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
- Venetian Lion (3yo, William Haggas, OR 81, 9-4) – figures 1113, 16 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 58.
- Maximising (4yo, Kevin Philippart de Foy, OR 84, 9-10) – figures 2213, 26 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 66.
- Vidmiyr (3yo, Jennie Candlish, OR 84, 9-7) – figures 0416, 27 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 64.
- Darkness (8yo, David O'Meara, OR 84, 9-10) – figures 6342, 9 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 53.
- The Resdev Scholar (3yo, Michael & David Easterby, OR 75, 8-12) – figures 0247, 34 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 67.
Our view
Best selection: Venetian Lion. Recent figures of 1113 – includes a recent win; 16 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer William Haggas has had 163 winners from 831 runners in our recent records.
The case against: Maximising is close on the numbers; handicap marks are meant to level the field; we can't yet confirm how it handles heavy ground from our own records.
Others to consider: Maximising and Vidmiyr.
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.