15:45 Brighton
Tuesday 4 July 2017
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- 4YO plus | Class 6 | 1m 1f 207y | Good to Firm | 10 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 15:49 | Winning time: 2m 3.30s
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Only win in 22 starts came on the AW at Lingfield in May, last year, and he again showed a liking for that surface when a half-length runner-up last time. He is effective on turf, however, and was a neck second over C&D three starts ago, form which gives him a sound chance off a 4lb higher mark.
Won at Chelmsford and over C&D before failing in his hat-trick bid at Newbury last time. Only 3lb higher than when successful at this track, so he is clearly in the mix if returning to the form of those back-to-back successes.
Won 10f handicaps at Newbury and Pontefract last summer and is now 13lb lower than for the second of those successes. Has a massive chance if anywhere near that form, but has shown very little since the turn of the year and cannot be recommended until hinting at a revival.
Has joined this trainer since his last outing when an encouraging third of 11 at Yarmouth. Runs off the same mark and if first-time blinkers have a positive effect, he has to enter calculations.
Has run only six times, but has shown gradual improvement, culminating in a second over 3f further at Lingfield in February. Did not look entirely straightforward there and the drop in trip is not guaranteed to suit, but she is in good hands and has to be respected following her break.
Won at this track over 2f shorter on his first start for his current yard, and two subsequent runs off this mark have been perfectly respectable. Steps up in trip and will be firmly in contention if the extra distance ekes out any improvement.
Best effort in seven starts came at this track in June, last year. Races off a 3lb lower mark, but has not been sighted for almost a year and presumably has had her problems. Best watched on her return to action.
Has shown little in 13 starts on the Flat and was pulled up in two hurdle races in October. Has a long break to overcome and cannot be seriously considered until showing something better.
First outing for this stable when well beaten over C&D last month. Has won off a higher mark than this, but hard to fancy on recent evidence.
Has registered eight wins on the AW, but is 0-15 on turf and has a 10lb lower rating on the grass. Finished fourth of 10 over C&D in August, 2015, so a case can be made for him off 2lb lower. There are clearly risks attached, however.
Forecasts
Buzz Lightyere (2/1), Dove Mountain (3/1), Betsalottie (4/1), Master Of Heaven (8/1), Rianna Star (12/1), Solid Justice (14/1), Lazizah (14/1), Silver Alliance (33/1), Storm Runner (66/1), Opera Buffa (80/1)
Top weight Betsalottie has shown a liking for this track and has to be respected, while Rianna Star is lightly raced and open to improvement for her shrewd stable. Master Of Heaven will be dangerous if returning to the form of his back-to-back wins, but the suggestion is BUZZ LIGHTYERE, who also likes this course, is in good form and may be able to find extra over a longer trip. Dove Mountain may get involved in first-time blinkers.
- Buzz Lightyere
- Master Of Heaven
- Betsalottie
Prize Money
1st: £2,588.002nd: £770.003rd: £385.004th: £192.00
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