16:50 Kempton

Wednesday 1 February 2017

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Matchbook Traders Conference Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier)

Off time: 16:51 | Winning time: 2m 18.56s

(9)

Giantstepsahead²²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: A Bailey| OR: 81

12/1

Last win came here 11 months ago from 1lb higher in the handicap and while he's not been in much form on last two AW starts, he's dangerous to rule out, especially if he can get an early lead.

Form: 836-705

(2)

Persun³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: G Lee| T: M R Channon| OR: 79

9/1

Finished fourth on AW debut last time out but losing run starting to mount up and not won since 2015. Has scored from 1lb higher in the handicap on turf and connections will be hoping this can be run at quick pace for this hold up performer.

Form: 4452-41

(1)

Daisy Boy^t¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Aaron Jones⁽³⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 78

7/1

Habitual front-runner who seems better suited around Chelmsford than here. Unplaced on last six starts and unlikely to get an easy time of things on the front end so others are preferred.

Form: 6544-56

(12)

Alcatraz^p,t¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: George Baker| OR: 77

9/2

Appears suited by the step up to middle distances but never managed to catch Sennockian Star here last time. That winner has gone in again since though and he ought to go close if settling better. Jockey booking suggests a big run is expected.

Form: 5-22462

(4)

Monsieur Rieussec¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: R Kingscote| T: J G Portman| OR: 76

4/1

Scored off a reduced mark at Chelmsford last time and raced wide much of the way so 5lb seems reasonable. Still well-handicapped on old form and ought to go close again.

Form: 52955/9

(6)

Zabeel Star¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Liam Keniry| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 74

5/1

Scored at this course two starts back, benefiting from some going too hard off the front end. Up 4lb when narrowly beaten at Wolverhampton last time and up a further 2lb for that. Struggled off this kind of mark in the past and others preferred.

Form: 61-2430

(13)

Hard To Handel⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: P Aspell| T: C Ellam| OR: 73

66/1

Last two wins came in sellers/claimers but looks well handicapped on bits and pieces of form. Finished third at odds of 100/1 at Wolverhampton last time and claims if building on that run.

Form: 066303

(10)

Langlauf^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Lulu Stanford⁽⁵⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 75

22/1

Former Godolphin recruit who made just one start in France for previous yard. Very few signs she retains much ability on recent return from absence at Wolverhampton and plenty to prove for now.

Form: 551-831

(11)

Dakota City^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Adam Beschizza| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 72

14/1

His three wins have all come around this distance and he has been running well in defeat recently. Another who should enjoy the expected strong pace and feasibly handicapped on old form.

Form: 44-4546

(3)

Black Dave¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: S J Drowne| T: P D Evans| OR: 72

33/1

Another front-runner who was below form in recent Wolverhampton claimer and is likely to need plenty more back in a handicap. Takes a significant step up in trip and has won over a furlong shorter before but faces plenty of competition for the lead.

Form: 834586

(5)

Camakasi¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Tom Marquand| T: A Stronge| OR: 72

10/1

Won over C&D two starts back recording second win of a 32-race career. Certainly capable of scoring off this kind of mark when everything drops right but not one to rely upon.

Form: 44-1573

(8)

Elusive Cowboy^p1²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: S Donohoe| T: S Edmunds| OR: 73

16/1

Had the run of the race two starts back at Wolverhampton but failed to back that up last time at the same course from a 6lb higher mark. Has been inconsistent in eight starts to date but still early days for this one and likely to do better at some stage.

Form: 03445

Non-Runners

(7)

Priors Brook⁶⁹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 6

T: A M Balding J: Liam Keniry

(14)

The Gay Cavalier⁴

Weight: 9-3| Age: 6

T: J Ryan J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Monsieur Rieussec (4/1), Alcatraz (9/2), Zabeel Star (5/1), Daisy Boy (7/1), Persun (9/1), Camakasi (10/1), Priors Brook (10/1), Giantstepsahead (12/1), Dakota City (14/1), Elusive Cowboy (16/1), Langlauf (22/1), The Gay Cavalier (25/1), Black Dave (33/1), Hard To Handel (66/1)

GIANTSTEPSAHEAD drops to a mark one pound lower than what he won off here 11 months ago and he shaped okay without setting the world alight on last start so he may be able to get his head back in front at a track he is proven at. Alcatraz get the services of Adam Kirby and he finished behind Sennockian Star here last time after conceding first run. That winner has franked the form so he ought to remain competitive. Dakota City is well-handicapped on some of his form and will enjoy an expected strong pace to run at. 1. Giantstepsahead 2. Alcatraz 3. Dakota City