32Red.com Handicap

Off time: 17:20 | Winning time: 1m 1.87s

(1)

Desert Doctor⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Liam Keniry| T: E Walker| OR: 86| CD

7/4

Won two of his four previous starts (proven ability to handle this track is a big plus) and helps set a decent standard. Likely to be hard to master if able to dish out a repeat dose of last week's C&D win.

Form: 312-1

(2)

Big Time Maybe^p,t⁸⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: M Harley| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 86| CD

6/4

Consistent gelding that has made all to win his last two starts . Up in the weights again though and now needs another personal best. But is on a roll and would be dangerous to underestimate.

Form: 433311-

(4)

Emilia James⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 83| D

20/1

Winner of a novices' stakes at Chelmsford back in June but didn't really build on that aftwerwards. Well held on last week's return to action and, while she ought to be sharper for the run, the Poet's Voice filly appear to have a bit to find.

Form: 10726-6

(3)

Gift In Time⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Barry McHugh| T: J G Given| OR: 80| D

11/4

Effective on most surfaces and handled this C&D well enough last week to merit respect in what is likely to be a tactical affair. Should appreciate a strong pace but lacks the scope held by the likes of Desert Doctor and Big Time Maybe.

Form: 3084-13

Forecasts

Big Time Maybe (6/4), Desert Doctor (7/4), Gift In Time (11/4), Emilia James (20/1)

Hard to escape the claims of DESERT DOCTOR, whose consistency has already been rewarded with a couple of wins - the latest of which came over C&D nine days ago. The colt was hardly troubled on that occasion and is likely to be a tough nut to crack now he goes handicapping for the first time. Big Time Maybe is also holding his form well and is likely to be the main threat from the others. Emilla James has a bit to prove after being brushed aside on recent return to racing, so Gift In Time may be the better option for long-shot to boost the forecast return.