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Today, July 5, 2026FlatClass 61m2fGood

Verdict

The addition of Danny Tudhope could see keen-going ZEBRA STAR notch a third course success. A solid case can be made for Off Spin, Shifter and Recobella, while Mr Withington is another to note in a tricky handicap.

Zebra Star
Off Spin
Shifter

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

9. Romeos Guardian
J: Andrew MullenT: Hugo Palmer
F: 979
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
83
Verdict
€48,000 son of Sergei Prokofiev. Gelded since showing little in trio of 6f starts in the spring. Now makes handicap debut over markedly longer trip in first-time cheekpieces. Yard doesn't saddle many runners here, and this one needs a close look in the betting.
7. Zebra Star
J: Daniel TudhopeT: R. Mike Smith
F: 43050-954
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
3 lb lower than when successful over C&D this time last year. Back in form but paid the price for her typical early exuberance when fourth over C&D latest. Addition of Danny Tudhope may well bring out the best in her.
4. Recobella
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Philip Kirby
F: 1277-3525
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Went close to doubling her tally at Doncaster on penultimate start. Left with plenty to do following a slow start in this grade at Hamilton subsequently, and she's probably worth another chance with Billy Loughnane taking over.
6. Shifter
J: Paula MuirT: Wilf Storey
F: 509-98542
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner confirmed herself back in good heart when chasing home a thriving 3-y-o over C&D last time. Still on a handy mark and should go well in bid to end long losing run.
2. Off Spin
J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
F: 820-53533
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Continued run of good form with solid third in C&D handicap latest. Wasn't ideally placed on that occasion and is entitled to go closer this time.
5. Uncle Liam
J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
F: 3222-8815
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Opened his account in determined fashion in this grade at Hamilton last month. Since found things tougher off 3 lb higher in slightly better race there, and he races off the same mark here.
1. Mr Withington
J: Rowan ScottT: Ewan Whillans
F: 6/676368-7
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Maiden finished third in a higher grade on the all-weather this time last year. Shaped a bit better than the result on return to Newcastle/final start for Paul Robson latest. One to consider on the back of an interesting trainer change.
3. Glasses Up
J: S. B. KirraneT: R. Mike Smith
F: 080-53567
Price History:
21.00
Age:
11
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Veteran remains winless since a course hat-trick last spring. Hasn't looked like capitalising on falling mark of late, for all he was too keen over C&D on most recent start.
8. Manbearpig
J: Clifford LeeT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 555-54
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Lightly-raced 3-y-o failed to come on for his reappearance when well-held fourth at Southwell (1½m) last time. This trip at least more in keeping with his pedigree (half-brother to 9.5f winner) and first-time blinkers now added.
10. Sanny Doo
J: Rhys ElliottT: Jim Goldie
F: 4-848867
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Maiden who continues to look limited. Uncle Liam the more obvious chance of stable's runners.
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