Nottingham
Tomorrow, April 29, 2025FlatClass 41m6f
Verdict
Verdict
EXPRESSIONLESS caught the eye when staying on into third over an inadequate trip on his recent seasonal reappearance at Newbury and, with that run under his belt and moving back up in trip here, he looks the way to go. He may have most to fear from Sir Geoff Hurst but Damascus Steel is also entitled to respect having slipped to a nice mark.
Expressionless
Sir Geoff Hurst
Damascus Steel
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. ExpressionlessJ: Ray DawsonT: Dylan CunhaF: 1271287-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictC&D winner. 12/1, good third of 14 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good) 17 days ago, needing stiffer test. Strong claims back over his optimum trip. 
2. Maritime LadyJ: Harry DaviesT: James OwenF: 23436141-- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 237
VerdictCareer best when winning 10-runner handicap (5/1) at Bath (14f, good to firm), suited by increase in trip. Off 7 months and, having gone up 8 lb for that clear-cut success, another personal best will be required.- 1. Sir Geoff HurstJ: Oisin MurphyT: Charlie JohnstonF: 85/29-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 88
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Very good fourth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 88 days ago, never nearer. Makes turf debut and one to consider with Oisin Murphy booked. 
3. Cock And BullJ: Hector CrouchT: Michael BellF: 1123743-6- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictThree wins from 11 runs last year. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 10/1) 11 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view.- 6. Damascus SteelJ: Rossa RyanT: Ed DunlopF: 101269-78
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Eighth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (12f) 14 days ago, left with too much to do. Has slipped to an attractive mark and claims back on turf with conditions no problem. 
8. TailormanJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian WilliamsF: 62132154-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 186
Verdict7/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (16f, heavy) when last seen in October. Buxted Too is presumably the stable first-string.
7. Con Te PartiroJ: Neil CallanT: Richard SpencerF: 2157-5360- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictFive wins from 17 Flat runs. Five wins from 10 runs last year. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good) 25 days ago. Something to find on form.
4. Saratoga GoldJ: Joanna MasonT: Kevin FrostF: 5432464-5- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictFifteen runs since last win in 2023. 28/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 17 days ago. This 7-y-o looks vulnerable.
9. Buxted TooJ: Richard KingscoteT: Ian WilliamsF: 18375-150- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictLatest win at Kempton in February. Last of 16 in handicap (66/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 11 days ago, slowly away. Wouldn't be without each-way hope off this mark if back to something like his best.- Unnamed Favourite
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