17:30 Newmarket
Saturday 5 August 2017
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Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Handicap
- 3YO plus | Class 4 | 1m | Soft | 11 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:32 | Winning time: 1m 39.7s
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Show odds
Has occasionally knocked on the door in five starts this season, but it has yet to open. Ran a fair race at Ayr off this mark last time and could go well again, especially if the first-time eyeshield has a positive effect.
Has not been at his best on his recent starts, but now finds himself 3lb lower than when last successful at Windsor in June, last year. Both his wins have been over further, so he looks opposable.
Solid and consistent performer who has been in fine form this season. Second of five off this handicap mark at Nottingham last time and likely to give his running once again. Looks a leading contender for his respected stable.
Looked to have a bright future when making all to win on his only outing at two, but has failed to beat a rival in runs at Ripon and Windsor this season. Handicapper has dropped him 4lb, but he cannot be recommended until showing signs of a return to forrm.
Followed up a debut third at Lingfield by winning a six-runner maiden at Southwell. Has his first run since March, has to show he is equally effective on turf and does not look leniently weighted on his first start in a handicap. Plenty to prove.
Last win came on the AW at Southwell but, aside from a good run at Pontefract, has been disappointing since. Has slipped to a decent mark, but is hard to fancy in his current vein of form.
Won a maiden at Goodwood in June, last year, when trained by Marcus Tregoning, but has been well held on three starts over 7f for his current trainer this season. Reverts to a mile with a hood fitted, but others make more appeal.
Progressive sort who has won three of her last five starts, including at this track over 7f last time. Return to a mile is not an issue, but she has to cope with a career-high mark in a competitive race.
Got off the mark at the fourth attempt when landing a Haydock maiden last month. Showed a good attitude that day, but will need to improve again if he is to follow up in handicap company.
Won twice as a juvenile for Richard Hannon and the latest of four runs for this yard was much his best. Could be coming to the boil and a 4lb drop will help his cause.
Won over this trip at Yarmouth in May and a blip at that track next time was followed by a good third at Windsor last time. The handicapper probably has his measure for now, but he should not be disgraced.
Non-Runners
2
(1)
Archie22
Weight: 10-0| Age: 5
T: Tom Clover J: Josephine Gordon
NR
8
(12)
Zymyran50
Weight: 9-6| Age: 3
T: D M Simcock J: J P Spencer
NR
Forecasts
Lamloom (10/3), Kreb's Cycle (5/1), Azaly (11/2), Timeless Art (6/1), Ross Raith Rover (7/1), Zymyran (10/1), Whosyourhousemate (12/1), Whispered Kiss (14/1), Tukhoom (14/1), Archie (14/1), Oasis Spear (16/1), House Of Commons (16/1), Kitten's Johnstown (25/1)
A tight handicap in which Northern raider Lamloom looks sure to make a bold bid given his consistency and progressive profile. Fellow 3yo Azaly is also considered on his first start in a handicap while Whispered Kiss has a good strike rate and has to be factored into the equation. However, it may be worth taking a chance on KREB'S CYCLE, who has gradually been getting his act together for his current trainer and may be ready to strike off a fair mark with a leading jockey booked. Zymyran should go well if the first-time hood proves positive.
- Kreb's Cycle
- Lamloom
- Azaly
Prize Money
1st: £5,175.002nd: £1,540.003rd: £770.004th: £385.00
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