19:10 Kempton

Wednesday 13 December 2017

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Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap

Off time: 19:13 | Winning time: 2m 19.57s

(1)

First Flight¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: P J McDonald| T: H Main| OR: 86

6/1

Fourth the last three times, twice on AW. Handicap falling and tries a new trip which could be ideal here so has an each-way chance.

Form: 680444

(11)

Cliff Face^b²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 85| C

8/1

First-time blinkers seemed to reinvigorate her latest where she was second despite racing quite keenly in the headgear. Blinkers remain here and off the same mark she looks capable with drop in trip no issue.

Form: 208792

(8)

General Hazard¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Edward Greatrex| T: A Watson| OR: 84

8/1

Took record on AW to five from 11 with win in a claimer latest. This a tougher test but obviously enjoys this surface so can't be written off.

Form: 117051

(9)

Argus⁷⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: D C Costello| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 83

40/1

Won over hurdles this year but form on the level only average. Ran poorly latest over timber so would have to leave that form well behind.

Form: 6350-05

(6)

Ay Ay²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 86

5/1

Won over 1m2f at Nottingham two starts back before getting caught wide latest (sixth of 13). Extra furlong today could suit and remains of potential off current mark.

Form: 655816

(14)

Gothic Empire²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Ryan Tate| T: R Rowe| OR: 81

40/1

10th of 13 latest when upped to 1m2f for first time on stable debut. Ay Ay was an unlucky sixth there so can't see any way he can reverse with him and stamina doubts to answer.

Form: 005040

(10)

Berrahri³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Josephine Gordon| T: J R Best| OR: 81| C

11/1

Won twice on the level this summer. Third here latest over 1m4f and with 2lb back today he ought to be involved in the finish again.

Form: 110343

(13)

Glenys The Menace²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S J Drowne| T: J R Best| OR: 84| C

14/1

Won five times from just 18 starts to date. Notably unlucky latest at Lingfield where she recovered from being shuffled back to the rear to finish third. Leading chance here despite draw.

Form: 210063

(12)

Graceful James⁶³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: K T O'Neill| T: J C Fox| OR: 80| C

20/1

Below par last twice including over course and distance latest so questions to answer now.

Form: 931400

(2)

Enfolding²⁶¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: A Kirby| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 83

10/3

Won last two starts, both over 1m1½f at Wolverhampton. Had lengthy layoff since and 9lb higher here but could still be more to come although fitness today a doubt.

Form: 432-211

(5)

Bristol Missile¹⁷⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 80

8/1

Not seen since winning a Sandown maiden in June. Back from a break and first time on AW but every chance he has more to come so strong impression expected.

Form: 33281

(4)

Storm Rock⁴⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: R Kingscote| T: H J L Dunlop| OR: 77

20/1

¾L third to Ay Ay two starts back at Nottingham before struggling not for the first time on soft ground latest. Better effort can be expected here and not ruled out.

Form: 849338

Non-Runners

(7)

Echo Brava⁴⁵³

Weight: 9-3| Age: 7

T: J & S Best J: Non Runner

(3)

Kath's Legacy²¹

Weight: 8-7| Age: 4

T: R Hughes J: Nicola Currie

Forecasts

Enfolding (10/3), Ay Ay (5/1), First Flight (6/1), General Hazard (8/1), Cliff Face (8/1), Bristol Missile (8/1), Berrahri (11/1), Glenys The Menace (14/1), Graceful James (20/1), Storm Rock (20/1), Echo Brava (20/1), Kath's Legacy (25/1), Gothic Empire (40/1), Argus (40/1)

GLENYS THE MENACE is a progressive three-year old filly who was noted when unlucky in running latest. She looks capable of another win here with this trip probably ideal. The effort of Cliff Face last time brings her firmly into the equation too with blinkers seeming to transform her fortunes there and re-applied. Three-year olds Bristol Missile and Enfolding are both of interest despite lengthy layoffs with each representing good yards.