17:35 Windsor

Monday 31 July 2017

All17:3518:0518:4019:1519:5020:20

Silk Series Lady Riders' Handicap

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 4  |   6f 12y  |   Good (Good to Soft in places)  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:35  |   Winning time: 1m 11.84s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(9)
Horse silk
Mr Pocketb,t13
Age: 3|  Weight: 10-7| J: Hayley Turner| T: P & O Cole| OR:  82| D
3/1
Had been going well until finishing last of six last time. Of obvious interest here with top rider on board and with blinkers, worn for both victories, back on.
3
(8)
Horse silk
Juan Horsepowerp11
Age: 3|  Weight: 10-4| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR:  79| D
5/1
Has been in good form this year on AW tracks and when scoring on fast ground in May. Poor on his last three starts and hard to fancy despite assistance from top young rider.
4
(2)
Horse silk
Dandy Flame16
Age: 3|  Weight: 10-3| J: Nicola Currie(5)| T: R Hughes| OR:  78| D
5/1
Has work to do with Juan Horsepower on running at Bath in May but that rival has lost his way since. Landed his first turf success 16 days ago following a change of tactics and one to note under a reasonable 4lb rise. Rider has a 3-64 career record.
5
(1)
Horse silk
Musical Comedy14
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-3| J: Jenny Powell| T: M Murphy| OR:  73| CD
15/2
Last win came in Listed company at Newbury in May 2014 but it's been mainly a downhill plunge since then and is now rated 33lb lower. Little to write home about in recent outings and others make much more appeal.
6
(4)
Horse silk
Fortitude19
Age: 3|  Weight: 10-0| J: Josephine Gordon| T: H Palmer| OR:  75
3/1
Showed a good turn of foot to land a Doncaster maiden in the mud eight weeks ago. Outclassed next time before doing the best of the hold up horses at Kempton 19 days ago. Looks interesting at this level with conditions more suitable and top rider on board.
8
(5)
Horse silk
Indian Affairb,t17
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-8| J: Kerrie Raybould(5)| T: J M Bradley| OR:  64| CD
13/2
Winner off 3lb lower at Chepstow in May and has held his form well since. Rider having just her third ride in public and stable have been quiet of late.
9
(7)
Horse silk
Zebs Ladp294
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-2| J: Miss Jodie Hughes| T: Mrs N S Evans| OR:  57| D
66/1
Lingfield winner over 7f on soft ground 13 months ago but had just three starts subsequently and well beaten on each occasion.

Non-Runners

2
(3)
Horse silk
Gold Hunter17
Weight: 10-7|  Age: 7
T: S Flook  J: Miss Serena Brotherton
NR
7
(6)
Horse silk
Pour La Victoire18
Weight: 9-11|  Age: 7
T: A W Carroll  J: Georgia Cox
NR

Forecasts

Fortitude (3/1), Mr Pocket (3/1), Gold Hunter (4/1), Dandy Flame (5/1), Juan Horsepower (5/1), Indian Affair (13/2), Musical Comedy (15/2), Pour La Victoire (12/1), Zebs Lad (66/1)

Verdict

Gold Hunter looks set to go close with the booking of a capable amateur adding to his attraction. He has been holding his form well since his Salisbury success and meets rivals who have questions to answer. Mr Pocket may prove a different proposition with the blinkers refitted but FORTITUDE earns our vote. Hugo Palmer's filly will have the services of Josephine Gordon and arrives having found her last race not going to plan due to a muddling pace. The slower ground and likelihood of a strong gallop will help this lightly raced filly who was an impressive winner of a Doncaster maiden eight weeks ago.
  1. Fortitude
  2. Gold Hunter
  3. Mr Pocket

Prize Money

1st: £6,469.002nd: £1,925.003rd: £962.004th: £481.00

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