The race in brief
A 10-runner Flat handicap over 1m, Class 3. The official going is Heavy, so check for any update before the off.
What the facts say
- Empirestateofmind (8yo, John & Sean Quinn, OR 75, 9-0) – figures 1212, 8 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 72.
- Viper (3yo, Brian Ellison, OR 85, 9-7) – figures 1961, 27 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 62.
- On The River (7yo, Harriet Bethell, OR 78, 9-3) – figures 5327, 24 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 76.
- Monoceros (3yo, Iain Jardine, OR 84, 9-6) – figures 9517, 26 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 53.
- Desperate Dan (5yo, Peter Chapple-Hyam, OR 84, 9-9) – figures 964, 20 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 65.
Our view
Best selection: Empirestateofmind. Recent figures of 1212 – includes a recent win; a Race DNA fit of 72 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; 8 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer John & Sean Quinn has had 47 winners from 478 runners in our recent records.
The case against: handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Viper and On The River.
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.