16:50 Southwell

Tuesday 6 March 2018

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Sun Bets On The App Store Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 16:51 | Winning time: 1m 31.74s

(6)

Ertidaad^h,v⁸^{(ex 6)}

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: Harry Burns⁽⁷⁾| T: J & S Best| OR: 51| D

11/4

Has won three of his four races for this yard at up to a mile and showed plenty of resolution to win last time out at Lingfield unpenalised for his previous win. Now under a penalty and suspicion is that he's not quite as good on this surface.

Form: 3915-11

(1)

Beaming²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: P Hanagan| T: P W Hiatt| OR: 53

14/1

Form in Ireland was modest in maidens at up to 7f and she was well held on her first run for this yard also in maiden company. Given her sire she should take to this surface making her handicap debut; performances so far haven't been that encouraging.

Form: 5740-8

(7)

Princess Way^p1¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Gabriele Malune⁽⁷⁾| T: P D Evans| OR: 52| CD

5/1

C&D winner back in December but she's not really performed since then and looked totally out of sorts last time albeit in a much higher grade. Hopes on her bouncing back are pinned on the application of cheekpieces for the first time.

Form: 1-60046

(2)

Magicinthemaking^h¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S W Kelly| T: M Murphy| OR: 47

6/1

Has a pedigree that suggests she will act on this surface (dam was a winner on dirt) and the handicapper has been quick to drop her to a lowly mark. Up in trip now her form is weak but this surface may be the catalyst for change.

Form: 90/8-78

(3)

Poppy May²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: P Mulrennan| T: J G Given| OR: 45

33/1

Has already had three attempts on this surface and none of them have impressed. She ran poorly here last time out over 6f and others make far more appeal.

Form: 38/308-6

(5)

Quadriga^b¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: L Morris| T: C Grant| OR: 45| CD

14/1

Not the force that he was around here and looks to be just going through the motions these days. Not won for nearly two years now and recent exploits hardly inspire despite the declining mark.

Form: 68387-5

(4)

Iconic Figure⁷⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: William Cox⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 45

4/1

Makes his debut for this yard and if you go far enough back he does have some placed form on Fibresand for previous yards. A career record of 0/20 means he's not one to go mad about but does appeal more than some if he settles.

Form: 725790-

(9)

Eyes of Fire¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: A Mullen| T: J R Norton| OR: 49

5/1

Three runs now for this yard and although the run here last time was creditable it was still poor form overall. Got outpaced over 6f last time so this step up to 7f may help but still no more than a place chance.

Form: 500-574

Non-Runners

(8)

Baron Run¹¹⁹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 8

T: K R Burke J: Russell Harris

Forecasts

Ertidaad (11/4), Iconic Figure (4/1), Princess Way (5/1), Eyes of Fire (5/1), Magicinthemaking (6/1), Baron Run (10/1), Quadriga (14/1), Beaming (14/1), Poppy May (33/1)

Poor fare in the penultimate race on the card and Eritdaad looks to have a good chance under a penalty to complete the hat-trick although his form on this surface has yet to match that on other AW surfaces. For that reason a chance is taken with MAGICINTHEMAKING who has shown very little so far but does have a pedigree that suggests she will be suited by this surface and she’s given a tentative and sporting vote. Beaming is another who might improve for the change of surface and Iconic Figure is another who has run with a little promise here before and a new yard could provide some spark.