Salisbury 6:28 Result

Form figures 222128 show a genuinely consistent, progressive 3yo who has been running in-and-around the frame every start, with a recent win in there (the "1"). He's fresh off a 15-day turnaround, suggesting the yard is happy with how he's going, and Portman has added first-time cheekpieces which often sharpens a horse who's been knocking on the door with all those seconds. Weight of 130lbs and OR 65 look fair on this level, and he's clearly proven to handle testing/soft-heavy ground given his recent efficient efforts. The improving profile (2-2-2-1-2-8, with the 8 possibly over further/different conditions) points to a professional, progressive type who is respected at home. Compare that to Eljowhary and Fanciulla Del West who carry Class 5 relevant weight but whose recent form (66400 and a run of mixed placings) is less convincing than Takeitorleaveit's string of top-two finishes. Next Guilian and Mid Flight are fading in form. Relentless Hero's 541858 is inconsistent. Sax Avoidance and Miss Guinevere are unproven improvers but lack the sustained placed-form profile. The cheekpieces plus a series of competitive efforts at a fair mark make Takeitorleaveit the value play to go one better having been "leave it" close so often — hence the yard's confidence with headgear change and a positive booking for Harry Davies who rides regularly for the yard.