16:40 Beverley

Tuesday 15 May 2018

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Hull FC Family Raceday On 30 May Handicap

Off time: 16:42 | Winning time: 2m 4.51s

(6)

Canadian George¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: P Makin| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 72

9/2

Lightly-raced maiden who ran well enough on his handicap debut (having been gelded) at Redcar (1m2f, good/firm). Gave the impression that he will have come on for that run although his stable are rather quiet at the moment.

Form: 5342-4

(13)

Dr Richard Kimble¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: P J McDonald| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 71

16/1

Not helped by the draw here (stall 13) but has won an AW handicap off this mark. Two handicap runs so far this year have been disappointing off higher marks in more exacting company; often likes to race prominently.

Form: 7731-47

(9)

Neverbeen To Paris²⁷¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D Tudhope| T: M L W Bell| OR: 70

4/1

Makes his handicap debut stepping up majorly in trip and returning from a break. Previously only tried over 7f but has improved with each run and looks to be suited by a trip such as this; yard do well here and with handicap debutantes.

Form: 723-

(15)

Delph Crescent²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 69

14/1

All his juvenile runs came over 7f and he looked the sort who would strip fitter for his handicap debut (1m, good/soft) although he wasn't seen to good effect (trapped wide). Bred to be better than this mark but out of luck with the draw.

Form: 364-0

(3)

Hilborough^p1²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Beasley| T: J L Eyre| OR: 68

20/1

Cheekpieces go on for the first-time in a bid to spark him back to life after two poor runs. Did win a Fibresand handicap on his first run for this yard/handicap debut but needs to find some form.

Form: 654-170

(5)

Baasha^b1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: T Eaves| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 68| BF

25/1

Gelded for his handicap debut (well backed) at Yarmouth (1m2f, good/firm) he looked as though he needed the run with the trip also looking to test him. Given his juvenile form he still looks to have ability off this sort of mark; blinkered first-time

Form: 063-0

(7)

Ad Libitum^p1¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: T Hamilton| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 67

14/1

Form was rather a mixed bag when he was with Hugo Palmer including his on his handicap debut on the AW. Hasn't looked a little quirky and free-going in his two runs for this yard although he gets a go off his lowest mark yet here.

Form: 9-56686

(14)

Juneau¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 67

6/1

Shaped well in her only turf run so far despite being well beaten in a Newbury maiden over 1m2f. Took a forward step when making her handicap debut over a mile on the AW off this mark and will continue to be of interest in handicaps; awkward draw.

Form: 8202

(1)

Harvest Day^t¹⁰⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 64

10/1

Fast improving filly who has won her last two handicaps on the AW off low marks but now has to prove herself off a break back on turf up in trip. Now 10lb higher than her last win she does have a good draw here and could still be well treated.

Form: 6547-11

(12)

Breathable¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 64

8/1

Progressed gradually through his three races last year all over 1m on good ground and considerately handled for the most part. His handicap debut (8f, good/soft) showed further progression and he'll be suited by 1m2f here; wide draw not ideal.

Form: 733-5

(4)

Ruby's Gem^t²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Gabriele Malune⁽⁵⁾| T: P J McBride| OR: 61

25/1

Best efforts have come at 7f so this trip may well test her having finished in mid-division last time at Windsor over 1m. Dropped 2lb from her last run to a career-low mark but still has work to do off that perch despite the decent draw.

Form: 4506-58

(8)

Four Fifty Three³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: P Mulrennan| T: M H Tompkins| OR: 60

33/1

Nursery winner last year on the AW has now been gelded with four runs this year not looking as though he's progressing. Remains 5lb above his last winning mark and others are more persuasive.

Form: 13-3425

(11)

French Resistance²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: G Lee| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 60

12/1

His two handicap runs last year failed to impress when he was with Roger Fell but he showed far more on his first run for this yard last time. That run didn't go to plan and he could well be better than his finishing position; can be slow away.

Form: 66380-8

(2)

Prediction²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: S A Gray| T: K A Ryan| OR: 55

8/1

Produced his best effort so far on his handicap debut last time out at Nottingham (1m2f, good/soft); travelled well in the lead. Bred to do better and may do so in time and nicely berthed (stall 2) here if he were to go forward again.

Form: 80-56

(10)

Prince Consort¹⁰⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Rachel Richardson⁽³⁾| T: J S Wainwright| OR: 54

50/1

0/9 now and doesn't look as though he has as much improvement in him as some of these. Now with a new yard having been sold cheaply from Brian Meehan's in February and others appeal more.

Form: 905-467

Forecasts

Neverbeen To Paris (4/1), Canadian George (9/2), Juneau (6/1), Breathable (8/1), Prediction (8/1), Harvest Day (10/1), French Resistance (12/1), Ad Libitum (14/1), Delph Crescent (14/1), Dr Richard Kimble (16/1), Hilborough (20/1), Ruby's Gem (25/1), Baasha (25/1), Four Fifty Three (33/1), Prince Consort (50/1)

Another almost byzantine handicap made all the more difficult by the draw and the fact that a fair few of these have more improvement in them in the short and long term. Some of the more likeable runners are drawn wide with the likes of Juneau and Breathable two of the more favoured form runners needing some luck from their draws. Harvest Day is well drawn but has to prove herself on turf off a new mark while more can be expected from French Resistance and Baasha. NEVERBEEN TO PARIS is the only handicap debutante but the Michael Bell yard do well here and he looks as well-handicapped over a trip that should suit.