Wolverhampton
Today, FlatClass 61m
Verdict
Verdict
DUMFRIES has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and shaped much better than the bare result at Beverley last time. He makes plenty of appeal. Book Of Life and Nicely Curved may prove the chief threats.
Dumfries
Book Of Life
Nicely Curved
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. African SpiritJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Ian WilliamsF: 08/8-78333- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictSole success came at Newcastle for Ben Brookhouse on debut in 2023. Back in good form of late though for new yard, most recently when creditable third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago. One of likelier contenders.- 1. Book Of LifeJ: Paddy BradleyT: Patrick MorrisF: 24527324
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictRemains a long a time without a win but made the frame again when fourth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Enters calculations. - 3. DumfriesJ: James SullivanT: Ruth CarrF: 456-55443
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictBelow last winning mark and arrives on back of creditable third of 10 in handicap at Beverley over similar trip 13 days ago. One to consider. - 6. Nicely CurvedJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: Hayley BurtonF: 7/9-273333
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictMade the frame all 4 starts this season, latest when creditable third of 10 in minor event at Yarmouth (1m, firm) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces now added for first time and ought to go well again on handicap/tapeta debut. 
2. KnightmareJ: Alexandra McDonnellT: David EvansF: 52221255- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictGained reward for a string of solid efforts when shedding maiden tag in classified race at Chepstow (1m) in July and posted fine second at Ffos Las 4 days later. Below that level since, however, and others look better treated.
7. LhebayebJ: Rose DawesT: Richard PriceF: 59160944- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
VerdictStruggles for consistency nowadays but scored in a classified event over C&D in March and ran to a similar level here on her penultimate start. Below par at Ffos Las since but better expected back at this venue with hood reapplied.
5. SpringJ: Laura CoughlanT: Miss Celine De La HayeF: 58756262- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictFourteen runs since last win in 2024 for Richard Hughes. Made the frame a couple of times at Les Landes more recently but it's hard to know the value of that form.
8. First EncounterJ: Luke MorrisT: John GallagherF: 21605408- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictSuccessful twice on all-weather earlier in the year but not been in same form more recently. Fairly treated if revived following a break. 1 lb out of the handicap.
9. HammalJ: Callum HutchinsonT: Max YoungF: 6/7000960- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictYet to trouble the judge after 8 attempts and is readily passed over. Cheekpieces on for first time.- Unnamed Favourite
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