20:25 Wetherby

Friday 22 June 2018

All17:4018:1018:4519:1519:5020:2520:55

Hepworth Honda Celebration Handicap

Off time: 20:28 | Winning time: 1m 39.79s

(16)

Tember¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: T D Barron| OR: 60

8/1

Best effort this term when runner-up at Newcastle (6f) last month, but below that level twice since. Needs marked step up in trip to prove a positive if he's to be considered seriously.

Form: 8-92967

(10)

Racehorse¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: J P Sullivan| T: H Morrison| OR: 60| CD

6/1

Has improved as stamina has been drawn out, finding plenty to get off the mark in a C&D handicap 16 days ago. Up 5lb for that, but likely to progress again, and leading claims.

Form: 45-9551

(2)

Red Seeker²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Crook| OR: 59

20/1

Related to winners and improved for switch to handicaps when third of 11 over extended 7f at Musselburgh early this month. Low-mileage, and likely to do better still, so can't be underestimated.

Form: 8-873

(4)

Moretti^h¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: S H James| T: D O'Meara| OR: 59

14/1

Some promise in maidens at shorter distances, but didn't last home upped in trip at Beverley on latest handicap start, and obvious doubt about how this longer trip will suit.

Form: 37-557

(7)

Plansina^p²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: T Hamilton| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 58| D

9/1

Dual winner over 1m at Newcastle this season, and not discredited on turf of late. This looks a bit easier than when fourth at Hamilton last time, and she merits respect from reduced mark.

Form: 181454

(5)

Ventura Crest⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: J Garritty| T: T D Easterby| OR: 58

7/1

Beaten narrowly in a 1m nursery at Redcar last September, and back to form when second in a heavy-ground handicap over C&D in April. Not seen since, but fair claims with a repeat.

Form: 8029-52

(1)

Mecca's Spirit^p²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Callum Rodriguez⁽³⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 57| BF

7/1

Not lived up to price-tag to date, but creditable efforts over 6f/7f last two starts, and not dismissed, for all her stamina for a mile is taken on trust.

Form: 6548-54

(8)

Magojiro³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Shane Gray| T: D Carroll| OR: 55

16/1

Not progressed since showing minor promise on racecourse debut at Kempton, and while he should do better in handicaps, his opening mark is not obviously lenient.

Form: 6-09

(3)

Golden Guide^p1⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: C Lee⁽³⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 54

20/1

Not entirely discredited on handicap debut, but hasn't built on that despite falling mark since, and drops in trip with cheekpieces fitted in bid to get back on track. Risky.

Form: 05-4678

(15)

Miss Wolverine¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Harrison Shaw⁽⁵⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 54

33/1

Best effort to date came on racecourse bow, but has struggled since, including on handicap debut at Nottingham recently. Hard to see her making a significant impact.

Form: 460-08

(9)

Pearl's Calling²³⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Gemma Tutty⁽⁵⁾| T: R E Barr| OR: 53

50/1

No impact as a two-year-old for David Barron, including tried in selling company, and makes no appeal starting out for new yard after an eight-month absence.

Form: 68680-

(14)

Paco Bleue¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: T D Easterby| OR: 53

33/1

Some promise when fifth in minor event at Redcar last May, but hasn't gone on from that, and always behind in a couple of handicap outings this season. Steps up in trip.

Form: 550-00

(13)

Ingleby Molly¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: C J McGovern⁽⁵⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 50

14/1

Showed promise in AW sprint maidens, and bounced back from poor run on turf/handicap bow when staying-on third at Wolverhampton earlier this month. Promises to stay longer trip, although needs to prove herself on this surface.

Form: 44-303

(12)

One Flew Over³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: P Mathers| T: Ian Williams| OR: 50

7/2

Soundly beaten in a trio of maidens in April/May, but interesting that he's been given a break after those quick runs, and no surprise if he improved significantly now handicapping.

Form: 000

(6)

Spanish Mane¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Sebastian Woods⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 49

16/1

Just poor form to date, but did at least keep on when fifth of 13 in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton last time, and may be worth a try at this significantly longer trip.

Form: 866-865

Non-Runners

(11)

Silvington¹⁶

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: D M Loughnane J: Non Runner

Forecasts

One Flew Over (7/2), Racehorse (6/1), Ventura Crest (7/1), Mecca's Spirit (7/1), Tember (8/1), Plansina (9/1), Moretti (14/1), Ingleby Molly (14/1), Spanish Mane (16/1), Magojiro (16/1), Golden Guide (20/1), Red Seeker (20/1), Miss Wolverine (33/1), Paco Bleue (33/1), Pearl's Calling (50/1)

RACEHORSE showed improved form to win over track and trip last time, and a 5lb rise may not stop her following up now she's found her feet. Ventura Crest was second here in April and should go well if ready to go after a break, while Plansina is a proven winner, and has been eased by the handicapper after a fair fourth at Hamilton last time, so should have a part to play.