17:10 Chelmsford City

Wednesday 8 February 2017

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UB40 Here In August Handicap

Off time: 17:12 | Winning time: 1m 26.06s

(9)

Whaleweigh Station^v⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Oisin Murphy| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 62

7/2

Has found a new lease of life this year and a little unlucky not to win last time out at this course but was well in on that occasion; new mark for previous wins comes into effect now and he may struggle from a wide draw.

Form: 136606

(8)

Siege Of Boston^t³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: J Butler| OR: 60

7/2

Unplaced on all seven starts for previous yard and no obvious excuses when having every chance at Wolverhampton latest. Possible this jockey will find the key to him but something of a leaf of faith required.

Form: 000-512

(4)

Hipz^p⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: G Baker| T: Mrs L J Mongan| OR: 59

3/1

Capable handicap performer who won over C&D off a mark of 51 in October. Has run to a similar level on last three starts and may be finding this revised mark tough.

Form: 5-72618

(1)

Hidden Gem^t,v1⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Aaron Jones⁽³⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 58

8/1

Still a maiden after 13 starts but has run well around here, finishing runner-up on a couple of occasions. Draw to attack from this stall and may be able to shift maiden tag with this talented claimer booked.

Form: 726-282

(7)

Wink Oliver^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Laura Coughlan⁽⁷⁾| T: J Hughes| OR: 58

8/1

Bounced back to form last time when benefiting from them going too fast on the front end last time. Jockey yet to ride a winner in six starts and this gelding doesn't look the most straight-forward to ride so may be best watched for now.

Form: 412423

(6)

Tavener^p⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 57

12/1

Just one win from 24 starts and losing run now stands at 18. Out of form when last seen at Southwell and prove more effective on turf throughout the summer.

Form: 731312

(2)

Nasri^v⁶

Age: 11| Weight: 9-1| J: S Donohoe| T: Emma Owen| OR: 54

8/1

Narrowly beaten last time at this course but not one who will often back up a good effort with another. Trainer has a very low-strike rate so probably best watched all things considered.

Form: 244130

(5)

All Or Nothin²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 8-13| J: Callum Shepherd⁽³⁾| T: P Butler| OR: 52

12/1

Very well handicapped on old form and duly scored last time over C&D. Only goes up 2lb for that and no reason why he won't be thereabouts again with a talented claimer booked.

Form: 218625

Non-Runners

(10)

Frank Cool³⁰

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: A W Carroll J: William Carson

(3)

Diamond Indulgence¹¹

Weight: 8-9| Age: 4

T: D Shaw J: P C O'Donnell

Forecasts

Hipz (3/1), Siege Of Boston (7/2), Whaleweigh Station (7/2), Hidden Gem (8/1), Nasri (8/1), Wink Oliver (8/1), Tavener (12/1), All Or Nothin (12/1), Diamond Indulgence (12/1), Frank Cool (14/1)

ALL OR NOTHIN won well last time out and he's so well-handicapped on old form, the 2lb rise from the handicapper may underestimate him. Whaleweigh Station has really turned the corner this year but may find life a little tougher from this revised mark. Hidden Gem's best form has come around here and the booking of a talented 3lb claimer might just help him get his head in front. 1. All Or Nothin 2. Whaleweigh Station 3. Hidden Gem