17:45 Chelmsford City

Thursday 22 March 2018

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Off time: 17:45 | Winning time: 1m 25.76s

(14)

Locommotion³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: F Norton| T: Mat Salaman| OR: 57| CD

4/1

Three-times AW winner who has won on two of his last three starts, including over C&D on latest outing under this jockey, A 4lb rise is fair, but wide draw is a concern.

Form: 7051-41

(6)

Wild Acclaim^t⁷³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 55

6/1

Still looking for his first win after nine starts, five of them on the AW. Falling down the handicap at a rate of knots and will probably pop up for shrewd stable at some stage.

Form: 37800-9

(13)

Misu Pete^p¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin⁽⁷⁾| T: M D I Usher| OR: 55| CD

9/1

Ran well for a long way when a close-up fourth over 1m at this venue last time. Career record suggests drop in trip will prove ideal and he has fair claims off the same mark.

Form: 72-6704

(8)

Mr Potter^v¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: D C Costello| T: R C Guest| OR: 54| BF| CD

10/1

Well backed when a respectable fifth of 10 in an apprentice handicap over 1m at this track recently. Down 1lb and shorter trip ought to suit.

Form: 428365

(4)

Mimic's Memory^v1⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: J Fanning| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 54| BF| D

9/4

Seems to be coming to the boil, as indicated by a close second on the Southwell Fibresand last time. Has gone up 2lb and needs to prove she is as effective on this faster surface. Visor fitted for the first time.

Form: 35-3532

(9)

Malaysian Boleh^b,e/s1³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Shepherd⁽³⁾| T: P S McEntee| OR: 51| C| D

6/1

Tends to hit the frame without winning and that was the case again at Lingfield last time. Hold-up performer for whom the cards need to drop right in first-time eyeshields/blinkers.

Form: 934333

(7)

La Fortuna^t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: William Carson| T: C Wallis| OR: 48| C

20/1

Strong at the finish when winning over 6f at this venue two starts ago, but could never land a blow off 3lb higher at Lingfield. Has to cope with the same mark, but return to this venue will help and step up in trip could well be in her favour.

Form: 65-6816

(3)

Drop Kick Murphi^p²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: Mrs C A Dunnett| OR: 47

16/1

No wins since scoring three times as a juvenile and seven AW runs have yielded only one placed effort. Looks to be held by Locommotion on C&D running last month.

Form: 4-38866

(1)

Be Bold^b²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Jason Hart| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 46

16/1

Couple of good efforts when second last month, including over C&D, but has been well held on last two outings. Could bounce back at a venue he seems to like.

Form: 872277

(2)

Three C's^p²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Wintle| OR: 45

25/1

Maiden after 16 attempts, and first run for this stable at Wolverhampton saw him finish well down the field. Needs to find improvement off 2lb lower.

Form: 90860-9

(10)

Magicinthemaking^h¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Fran Berry| T: M Murphy| OR: 45

25/1

Only six runs so far, four of them on AW surfaces, and has yet to hit the frame. Rating has dropped 11lb, but she needs to show more before becoming a betting proposition.

Form: 90/8-786

Non-Runners

(12)

Prince Jai⁴⁵

Weight: 9-7| Age: 5

T: Ian Williams J: S Donohoe

(11)

Mossy's Lodge²⁶

Weight: 9-5| Age: 5

T: A Carson J: William Carson

(5)

Harbour Patrol²⁶

Weight: 9-3| Age: 6

T: Rebecca Bastiman J: Non Runner

(15)

Binky Blue³⁵

Weight: 9-1| Age: 6

T: D M Loughnane J: E J Walsh

Forecasts

Mimic's Memory (9/4), Locommotion (4/1), Prince Jai (11/2), Malaysian Boleh (6/1), Wild Acclaim (6/1), Mossy's Lodge (7/1), Misu Pete (9/1), Mr Potter (10/1), Harbour Patrol (12/1), Binky Blue (14/1), Be Bold (16/1), Drop Kick Murphi (16/1), La Fortuna (20/1), Magicinthemaking (25/1), Three C's (25/1)

A tight handicap in which cases of sorts can be made for most of the runners. Locommotion might well have been the selection but for his wide draw and the same fate has befallen Binky Blue, who also boasts decent C&D form. LA FORTUNA also seems to like this venue and could well improve for the step up to the longest trip she has tried so far. Others to consider are Prince Jai, Misu Pete, Mossy's Lodge and the frustrating Malaysian Boleh.