17:45 Kempton
Wednesday 11 January 2017
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32Red Casino Handicap
- 4YO plus  |  Class 5  |  1m 3f  |  Standard / Slow  |  14 Runners  |  Polytrack  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:47Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 2m 20.06s
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Dropping down the handicap and solid effort two starts ago when third over C&D when flattening out at the finish; 1lb lower here and place possibilities.
Been hurdling of late and tasted victory at Bangor when making all and winning easily by ten lengths. 2lb higher here than previous winning all-weather mark and looks an interesting runner with 3lb claimer on board.
Jockey booking catches the eye and this four-year-old would have every chance of his current mark of 70 having won a maiden at Doncaster when notably beating Ribchester when trained by William Haggas; hopes rest on a small portion of that form still remaining although he has looked regressive of late.
Gone off the boil on his two most recent outings having run consistently on the turf last summer.; has only ever tasted success at Lingfield, however, which is a worry.
Last ran over hurdles back in October 2015 and again this ten-year-old looks to have lots to do on the figures to feature here on what is his first appearance at this venue; the booking of a 7lb claimer may be an indication that it's last chance saloon for this old boy.
Lightly-raced and looks to hold an obvious chance on handicap debut if she's able to cope with the step up to 1m3f. Well-backed last-time-out when third at Lingfield but she will need to settle better if she's to finish her race off.
Last two runs have been solid enough with two thirds at Chelmsford and Southwell respectably. Today's trip an unknown but gives the impression he will see it out, particularly given how well his trainer has placed his horses of late; respected.
Sole win came at Dundalk over a mile back in November 2014 and little to suggest in recent runs that this six-year-old's turn may be near; best watched.
Has won twice here at Kempton, both over 1m4f, and looks a more solid option than most despite the recent 6lb rise; one of the likelier types given his recent form.
First attempt at a longer trip last-time-out at this venue was a poor one, with him failing to see out the 1m4f. With the handicapper reluctant to drop his mark and the fact he has stalls issues, he looks opposable once again.
On a workable mark yet seems to find winning at further than 1m2f beyond him; place possibilities if they don't go too hard upfront.
Has won here six times and off higher marks in the past. Latest run at Wolverhampton when eighth wasn't all that inspiring but stamina certainly won't be an issue here and from a good draw, he could be finishing to great effect; visored first-time here.
Still a colt who ran a dismal race at Southwell on his most recent outing when last of eleven. As a result this four-year-old has been dropped to an all-time low career mark of 62 and steps up markedly in trip with his sole victory to date coming over 6f on heavy ground which does not exactly offer hope.
Winner over 1m3f at Southwell last-time-out when staying on strongly in the closing stages. Assuming he's none the worse for those exertions he should be able to make his presence felt off a 4lb higher mark; his stamina looks more assured than most.
Forecasts
Thahab Ifraj (9/4), Rahmah (15/2), Jersey Bull (9/1), Wahiba (9/1), Moojaned (11/1), Camakasi (12/1), Qortaaj (12/1), Speculator (14/1), Tyrsal (16/1), Tempuran (16/1), Melabi (20/1), Thane Of Cawdor (20/1), Marshal Dan Troop (33/1), Valantino Oyster (100/1)
This race appears to revolve around recent winner MOOJANED and recent course winner Jersey Bull, with the preference being the former due to the negation of the hike in the weights his 7lb claimer brings to the table and the manner in which David Evans' charge stayed on all the way up the Southwell straight on his recent victory. He clearly is on good terms with himself and it looks as if his aforementioned trainer is looking to capitalise on his in-form horse. Course specialist Thane Of Cawdor must be respected as must Marco Botti's handicap debutant Wahiba.
1. Moojaned
2. Jersey Bull
3. Thane Of Cawdor
Prize Money
1st: £2,911.002nd: £866.003rd: £433.004th: £216.00
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