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 223
- Recent Form & Comments: Guiteau is a C&D winner who carries a 5lb penalty for his easy success in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) a week ago, although he is effectively only 4lb higher. There is some debate about how much of that win was due to a shrewd ride (keeping well away from rivals). He is “respected as a previous C&D winner”.
- Chances Assessment: As a recent winner and proven C&D performer, he has strong win claims, despite the penalty. The discussion around his last win’s circumstances is a slight weakness, but his overall C&D suitability is a strength.
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1. Harryella
- TimeWise Rating: 280
- Recent Form & Comments: Harryella is a progressive sort who is bidding for a hat-trick under a 6lb penalty after two wins over 1m on Polytrack at Lingfield. She finished runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and is hard to dismiss in her current mood.
- Chances Assessment: She is a very strong contender for the win, being in excellent form and seeking a hat-trick. Her previous local placing indicates suitability for the track. The penalty is a challenge, but her current progression makes her a formidable opponent.
2. Onslow Gardens (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 249
- Recent Form & Comments: He is on the same mark as when beaten a short head over 1m at Nottingham on his penultimate start, but he failed to back it up at Chepstow (1m, good) last time and is now 0-17. Comments suggest “others preferred”.
- Chances Assessment: His past consistent placings are a strength, but his recent dip in form and long losing streak are significant weaknesses. He would need to return to his best to be truly competitive.
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1. Jagetme (IRE)
- TimeWise Rating: 218
- Recent Form & Comments: Jagetme responded well to the fitting of cheekpieces when breaking her maiden at the eighth attempt over 5f at Ffos Las (good) last month. She is up 2lb, and it will be interesting to see if first-time blinkers have a similar effect. This will be her debut on Tapeta.
- Chances Assessment: She has strong win claims if the first-time blinkers have a positive impact and she handles the Tapeta surface well. Her recent maiden win demonstrates current form, but the Tapeta debut and new headgear are slight unknowns.
2. Toolatetonegotiate
- TimeWise Rating: 211
- Recent Form & Comments: Toolatetonegotiate earns full marks for consistency and drops into a 0-60 handicap for the first time, but her record of 0-16 raises questions. She “should go well again but others preferred for the win”.
- Chances Assessment: Her consistency is a strength, making her a good place prospect, especially in a lower grade. However, her long losing run makes her a less likely winner.
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