Stratford 6:45 Result

Premier Fantasy sits top of the weights on 98 alongside Huckleberry Sting but has the sharper, more progressive form figures (-12532) with a recent win and consistent placed efforts, and crucially ran just 9 days ago suggesting he's fit and fresh off a quick turnaround with confidence. The tp (tongue-tie/cheekpieces) addition and Nick Scholfield's yard sending him out with a fast recent run indicates intent. Huckleberry Sting (98 OR) is the obvious market rival with a solid recent win in his figures, but his rest of 21 days and mixed form line (-23121) with more inconsistency make him vulnerable to a fitter, sharper rival. Danny's Friend (86) has a nice recent winning effort (515-41) but is stepping back from a break of 74 days and is unproven at this well-above-average trip/class combo at a big weight discount. A Dublin Job's true form figures show a string of mid-pack finishes (-65565) not good enough to trouble the principals. Jack Doyen looks interesting on best form (11-21U) but the U (unseated) last time and drop in class/weight questions are there; less consistent than Premier Fantasy. Overall, Premier Fantasy's rating, recent scintillating effort, quick fitness turnaround and stable intent (tongue tie addition) give him the edge over the bigger-priced favourite Huckleberry Sting in a moderate hcap chase field at Stratford.