20:15 Kempton

Friday 13 April 2018

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Matchbook Racing Is Commission Free Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 20:15 | Winning time: 2m 34.05s

(6)

Parmenter¹⁶⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: M Harley| T: A King| OR: 71

9/1

The best of her three races in novice company came over 7f on turf so it can't be assumed this test will suit, but she has hinted at ability.

Form: 747-

(7)

Sassie¹⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Mitch Godwin⁽³⁾| T: S Kirk| OR: 71

12/1

Has improved to go close to getting off the mark on her last two starts, and with this longer trip likely to suit she should go very close on this seasonal debut.

Form: 4323-

(5)

Folies Bergeres²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Nicola Currie⁽⁵⁾| T: J G Portman| OR: 69| C

5/1

Off the mark at this course last time when just getting the better of Polar Light, but this looks a much tougher assignment off this opening handicap mark.

Form: 70-1

(2)

Polar Light^p⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S De Sousa| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 68

11/2

Not the most consistent and isn't getting much help from the handicapper at this stage. Needs to be at her best to be in with a say in this.

Form: 69-2727

(3)

Casima¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Edward Greatrex| T: A Watson| OR: 68

13/8

Off the mark at Wolverhampton last time out and steps up in trip again here. The longer distance should suit, and she has shaped as if there could be further improvement to come.

Form: 860-31

(1)

Show Of Force¹⁷⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman| OR: 66

16/1

A winner over 1m at Chepstow last August but has only had one run since (ran only okay), and not certain this extra yardage will suit.

Form: 747215-

(4)

India²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: James Doyle| T: M L W Bell| OR: 65

5/1

Ran better than the form figure suggests when stepping up to 1m3f at this course last time. Open to improvement and has a notable jockey booking.

Form: 66-7

Forecasts

Casima (13/8), India (5/1), Folies Bergeres (5/1), Polar Light (11/2), Parmenter (9/1), Sassie (12/1), Show Of Force (16/1)

Casima won at Wolverhampton last time and may well appreciate this additional step up in trip, but preference is for SASSIE. Though still a maiden, she has demonstrated plenty of ability in her four races so far and given that she looks a progressive contender she should be up for getting off the mark in a contest of this depth. Meanwhile India ran fairly well last time and it's interesting to see James Doyle booked.