| # | Horse / Form | Age/Wgt | Jockey / Trainer | OR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
7y 168 lbs |
James Bowen Mickey Bowen |
105 | – | |
| 2 |
7y 161 lbs |
Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish |
98 | – | |
| 3 |
9y 158 lbs |
Jonathan England Sam England |
95 | – | |
| 4 |
6y 146 lbs |
Patrick Wadge Brian Ellison |
83 | – | |
| 5 |
7y 145 lbs |
Conor O'Farrell Jessica Bedi |
82 | – | |
| 6 |
7y 145 lbs |
Gavin Sheehan Donald McCain |
82 | – | |
| 7 |
11y 142 lbs |
Brian Hughes Gillian Boanas |
78 | – |
Maggies Boy holds strong claims in this Class 5 staying contest at Sedgefield, where his progressive profile and proven ability on good ground give him an edge that the bare ratings do not fully capture, with the top-rated Getaway Vic narrowly ahead on figures but perhaps less well-suited to conditions. Jeteye and Jo Arengeot Bey AA are also respected in a field of seven, and the confidence here is modest given the competitive nature of the contest. Maggies Boy is the selection.
CROAGH PATRICK at 11/1, Gillian Boanas and Brian Hughes, is the one — exactly the sort of race we are looking for. It has had 2 of its last 4 starts on the wrong trip and its mark is 5lb lower for it, has been placed 7 times on good and has won over this trip.
The dangers are MAGGIES BOY at 10/1 (a course winner) and UNCLE AL at 11/1 (a course winner).
VERDICT: CROAGH PATRICK 11/1