Plumpton 2:08 Result

Small three-runner race so essentially a match between Galeforcechopper and Siorai, with Getarose out of her depth on 20lb lower OR and a poor recent formline (68443). Siorai holds the highest OR (97) of the trio bar Galeforcechopper's 99, but her form figures (5226-4) show consistent placing at a decent level, including a solid recent 4th, and she's a filly by Masar out of a Galileo mare - useful pedigree suggesting more games in the locker at this trip. She's had a break (109 days) which can sometimes blunt sharpness, but Harry Derham is a shrewd handler who often has string ready fresh, and the layoff may simply reflect a light campaign rather than a problem. Galeforcechopper's form figures (39-691) are more mixed - a couple of poor efforts (9, 6) sandwiched around a win, and while she has more established form and ran just 16 days ago, the inconsistency is a concern. Weight-wise Galeforcechopper carries top weight (168lbs) reflecting her higher mark, which in a small-field handicap can be a leveller. Siorai's 2lb lower rating and fresher campaign, combined with a pedigree suited to this trip/ground, gives her the class edge to reverse placings. In a three-horse race value is limited, but Siorai looks the most complete package and worth siding with over the inconsistent topweight.