18:40 Chelmsford City

Thursday 31 May 2018

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Off time: 18:41 | Winning time: 58.32s

(9)

King Of Rooks⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Fran Berry| T: H Spiller| OR: 89| D

33/1

Not won since a Listed race in 2015 and was a well beaten last on only his second start in 20 months.

Form: 5608/8-9

(6)

Zac Brown^t³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan⁽³⁾| T: C Wallis| OR: 89| CD

4/1

Had been a bit slowly away on two runs before pinging the gates last time to make all over 6f here. Up 4lb but won off 6lb higher over the C&D last year so still looks well treated. Should make another bold bid.

Form: 774271

(10)

Volatile²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: D C Costello| T: J A Osborne| OR: 89| C

3/1

Four from nine on an AW surface and did win off this mark over 6f here in January. Has speed but first try at minimum trip and may struggle to get to the front in a competitive contest.

Form: 411144

(3)

Poyle Vinnie^b¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: J Garritty| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 87| D

7/2

Without a win in 18 starts but has been running well in defeat for his new yard. Blinkers kept on after a good run in a strong York handicap. Down in class on a surface he handles, he's well handicapped on old form and should go close.

Form: 202426

(5)

Show Palace³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Edward Greatrex| T: J Candlish| OR: 86| D

10/1

Progressive last season on turf when there was cut in the ground. Racing off just a 2lb higher mark and entitled to improve for reappearance. Handled this surface on only previous run albeit in weaker company.

Form: 17110-0

(2)

Something Lucky^v²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 81| D

6/1

Consistent performer on the AW and appreciated return to this C&D when an unlucky second last time in a good time. Now 1lb higher he showed the handicapper hasn't yet caught up with him on this surface and should get a strong pace to aim at.

Form: 121082

(4)

Bosham^b,t⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: Harrison Shaw⁽⁵⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 80| CD

7/1

Returns to an AW surface but remains 7lb higher after posting back-to-back wins in April. Has a C&D win but generally has been better on other AW tracks and stable a bit quiet at present.

Form: 791127

(1)

Crosse Fire^b¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: K T O'Neill| T: S Dixon| OR: 77| D

16/1

Southwell specialist who has struggled off a lower mark on last three runs back on turf. Still 5lb higher than last winning mark and looks held by the handicapper.

Form: 544085

(8)

Top Boy^v¹⁷⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 8-7| J: Jason Hart| T: D Shaw| OR: 75| CD

20/1

Now 5lb lower than last success which came over C&D. Tough race to be pitched into after a break but does have a good record fresh and could be involved.

Form: 259056-

Non-Runners

(7)

Nautical Haven³

Weight: 8-6| Age: 4

T: J & S Best J: M Dwyer

Forecasts

Volatile (3/1), Poyle Vinnie (7/2), Zac Brown (4/1), Something Lucky (6/1), Bosham (7/1), Show Palace (10/1), Crosse Fire (16/1), Top Boy (20/1), Nautical Haven (25/1), King Of Rooks (33/1)

A very competitive sprint handicap in which it may pay to stick with ZAC BROWN after an all-the-way success over a furlong further here in a good time. He's still well treated on last year's form and is equally suited by the minimum trip. There's likely to be a very strong pace on a track that can suit front-runners but Something Lucky has shown it's possible to come off the pace here and the race will suit his style. Poyle Vinnie deserves another win and is on a good mark dropping back in grade.