5.30 Yarmouth – Dream Harder (Each Way)
Dream Harder has been running in better races than this, and he ran a blinder last time out only to be headed inside the final furlong at Chester earlier this month. He is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark, but the booking of Sean D Bowen is a positive, as he won on him last year. The up-and-coming apprentice will also be able to claim a handy 3lb which will massively help. Though he has to carry topweight, I think he’s got a good chance of making the frame.
6.00 Yarmouth – Rebel Path (Each Way)
Rebel Path is a lightly raced horse for his age. Last time out, he ran his best race for Stuart Williams when he finished third at York. The five-year-old gelding is only a 1lb higher this time around, which looks generous as the handicapper could have raised a few more pounds. I think a strongly run 6f will suit him, and I can see him running well. Furthermore, Stuart Williams’ horses are in great form, so expect a big run.
6.30 Yarmouth – Mostawaa (Each Way)
I thought Mostawaa has been showing signs that his turn to win could be near. He ran well at Carlisle in a hot race where there were plenty of in-form horses going into it, and he finished a creditable third. The eight-year-old gelding is now 5lb lower than his last winning mark; his jockey, Jack Doughty, is able to claim a handy 5 lb; therefore, he’s very well treated on his old form. I wouldn’t be surprised if he were to get his head in front here.
7.00 Yarmouth – Farhh Too Shy (Each Way)
This is a tricky race, but I am looking at last year’s winner, Farhh Too Shy. It’s fair to say she hasn’t shown much in 2024, but she is now back down to 1lb below her last winning mark. Also, Callum Shepherd is booked for the ride, and he won on her in this race last year, so he knows her well. The ground looks like it will be fine, and I think this has probably been her main seasonal target. I think she can pop up at a nice price each way.
7.30 Yarmouth – Existent (Each Way)
Existent ran better than the bare result last time out in a hot handicap at Ascot. He wasn’t beaten that far, and he’ll appreciate the ease in grade here. The son of Kingman isn’t the most trustworthy of horses, but on his day he is very talented, and there has been the odd sign that he still has the ability. I think in a race of this nature he can be very competitive, and maybe this could be his day to shine.
8.00 Yarmouth – Oneforthegutter (Each Way)
I thought this race was the hardest puzzle to solve on the card, but Oneforthegutter made the most appeal. His second in a warm handicap over 1m6f at Newmarket earlier this month is arguably up there with the best form in the race. On his old form, he isn’t badly handicapped, and in a race at this level, he has to have a great chance. Once again, Sean D Bowen is booked for the ride, and his 3lb claim might just make the difference.
8.30 Yarmouth – Andaleep (Each Way)
I’m going to go with the outsider of the field here with Andaleep. Since he’s been with the Kublers, he’s been transformed, and last season he put together a winning sequence. In this race last year, he finished fourth off a 3 lb higher mark, so he’s handicapped to go well. The ground and trip should be fine, and I think he’s overpriced if bouncing back to his best form.
