The race in brief
A 9-runner all-weather Flat handicap over 1m, Class 5. The official going is Standard / Slow, and the all-weather surface should ride consistently.
What the facts say
- Mertoun (3yo, Jane Chapple-Hyam, OR 74, 9-10) – figures 1441, 30 days since its last run.
- Bold Suitor (9yo, Craig Benton, OR 73, 9-12) – figures 6614, 12 days since its last run.
- Protectrix (3yo, John Butler, OR 71, 9-7) – figures 7631, 21 days since its last run.
- Assiri Heights (3yo, Andrew Balding, OR 74, 9-10) – figures 624, 22 days since its last run.
- Hexagonal (5yo, Jim & Suzi Best, OR 65, 9-4) – figures 0719, 40 days since its last run.
Our view
Best selection: Mertoun. 30 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam has had 22 winners from 152 runners in our recent records.
The case against: handicap marks are meant to level the field; we can't yet confirm how it handles standard / slow ground from our own records.
Others to consider: Bold Suitor and Protectrix.
This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.
.This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.