17:20 Thirsk

Wednesday 4 July 2018

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Off time: 17:20 | Winning time: 1m 26.38s

(6)

Alfie's Angel¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Gemma Tutty⁽³⁾| T: K Tutty| OR: 68

33/1

Two runs so far this year have both been pretty weak. Has dropped below his last winning mark and should be cherry ripe now. Not totally discounted if bouncing back to form.

Form: 0788-09

(2)

Munthany^p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 66| D

11/2

Finally off the mark at the 11th attempt at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last time. 4lb penalty makes life tougher and not the obvious type to follow-up. Respected all the same if in the same mood.

Form: 045331

(7)

Grinty⁶⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Callum Rodriguez⁽³⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 65| D

11/1

Almost certainly needed the run on reappearance at Doncaster (7f, soft) and wouldn't have been in love with the conditions there. Should strip fitter now and has his ideal ground conditions now so better can be expected.

Form: 66223-0

(5)

Hitman¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: D Tudhope| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 65| D

7/2

In-and-out performer which makes it hard for the handicapper to ever cut him some slack. Close up third over C&D two weeks ago shows he is capable, so whilst not dismissed, he probably has place claims at best.

Form: 790273

(8)

Jessinamillion^b1¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: A Elliott| T: J D Bethell| OR: 65

8/1

Ran his best race for a while when fourth over C&D two weeks ago. Blinkers added for the first time here and is dropping to a tempting mark so hard to dismiss in an open contest.

Form: 616-004

(10)

Bobby Joe Leg²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: P Hanagan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 65

22/1

Won on handicap debit off a 5lb higher mark. Has struggled in three starts subsequently and whilst he is dropping in the weights quickly, others make more appeal today

Form: 89-1076

(4)

Smugglers Creek^p¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: P Mulrennan| T: I Jardine| OR: 63| D

7/1

Previously in decent form prior to two poor efforts the last twice. Dropped to a winnable mark and this trip/conditions are spot on so every reason to think he could bounce back to form.

Form: 692444

(9)

Rastacap²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 70

11/1

Hasn't looked to have the speed for 6f the last twice so the step back up to 7f should suit. Dropping to a dangerous mark now and it would be no surprise to see one from this yard bounce back to form.

Form: 264764

(11)

Bibbidibobbidiboo¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: G Lee| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 67| D

9/2

Back-to-back wins at Catterick and Musselburgh over 6f/7f recently. Couldn't complete the hat-trick from this 7lb higher mark last time but still ran well. Player once again with conditions ideal.

Form: 73-9112

(1)

Tadaany¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 59

16/1

Hasn't won since way back in August 2016. has now dropped to a very dangerous mark as a result and shaped with much more promise at Wetherby last time. Every chance of getting involved if able to back that up.

Form: 54-4074

(3)

Frank's Legacy^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Shane Gray| T: I Furtado| OR: 54| BF

25/1

Only two starts so far in 2018 and was backed into favourite at Chelmsford (7f, AW) two weeks ago. Got too far back there and shaped better than the bare result. Should be a player if building on that despite racing from out of the weights.

Form: 6124-63

Forecasts

Hitman (7/2), Bibbidibobbidiboo (9/2), Munthany (11/2), Smugglers Creek (7/1), Jessinamillion (8/1), Rastacap (11/1), Grinty (11/1), Tadaany (16/1), Bobby Joe Leg (22/1), Frank's Legacy (25/1), Alfie's Angel (33/1)

BIBBIDIBOBBIDIBOO has been in excellent form of late and can make it three wins from her last four starts in here. Hitman is consistent and has sound claims once again. Whilst a return to form for either Grinty or Smugglers Creek would not be a surprise either in what looks a wide open contest.