The race in brief
A 13-runner Flat handicap over 6f. The official going is Yielding, so check for any update before the off.
What the facts say
- Nouvel Espoir (6yo, James M Barcoe, OR 78, 8-12) – figures 2221, 11 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 70.
- Moltophino (5yo, John Andrew Kinsella, OR 84, 9-4) – figures 9213, 19 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 61.
- Smoke Them Out (4yo, T G McCourt, OR 77, 8-11) – figures 7713, 11 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 61.
- Amiata (3yo, G. M. Lyons, OR 87, 9-6) – figures 8148, 32 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 64.
- Chicago Pope (3yo, J. P. Murtagh, OR 86, 9-5) – figures 2140, 32 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 59.
Our view
Best selection: Nouvel Espoir. Recent figures of 2221 – won last time; a Race DNA fit of 70 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; 11 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer James M Barcoe has had 6 winners from 123 runners in our recent records.
The case against: handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Moltophino and Smoke Them Out.
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.