The race in brief
A 8-runner all-weather Flat handicap over 1m, Class 4. The official going is Standard, and the all-weather surface should ride consistently.
What the facts say
- Always Happy (3yo, Roger Varian, OR 87, 9-13) – figures 122, a break of 20 weeks, Race DNA fit 76.
- Wid (3yo, Ralph Beckett, OR 83, 9-9) – figures 2142, 14 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 73.
- The Third Star (4yo, Owen Burrows, OR 82, 9-11) – figures 5221, 44 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 59.
- Graniteville (3yo, Marco Botti, OR 78, 9-4) – figures 6441 (including runs in France), a quick turnaround (7 days), Race DNA fit 55.
- Thaluna (3yo, William Haggas, OR 80, 9-6) – figures 3535, 28 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 60.
Our view
Best selection: Always Happy. Recent figures of 122 – includes a recent win; a Race DNA fit of 76 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; trainer Roger Varian has had 148 winners from 881 runners in our recent records.
The case against: Returns from a long break, so fitness is a question; Wid is close on the numbers; handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Wid and The Third Star.
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.