16:50 Nottingham
Wednesday 12 April 2017
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Collect totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap (Div 1)
- 3YO only | Class 5 | 1m 2f 50y | Good to Firm (Good in places) | 13 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 16:53 | Winning time: 2m 11.77s
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98,000 gns foal who finished late to run down subsequent Newcastle winner Oud Metha Bridge in a 1m Lingfield maiden on debut in late February. Stepping up in trip should suit, and races on turf for the first time.
1m2f Lingfield maiden winner in December 2016 which was due reward for a couple of minor placed efforts. However, a beaten favourite on her return to action at Wolverhampton last month (from this mark) and this is more competitive.
Has taken his time to find his feet, but a big improver in the early part of 2017 winning over this trip at Chelmsford before following up over 1m4f at Kempton in early February. Now rated 75 for his turf debut and this mark looks workable enough.
Gelded since his last run at Kempton in September 2016. Can be excused his opening two runs (inadequate trips) and looks the type to take a step forward on his handicap debut and seasonal return.
Narrow Wolverhampton maiden winner in mid December 2016, and beaten approximately 3½L on his handicap debut (Peace and Plenty second) over that same extended 1m1f trip at Dunstall Park late last month.
Finished seventh on debut in a maiden at Newbury in October 2016 that featured Eagle Creek and Mathix (ran yesterday at Lingfield), and has made steady if not spectacular progress since. Handicaps (debut today) would appear likely to suit.
1m2f Chelmsford nursery winner in November 2016 (rated 61) who finished narrowly in front of Hertford Dancer when runner up to Enfolding at Wolverhampton late last month. Has clearly trained on and improved and should go well.
Improved immediately for being gelded and with the fitting of cheek-pieces when winning at Windsor in October 2016, and followed that up with a neck second to Rashford's Double over 1m at this track in November. Raised 2lb and upped in trip for seasonal reappearance.
Ten race maiden and beginning to look fully exposed both on turf and the AW. Connections still struggling to find his best trip having raced between 7F and 1m2f on his last two starts.
Started off life with John Gosden, and as a slow developer this trainer did an effective job in getting him well handicapped. He showed vastly improved form from a low base (55) when a runner up at Southwell in December and has won each of his subsequent starts including at Newcastle over this trip. 3lb higher for turf bow but a major player.
By Sir Percy, he clearly has stamina in his pedigree. Midfield finishes in three starts in maidens so far, including behind the potentially smart Garrick (latest), it will be no surprise to see him improve now going handicapping.
Well held in three back-end maidens (including behind Hertford Dancer in November 2016), and tough to fancy on handicap debut, but worth a check for market support.
Twice a runner up in nurseries over 7F and 1m, before getting off the mark at Leicester in mid October (1m+). Up 3lb and stamina to prove over this longer trip, but a progressive sort at a low level.
Forecasts
Mori Yoshinari (11/4), Plead (15/2), Serenade The Stars (8/1), Peace And Plenty (8/1), Hertford Dancer (9/1), Road To Dubai (10/1), Mullarkey (12/1), Snookered (14/1), Daily Trader (16/1), Costa Percy (20/1), Chaparrachik (25/1), Casado (25/1), Phoenix Dawn (33/1)
Serenade The Stars has been a major improver on the AW and a mark of 75 might be a reasonable enough slot for his turf debut, whilst Mori Yoshinari has seen his maiden debut victory franked by Oud Metha Bridge. Hertford Dancer and Peace And Plenty are closely matched on their Wolverhampton clash but this looks a shade more competitive overall. The Shropshire Wolves are a shrewd bunch and David Evans has done a grand job with the John Gosden cast-off DAILY TRADER. He boasts stamina in abundance and is a real galloper and despite this race having plenty more 'fashionable' trainers, a 3lb rise for a narrow Newcastle success looks fair and he's worth chancing back on turf from a moderate mark of 65.
- Daily Trader
- Serenade The Stars
- Mori Yoshinari
Prize Money
1st: £3,234.002nd: £962.003rd: £481.004th: £240.00
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