SRC form guides: Along Came Rosie

Along Came Rosie is a confirmed runner in the 2m handicap hurdle at Wetherby tomorrow afternoon (3.30pm).  The ballot for badges is now closed, and all entrants in the ballot will be notified by email shortly.

Please see below the exclusive SRC form guide for the race;

1.  Chicklemix - both career wins have come in uncompetitive events at Fakenham, the latest a handicap hurdle over 2m4f off 10lb lower in April.  However, plenty of decent placed form including last two starts.  Climbing the handicap without winning though.

2.  Nelson Du Ronceray - Plenty of winning form for the late Peter Monteith but returns for new connections after a long break and entitled to need this.

3.  Along Came Rosie

4.  Zafranagar - winner off 4lbs higher at Kempton Park in 2010 and hasn't had many chances since.  As good as ever on the flat this season and one to consider.

5. Marino Prince - Multiple winner for Jim Best but on a stiff mark now and unlikely to be winning this having been beaten in the bottom grade last time.

6.  Sophonie - French import who has not been at his best in three starts this year after initially showing promise for these connections.  Reverts to hurdling on a fair mark, but yard having a tough time of it.

7.  Bring Sweets - Modest win record and hurdles victory came in a dreadful contest here.  Shrewd yard always feared in this grade but others marginally preferred.

8.  Dzesmin - Multiple flat winner who also has a victory over hurdles here (2m4f) to his name.  Seemingly running into form and booking of Murphy takes the eye.  Likely to be winning this time or the next.

9.  Bocamix - One-time smart juvenile hurdler and 2nd to Carlito Brigante a year ago certainly gives him the beating of these, but completely out of form since. 

10.  Ananda Kanda - Looked an improving sort when running out a ready winner at Ludlow last time.  Likely to be thereabouts once again.

11.  Little Bob - Plummeting down the ratings and looks a shadow of his former self.  Others preferred.

12.  Arrow Barrow - Well-backed and comfortable winner of a Doncaster novice handicap last time.  Yard not quite in the same form now but place claims at least here.

Verdict: A competitive event, with several of interest.  Both last-time-out winners can be given a chance, but Zafranagar and Dzesmin both make plenty of appeal.

Recommended Bet: Along Came Rosie has been in good form at home of late, but she is likely to need this comeback race over an inadequate trip, so on this occasion no bet is advised.