Brighton
Today, May 21, 2025FlatClass 67f
Verdict
Verdict
RIVER WHARFE has been given a bit of a chance by the handicapper and might be able to land a fourth win at Brighton. Stablemate Poetic Force is another who knows where the winning post is here and is second choice ahead of Devasboy and Comedian Leader.
River Wharfe
Poetic Force
Devasboy
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Comedian LeaderJ: Luke MorrisT: Jim & Suzi BestF: 0-5732212- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictC&D winner in April. 9/4, creditable second of 14 over C&D (good to firm) 22 days ago, conceding first run. Has to enter calculations.- 3. DevasboyJ: Tom MarquandT: Michael ApplebyF: 24-576833
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictCourse winner. 7/2, respectable third of 14 in handicap at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago, running on. Respected under Marquand. - 1. Poetic ForceJ: Jack DoughtyT: Tony CarrollF: 2226-4753
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictC&D winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Likely to figure again. 
6. WerenotreallyhereJ: Richard KingscoteT: Daniel SteeleF: 89-705035- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2024. Bit below form when fifth of 14 in C&D handicap (good to firm, 11/1) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7. Roundabout SilverJ: Harry DaviesT: Simon DowF: 0756-6444- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictC&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal.- 5. River WharfeJ: Molly GunnT: Tony CarrollF: 16274765
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCourse winner. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (7f) 30 days ago. Handicapped to go well back at a venue which suits. 
4. Shot Of LoveJ: Kaiya FraserT: Michael AttwaterF: 97-574086- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictSeventeen runs since last win in 2024. 25/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 13 days ago, not ideally placed.
8. Edergoles GiftJ: Darragh KeenanT: Conrad AllenF: 487-70506- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictOne win from 21 Flat runs. Sixth of 8 in handicap (33/1) at this course (1¼m, good to firm) 21 days ago. Hooded first time.- Unnamed Favourite
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