the prophet

Lightly raced 6yo. He was a close 2nd when last seen in the summer, clear of the rest, and he has similar good ground for his return in this low grade handicap. The winner from that last race has won twice since and rated a huge 21lb higher now. The selection has a 2lb higher mark, good jockey/trainer, and looks a nice bet.

Six runs this year for the 4-year-old, three respectable efforts in defeat. A decent run at this track three weeks ago over 7f, not beaten all that far, a little short of room late on. He was coming off an eleven-week break that day. It was just his second career AW run, and he can build on that effort. These rivals are rated quite a bit lower. He has a 2lb lower mark now. This 8f trip will suit him, and he was rated 7lb higher on his return earlier this year.

Useful class 2 handicap but few with any form on this surface. Just four career runs for the 3-year-old selection. A debut winner on this surface. Back from a six-month break with a big run in a similar class 2 handicap, which was on this surface at Southwell, beaten just a length. Can build on defeat, same mark, and a strong jockey change for this handicap.

Not great career stats from the 3-year-old, but he does have a win and some near misses. Back to form three weeks ago at this track over 7f, traveled strongly, hit the front but lost out in the last 100 yards after missing the break and coming from the rear. He now drops down to 6f. He’s run up with the pace before and is 8lb better off at the weights now, with an apprentice taking the ride with a handy 7lb claim.

The 6yo has not been over-raced. He was a 12f C/D winner during August, just a lb higher mark now. He wasn’t beaten far over this C/D last time out, beaten by three runners rated 78-81, no runner rated above 73 in this handicap and the selection has a lb lower mark now. He’ll be fresh after a seven week break, good jockey booking, and should be in the mix.