Beverley 3:15 Result

Jakajaro carries top-rated form (OR 108) into this small field, a big step above the rest bar none. His recent line 145308 shows he's been competitive at a higher level, and a 5th/8th in stronger sprint handicaps last time isn't far off this class-2 conditions company where he now meets easier opposition. Robert Cowell is a sharp sprint trainer and Jamie Spencer's booking suggests intent from a yard that knows how to place its sprinters. Draw 6 on a 5f Beverley track is workable, and with only 6 runners pace should be manageable. Badri (OR 99) is solid and consistent (110230) but is 9 years old and capped in ability compared to Jakajaro's superior figures. Toca Madera and Ain't Nobody are both lower-rated and have question marks - Toca Madera's form has been mixed (453020) and Ain't Nobody's last two runs (07/00) are underwhelming. Opal Storm is rated only 54, well below this level, and Wor Faayth is a filly returning from over a year off, unproven at this grade off a long layoff. Jakajaro's rating edge of nearly 10lbs over the next best make him clear on ratings, and if forecast prices don't fully reflect the OR gap, he represents value as the best-in-form, best-rated runner dropping in class.