The race in brief
A 13-runner all-weather Flat handicap over 7f. The official going is Standard, and the all-weather surface should ride consistently.
What the facts say
- Ocean's Breath (3yo, G. M. Lyons, OR 89, 9-11) – figures 1913, a break of 15 weeks, Race DNA fit 76.
- Cool Azul (3yo, A Oliver, OR 78, 9-0) – figures 7120, 12 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 71.
- Exquisite Acclaim (7yo, Adrian McGuinness, OR 82, 9-6) – figures 6342, a quick turnaround (7 days), Race DNA fit 67.
- Boston Benjamin (3yo, Gordon Elliott, OR 73, 8-9) – a quick turnaround (5 days), Race DNA fit 47.
- Ohailbhic (5yo, John James Feane, OR 74, 8-12) – figures 1767, a quick turnaround (7 days), Race DNA fit 52.
Our view
Best selection: Ocean's Breath. Recent figures of 1913 – includes a recent win; a Race DNA fit of 76 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; trainer G. M. Lyons has had 96 winners from 657 runners in our recent records.
The case against: handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Cool Azul and Exquisite Acclaim.
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.