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Tomorrow, FlatClass 31m1f
Verdict

Cases can be made for any number of these but this in-between trip could play right into the hands of EL MATADOR, so Ralph Beckett's 4-y-o gets the nod to open his account for the season at the expense of Return To Unit, who left previous form behind tried in blinkers when bolting up at Nottingham a couple of months ago and this extra distance should also suit. Dwindling Funds, Spoken Truth and Strength of Spirit are just a handful of others to consider, too.

  • El Matador
  • Return To Unit
  • Dwindling Funds
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 2. Return To Unit
    J: Sean Dylan BowenT: Roger Varian
    F: 721-71
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    61
    Verdict
    Opened account at third attempt at Nottingham in October and having disappointed on return/handicap debut, was back on song in first-time blinkers when doubling his tally at same course a couple of months ago, first off the bridle but looking better the further he went. More to come upped in trip.
  • 1. El Matador
    J: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Ralph Beckett
    F: 1075-2233
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Good placed efforts in handicaps on all 4 starts this year. No extra late on when third over 1¼m at Ripon in May but nearest finish when filling the same position over 1m at Newcastle since so this intermediate trip could be ideal. High draw no problem and he looks a big player.
  • 4. Altareq
    J: Lauren YoungT: Jim Goldie
    F: 32-330310
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Low-mileage Frankel colt who posted a career best when gaining a first win in 10-runner handicap at Ayr (1¼m) last month, always holding on. Easy to excuse his York effort under a penalty 6 days later (ran into all sorts of trouble under 2f out) so would be folly to discount.
  • 10. Dwindling Funds
    J: Paul MulrennanT: Jim Goldie
    F: 2-2004221
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Likeable type who won 6 times during a remarkable 2025. Had been knocking at the door this summer and added to his tally in 15-runner event at York (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago, that a first win outside Scotland. Nudged up 3 lb and fancied to be in the shake up.
  • 7. Cadarn
    J: Shane GrayT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 104-05013
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Began 2025 with 2 Redcar wins (for George Boughey) and returned to form from out of the blue in a reapplied tongue strap when landing 14-runner event at York (1m) in June. Again ran well when narrowly denied at Ripon (1m) last month and no reason why he won't give another good account.
  • 8. Double Parked
    J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 183-73031
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Front runner who won 3 times at Redcar last season and produced a career best to resume winning ways in 14-runner event at York (10.3f, good to firm) in June, benefiting from a handy position but encouragingly showing a better attitude. Work to do from 4 lb higher.
  • 9. Galyx
    J: Nicola CurrieT: Jack Channon
    F: 341/973-04
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    60
    Verdict
    Dual winner in 2024 but lightly raced in recent seasons, faring much better than he had on his reappearance when fourth of 14 at Sandown (1¼m, good to soft) a couple of months ago, deserving extra credit having been more prominently ridden than the 5 around him. Respected if able to build on that.
  • 3. Point Of Contact
    J: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew Balding
    F: 24656-618
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Newbury maiden winner (at 1m) who showed benefit of reappearance run when making breakthrough in handicaps at York (9f) in June, showing a good attitude. Found out in a higher grade at Sandown since but this should be more suitable.
  • 6. Spoken Truth
    J: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara
    F: 8-4223264
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Not long with new connections and has shaped well on several occasions, in a far better race than he need contest but again running well when fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago. Plenty to like returned to class 3 company.
  • 11. Swift Salian
    J: William PyleT: David & Nicola Barron
    F: 76624-222
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    61
    Verdict
    Back-to-back winner last year and has proved as good as ever this season with 3 runner-up finishes, again no sign of him doing anything untoward in 9-runner event at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) a couple of months ago. Freshened up since.
  • 5. Impartiality
    J: Dougie CostelloT: Phillip Makin
    F: 22034-982
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    59
    Verdict
    A 3-time winner (around 1m) early last summer. Gradually working his way back this time and was back to his best when second of 10 at Chester (10.3f, good to soft) a couple of months ago. Freshened up since but will likely find this tougher from 2 lb higher.
  • 12. Strength Of Spirit
    J: Jack NichollsT: K. R. Burke
    F: 1-1389340
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Took career record to 3-5 when seeing off 5 rivals at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) on reappearance in April. Has met with defeat in 6 subsequent starts, though far from discredited given he didn't settle fully upped to 1¼m when tenth of 14 at Goodwood 12 days ago. Worth considering.
  • 13. Brigids Well
    J: Andrew MullenT: Hugo Palmer
    F: 9124-506
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Went the right way as a juvenile last season but has struggled to make an impact this year, including when dropped in grade at Ayr (1m, good to firm) just over 5 weeks ago. Handicapper drops her another 3 lb but needs to show more before becoming of interest.
  • 14. Blue To Blue
    J: Billy GarrittyT: Ruth Jefferson
    F: 112-92503
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Triple winner for Karl Burke in 2025. Mixed bag for new connections, running one of his better races without posing a serious threat when third of 4 at Redcar (1¼m, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago. Wouldn't be sure to build on that here.
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