20:50 Chelmsford City

Thursday 23 March 2017

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Collect totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap

Off time: 20:51 | Winning time: 1m 0.04s

(6)

Come On Dave^v³³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-11| J: Liam Keniry| T: J Butler| OR: 77

9/2

Two-time C&D winner who is particularly effective when he breaks well and gets an easy lead but can lose his chance from the gate as seen the last twice when starting slowly. Trainer has a good record around here and his charge is on a workable mark having won from 10lb higher in the handicap two years ago over C&D. Solid chance if he gets away on terms.

Form: 313798

(4)

Normal Equilibrium²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: I Furtado| OR: 73

9/4

Successful at Epsom in April last year but has not made the frame since and is slipping down the ratings. Decent effort latest when attempting to make all, but finding little when headed. Now races off a mark 19lb lower than his sole AW success over C&D so very much respected, particularly if there's market support.

Form: 075293

(1)

Secret Asset^v²¹

Age: 12| Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: L Williamson| OR: 73

12/1

Last of nine on each of his last two starts returning from a break and may just be a little too long in the tooth now. Does have a C&D win to his name but trainer and jockey have just a 4% strike rate when teaming up together.

Form: 0-99665

(2)

Soaring Spirits¹¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Jack Duern⁽³⁾| T: D K Ivory| OR: 69

8/1

Unplaced on last six starts and probably a better horse on turf. Not won on the AW since 2014 and unplaced on three starts here. Returns from a break and never won over the minimum trip so this could well be a pipe opener for turf targets in the spring.

Form: 3668-50

(7)

Malaysian Boleh^v¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Josephine Gordon| T: P S McEntee| OR: 69

5/1

Won over the minimum trip last time in a claimer but looks better suited to a bit further than this and he has to prove he can be effective back in handicap company. Interesting starting point for new yard but he's been most effective when being held up off a strong pace and this course doesn't always lend itself to such tactics.

Form: 241159

(3)

Temple Road^b,t²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: F Norton| T: J M Bradley| OR: 67

9/2

Handicapper caught back up with him now after being on a lenient mark at the end of last year. Seven from nine at Lingfield where he last scored and track bias not particularly in his favour around here as he likes to deliver his challenge late. Looks vulnerable for win purposes and trainer's record at the track is just 4.55%.

Form: 443478

Rule 4

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Non-Runners

(8)

Rosealee¹⁵

Weight: 9-11| Age: 4

T: J Gask J: D A Parkes

(5)

Welease Bwian⁴⁹

Weight: 9-1| Age: 8

T: S C Williams J: Milly Naseb

Forecasts

Normal Equilibrium (9/4), Rosealee (10/3), Temple Road (9/2), Come On Dave (9/2), Malaysian Boleh (5/1), Soaring Spirits (8/1), Secret Asset (12/1), Welease Bwian (14/1)

ROSEALEE is still relatively unexposed compared to plenty of these and while she had the run of the race last time out at Lingfield, the handicapper hasn't overreacted and provide she can get over from her wide draw, she could be tough to peg back. Normal Equillibrium looks on a very lenient mark and it's still early days with this yard so he could well bounce back to form. Trainer John Butler's runners should always be respected around here and his charge Come On Dave is another on feasible mark and the drop in class could work the oracle.