3:00 Plumpton

The KTB Fit ranking

1. 1Alien Storm69/100

   Form 63-2F9 · Charlie Longsdon · David Bass

   Alien Storm arrives with a KTB Fit Score of 69 and is a high-class performer boasting a solid career record. He has won four times from nine starts at Plumpton and showed useful form when second on his penultimate start before a fall and a modest ninth last time out. Stepping up to this new trip today asks a fresh question of him. The trainer holds an 18% strike rate at the track from 157 runs, in line with his record elsewhere, while the jockey has a 15% strike rate at Plumpton from 91 rides. He usually races held up and produces his effort late, which should suit if the race is run at a strong gallop. Dropping in class looks a positive.

2. 2Jubilant KTB Selection69/100

   Form 16P-13 · James Owen · Toby McCain-Mitchell(3)

   Jubilant is the KTB Selection and carries a Fit Score of 69. He is high-class on the figures and brings strong course connections, having won two of his three starts here. He steps up in trip today having won both previous attempts at this distance, though his recent form has been mixed with a pulled-up effort before two placed runs. The yard records a 28% strike rate at Plumpton from 50 runs, in line with their record elsewhere. He usually races prominently, on or close to the lead, which should see him involved in the early battle. With four wins from 13 starts on good ground he handles the conditions well and his course record makes him a major player.

3. 3Ile de Jersey68/100

   Form 3216P- · Nicky Henderson · Nico de Boinville

   Ile de Jersey earns a KTB Fit Score of 68 and is a high-class performer with a solid recent record that includes two wins and a third from his last four completed starts. He steps up in trip today having won at this distance on his only previous attempt and has four wins from 15 starts on good ground. The trainer posts a 31% strike rate at Plumpton from 262 runs, while the jockey has a 20% strike rate from 75 rides at the track. Typically settling in midfield, he should be well placed to launch a challenge if the race develops as expected. Dropping in class is another point in his favour and he remains a live contender.

4. 4Tommie Beau56/100

   Form -12415 · Seamus Mullins · Benjamin Macey(5)

   Tommie Beau is rated with a KTB Fit Score of 56 and is a high-class performer who has won two of his five starts at Plumpton. He drops back in trip today having last run over 3m5f yet boasts a solid record at this distance with seven wins from 16 attempts. On good ground he has shown consistent ability with seven wins and 11 places from 23 runs. The trainer's record at the track is too small a sample to judge from one run, and the jockey is still seeking a first Plumpton winner from five rides. Tending to make the running or race on the pace, he is sure to set a strong gallop in a genuinely-run race.

5. 5Lord Accord55/100

   Form 12P3-0 · Neil Mulholland · Richie McLernon

   Lord Accord is a high-class performer on his day with a solid career record and an official rating of 123. He steps up in trip today having already won at this distance, and his record shows six wins from 22 starts on good ground. The trainer has a 14% strike rate at Plumpton from 304 runs, in line with his overall figure, while the jockey has a 10% strike rate from 100 rides at the track. Usually racing handily, on or close to the lead, he should be involved in the early pace.

6. 6Rickety Bridge55/100

   Form 04-111 · Paul Nicholls · Freddie Gingell

   Rickety Bridge is a high-class performer with a strong recent record of three wins from his last four starts. He is three from three at today's trip and has won three times from six runs on good ground. The yard's 28% strike rate at Plumpton is above their overall figure though he was only fourth on his sole visit here. Typically settling in midfield, he will look to come into the race as it develops.