Beverley 2:08 Result

Great Blasket is top-rated (OR 75) and his recent form 376133 shows he's in career-best shape, winning twice recently and finishing 3rd otherwise - all against similar or tougher company. He's clearly progressive, adding visor for possibly extra sharpness, and 22 days since last run is fine after a busy campaign. James Owen is a shrewd handler and Jason Hart takes over which is a positive booking. Weight of 140lbs (top weight) is deserved given the rating and recent scoring. Mao Shang Wong and Shimmering Sands are the market alternatives at similar ratings, but Shimmering Sands' form figure includes a fall (the "-" in form) and his solid effort was more watered down, while Mao Shang Wong's 102752 shows some inconsistency including a well-held finish two runs back. Great Blasket's story reads as a horse on a upward curve who has found his form and trip - the 1m2f looks ideal given his recent scores likely came around this sort of trip. He looks the one to beat on ability and momentum, and although he'll likely start favourite, his profile - fresh form figures with two wins from last three - justifies being the best combination of chance and price in a competitive but unremarkable selling handicap field.