17:05 Chester

Wednesday 9 May 2018

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Greenhous Handicap

Off time: 17:08 | Winning time: 1m 29.74s

(8)

Roaring Forties^p²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: M Harley| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 85| C| D

12/1

7f soft ground winner at Musselburgh last year from 8lb lower. Doncaster effort in March gives him claims but not as good since at Ripon.

Form: 540-720

(14)

Heaven's Guest⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 85| D

25/1

Has been in decent form on the AW this winter, again ran well on turf at Doncaster but must overcome wide berth now.

Form: 2-51739

(2)

Sultan Baybars^p1¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 85| D

11/2

Didn't run to his best on debut for this yard at Catterick a fortnight ago, cheekpieces added now though and would have a chance on these terms if producing best form.

Form: 22689-0

(9)

Kenstone^p¹⁸¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Finley Marsh⁽⁵⁾| T: A Wintle| OR: 85| C| D

20/1

Takes his racing well, won five time during 2017, the most recent of them over 7½f here in August. 7lb higher now and returning from a layoff but claim helps and one to note in betting.

Form: 321708-

(7)

The Feathered Nest¹⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 85

7/1

Consistent run of form last summer culminating in a 6f win at Newmarket's July course. Rarely runs a bad race and could go well for the in-form Richard Fahey team.

Form: 233197-

(12)

Storm Ahead¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 84| D

25/1

Two runs since joining this handler have been below best. Pick of last year's efforts would give him a squeak but would be preferable to see some positives before backing.

Form: 5027-07

(6)

Right Touch²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 83| BF| C| D

6/1

Has not won since July 2016 (21 starts ago) though much of that time has been spent in better company than this and more often than not gives his running. Back out to 7f suits here and should go well.

Form: 92-7945

(10)

Roll On Rory^v¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: J F Egan| T: J Ward| OR: 83| C| D

8/1

Likely to have needed the reappearance run at Ripon 11 days ago, has won at this course before and with the visor back on could run a good race.

Form: 32410-5

(3)

Cheerfilly^p²¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 83| D

11/1

Filly scored twice last summer, remains 5lb above previous handicap-winning mark however. Returns from seven months off and market likely a decent guide to expectations.

Form: 231148-

(4)

Alejandro⁸⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-3| J: R Winston| T: D Loughnane| OR: 83| C| D

8/1

Course winner all the way back in 2011, was a winner on turf this time last year over extended-mile at Beverley. Hasn't been running badly of late on the AW. Needs a bit more to have winning notions.

Form: 3764-04

(13)

Outer Space^p²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J L Flint| OR: 82| D

40/1

Recent successes have come in claiming company, doesn't appear to be well handicapped and has a wide draw to overcome.

Form: 411348

(5)

My Amigo^t¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Barry McHugh| T: Mrs Marjorie Fife| OR: 82

4/1

Ran a very fine race at Doncaster (1m, soft) 11 days ago on first start for this trainer and first outing after wind surgery. Wouldn't be winning out of turn after three seconds and that form must give him a chance.

Form: 737-222

Non-Runners

(1)

Intransigent⁴⁹

Weight: 9-4| Age: 9

T: A M Balding J: William Cox

(11)

Twin Appeal¹⁴

Weight: 9-3| Age: 7

T: T D Barron J: P J McDonald

Forecasts

My Amigo (4/1), Sultan Baybars (11/2), Right Touch (6/1), The Feathered Nest (7/1), Alejandro (8/1), Roll On Rory (8/1), Cheerfilly (11/1), Roaring Forties (12/1), Twin Appeal (12/1), Intransigent (12/1), Kenstone (20/1), Heaven's Guest (25/1), Storm Ahead (25/1), Outer Space (40/1)

MY AMIGO was banging on the door on the AW early this year and, after a wind surgery and a change of yards, he did so again at Doncaster recently back on turf. That effort bodes well coming into the contest and with a good draw to boot, he's the one to side with. The Feathered Nest is a reliable sort likely to give her running while Right Touch and Kenstone aren't readily discounted.