18:45 Salisbury

Saturday 28 July 2018

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George Smith Horseboxes Handicap

Off time: 18:46 | Winning time: 1m 1.11s

(3)

Look Surprised¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: William Cox⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 60| D

9/2

Landed a Windsor maiden last summer and has produced two good runs to be placed in handicaps this month. In good form and has the ability to win a race off her current mark.

Form: 537-032

(5)

Spanish Star^v¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: P R Chamings| OR: 64| BF

11/4

Remains a maiden after 11 attempts, but has been knocking on the door on his last three runs since being fitted with a visor. Not beaten far when third at Yarmouth, but is up 1lb.

Form: 445423

(1)

Three Little Birds³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Harry Bentley| T: S Kirk| OR: 63| D

3/1

Won a novice event on the AW at Lingfield in October, but has come up short in four handicaps this summer. Fifth of 12 at Windsor last time with Spanish Star in front and Spot Life behind.

Form: 21-3835

(9)

Spot Lite¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Charles Bishop| T: B R Millman| OR: 63| D

7/2

Behind a couple of these rivals two starts ago and was not at his best over 6f at this venue last time. Won three times earlier in the season off lower marks and return to the minimum trip will suit.

Form: 113168

(4)

Ambroise¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Dane O'Neill| T: R Hannon| OR: 62

15/2

Promise in three starts in novice company from 5f to 7f. This looks to be his optimum distance and he is one to consider on his handicap debut.

Form: 943

(6)

Frangarry¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: Aaron Jones⁽³⁾| T: A G Newcombe| OR: 45| D

20/1

First run for this trainer when a fair fourth of eight over this trip at Bath earlier this month. That was his first run following a break so he should strip fitter off 1lb lower.

Form: 066-704

(2)

Tally's Song^b⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Raul Da Silva| T: G Harris| OR: 45

25/1

Maiden after 32 starts, but was not disgraced in first-time blinkers at Chepstow last time. The headgear is retained, but she is difficult to make a case for.

Form: 33-6905

Non-Runners

(7)

Roundabout Magic¹⁶

Weight: 9-12| Age: 4

T: S Dow J: Hayley Turner

(8)

Prominna⁴²

Weight: 9-1| Age: 8

T: A W Carroll J: David Probert

Forecasts

Spanish Star (11/4), Three Little Birds (3/1), Spot Lite (7/2), Look Surprised (9/2), Roundabout Magic (13/2), Ambroise (15/2), Prominna (8/1), Frangarry (20/1), Tally's Song (25/1)

Spanish Star, Three Little Birds and Spot Life are closely matched on Windsor form and all three can make their presence felt, a remark which also applies to handicap debutant Ambroise and top-weight Roundabout Magic. However, this could be the day when LOOK SURPRISED wins in handicap company for the first time. She has been running well and looks capable of winning off this mark.