Sameem (Ire)
- J: Mrs Emily Roberts
- T: Tim Easterby
- F:
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 10st 11lbs
- Or
- 63
Landed Ripon Ladies Derby for second consecutive season in June prior to a good second at Epsom (12f) a month later. Went off too hard next time and never involved from his position back at first-named venue 10 days ago. Could bounce back.
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 10st 12lbs
- Or
- 64
Last win came back on sole start in 2022 but having fallen in weights, almost took advantage at Ffos Las (14f) on penultimate start last month. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.7f) 9 days ago and not discounted back down in trip.
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 10st 13lbs
- Or
- 65
Fair handicap hurdler but well held having a rare start in this sphere at Kempton in January and nearer last than first in pair of hurdle outings 6 months apart since. Has it to prove here with a first-time tongue strap fitted.
Haliphon
- J: Miss Isabella Oliver
- T: Ian Williams
- F:
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 11st 3lbs
- Or
- 69
Ran one of this season's better races when runner-up at Epsom in July but he's ran disappointingly both starts since, latterly when eighth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 10st 0lbs
- Or
- 52
Stepped up on opening efforts for this yard when landing 9-runner classified event at Yarmouth (11.5f) in July. Similar form when fourth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (10.9f) 10 days ago and not discounted back up in trip.
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 10st 12lbs
- Or
- 64
Has already enjoyed a productive campaign, gaining third victory since February at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) in April. Has found things tougher subsequently but the assessor has eased his grip a little and dangerous to discount if allowed his own way on the front end under Brodie Hampson.
Rayena (Fr)
- J: Miss Lois Teal
- T: Richard Fahey
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 7lbs
- Or
- 49
Harry Angel filly who has yet to win in 15 attempts and again ran to only a poor level when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (10.9f, good to firm) 10 days ago. More needed if she's to break her duck here.
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 11st 4lbs
- Or
- 70
Yet to get his head in front for present yard but his mark has steadily edged down and he again ran creditably when fourth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, firm, 9/1) 17 days ago. One to bear in mind with cheekpieces retained.
Timeform Verdict 
JUST AN HOUR again ran well from his steadily easing mark when fourth at Catterick last month and he can open his account for this yard. Atalanta Breeze and Fiddlers Green may emerge as the most potent threats.
Betting Forecast
7/1 Sameem (Ire), 9/2 Atalanta Breeze, 22/1 Just The Man (Fr), 8/1 Haliphon, 5/1 Shield Of Honour, 13/2 Fiddlers Green (Ire), 14/1 Rayena (Fr), 7/2 Just An Hour (Ire)