The race in brief
A 11-runner all-weather Flat handicap over 5f, Class 4. The official going is Standard, and the all-weather surface should ride consistently.
What the facts say
- Leading Times (4yo, Tim Easterby, OR 80, 9-9) – figures 1, 22 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 76.
- Paddy's Day (6yo, Nigel Tinkler, OR 80, 9-9) – figures 3966, 20 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 83.
- Dolos Dream (3yo, Ivan Furtado, OR 78, 9-7) – figures 5298, 13 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 78.
- Temple of Athena (3yo, Brian Ellison, OR 80, 9-9) – figures 5436, 18 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 63.
- Little Mi Mi (5yo, Iain Jardine, OR 73, 9-2) – figures 1306, 25 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 59.
Our view
Best selection: Leading Times. Recent figures of 1 – won last time; a Race DNA fit of 76 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; 22 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Tim Easterby has had 208 winners from 2604 runners in our recent records.
The case against: handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Paddy's Day and Dolos Dream.
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.