17:45 Chelmsford City
Friday 15 December 2017
All17:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:1520:45
Bet toteplacepot At betfred.com All-Weather 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap
- 3YO plus  |  Class 7  |  1m 2f  |  Standard  |  13 Runners  |  Polytrack  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:45Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 2m 7.52s
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Off the mark at the 29th attempt and first start for this trainer when winning a 14-runner 1m handicap at this track. The visor he wore for the first rime that day is retained and he carries a 6lb penalty over 2f further. Respected.
Shed maiden tag on his 21st start when landing a 1m handicap for Micky Hammond on heavy ground at Ayr in October. Ran well again at Wolverhampton next time and enters calculations on his first start for new trainer.
Has run only four times but has already had three trainers. Runs in a handicap for the first time and looks to be on a high opening mark.
Veteran of 158 races, winning 16 of them. Not disgraced over C&D last time and is 4lb lower than when last successful. Likes to be up with the pace, but faces opposition for the lead.
Winner of 10 races who is approaching the veteran stage and is without a in in nine starts this year. Connections reach for a visor in a bid to eke out some improvement.
Without a win after 11 races, but has dropped 14lb from initial opening handicap mark. Reverts to the Flat after three runs over hurdles and has plenty to prove.
Five runs have seen her fail to hit the frame. Steps up 3f in trip off her lowest rating so far and is worth a check in the betting market.
Still looking for his first win after 23 starts, but shaped well off 1lb higher at Kempton a couple of starts ago. Drops 2f, which is not sure to suit.
Has been around the block a few times, but has won six times. On a long, losing streak, however, and has to step up on his latest run over C&D.
Latest of two runs for current trainer since coming over from Ireland saw him finish a promising fifth of 14 to Ertidaad over 1m at this track. Given he has been running over much farther over hurdles, this longer trip should suit.
Well held on last three starts at this track, but has been granted little respite by the handicapper. Needs to take a step forward if she is to figure.
Only five starts so far and the latest of them - her second in handicap company - saw her finish a close-up fifth of 13 over 1m at Kempton. Has been dropped 3lb and extra 2f should suit, so has to be of interest.
Has failed to hit the frame in seven starts and was beaten a long way in a first-time visor over 1m at Southwell last time. The headgear is left off this time and she is hard to fancy despite a 4lb lower mark.
Non-Runners
3
(15)
Nouvelle Ere51
Weight: 9-7|Â Â Age: 6
T: A W Carroll  J: Aled Beech
NR
10
(13)
Master Of Heaven16
Weight: 9-2|Â Â Age: 4
T: J R Boyle  J: Harry Burns
NR
11
(7)
Norwegian Reward850
Weight: 9-2|Â Â Age: 9
T: L Allan  J: Toby Eley
NR
Forecasts
Ertidaad (5/2), Emigrated (6/1), The King's Steed (7/1), Charlie Chaplin (7/1), Outlaw Torn (8/1), Master Of Heaven (8/1), Hong Kong Joe (10/1), Ted's Brother (14/1), Dawn Goddess (14/1), Understory (14/1), Norwegian Reward (14/1), Linda Doris (16/1), Spike's Princess (20/1), Sixth Of June (20/1), Nouvelle Ere (20/1), Melcano (66/1)
At the top of the handicap, Ertidaad and The King's Steed warrant plenty of respect. However, a chance is taken on LINDA DORIS, who hails from a stable in good form, shaped well over 1m last time, should appreciate the longer trip and is 3lb lower. Master Of Heaven has dropped to a lenient handicap mark and is taken to chase her home.
- Linda Doris
- Master Of Heaven
- The King's Steed
Prize Money
1st: £2,588.002nd: £770.003rd: £385.004th: £192.00
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