Brighton
Tomorrow, April 29, 2025FlatClass 56f
Verdict
Verdict
POETIC FORCE last tasted success over this C&D in August 2023 and is firmly in the twilight of his career but the handicapper has given him every chance back on turf. He gets the tentative vote in favour of a couple of class droppers Golden Pharaoh and Mumayaz, a stablemate of the selection.
Poetic Force
Golden Pharaoh
Mumayaz
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. MumayazJ: Jack DoughtyT: Tony CarrollF: 71146377
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictThree wins from 22 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in February. 12/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 28 days ago, badly hampered so that run can be overlooked. This represents a drop in class back on turf. - 2. Golden PharaohJ: Taryn LangleyT: Scott DixonF: 9450-8569
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
Verdict16/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good) 30 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Eased 2 lb and this is a much weaker band of handicap. One to consider, 
3. Marsh BenhamJ: Jack CallanT: George BakerF: 3916160-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictTemperamental sort. 4-time course winner. 9/1, last of 6 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 17 days ago. That was a disappointing reappearance and he comes with risks attached given run style (habitual slow starter).
4. Shaw ParkJ: Mikkel MortensenT: Scott DixonF: 588-52162- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictThree-time C&D winner. Three wins from 23 runs last year. Respectable second of 6 in handicap (11/4) at this course (8f, good) 17 days ago, left with too much to do, ridden with slightly more restraint than has been the case. Back in trip.
5. MammyJ: Alec VoikhanskyT: Rachel Cook & John BridgerF: 324404-15- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 97
VerdictWinner at Chelmsford City in January. 7/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (7f). Off 97 days. First run for yard after leaving Michael Bell.
6. EnpassantJ: Olivia TubbT: Stuart WilliamsF: 4-4313780- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictLatest win at Kempton in February. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 9/1) 11 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor with a visor added.- 7. Poetic ForceJ: Molly GunnT: Tony CarrollF: 52226-475
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictC&D winner. Twenty-two runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, shaped quite well when fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 28 days ago, not ideally placed. Has to be taken seriously from lower turf mark. 
8. Ashford HillJ: Isobelle ChalmersT: Dominic Ffrench DavisF: 147-42845- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictRespectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/2) 36 days ago. Makes turf debut. Must improve from out of the weights.- Unnamed Favourite
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