The race in brief
A 14-runner Flat handicap over 5f, Class 3. The official going is Heavy, so check for any update before the off.
What the facts say
- City Captain (4yo, Harriet Bethell, OR 85, 9-6) – figures 4121, 18 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 89.
- South Shore (5yo, Robert Cowell, OR 76, 8-11) – figures 2212, 17 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 52.
- Explosive Finnish (3yo, Kevin & Lauren Frost, OR 78, 8-13) – figures 5132, 27 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 69.
- Marching Mac (5yo, Phil McEntee, OR 82, 9-3) – figures 3145, 41 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 68.
- Eye of Dubai (5yo, John & Sean Quinn, OR 87, 9-8) – figures 0182, 8 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 61.
Our view
Best selection: City Captain. Recent figures of 4121 – won last time; a Race DNA fit of 89 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; 18 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Harriet Bethell has had 36 winners from 194 runners in our recent records.
The case against: 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: South Shore and Explosive Finnish.
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.