16:40 Haydock

Friday 25 May 2018

All13:5014:2014:5515:3016:0516:4017:1517:45

188Bet Casino Handicap

Off time: 16:41 | Winning time: 1m 41.18s

(11)

Bombastic¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Callum Shepherd| T: E De Giles| OR: 81

11/2

Fairly lightly-raced as a two-year-old he showed some improved form on his three-year-old/handicap debut at Ascot (1m, firm). That was a competitive handicap and he might find this a little easier for a yard now hitting their stride.

Form: 2324-6

(3)

Mosalim^p1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas| OR: 81| BF

8/1

Gelded for his first run in this age group he took a step forward to win a 7f minor event on the AW. Ran poorly on his handicap debut switched to turf at Musselburgh though off this mark and has a little to prove now.

Form: 36-15

(12)

No I'm Easy¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 80| BF

13/2

A 6f winner last year he was highly tried on his last run in a Group 2 and although he was strong in the betting on his return he looked to need the run. His juvenile form is strong though it remains to be seen how he handles this trip.

Form: 218-6

(8)

Bacacarat¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: A M Balding| OR: 79

3/1

Finished in front of a couple of these when showing improved form on his handicap debut at Ascot (1m, firm). Looks as though he will stay further although his stable are a little quiet at the moment.

Form: 04-323

(6)

Neeraan^p1³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Dane O'Neill| T: R Varian| OR: 78

14/1

After disappointing on his handicap debut the cheekpieces are now reached for. He is bred to be useful and comes from a top yard so can't be written off too quickly with some sound juvenile runs worth noting.

Form: 454-0

(2)

Dubai Acclaim²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 76

20/1

Made all for his AW maiden win in February and hasn't had the same scenario in two runs since. Made his debut on turf last time (raced off the pace) and perhaps a return to more positive tactics would suit.

Form: 4-22126

(7)

Mametz Wood^p³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee⁽³⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 75

10/1

Had the run of the race last time which rather holds the form down although his overall level of performance is sound enough. Again wears cheekpieces but chances are he's vulnerable to an improving sort.

Form: 233-22

(5)

Enzo³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Liam Keniry| T: E Walker| OR: 74| D

33/1

Twice a winner over 1m as a juvenile so the trip will hold no fears but his two runs this term (in handicaps) have proved modest. Raced rather freely last time out and needs to settle better and more needed despite a reduced mark.

Form: 1616-70

(4)

Collingham Park²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: J Garritty| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 74

11/1

His juvenile win came over 6f but he looked as though he would be at home over this trip when reappearing over C&D (finished just behind Knighted). Trainer going well of late and he's respected in this.

Form: 12630-5

(1)

Danzay⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: W Buick| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 70| BF

6/1

Still a maiden but has plenty of placed form to his name and ran well on his first outing as a gelding at Newmarket (7f, good). This will be his 4th handicap start but he can't be ignored and will appreciate this trip.

Form: 2-23432

(9)

Harbour Pilot³²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: B A Curtis| T: D Loughnane| OR: 68| D

33/1

Took and AW handicap on his debut over today's trip showing improved form appreciating the 1m trip. Ran as well on his turf debut at Pontefract on softer ground than he will face here although this is a better race.

Form: 8-96314

Non-Runners

(13)

Michael Corleone¹⁴

Weight: 9-6| Age: 3

T: M Meade J: A Kirby

(10)

Knighted¹³

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: K A Ryan J: T Eaves

Forecasts

Bacacarat (3/1), Bombastic (11/2), Knighted (11/2), Danzay (6/1), No I'm Easy (13/2), Mosalim (8/1), Mametz Wood (10/1), Collingham Park (11/1), Michael Corleone (12/1), Neeraan (14/1), Dubai Acclaim (20/1), Harbour Pilot (33/1), Enzo (33/1)

An interesting handicap for the grade and the second three-year-old handicap on the card. Bombastic shaped well in an Ascot handicap last time out and he can take another step forward for a yard in good form although he will have to reverse form with Bacacarat who is another with a chance (stable could be in better form). No I’m Easy has some strong juvenile form but it remains to be seen how he handles this trip having only raced ar 6f so far. KNIGHTED still looked a little inexperienced last time and a 5lb rise in the weight may not be enough to halt him here having shown a good attitude when winning at Nottingham.