The race in brief
A 9-runner all-weather Flat handicap over 7f, Class 5. The official going is Standard, and the all-weather surface should ride consistently.
What the facts say
- Encore (4yo, William Haggas, OR 70, 9-12) – figures 21, 33 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 61.
- King Sharja (6yo, Ruth Carr, OR 64, 9-6) – figures 1116, 15 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 52.
- Always Blue (3yo, Harriet Bethell, OR 69, 9-9) – figures 3423, 12 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 60.
- Shaw Park (7yo, Scott Dixon, OR 65, 9-7) – figures 3532, 9 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 61.
- Show Me Gold (3yo, Tom Dascombe, OR 67, 9-7) – figures 9243, 23 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 69.
Our view
Best selection: Encore. Recent figures of 21 – won last time; 33 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer William Haggas has had 230 winners from 1202 runners in our recent records.
The case against: Handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: King Sharja and Always Blue.
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.