19:45 Chelmsford City
Thursday 5 January 2017
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- 3YO to 4YO | Class 5 | 1m 2f | Standard | 7 Runners | Polytrack | Weighed In
- Off time: 19:47 | Winning time: 2m 6.26s
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Placed on all four starts as a juvenile and has a handicap mark of 80 running creditably off that mark on his sole run in nurseries. Hasn't really built on a promising debut effort which saw him finish third at Kempton over a mile but given his rating sets the standard here.
Unraced but related to some smart individuals such as his full brother Martlet who was a winner over 1m2f and 1m4f and half brother Palmerston successful over a mile. Given the record of his yard with these types, and his pedigree, it won't surprise to see him run well on his debut.
Well held in two maidens in December at Kempton and Wolverhampton starting a double-figure price on each occasion. The increased trip may well help but it's likely that handicaps will be needed to see him in a better light.
Just the two runs so far with the second start showing improvement from his debut with a third at Wolverhampton. Did well in that last run to get as close as he did to the first two home given that he did best of those held-up off the slow pace. With further improvement expected he could well go close here.
Yet to see a racecourse and makes his debut here. Pedigree looks a speedy one on his dam's side but his sire should inject some stamina. His yard are going well at the moment and he's an interesting contender in a race where given his pedigree he should be capable of making his mark.
The most experienced in this field with eight starts so far with the best of those being a couple of runner-up slots with the last four runs all in handicap company. Ran a reasonable race at Newcastle last time out but one or two of these look to hold more potential.
Didn't show that much on her debut at Goodwood in July but did make a small step forward on her AW debut in December on her only subsequent start. Would have to make more improvement to figure here and handicaps if she gains a mark after this run will be much more her sphere.
Forecasts
Draw Swords (1/1), Keswick (11/4), Speedo Boy (6/1), Upgrade (9/1), Star General (14/1), Vrika Bay (25/1), Mambo Dancer (66/1)
This looks a reasonable chance for DRAW SWORDS to get off the mark as he returns to maiden company and with a rating of 80 he sets the standard here. Speedo Boy looks as though he can improve again on his Wolverhampton run perhaps under a more positive ride this time. Of the newcomers Keswick given his pedigree looks the most interesting especially from a yard that do well with his type.
1. Draw Swords
2. Speedo Boy
3. Keswick
Prize Money
1st: £5,175.002nd: £1,540.003rd: £770.004th: £385.00
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