17:45 Kempton

Friday 3 February 2017

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Rasher Frith Memorial Handicap

Off time: 17:46 | Winning time: 1m 25.93s

(12)

Pleadings^t,v⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S W Kelly| T: C Wallis| OR: 50

7/1

Unplaced on previous six outings prior to finishing third at Lingfield last week. Having his first outing at Kempton in this and often slowly away, of interest if repeating what was a promising return to handicaps.

Form: 0-53999

(2)

Altaira¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: William Carson| T: A W Carroll| OR: 50

8/1

Glimpses of ability on turf back in the summer but well held here a fortnight ago on first outing since september though racing off a 3lb lower mark than when third at Brighton & Salisbury in august..

Form: 363-650

(4)

Cuban Queen^p⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Adam Beschizza| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 49

8/1

Beaten just half a length here on her penultimate start but arguably disappointing latest. That Kempton run looks solid enough with the runner-up scoring since and there's every chance she could go well again in this.

Form: 370646

(13)

Captain Kendall^p²³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: S J Drowne| T: H Chisman| OR: 48

25/1

Held by Cuban Queen on their running here last month, tasted success twice here back in 2013 and most recent success at Lingield in december 2015 came off 1lb higher mark. Latest run off a two month absence a significant improvement on his two previous outings and worth a check in the market.

Form: 051-690

(3)

West Leake¹⁶

Age: 11| Weight: 9-5| J: L P Keniry| T: P Burgoyne| OR: 48

7/1

Last success came back in april 2015 and well held off higher marks of late. Sliding down the weights and now 10lbs lower than last winning mark but looks a risky proposition at present.

Form: 508-634

(10)

Dalness Express²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Ciaran McKee⁽⁵⁾| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 47

33/1

Regularly slowly away and limited signs of ability in six starts including over CD last time out. Less exposed than many in here but appears to have it to do on form.

Form: 54880-7

(9)

Ertidaad^p1,t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D A Parkes⁽⁵⁾| T: Emma Owen| OR: 47

9/1

Remains a maiden after 21 starts, well held over a mile here last month, not beaten far off 5lb higher mark at Chelmsford in november but looks to have it to do here.

Form: 905355

(11)

Man Of La Mancha^p¹⁵⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: R Winston| T: B Haslam| OR: 46

14/1

Finished well beaten in three maiden outings but more encouragement in handicaps the last twice. Returns from a five month absence here and worth a check in the market.

Form: 9/6666-

(5)

Prince of Time^p,t1¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Rodriguez⁽⁷⁾| T: R Ford| OR: 46

5/1

Still a maiden after 13 starts and disappointed when fourth having been sent off favourite at Chelmsford last time out. Change in tactics (usually held up) possibly an excuse on that occasion and every chance here with regular useful 7lb claiming apprentice booked to ride.

Form: 332121

(6)

Catalyze^t⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-3| J: Danny Brock| T: P Butler| OR: 46

100/1

Well beaten in two starts since returning from in excess of two years off the track. Four time winner in his youth but a risky proposition at present.

Form: 9/70898

(7)

Lutine Charlie^p⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 9-2| J: Hollie Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: Emma Owen| OR: 45

13/2

Dual course winner who was successful off a 4lb higher mark here less than a year ago. Met late trouble in running over 1m2f at Chelmsford on his penultimate start and ran well over an extended mile at Wolverhampton last time out. Good apprentice in the saddle here who has her first ride for the yard in this.

Form: 946383

(8)

Chandrayaan^v¹⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 9-2| J: F Norton| T: J E Long| OR: 45

20/1

Limited promise prior to finishing fifth last time out. Successful in this grade over a mile here 11 months ago and off a 1lb lower mark in this. Experienced jockey has a 19% strike rate for this yard.

Form: 547390

(1)

Welsh Inlet⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-2| J: Jane Elliott⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Bridger| OR: 45

8/1

Ran well from 1lb wrong at the weights when fourth to a stablemate last time out at Lingfield. Dropped 1lb for that run and with a capable apprentice in the saddle looks set to run well here.

Form: 120345

Non-Runners

(14)

Xclusive⁸⁴

Weight: 9-2| Age: 7

T: R Harris J: Oisin Murphy

Forecasts

Prince of Time (5/1), Lutine Charlie (13/2), West Leake (7/1), Pleadings (7/1), Welsh Inlet (8/1), Altaira (8/1), Cuban Queen (8/1), Ertidaad (9/1), Man Of La Mancha (14/1), Chandrayaan (20/1), Captain Kendall (25/1), Xclusive (25/1), Dalness Express (33/1), Catalyze (100/1)

LUTINE CHARLIE has been running well of late and can get his head in front in what looks a competitive contest. The selection has a fair draw in seven and won off a 4lb higher mark over this CD less than a year ago. Welsh Inlet can fare best of the rest and was possibly unlucky not to finish closer at Lingfield last time out when slowly away while a repeat of Pleadings most recent effort would see him in the shake-up despite his poor draw. 1. Lutine Charlie 2. Welsh Inlet 3. Pleadings