7:00 Nottingham
A competitive Class 5 fillies' handicap over the minimum trip of 5f 8y at Nottingham on good to firm ground sees a field of seven line up. The KTB Fit ratings are tightly bunched at the top, with Marajito and Control Room sharing a 58 rating, just ahead of Storm Call and Sound And Vision on 56. Overall the numbers point to a race where recent consistency, suitability to the trip and the ability to handle the surface will be key, with several modest performers in the mix who have shown glimpses of ability but also inconsistency.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape suggests a strongly-run contest with several prominent racers likely to go forward early. Marajito, Storm Call from stall one, and Sound And Vision are all inclined to race up with the pace, while Control Room and Zoustar Dreams can also be forward. This sets up a test where getting a good early position without using too much gas will be important, and the key question is whether any of the hold-up horses can weave through or if the race will be dominated by those to the fore.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Marajito KTB Selection58/100Modest performer who has won twice this year but has been hit and miss since.
- 2Control Room58/100Modest performer who has shown some consistency, finishing in the frame on four of six starts including a win at this trip.
- 3Storm Call56/100Modest performer who has won twice at this trip but has been largely out of form this year with a recent string of modest efforts.
- 4Sound And Vision56/100Modest performer who showed his best when winning a 5f maiden here on good ground last summer.
- 5Zoustar Dreams54/100Modest performer who has won twice this year but has been hit and miss.
- 6Starsong49/100Limited performer who has been running to a similar level without winning for some time.
- 7Double Naughty43/100Modest performer who has shown mixed form this year with a win and two placed efforts from eight runs.
The contenders
Marajito KTB Fit 58/100
Marajito is a modest performer who has won twice this year but has been hit and miss since. She has run twice here without placing and the yard's modest 9% strike rate at Nottingham from a huge sample suggests he will need to improve to score. The jockey has a strong 43% strike rate at the track from limited rides though and the horse has won on this ground and trip. Recent form of 0-5165 shows that ability is there on her day. From draw 5 she is likely to be prominent and her 58 KTB Fit score matches the top rating in the race.
Control Room KTB Fit 58/100
Control Room is a modest performer who has shown some consistency, finishing in the frame on four of six starts including a win at this trip. Recent placed efforts read okay in this company though the yard is struggling at Nottingham with a zero per cent strike rate from 21 runs. Jack Gilligan brings a solid 25 per cent strike rate from his 12 rides here. Her form figures of 921-23 underline that consistency at this level. At three years old from draw 7 she should go well forward in a race where her 58 KTB Fit score is joint-top.
Storm Call KTB Fit 56/100
Storm Call is a modest performer who has won twice at this trip but has been largely out of form this year with a recent string of modest efforts. First time headgear is now applied and the yard has a modest record here while the 5lb claimer has struck at a good rate from limited rides. She goes well enough on good to firm but stall one may not be ideal. Recent form reads 18-546 and at four years old she has the experience to be competitive if the headgear helps. Her 56 KTB Fit score keeps her in the mix among the principals.
Sound And Vision KTB Fit 56/100
Sound And Vision is a modest performer who showed his best when winning a 5f maiden here on good ground last summer. He has not built on that since and was well held on his recent return though the yard's solid 16% strike-rate at Nottingham offers some hope. The trip clearly suits and the booking of a 5lb claimer is a positive. Form figures of 5431-5 show that promise as a three-year-old. From draw 3 he is expected to be up with the pace and his 56 KTB Fit score matches the third and fourth principals.
The rest of the field
Zoustar DreamsKTB Fit 54/100
Zoustar Dreams is a modest performer who has won twice this year but has been hit and miss. She drops back to 5f having won at the trip earlier in the season and acts on good to firm ground. First time headgear is tried while the trainer has a modest 9% strike rate here and the jockey records a solid 16%. Her recent form of 547114 reflects that inconsistency.
StarsongKTB Fit 49/100
Starsong is a limited performer who has been running to a similar level without winning for some time. She drops back to her winning 5f trip today having last been seen over 7f and tries first-time headgear. The trainer has a solid 15% strike-rate at the track while the jockey is operating below expectations here. Stepping up in class from recent efforts.
Double NaughtyKTB Fit 43/100
Double Naughty is a modest performer who has shown mixed form this year with a win and two placed efforts from eight runs. She drops back to 5f having won at the trip previously though last run was over 6f. The trainer has only one run at Nottingham while the jockey operates at 8% strike rate here from 185 rides. Dropping in class offers some hope.
KTB verdict
Marajito is the KTB Selection in a race where several have claims but consistency is at a premium. She has already won twice this year, handles the good to firm ground and trip, and the booking of a jockey with a strong strike rate at Nottingham adds to the appeal despite the yard's modest course record. Control Room looks the main danger given her consistency and recent placed efforts, while Storm Call with first-time headgear and Sound And Vision with the yard's solid local record are the other principals who could feature if things fall their way in what looks a strongly-run affair.
KTB Selection Marajito
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:00 UTC, 18 Jul. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Marajito | 9/1 | Bet365 |
| Control Room | 3/1 | Bet365 |
| Storm Call | 15/2 | Bet365 |
| Sound And Vision | 13/2 | 7Bet |
| Zoustar Dreams | 11/4 | 7Bet |
| Starsong | 11/2 | 7Bet |
| Double Naughty | 13/2 | 7Bet |
This is the narrative read of the 7:00 Nottingham. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Nottingham racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has won twice at this trip?
Both Marajito and Storm Call have won twice at this trip.
Which runners are wearing first-time headgear?
Storm Call, Zoustar Dreams and Starsong are all wearing first-time headgear.
Who has the strongest jockey strike rate at Nottingham?
Jake Dickson has a 43% strike rate at Nottingham from 7 rides.
Which horse won a 5f maiden at Nottingham last summer?
Sound And Vision won a 5f maiden here on good ground last summer.
Which trainer has a 0% strike rate at Nottingham from 21 runs?
Grace Harris has a 0% strike rate at Nottingham from 21 runs.
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