19:45 Kempton

Friday 13 April 2018

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Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap

Off time: 19:45 | Winning time: 1m 12.75s

(5)

Galloway Hills⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: S M Levey| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 82

5/1

Not at this best at this course last time, his first run here, which is of course a mild concern, but he may be able to do better now switching to handicap company and could be worth another chance.

Form: 3-124

(1)

Central City¹⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: James Doyle| T: H Palmer| OR: 81| BF| D

5/1

Runner-up the last twice in nurseries and now returns for the first run of his three-year-old career. Drawn well and should go very well off the same mark as those efforts.

Form: 921622-

(4)

Tricksy Spirit²¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: J F Egan| T: M R Channon| OR: 80| D

25/1

Only good effort out of three so far came when winning at Goodwood two starts back, before being outclassed in a Salisbury Group 3. This weight won't make things easy for her on seasonal debut.

Form: 0010-

(8)

Black Sails^h1¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Edward Greatrex| T: A Watson| OR: 80| BF| D

12/1

Failed to justify favouritism at Newcastle last time but may lack the tactical pace for 5f. Down 3lb and this trip should suit, with a hood applied for the first time.

Form: 066-224

(10)

Ragstone Road²⁰⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S W Kelly| T: M McGrath| OR: 79| D

50/1

Off the mark in a Lingfield maiden two starts ago but outclassed since in a Sandown conditions event and a similar performance is likely here.

Form: 214-

(9)

Character Witness¹⁶⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: David Egan⁽³⁾| T: R Varian| OR: 78

8/1

Not disgraced on last run of last year at Doncaster but the return to the AW may well suit all the same. Has been gelded over winter and stepping back down to this trip is another positive.

Form: 64356-

(7)

Mighty Mac²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R Kingscote| T: R M Beckett| OR: 75| BF| D

8/1

A winner of a Lingfield novice race two starts ago but couldn't build on that on handicap debut at Wolverhampton last time. More needed now down just 1lb.

Form: 8-515

(6)

Airshow¹⁶⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Oisin Murphy| T: B R Millman| OR: 74| D

8/1

Off the mark at Newbury when last seen in October over this trip but that looked a weak enough contest, with the 4lb rise not helping.

Form: 226331-

(2)

Royal Household^p1⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 73| BF| D

10/3

Gradually regressed through the season last year but put up his best effort in some time on 2018 debut at Lingfield last time, and potentially well-treated on that evidence. Cheek pieces on.

Form: 84256-2

(3)

Scenery¹⁸⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 73

13/2

Mixed form in three races to date, and makes his handicap debut here with something to prove off this opening mark.

Form: 430-

Forecasts

Royal Household (10/3), Central City (5/1), Galloway Hills (5/1), Scenery (13/2), Airshow (8/1), Character Witness (8/1), Mighty Mac (8/1), Black Sails (12/1), Tricksy Spirit (25/1), Ragstone Road (50/1)

Perhaps ROYAL HOUSEHOLD can build on the revival he hinted at on seasonal debut last time out when only narrowly beaten at Lingfield, and return to winning ways. He's well-treated on his best form and on the same mark as when beaten just a short head when last seen. The application of cheek pieces may help and there's nothing wrong with his draw either. He can see off Central City, who looks a danger to all on his juvenile form, as well as handicap newcomer Galloway Hills.