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Friday 23 March 2018

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Off time: 13:37 | Winning time: 1m 36.71s

(5)

First Experience^p⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Joshua Bryan⁽⁵⁾| T: L Carter| OR: 60| CD

13/2

Scored in this grade last month and has run to a similar level in better company since. If sustaining that standard then she is the one they all have to beat.

Form: 57-6164

(3)

Violet's Lads⁷²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Shepherd⁽³⁾| T: B R Johnson| OR: 60

8/1

Has improved since switching to AW tracks and her C&D effort here over Christmas leaves her with little to find. Well drawn and this trip more suitable than last time.

Form: 63394-2

(9)

Shifting Star^t,v¹⁶

Age: 13| Weight: 9-7| J: William Carson| T: J J Bridger| OR: 60| CD

25/1

Admirable veteran took this last year but was well held here two weeks ago on his return from a break. Others make more appeal.

Form: 8696-00

(8)

No Approval²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Poppy Bridgwater⁽⁷⁾| T: D G Bridgwater| OR: 60| D

6/1

Won a couple over this trip at Dundalk in December, prior to joining current trainer. Needs to be delivered late and that requires some luck in running.

Form: 11-5537

(11)

Spiritual Star¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: Charlie Bennett⁽³⁾| T: L Carter| OR: 60| CD

33/1

Winner of five of his 72 races, but has been nowhere near his best of late and handicap rating has dropped accordingly.

Form: 00-5000

(12)

Ramblow^p⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Nicola Currie⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 54

8/1

Opened her account in first-time cheekpieces last week and takes a drop in class for this. Stable going well, but a 6lb penalty leaves her facing a stiffer test than if connections had waited another week.

Form: 9/207-91

(7)

Settle Petal⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Paddy Bradley⁽⁵⁾| T: P Phelan| OR: 59

12/1

Best effort came in this grade and she has put in some good performances in better company of late. Will be fitter for last week's return and has definite each-way possibilities.

Form: 3/3996-5

(1)

Mime Dance⁷⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: J Butler| OR: 58| D

11/4

Useful 7f/1m handicapper at his peak, but it's been a tale of woe for some time now. Did not enjoy a clear run last time and the jockey booking looks significant if there are signs of confidence in the market.

Form: 67900-6

(2)

License To Thrill^p¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: S Dow| OR: 56

11/2

Often in the mix whilst never looking likely to win. Promises much of the same again unless Luke Morris can force him to deliver more.

Form: 355-054

(6)

De Little Engine^p1⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: D C Costello| T: J A Osborne| OR: 53| BF

8/1

Hampered last time when failing to take advantage of a more lenient mark than this. Has work to do now as this is harder than the class seven race he contested on his penultimate outing. Cheekpieces are now fitted.

Form: 805726

(4)

Mr Frankie¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: E J Walsh⁽³⁾| T: R Brotherton| OR: 52

20/1

Record of 1-30 and better over longer trips than this. Not at his best lately and easy to look elsewhere.

Form: 2957-06

Non-Runners

(10)

Showdance Kid⁴

Weight: 9-5| Age: 4

T: K Frost J: C Lee

Forecasts

Mime Dance (11/4), License To Thrill (11/2), No Approval (6/1), First Experience (13/2), Ramblow (8/1), De Little Engine (8/1), Violet's Lads (8/1), Showdance Kid (10/1), Settle Petal (12/1), Mr Frankie (20/1), Shifting Star (25/1), Spiritual Star (33/1)

Ramblow scored in higher grade last week, but the handicapper has only raised him 2lb for that and yet he shoulders a 6lb penalty this time. First Experience has been holding her form well and should give a good account, as should Violet's Lad who will appreciate the return to this trip. For the selection SETTLE PETAL may prove the answer to a tricky contest.The filly is less exposed than most but has shown enough in better company to suggest she can win at this level and last week's run will bring her on. Mime Dance represents a yard that have landed some winter gambles and the jockey booking suggests there may be positive developments in the market this time.