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Thursday 2 August 2018

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Mintbet Casino 500 Matched Welcome Bonus Handicap

Off time: 19:17 | Winning time: 1m 10.36s

(4)

Little Palaver^p1²²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Amelia Glass⁽⁷⁾| T: C G Cox| OR: 77| D

13/2

Has looked well-handicapped for a while, but now into a grade where he is 1-6 and placed three times. Latest run was disappointing and a change of headgear is tried.

Form: 6-54747

(9)

Satchville Flyer²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: H Crouch| T: P D Evans| OR: 75| C| D

25/1

Although he's won on firm ground in Guernsey, softer conditions bring out the best in this quirky sort. Has finished last on his three most recent starts and Fran Berry, on board for his last two wins, prefers Storm Melody..

Form: 212756

(1)

Sir Billy Wright¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: E J Walsh⁽³⁾| T: P D Evans| OR: 73| C| D

14/1

Six-time winner who has been poor on each of his three starts in 2018 and cannot be recommended with any confidence.

Form: 364-880

(8)

Kinglami^p¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan⁽³⁾| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 72| CD

8/1

Won this last year off 4lb higher when conditions were heavy. Showed a typically tough attitude to score last time and he has struck up a good rapport with this rider.

Form: 231851

(5)

Eraad⁷³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Dane O'Neill| T: C Hills| OR: 76

6/1

Dark Angel colt who cost 500,000gns as a yearling and whose dam won over 5f and 6f, including at Group 3 level. Has improved with each run and fairly weighted on that effort.

Form: 5-43

(7)

Charming Guest^v1¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: George Downing| T: M R Channon| OR: 76| D

6/1

Both of her wins have come on good ground at Bath (5f-5.5f), and she has been more highly tried since her last success. 2-3 in this grade, down in the weights and visor on first time.

Form: 130156

(3)

The Lamplighter^p,t¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: T E Whelan| T: George Baker| OR: 74

16/1

Has barely beaten a rival in his last three starts and he needs to rediscover his form in France as a juvenile. Soft ground may be enough to make that a possibility.

Form: 38-6034

(2)

Storm Melody³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Fran Berry| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 69| D

9/2

Broke a losing streak at Chepstow off a career low mark and Fran Berry remains loyal to him. Remains on an attractive mark and proven on a soft surface.

Form: 528-091

(6)

Sweet Pursuit⁹^{(ex 6)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Finley Marsh⁽⁵⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 62| CD

2/1

Scored on quick ground here last week but her two previous wins came on slower surfaces. Shoulders a 6lb penalty for that victory and handicapper has only raised her 4lb.

Form: 77-8521

Forecasts

Sweet Pursuit (2/1), Storm Melody (9/2), Eraad (6/1), Charming Guest (6/1), Little Palaver (13/2), Kinglami (8/1), Sir Billy Wright (14/1), The Lamplighter (16/1), Satchville Flyer (25/1)

Last year's winner Kinglami remains on the right side of the handicapper following his latest victory, whilst Sweet Pursuit is effectively 2lb wrong under her penalty. Eraad should be checked for market confidence on his handicap debut having fetched 500,000 gns as a yearling. Charming Guest is not without a chance dropping to this grade, but preference is for STORM MELODY who had bit left under the bonnet when swooping late at Chepstow. A 2lb rise leaves him on his previous winning mark and he has form on an easy surface.