20:30 Ripon

Monday 9 July 2018

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mintbet.com Handicap

Off time: 20:31 | Winning time: 1m 12.49s

(1)

Global Excel^p¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Oliver Stammers⁽⁷⁾| T: E Walker| OR: 71| D

2/1

Broke his maiden when wearing cheekpieces (retained) for the first time over 6f at Newbury (good-to-firm) last time out. Has to defy a 3lb higher mark if he's to follow up.

Form: 6-33421

(8)

Wensley³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Hart| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 70| BF

20/1

Novice stakes winner over 5f at Pontefract (soft) last July. Struggled in two starts since joining this yard however and others make more appeal.

Form: 3405-67

(4)

Daffy Jane¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: N Tinkler| OR: 68| D

7/2

Recorded her second victory when winning over 6f at Thirsk (good-to-firm) ground last month. Disappointed since however and interesting to see how she fares in this contest.

Form: 673316

(3)

Magic Mark¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: B A Curtis| T: K R Burke| OR: 68

8/1

Nine race maiden and placed third on soft ground over 6f at Pontefract at the start of May when returning from a break. Well held over 7f subsequently and return to this trip should suit.

Form: 63-2637

(2)

Glaceon¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Nathan Evans| T: Miss T Jackson| OR: 67

9/1

Maiden after seven starts and a fair effort in finishing fourth in a maiden over C&D on good ground last time out. Likely more needed if she's to break her maiden in this contest.

Form: 3585-74

(7)

Me Before You¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 65| CD

13/2

Victorious over C&D on good-to-firm going in May. Placed over 7f subsequently but proved a disappointment the last twice. Return to this venue may bring about a revival.

Form: 9-81250

(6)

Se You^p1³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 62

14/1

Placed once from six starts and has finished well held on both outings since being gelded last autumn. Wears cheekpieces for the first time.

Form: 5206-06

(9)

Loulin^b¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 60

12/1

Finished runner-up to a progressive rival over 5f at Redcar (good-to-firm) in May on debut for this yard and first start since being gelded and having wind surgery. Held since and stepping up in distance.

Form: 566-254

(5)

Barney Bullet¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Rachel Richardson⁽³⁾| T: N Wilson| OR: 54

40/1

Failed to trouble the judge in three starts in novice contests last season and finished well beaten on seasonal and handicap debut last month. Others hold stronger claims.

Form: 786-0

Forecasts

Global Excel (2/1), Daffy Jane (7/2), Me Before You (13/2), Magic Mark (8/1), Glaceon (9/1), Loulin (12/1), Se You (14/1), Wensley (20/1), Barney Bullet (40/1)

GLOBAL EXCEL made all when winning last time out and he can record a double by employing similar tactics here. The application of cheekpieces appeared to suit that day and he can get the better of Loulin who can finish runner-up on his first attempt at this trip. Magic Mark should appreciate this return to 6f and he can claim third.