the prophet

Unexposed 5yo, ex-PTP winner. Three hurdle runs earlier in the year. Back from a break last month and only beaten 6L on his chase debut, losing out late on. No problem with the 22.5f trip on good ground. Room for improvement. Good jockey booking.

The 8-year-old is capable on his day, finishing first or second in seven chase races. He should be better for his run three weeks ago after returning from a wind op and a six-month break. He’s now weighted to run a big race. Good jockey booking.

The 6-year-old has been below par this year, mostly on turf. He will be fresh after a three-month break, and he has a good jockey booking. Solid form in three runs at this track this time last year, earning a nice 75 rating. He’s now racing off a 17 lb lower mark.

Just five career runs for the 3yo filly ??" still unexposed. She made her AW debut four weeks ago over this 10.5f C/D. She was never in position to land a blow but she saw the race out nicely from the rear. Something to build on. This race is not as strong, and with a good apprentice in the saddle she’s effectively 9 lb better off now.

Lightly raced 5-year-old who makes his debut for a new yard. Trainer having a good year ??" 13% strike rate. Improvement possible after eight months off the track. Two solid runs back in March on the AW. Now down to a handy mark, and this Class 5 handicap is a drop in grade.

The 3yo has one win from four starts. Soft ground may have been an excuse when last seen. There is plenty to like about his fast-turf, 5L novice stakes win on his third start, with a couple of capable yardsticks in second and third that day. He is trained at a top yard, and more progress is possible after a four-month break. His current handicap mark looks attractive.

Five runs since January for the 5yo, disappointing, but I feel there was a glimmer of hope last time out over 8f at this track. He made the running that day and was outpaced approaching the final furlong. However, he was keen and used plenty of early energy from the widest draw to get the lead. He has a 5 lb lower mark now. A 7f trip could help, and he’s facing lower-rated rivals. He was rated a huge 16 lb higher back in June.