A smart 3m-winning hurdler for Dan Skelton in 2024/25; only raced twice for Olly Murphy last season and not seen out since being pulled up in Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot in December; has it to prove starting out for another new yard here.
Form last 696/7P-
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
112SR133RPR142OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 112 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Very smart 3m-winning chaser for Gordon Elliott in 2024/25; also scored over fences for current yard at Perth (3m) in April but beat just one when tried in cheekpieces in 2m4f handicap chase at Uttoxeter 18 days ago; reverts to hurdles off a 7lb lower mark but still has something to prove.
Form last 63921-5
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
126SR137RPR138OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
SR 126 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Took a step forward on just his second run for Olly Murphy when landing 3m1f handicap hurdle at Carlisle in October 2024; went without his usual cheekpieces after 17 months off when a never-dangerous sixth in 2m4f Hexham handicap last month; can strip sharper now with headgear refitted.
Form last 67/81/6
★AI Rating★★★★☆
130SR144RPR126OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Favourable weight of 11-0 gives a real edge in this handicap.
Looked rusty after seven months off when last of seven in 3m1f handicap hurdle at Huntingdon 23 days ago; this fairly useful winning hurdler can take a step forward now.
Form last 65322-6
★AI Rating★★★★☆
123SR142RPR122OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Favourable weight of 10-10 gives a real edge in this handicap.
Low-mileage 7yo is thriving of late and he readily followed up his hurdling success at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to firm) in 2m7f handicap chase here (good) two weeks ago; up 8lb but still looks the one to beat back hurdling.
Form last 6542-11
★AI Rating★★★★☆
144SR144RPR121OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Favourable weight of 10-9 gives a real edge in this handicap.
Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer),
Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync.
Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.
Sunray Shadow owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (80) and market confidence (97). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.
8/11Dan SkeltonHarry Skelton
80%Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner
Shallow River
Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.
4/1 · Olly Murphy✓ Value Signal
Gwennie May Boy
Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.
9/1 · Christian Williams◈ Chamber Memory
Balanced
Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.
Sunray Shadow leads the field with SR 144 and is trading at 8/11. The Saturday Rating places it clear of the field on ability. Weight of 10-9 is manageable for a horse of this class.
ShortlistSunray Shadow, Shallow River, American Mike, Ballintubber Boy, Gwennie May Boy