The race in brief
A 9-runner all-weather Flat handicap over 6f, Class 4. The official going is Standard, and the all-weather surface should ride consistently.
What the facts say
- Return of The Gods (3yo, Edward Bethell, OR 85, 9-10) – figures 1421, 30 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 77.
- Town Queen (3yo, K. R. Burke, OR 81, 9-6) – figures 2171, 23 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 72.
- New Image (6yo, Michael Herrington, OR 83, 9-9) – figures 5811, 12 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 64.
- Zighy (3yo, George Boughey, OR 79, 9-4) – figures 2343, 30 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 86.
- Yordan (3yo, Kevin Ryan, OR 85, 9-10) – figures 2110, 13 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 67.
Our view
Best selection: Return of The Gods. Recent figures of 1421 – won last time; a Race DNA fit of 77 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; 30 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Edward Bethell has had 44 winners from 251 runners in our recent records.
The case against: handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Town Queen and New Image.
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.