Thirsk 2:13 Verdict

Hatamoto's recent form reads 721162 - consistently in the frame with a recent win, and races well within his ability at OR 62 for this level. He's a 3yo still progressing, top weight-adjusted mark among the leading contenders, and his last two runs (win then 2nd) show he's in career-best form right now, only 18 days ago. Tim Easterby is a strong yard and the booking of Miss Rebecca Burley suggests confidence. The 1m trip suits given his solid recent placings at around this distance. Deep Sleep (OR64) is the nominal top-rated but his form 4-0447 is patchy with a 74-day layoff and inconsistent efforts, hard to trust fresh. Misemerald has an eye-catching 234231 sequence and ran just 4 days ago, but her mark of 47 means she's already fully exposed at a lower level and stepping up in company. Tees George's 843424 shows he goes in and around minor placings without winning. Hatamoto combines the best recent form trajectory, a rising profile, and a trip/going that suits, making him the standout at a fair price relative to a warm favourite market.