The race in brief
A 8-runner hurdle handicap over 2m7f, Class 5. The official going is Good, so check for any update before the off.
What the facts say
- Galway Reel (7yo, Olly Murphy, OR 99, 12-0) – figures 2P21, 21 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 56.
- Forest Spirit (5yo, Mickey Bowen, OR 85, 11-0) – figures 4322, 24 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 46.
- Daaris (7yo, Kevin & Lauren Frost, OR 90, 11-5) – figures 836, 16 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 56.
- Alan Bresil (6yo, Nick Scholfield, OR 95, 11-10) – figures 5254, 12 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 15.
- Cuillin Ridge (6yo, Susan Corbett, OR 94, 11-9) – figures 5, a break of 19 weeks, Race DNA fit 48.
Our view
Best selection: Galway Reel. Recent figures of 2P21 – won last time; 21 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Olly Murphy has had 161 winners from 817 runners in our recent records.
The case against: Handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Forest Spirit and Daaris.
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.