The race in brief
A 23-runner Flat handicap over 7f. The official going is Yielding, so check for any update before the off.
What the facts say
- Givehertilxmas (4yo, Gerard Keane, OR 66, 9-10) – figures 3251, 15 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 50.
- She's On The Ball (3yo, Laura Hourigan, OR 50, 8-7) – figures 8312, 23 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 47.
- Mickey The Steel (8yo, Joseph Anthony Murray, OR 67, 9-11) – figures 6133, a quick turnaround (6 days), Race DNA fit 81.
- Jon Riggens (8yo, Edward Lynam, OR 72, 10-2) – figures 7130, 11 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 75.
- Poweracclaim (4yo, J. P. Murtagh, OR 62, 9-6) – figures 0436, 47 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 71.
Our view
Best selection: Givehertilxmas. Recent figures of 3251 – won last time; 15 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Gerard Keane has had 11 winners from 142 runners in our recent records.
The case against: She's On The Ball is close on the numbers; handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: She's On The Ball and Mickey The Steel.
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.