Disappointing for new stable last season but appreciated the ease in grade when respectable third of six in quite valuable contest at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month and won't mind what the weather does here; contender if able to build on that recent effort.
Form last 6/F00-3
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
117SR132RPR132OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 117 suggests ability but 5/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
In excellent form in hunter chases in April, winning twice in good style on good ground (3m/2m7f); can't be ruled out after those exploits but faces tougher assignment on this handicap return and probably won't be favoured by the forecast rain.
Form last 6F311-1
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
117SR131RPR130OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 117 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Now 4lb lower than when creditable third of 17 over the big Aintree fences (2m5f, good to soft) in November but his subsequent form has been underwhelming; drops in grade here but still needs to up his game and has presumably been overlooked by Nico de Boinville; seems versatile ground-wise.
Form last 630F90-
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
111SR136RPR128OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 111 suggests ability but 7/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Front-runner who returned from seven-month break with 7l win in first-time visor at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month; only 4lb higher here but the market principals in that race disappointed and the form is of questionable value; raced mainly on good ground but has won on good to soft and been placed on soft.
Form last 6231P-1
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
121SR130RPR123OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 121 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Won seven chases (most on heavy ground) when based in France and came good for David Pipe at the second attempt, with wide-margin success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month; up 10lb in higher-grade race here but still commands respect.
Form last 6211-61
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
134SR137RPR122OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 134 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Good-ground specialist with nine chase wins on his CV; returned from break with two respectable runs this spring and has edged his way back down to a good mark but the forecast rain is the obvious worry.
Form last 63354-2
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
113SR137RPR119OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 113 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Lacked fluency and was ultimately well beaten over C&D (good) on chasing debut a fortnight ago, after a layoff, but significant positives can still be drawn from that performance and he ought to cope better than some of these if the ground softens; can be dangerous if in a better rhythm today.
Form last 69788-4
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
98SR128RPR119OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 98 suggests ability but 18/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Had very mixed record in 2025 but was creditable second at Newbury (3m2f, good; second run in blinkers) on latest outing in December and has strong claims if in similar form here; well suited by good to soft ground and was a point winner on yielding to soft.
Form last 6/0P42-
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
119SR137RPR117OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 119 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Ended last season in good form, winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) before good second at Haydock (3m1f, good), and ran quite a bit better than eventual 20l defeat suggests when fourth in Cartmel marathon (3m5f, good) last month; no surprise if he features here.
Form last 6P312-4
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
109SR132RPR111OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 109 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Very inconsistent for Dan Skelton last season but ran well from the front when third here (2m4f, good) on stable debut three weeks ago and won't mind if the ground is much slower today (has won on heavy); unexposed over this sort of trip; a possible if in the right mood again.
Form last 6PPP4-3
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
103SR135RPR107OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 103 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer),
Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync.
Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.
Grand Clermont owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (74) and market confidence (84). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.
7/2David PipeRian Corcoran(5)
66%Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner
Bagheera Ginge
Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.
4/1 · Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies✓ Value Signal
Samuel Spade
Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.
18/1 · Ben Pauling◈ Chamber Memory
Balanced
Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.
Grand Clermont leads the field with SR 134 and is trading at 7/2. The Saturday Rating places it clear of the field on ability. Weight of 11-6 is manageable for a horse of this class.
ShortlistGrand Clermont, Bagheera Ginge, Ideal Des Bordes, Peaky Boy, Stumps Or Slips