Nottingham
Today, FlatClass 51m6fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
ETHELWULF's ability to cope with these ground conditions has to be taken on trust but there was enough in his recent handicap debut second to think he can win from this mark. Fellow 3-y-o Vulcan Way might provide the main threat, although Flash Bardot revels in the mud and it would be no surprise to see her bounce back to form with a bang now dropping into a Class 5 for the first time in over 2 years.
Ethelwulf
Vulcan Way
Flash Bardot
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 7. Vulcan WayJ: Pierre-Louis JaminT: Harry EustaceF: 6-358434
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictFair maiden. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (5/4) at Pontefract (1½m, soft) 28 days ago. - 8. EthelwulfJ: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady GosdenF: 0662
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictPromising sort. Good second of 7 on handicap debut at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, finishing with running left. Different ground conditions now but the longer trip should suit. Leading claims. - 1. Flash BardotJ: George BassT: Jack ChannonF: 320-00675
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictGoes well in the mud and best run of the year when fifth of 8 over C&D 15 days ago. Another 3 lb drop from the handicapper allows her to drop into a lower grade now. A prominent showing would come as no surprise. 
5. Bowling ShaneJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Kevin Philippart de FoyF: 744- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in novice at Kempton (1½m) 38 days ago. Unexposed handicap newcomer who needs checking out in the betting.
9. Run Of LuckJ: Liam WrightT: Ed de GilesF: 18514264- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictLatest win at Ffos Las (1½m. soft) in June. 15/2, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Chester (14.5f, heavy) 33 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
3. Swinging LondonJ: Warren FentimanT: John MackieF: 33477431- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
Verdict4/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) under Warren Fentiman 6 days ago. Should be competitive under a 4 lb penalty.
4. CormierJ: Ben RobinsonT: Brian EllisonF: 44/088- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictFalling int he weights without obviously suggesting he's likely to take advantage but he goes in the mud and Brian Ellison won this race last year.
2. Gifted AngelJ: Dylan HoganT: Jack JonesF: 39377116-- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 364
VerdictTwo AW wins last autumn but not seen since finishing sixth of 11 at Wolverhampton a year ago. The betting is perhaps the best guide given the length of absence.
6. Now The EagleJ: Jack DaceT: Luke DaceF: 6374205- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFair form in France but well-held fifth in 1½m Kempton handicap on recent British debut. Needs to leave that behind.- Unnamed Favourite
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