Wearing blinkersWon 1 of last 5Raced here beforeLoves this ground (33% win rate)Won at this distance 1 time
TrackLab Insight
The market favourite with exactly the right profile for this test: wins roughly 1 in 3 on wet ground (his only winning surface) and thrives at this distance. His three consecutive top-three finishes and recent win at Newcastle suggest he's peaking at the right time, though a 55-day break is worth monitoring.
Best record on this ground (1 from 3)3 straight top-3 finishesMarket favourite (3.9)
Trainer Quotes
Sep 2025
"He's done really well at his level. We'll probably continue on the Flat but he'll probably end up going hurdling. He wants a trip and would be ideal for places like Musselburgh. 10-09-25"
Wearing blinkersWon 0 of last 5Won at this distance 1 time
TrackLab Insight
Lowest-rated runner (9 pounds below the field average) with just one win from 17 races and zero wins on soft ground from four attempts. His sole victory came over a year ago, and recent form (4th at Newcastle) shows he's not competitive at this level in wet conditions.
Lowest rated, 9lbs below averageCarries lowest weight in field
Has never raced on wet ground in his career, making this an unknown quantity in demanding conditions—a significant disadvantage in a staying race where track experience matters. His one win came at Newcastle on a standard surface, and he's consistently competitive but hasn't won in over a year.
Winless from four races with no experience on wet ground, placing her at a significant disadvantage in a stamina test on an unfamiliar surface. Her best effort is a second place, but that came on fast ground at Wolverhampton—a completely different challenge from Beverley in the rain.
Relatively inexperienced (7 races) with no wins and a patchy recent record that includes a 54-length defeat. He's the lowest-rated runner and shows little evidence he belongs in this company, especially over a staying distance on soft ground where class typically prevails.
R. Elliott(3)
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M. Walford
· 9yo
· 9st 1lb
· OR 55
FreshnessForm
9.5
Fresh (527 days off)Won 1 of last 5Raced here beforeHas won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
Nine-year-old with a solid 14% career win rate and one of the best records in the field, but he's returning from a 12-month absence—a major concern over this demanding two-mile test. His last run was competitive (second in Class 2), but age and time away stack the odds against him here.
One of the more successful in the field (5 career wins)
J. Dickson(5)
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T. Easterby
· 7yo
· 9st 13lb
· OR 67
HeadgearForm
8.0
Wearing cheekpiecesWon 0 of last 5Raced here beforeWon at this distance 2 times
TrackLab Insight
Most experienced horse in the field with a genuine 16% career win rate, but his last two runs have been disastrous (9th and 11th, beaten well over 30 lengths). The wet ground poses a real problem: he's never won on it in 3 attempts, whereas he thrives on faster surfaces.
Most experienced (44 runs, field avg 21)Unfancied in the market despite a high rating
Fresh (696 days off)Won 2 of last 5Raced here beforeWon at this distance 3 times
TrackLab Insight
The most dangerous sleeper if the ground dries out: 40% win rate on fast ground and 50% at 2m+, with three wins in six races at this distance. However, he's been off the track for 18 months and has never won on soft ground in three attempts—a major red flag for today.
Best record at this trip (3 from 6)Absent 696 days (longest in field)Best career win rate in field (1 in 5)
How do odds work?The first number is what you win, the second is what you bet. So 5/2 means you win £5 for every £2. 4/1 means you win £4 for every £1. The bigger the first number, the less likely bookmakers think the horse will win — but the more you'd win if it does.