15:30 Yarmouth
Tuesday 24 October 2017
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Phillip Southgate Socks & Sandals Handicap
- 3YO plus  |  Class 5  |  1m 3f 104y  |  Good to Soft (Good in places)  |  13 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:30Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 2m 28.45s
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Absent for nearly a year prior to finishing fourth at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) in August. Held at Kempton last time out and races off a mark 8lb lower than for his latest success.
Chasing a four-timer here with his most recent victory coming over 1m2f at Leciester (good-to-soft) last week. Has won over 1m4f in the past and one for the shortlist under a 6lb penalty.
Winner of two of his three starts since joining this yard including over 1m2f at Chelmsford last time out. Finished runner-up over an extended 1m3f at Goodwood prior to that and and interesting despite a 6lb rise in the weights.
In good form on the AW earlier this year following up a 1m4f victory at Lingfield by finishing runner-up over an extended 1m5f at Chelmsford in March. Returns from a break today and seeking a first turf win at the ninth attempt.
Placed in a Windsor (good-to-soft) maiden over this trip on his penultimate outing but well held last time out. Worth a check in the market with cheekpieces worn for the first time on handicap debut.
Doubled his career tally when winning over 1m4f at Epsom (good-to-firm) in August. Held in two subsequent starts over that C&D and would probably prefer quicker ground than is forecast today.
Out of form in recent starts including when well beaten on the AW the last twice. Rated 8lb lower than for his most recent victory.
Successful twice on turf this year most recently over 1m4f at Chepstow (soft) last month. Struggled upped to 1m6f last time out and this drop in trip should see him in a better light.
Victorious over 1m6f at Bath (good) in July and put a disappointing effort in a Class 2 contest here subsequently when finishing fourth at Catterick (good-to-soft) earlier this month. One for the shortlist off the same mark today.
Ran well when finishing fourth over 1m4f at Catterick (good-to-soft) last time out. Races off a 2lb lower mark today and seeking his first victory since winning over 1m at Sandown last year.
In good form since returning from a spell in Dubai during the winter winning over 1m4f at Haydock (heavy) last time out. Races off a 5lb higher mark today and would appreciate any overnight rain.
Broke his maiden in a Chelmsford handicap over 1m6f on his penultimate outing. Fair effort off this 6lb higher mark upped to 2m last time out and drop in trip isn't certain to suit.
Seven time winner most recently over 1m4f at Leicester (good) in July. Well held on last three starts however and more needed today.
Non-Runners
7
(11)
Waterville Dancer15
Weight: 9-5|Â Â Age: 3
T: R Hughes  J: Non Runner
NR
Forecasts
Hajaam (9/4), Big Sigh (3/1), Incredible Dream (4/1), Waterville Dancer (10/1), First Quest (12/1), Maestro Mac (14/1), Knight Music (18/1), Desert Cross (20/1), Macksville (20/1), Cordite (22/1), Dolphin Village (25/1), Tyrsal (33/1), Lazarus (33/1), Mystikana (50/1)
DESERT CROSS ran well when finishing runner-up off this mark at Catterick last time out and he can go one better in this competitive looking handicap. The selection is rated 3lb higher than when successful at Bath in July and is taken to get the better of Hajaam who is chasing his fourth consecutive victory today while Big Sigh, lightly raced since returning from Dubai can finish third.
- Desert Cross
- Hajaam
- Big Sigh
Prize Money
1st: £2,911.002nd: £866.003rd: £433.004th: £216.00
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