Forest Row Handicap 1m
- (4yo+, 1m, Class 4, 7 runners)
- Winner £4,942 2nd £1,459 3rd £730
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 Loyalty | 12/1 | |
| 2nd | 2 Lowther | 1½ | 7/4f |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (5) | 494001- |
|
4 | 133 9-7 | Rae Guest | C Catlin | 83 | 6/1 | |
| 2 (4) | 089021- |
|
8 | 128 9-2 b | L Carter | William Carson | 78 | 7/4f | |
| 3 (7) | 0U9097- |
|
6 | 128 9-2 v | D Shaw | Martin Dwyer | 78 | 12/1 | |
| 4 (3) | 6/18232- |
|
4 | 128 9-2 | C Hills | R Winston | 78 | 5/1 | |
| 5 (1) | 702613- |
|
6 | 127 9-1 t | George Baker | Jim Crowley | 77 | 3/1 | |
| 6 (6) | 61430-4 |
|
8 | 127 9-1 | M Johnston | J Fanning | 77 | 8/1 | |
| 7 (2) | 636019- |
|
7 | 119 8-7 | E Stanford | David Probert | 69 | 20/1 |
Race History
| Year | Draw | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 |
Marajaa (IRE)
|
10 | 9-3 | W J Musson | J Mackay | 17/2 |
In depth
Verdict
Kickingthelilly made the most of the drop in class at Lingfield last month when scoring by a neck. All four wins have been over 7f, however, and the revitalised LOWTHER is preferred. He was a ready winner over C&D on his latest start and with plenty in hand compared to his best handicap rating, Lee Carter's charge is taken to defy a 5lb rise. Loyalty has also tumbled down the weights but has shown no signs of improvement for it and Rugosa looks a bigger threat as his latest second over C&D was his first start since August. Ancient Greece and Copperwood look in the handicapper's grip and The Happy Hammer may struggle upped in class.
Formwatch
Loyalty 22-1 (8-10) Dwelt always in rear, wide into straight 2f out, last of 7, 7l behind Rakaan (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Lowther 10-11fav (9-5) Slowly away, tracked leaders over 6f out, led over 1f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, readily, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec beating Srinagar Girl (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Kickingthelilly 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec beating Warfare (8-10) by nk, 10 ran.
Ancient Greece 5-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on well closing stages, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Mawaakef (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Copperwood 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Kung Hei Fat Choy (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
The Happy Hammer (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, switched left inside final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 6l behind Light From Mars (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Rugosa 10-3 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, ran on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Gifted Girl (9-5) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (4) pol in Nov.