19:50 Wetherby
Friday 22 June 2018
All17:4018:1018:4519:1519:5020:2520:55
Mercedes-Benz, One Horse Race Handicap
- 4YO plus | Class 6 | 7f | Good to Firm (Watered) | 15 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 19:51 | Winning time: 1m 25.80s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Runner-up from current mark at Leicester in October, and again at Haydock last month, both over 7f. Failed to see things out at Carlisle more recently, but capable of bouncing back.
Veteran who has made the running on all four starts this year, faring best when fourth at Beverley last time. Slipped further in the weights after that, and now 10lb below last winning mark.
Still a maiden, and has been tried at a variety of trips, running well when third over 6f at Pontefract on penultimate outing. Not so good last time, however, and others more convincing.
Mostly raced at sprint trips, but has thrived since returned to 7f of late, winning handicaps at Musselburgh and Thirsk. Penalised for latest success on Tuesday, but hard to ignore in current mood.
Better on AW than turf, winning seller at Wolverhampton in January. Just a fair fourth of six at Carlisle on latest outing, and now tried in a first-time tongue tie.
Winner on Fibresand in January at this trip, but soundly beaten either side of a break on last two starts, for all latest run at Thirsk was probably needed.
Ran respectably on return to action at Doncaster (7f) in April, but below expectations on both starts since, and losing run now stretches 20 runs to August 2016.
Third to Accidental Agent at Kempton last year (for Ed Walker) reads well, but gone the wrong way since, and has shown little for new yard this year, with weak finishing a feature.
Scored off 2lb lower mark at Ayr last August before a couple of below-par efforts to finish the season. Returns from quite a lengthy lay-off now, and market best guide to his chances.
Form a bit in-and-out this year, but ran best race when just touched off by Fyrecracker at Thirsk on Tuesday, and can meet that rival on 6lb better terms, making his chance look obvious.
Mixed efforts in 2018, but back in the groove on last two starts, building on second at Yarmouth (7f) when winning at Bath. Still fairly treated despite 3lb rise for that success.
Best effort last year for Brian Ellison when runner-up in a 5f seller. Attracted support when fourth in a 6f handicap at Carlisle for new yard on return, and possibilities if staying new trip.
Yet to fire fully this year, and his second at Redcar came in a weak claimer. No impact at Pontefract last time, although not beaten far, and others have more compelling claims.
Some creditable efforts this year on Tapeta, winning at Wolverhampton in February. Below form on last two starts, although met trouble last time, and not a forlorn hope.
Form figures are uninspiring, but he wasn't beaten far when sixth of 12 over 6f at Catterick last time despite meeting trouble, and has been given a chance by the handicapper.
Non-Runners
3
(16)
La Isla Bonita8
Weight: 9-6| Age: 4
T: R Spencer J: G Lee
NR
Forecasts
Justice Pleasing (9/2), Size Matters (5/1), Fyrecracker (5/1), La Isla Bonita (5/1), Vincenzo Coccotti (8/1), Munthany (9/1), My Girl Maisie (10/1), Tadaany (11/1), Talent Scout (14/1), Energia Flavio (16/1), Mr Skinnylegs (16/1), Marylebone (20/1), Space War (25/1), Sir Lancelott (28/1), Silk Mill Blue (50/1), Meandmyshadow (50/1)
He's not the most consistent, but JUSTICE PLEASING is 6lb better off with the hat-trick seeking Fyrecracker after the pair were separated by millimetres at Thirsk on Tuesday, and that could prove decisive. La Isla Bonita is another penalised runner, but her win at Yarmouth came by a wide margin, and she may prove the biggest threat to the selection.
- Justice Pleasing
- La Isla Bonita
- La Isla Bonita
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £3,493.002nd: £1,040.003rd: £519.004th: £400.005th: £400.006th: £400.007th: £400.008th: £400.00
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