Useful at best but enigmatic to say the least and he's on a huge losing run; the positives this evening are a good record at Newcastle, a career-low mark and a recent wind operation, so he could pop up if on a going day.
Both wins have come over 6f here, the latest when making all under Tom Eaves two weeks ago (Too Much fourth); a 3lb rise does not look insurmountable but dropping to 5f for the first time is not sure to suit.
1m win for James Horton last year; proved a revelation when dropped to 6f and winning here in October, and she again travelled strongly when fourth to Fletchers Dream two weeks ago; may still be unexposed as a sprinter and today's drop to 5f looks well worth a go.
Thrice-raced 3yo; made winning debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) in August; no improvement in two subsequent runs but she did show good speed when third in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) last time; left Richard Hughes for 15,000gns in October; interesting new recruit for a very capable stable.
Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf and made the frame three times last winter, including over C&D; went close at Wolverhampton in the summer and might have needed the run here last month after a break; dropped 3lb since and the usual headgear goes back on this evening; interesting.
Took ten attempts to taste success for the first time but did it in pretty good style over this trip at Southwell last month; may have more to offer and she's high on the list again off a 4lb higher mark.
Four AW wins for Anthony Carson, all in headgear; steadily back to form for this stable, second of ten over C&D 16 days ago; the return of cheekpieces tonight feels like a positive move and he's one to consider.
Now 11lb lower than when winning over this trip at Ripon in the spring; left Tim Easterby for 16,000gns after third at Redcar in October; not ruled out for new stable and he has gone close over C&D in the past.
Three sprint wins when trained by David Simcock; 0-5 for current yard and now returns from five months off; probably best watched unless the market speaks in his favour.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2,3
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