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Thursday, May 8, 2025FlatClass 25f

Stall 9 could have been kinder for JER BATT but he shaped very well in this race in 2023 and with a sound reappearance under his belt, he looks primed for a bold bid. The return to 5f will suit Irish raider Fair Taxes and he has the inside draw to exploit, so he's on the shortlist, along with Dream Composer.

  • Jer Batt
  • Fair Taxes
  • Dream Composer
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 3. Roman Dragon
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Hugo Palmer
    F: 0235-3519
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    63
    Verdict
    Commenced 2024 with a win in Bahrain and repeated the trick with cheekpieces on in February. Shaped better than the bare result over 6f a fortnight later and while his mark looks stiff-enough back in Britain, he needs considering with Murphy taking over.
  • 5. Jer Batt
    J: Callum RodriguezT: David & Nicola Barron
    F: 3102402-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Has previous in this race having shaped very well when second in 2023. Improved a lot since then despite winning just once and his return to action at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago was a very good one. Major player despite ordinary draw.
  • 2. Dream Composer
    J: Joe LeavyT: James Evans
    F: 5403100-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Responded well to positive tactics and just about better than ever when winning 7-runner handicap at Pontefract in August. Ended 2024 with a brace of lesser efforts but cracking return to action when second at aforementioned track a month ago. Task is to back that up.
  • 8. Fair Taxes
    J: Saffie OsborneT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
    F: 5/810332-4
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Much improved when making a winning handicap debut at Fairyhouse (6f) in June. Solid rather than spectacular since but shaped on reappearance as though ready for a drop back to 5f and he's landed the plum stall.
  • 11. Copper Knight
    J: Duran FentimanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 0407866-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    8-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Grand servant to connections, gaining fourth C&D win in June. Respectable third of 13 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago and clearly retains plenty of enthusiasm despite advancing years. 2 lb out of the weights.
  • 7. Angel Shared
    J: David EganT: Steph Hollinshead
    F: 1158302-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Made a winning reappearance at Bath (5f) 12 months ago and completed hat-trick at Carlisle (5f) a month later. Proved well suited by the return to the minimum trip when second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (5f, heavy) in October and reappearance was a sound-enough run.
  • 4. Fair Wind
    J: Pat DobbsT: Owen Burrows
    F: 201/2141R-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    282
    Verdict
    Bagged 5f handicaps at Goodwood and Ascot last season but he refused to race in handicap at Goodwood (5f) in July and not seen out since. Has something to prove on his seasonal return.
  • 12. Rosenpur
    J: Warren FentimanT: Jennie Candlish
    F: 41204321
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    7-13
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Added to excellent Wolverhampton record and better than ever in the process when winning 7-runner handicap 17 days ago. This is a much deeper race back on turf and he's out of the handicap.
  • 1. Balmoral Lady
    J: Tom MarquandT: Ed Walker
    F: 16871112-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    180
    Verdict
    Four wins during a very productive second half to 2024 and cranked it up another notch when excellent neck second of 11 to Room Service in listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy). Off 180 days but inflated new mark looks justified. Stall 11 may prove to be a bigger issue, though.
  • 10. Dickieburd
    J: James SullivanT: Ivan Furtado
    F: 2574259-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Nineteen runs since last win, gained at Newcastle in 2023. First run since leaving Craig Lidster when sixth of 7 in handicap at Beverley 22 days ago. Almost certainly needed that but step forward required with cheekpieces removed.
  • 9. Balon Dor
    J: Andrew MullenT: Hugo Palmer
    F: 9263147-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-5
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Placed in the Lily Agnes 2 years ago and gained sole handicap win over this C&D in August. Looked in need of the run on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh and better expected this time.
  • 6. Manila Scouse
    J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 401000-07
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    8-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Mid-field in this race a year ago and won a brace of handicaps during the summer. Usually needs a couple of runs to put him spot on for but he's failed to beat a rival both outings so far.
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