the prophet

Three career runs for the 3yo, and more progress is very possible after a six-month break. He was a good third of nine in a novice stakes when last seen, well clear of the rest. He made the running that day and was still well in the mix inside the final furlong before being outpaced. He was beaten by two runners now rated 81 and 99. With the jockey's 5 lb claim, the selection is effectively running off a tempting 66 rating in this handicap.

The 5yo ran to a good level in three of his last four races, all over this 8f C/D. I think a recent four-month break could be beneficial. He won a shade cosy over this C/D this time last year, with five of the next six runners behind him rated 87??"92. Only one rival was rated above 72 in this handicap, and the selection is effectively 8 lb better off from that win last year.

Just five career runs from the 3yo filly. Excuses last time out, but she was a close 3rd on her handicap debut, with the runner-up boosting that form and rated 9 lb higher now. A seven-week break can see her return sharper, and she won’t need much improvement to run better than her current low 46 rating.

Back from a 12-week break with a close 3rd over this 6f C/D last month. That was just his second AW start and his first run on the polytrack. A slightly lower mark now, a similar Class 4 handicap and a good low draw. Rated quite a bit higher on turf last year.

Consistent form from the 5yo last year despite not winning, but is on a handy-looking mark now. He was a decent third over this 11f C/D last month after coming off a twelve-week break, and he should be sharper now. A very good 3 lb claiming apprentice is in the saddle to help his chances in this handicap.