19:00 Kempton

Thursday 1 February 2018

All17:5518:3019:0019:3020:0020:30

Matchbook VIP Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 19:00 | Winning time: 1m 12.40s

(1)

Very Honest³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Callum Shepherd⁽³⁾| T: B R Johnson| OR: 71| D

8/1

Not beaten far in her last six starts but has been finding a win hard to come by. Losing streak stands at 16, but yard in good form of late so should be on the premises once again.

Form: 553335-

(7)

Pretty Bubbles^v¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: Josephine Gordon| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 68| C| D

10/1

Has been a fine servant to connections but failed to score in her last 17 outings. Handicapper is relenting though and has gone close under tonight's jockey on the two occasions they have joined forces, so worth a second glance.

Form: 42652-4

(6)

Reedanjas^v¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Nicola Currie⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 67| D

4/1

Raised 4lb for win in Chelmsford 6f handicap two weeks ago and clearly in good heart. Only poor run of late however came over this course and distance so that has to be taken into account.

Form: 87338-1

(2)

Pulsating^p⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Edward Greatrex| T: A Watson| OR: 67| BF| CD

3/1

Stable in cracking form at the moment and has won and been second on last two starts over this course and distance. Appears in great shape at present and could again be the one to beat at a venue that clearly suits.

Form: 4-11332

(4)

Dear Bruin^p⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: William Carson| T: David Drinkwater| OR: 66| D

20/1

Narrowly landed Lingfield 6f turf handicap last summer, but appeared not to stay on A/W bow over 7f there last time out. Back to optimum trip but needs to prove she can operate on this surface.

Form: 48165/7

(8)

Little Miss Kodi^t⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: A Kirby| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 65

5/2

Best run for a while in first time tongue-tie at Lingfield over 7f last time out. Drop back to this trip definitely worth a try having appeared to run out of gas and top jockey renews the association.

Form: 005-393

(5)

Mercers^p¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Jason Watson⁽⁷⁾| T: P Butler| OR: 59| CD

6/1

On a hattrick after scraping home narrowly on last two starts under today's apprentice rider. Seems to have improved for the application of the cheekpieces (worn last three starts) and should again make a bold bid of new mark.

Form: 4404-11

(3)

Porto Ferro^p⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: L Morris| T: J J Bridger| OR: 58| D

25/1

Apparently lost her way over last 11 months since winning modest Lingfield maiden last February and has tumbled down the weights. Not disgraced last time on debut for new yard but on balance has plenty on her plate.

Form: 94070-6

Forecasts

Little Miss Kodi (5/2), Pulsating (3/1), Reedanjas (4/1), Mercers (6/1), Very Honest (8/1), Pretty Bubbles (10/1), Dear Bruin (20/1), Porto Ferro (25/1)

PULSATING appears to have taken to this venue and went close here last time once again. A similar effort would give her every chance of getting her head in front this time. There are quite a few others with genuine chances in a trappy affair, including the hattrick seeking Mercers, and Little Miss Kodi, for whom the drop in trip looks justified. Top weights Very Honest and Pretty Bubbles shouldn't be far away either.