| Pos | Horse / Form | Age/Wgt | Jockey / Trainer | OR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
6y 156 lbs |
Miss Chelsea Brooks(5) Ollie Pears |
60 | 3/1 | |
| 🥈 2nd |
6y 155 lbs |
Mr Thomas Easterby(3) Tim Easterby |
59 | 3/1 | |
| 6 |
4y 154 lbs |
Miss Nell Biker(7) Edward Bethell |
58 | 5/1 | |
| 🥇 1st |
6y 151 lbs |
Miss Charli Parker(5) Ruth Carr |
55 | 11/4F | |
| 7 |
7y 148 lbs |
Miss Lauren Sanders(7) Peter Winks |
52 | 28/1 | |
| 🥉 3rd |
4y 145 lbs |
Miss Alice Cooke(5) Mark Walford |
49 | 10/1 | |
| 4 |
6y 141 lbs |
Miss Jemima Stewart(7) Olly Murphy |
45 | 10/1 |
Star Start has shown a progressive profile that makes the raw three-pound deficit to Glitter Code less daunting than it appears on paper, and a fitness edge over some rivals here could prove decisive over this ten-furlong trip at Pontefract. Glitter Code holds the highest rating in the field and cannot be dismissed lightly, while Sunny Orange and Max Of Stars are both capable of making their presence felt if running to form. This is a competitive Class 6 heat and the confidence is modest, but the upward trajectory of our selection is the compelling argument. **Star Start** is the pick.
With most bookmakers offering three places, Quirke On Parole looks a solid each-way selection.
The horse has been out of form, but the return to turf should suit, and he has now slipped to a very workable mark. His form from last season offers plenty of encouragement, and at a decent price, he is worth taking a chance on.
Selection: Quirke On Parole – Each Way