16:10 Yarmouth

Thursday 14 June 2018

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Burlington Palm Hotel Of Great Yarmouth Handicap

Off time: 16:13 | Winning time: 1m 36.99s

(2)

Mushtaq²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Rossa Ryan⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 82

2/1

Chelmsford winner who found soft ground against him on his return. Much better at Newmarket a month ago and the form stands up to scrutiny.

Form: 41-33

(8)

Mashaheer²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Dane O'Neill| T: W J Haggas| OR: 79| D

11/8

Won a classified event at Notttingham (1m½f, good to firm) on reappearance with ease. Makes handicap debut off a realistic mark and should have plenty more to offer for a yard going well at present.

Form: 866-1

(1)

The British Lion^b1³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 74

16/1

Far below his best at Nottingham and blinkers given a go. Still to prove his effectiveness on turf and others are more tempting.

Form: 341458

(5)

Protected Guest²⁶¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Jane Elliott⁽³⁾| T: G G Margarson| OR: 73

33/1

Got stuck in a pocket at Lingfield and it would have ben very close if he had enjoyed more luck. Showed an awkward head carriage that day and he has been gelded since. Could pay his way this year and opening mark seems reasonable.

Form: 702-

(9)

Mametz Wood^p²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: C Lee⁽³⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 73

7/1

Clear claims on his first two runs this season, but his last run requires explanation. Untested on ground as quick as forecast.

Form: 233-220

(3)

Al Ozzdi^t⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: J Mitchell| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 72

12/1

Mixed signals from the form of his Brighton success and the horse he beat that day comfortably turned the tables a month later. Has been gelded since, but disappointed at Musselburgh when last seen.

Form: 0145-6

(6)

Plentyinthetanksir^h1⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: L Morris| T: D M Simcock| OR: 63

22/1

Apprentice ridden when down the field in three novice events. Gelded and hood fitted ahead of handicap debut. Worth a check in the market for a yard that have landed gambles with similar types.

Form: 789

(7)

Iconic Boy^h⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-3| J: J Quinn| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 61

20/1

Seemed to be getting the hang of things on penultimate start. Conditions were probably too soft at Doncaster and he will appreciate the forecast surface and stronger handling this time.

Form: 00-7537

Non-Runners

(4)

Glencadam Master¹²

Weight: 9-10| Age: 3

T: J & T Gosden J: L Dettori

Forecasts

Mashaheer (11/8), Mushtaq (2/1), Glencadam Master (7/2), Mametz Wood (7/1), Al Ozzdi (12/1), The British Lion (16/1), Iconic Boy (20/1), Plentyinthetanksir (22/1), Protected Guest (33/1)

Iconic Boy is beautifully bred and will be more at home on this ground, but there is also more to come from GLENCADAM MASTER who shaped well when blinkers were fitted last time on ground considered softer than ideal. Mushtaq and Mashaheer represent top yards and probably have more to offer, so cannot be entirely dismissed in what looks a tightly handicapped contest.