16:45 Brighton

Tuesday 4 July 2017

All14:1514:4515:1515:4516:1516:4517:15

Human League 8 Sept Handicap

  • 3YO only  |   Class 5  |   6f 210y  |   Good to Firm  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:46  |   Winning time: 1m 23.13s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(5)
Horse silk
Bequia18
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-9| J: George Wood(3)| T: M Meade| OR:  72
6/1
Looked to be a filly of some potential when second on her debut as a juvenile at Newmarket, but has not built on that so far and was only ninth of 13 on her handicap debut at Sandown last time. Has been dropped 3lb for that and may do better this time.
2
(3)
Horse silk
Lord Clenaghcastle146
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch(3)| T: G & J Moore| OR:  70| BF| C| D
10/1
Won his first two races as a juvenile and was not disgraced in a nursery at this track in October. Two subsequent runs have been disappointing and, returning from a break, he needs to get his act together to figure off this mark.
4
(7)
Horse silk
Golden Guest19
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-0| J: Jane Elliott(5)| T: G G Margarson| OR:  63
12/1
Remains a maiden after 11 starts, although his first two runs after being gelded saw him finish second. Last of eight at Newbury last time, he needs to bounce back off a 3lb lower mark.
5
(1)
Horse silk
Still Waitingp114
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Charles Bishop| T: W Jarvis| OR:  62
7/2
Still to get his head in front after nine attempts, but has been runner-up three times, including over C&D (beaten a head) last time. Runs off 1lb lower and is one of the more appealing contenders with cheekpieces applied for the first time.
6
(9)
Horse silk
Miss Mirabeaub194
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-12| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR:  61
9/2
From a winning family, she has raced three times in AW maiden company, showing a modicum of promise. Blinkered for her handicap debut, she represents a shrewd stable and is of particular interest.
8
(8)
Horse silk
Hidden Stashv21
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-6| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding| OR:  55| C
7/1
Won a 6f maiden at this track last summer, but his form since then has been regressive. His handicap mark has fallen accordingly, but his latest display provided only limited hope for a revival in form.
9
(2)
Horse silk
Topmeup8
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-4| J: S De Sousa| T: P D Evans| OR:  53
9/4
Has been placed in six of her 14 starts on turf and AW and usually gives it her best shot off this sort of handicap mark. That said, she has been unable to get her head in front where it matters and a similar fate may await her again.

Non-Runners

3
(6)
Horse silk
Gunmaker23
Weight: 9-3|  Age: 3
T: D M Simcock  J: George Buckell
NR
7
(4)
Horse silk
Cryptonite23
Weight: 8-10|  Age: 3
T: M Appleby  J: Ray Dawson
NR

Forecasts

Topmeup (9/4), Still Waiting (7/2), Miss Mirabeau (9/2), Bequia (6/1), Hidden Stash (7/1), Cryptonite (8/1), Lord Clenaghcastle (10/1), Gunmaker (10/1), Golden Guest (12/1)

Verdict

Bequia has not fulfilled the promise of her debut effort but has talent and is not dismissed despite top weight. Topmeup's comsistency means she gets no respite from the handicapper, but Still Waiting has dropped to a decent mark and he is a danger to MISS MIRABEAU, who is qualified to run in a handicap after three fair efforts in maidens. She is blinkered for the first time and is likely to be primed for this.
  1. Miss Mirabeau
  2. Still Waiting
  3. Topmeup

Prize Money

1st: £2,911.002nd: £866.003rd: £433.004th: £216.00

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