Market favourite with the highest rating in the field, but the 2.63 odds tell you the market is nervous—Media Legend has run five times without a win, though three placings suggest ability. Just 18 days off a third-place finish at Newbury, this horse is sharp and ready, but the inconsistency in recent form (3-5-3-2-5) means don't bank on it.
Second-highest rated horse and came just 0.8L away from winning at Newbury only 54 days ago—the closest thing to a narrow miss in this field. However, the form dips sharply either side of that fourth place, and the hood suggests the trainer is still searching for the right setup.
Lowest-rated horse in the field and carrying the lightest weight, but that's small consolation when the form reads 6-4-6-5-3-9 with just one place from six races. This three-year-old is still very much learning and looks well out of its depth here.
Lowest rated, 4lbs below averageCarries lowest weight in field
Fresh (189 days off)Won 0 of last 5Raced here before
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The most experienced horse here with 19 runs under its belt, but that's part of the problem—zero wins from 19 races is a damning record. After 189 days away, this five-year-old returned with a 10th place at Southwell, suggesting it's struggling to rediscover form after a long absence.
Most experienced (19 runs, field avg 7)Absent 189 days (longest in field)
Steps up two class levels here, the biggest jump of any runner in the field—risky business when your last outing was a 5th place at Hamilton 52 days ago. The three second-place finishes earlier in the season show this three-year-old can mix it, but recent form has stalled completely.
The most consistent horse on show—placed in five of six career races, including second or third in two of the last three outings. This filly has never finished outside the placings and looks the type to break through soon, though nothing is guaranteed with a 17-day turnaround from Newmarket.
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.