16:30 Nottingham

Thursday 2 August 2018

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Off time: 16:30 | Winning time: 2m 8.05s

(10)

Michele Strogoff⁴^{(ex 6)}

Age: 5| Weight: 10-4| J: Kevin Lundie⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 78| BF| D

11/2

Had been placed in all six starts this campaign for new stable before gaining a deserved success last time. 6lb penalty shouldn't be a problem but this is tougher. Trainer has won two of the last four renewals.

Form: 232221

(7)

Raven Banner^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: D Nolan| T: I Furtado| OR: 80| D

14/1

Has improved out of sight with the fitting of cheekpieces winning twice. Overcame a 12lb rise for a clear win last time and did well to quicken off a slow pace. Up another 3lb but likely there is plenty more to come for current trainer.

Form: 922211

(4)

Remember The Days¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: J Garritty| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 79| D

14/1

Ex-Irish racer (Joseph O'Brien); bought for 21,000gns in February and after a tough task at York returned back to this grade and trip when a good second last start. Likely to competitive again off the same mark.

Form: 0-51672

(6)

Everything For You²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 79

8/1

Has threatened to win a handicap since maiden win but was below part at York last time. Needs to bounce back and others look better handicapped.

Form: 1034-26

(9)

Thunder Speed²²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 78| BF

11/1

Won on his second start in Ireland and then ran conisistently close in seven starts since. Interesting on British and stable debut but had looked dubious in a finish and others preferred.

Form: 443234-

(2)

Save The Bees^v¹²

Age: 10| Weight: 9-12| J: G C O'Neill⁽⁵⁾| T: D Carroll| OR: 78| CD

16/1

C&D winner who gained success number 14 in good style last start. This is his time of year and 6lb rise shouldn't be a problem as he won off higher last year. Looks a leading contender.

Form: 706861

(3)

Cacophonous²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: D Menuisier| OR: 77

4/1

Dropped 3lb following a disappointing handicap debut. Still open to improvement and drop back in trip may help but others may be better handicapped.

Form: 4345

(5)

Jack Regan^h1²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Jim Crowley| T: Ian Williams| OR: 75| D

11/8

Now 6lb higher than sole success but was a good second on unsuitably quick ground last time. Others look on a more attractive marks but headgear may help him settle better and easier surface is a plus.

Form: 7-01362

Non-Runners

(8)

Sergio Leone⁷

Weight: 9-6| Age: 3

T: R Hannon J: Non Runner

(1)

Morning Skye¹⁹

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: H Palmer J: B A Curtis

Forecasts

Jack Regan (11/8), Cacophonous (4/1), Michele Strogoff (11/2), Sergio Leone (7/1), Everything For You (8/1), Thunder Speed (11/1), Morning Skye (12/1), Raven Banner (14/1), Remember The Days (14/1), Save The Bees (16/1)

Michele Strogoff needs to dictate to produce his best and will be dangerous if given an easy lead. Remember The Days is on a good mark and only went down narrowly at this trip last start. Raven Banner and Sergio Leone both showed good acceleration off a slow tempo last time and look leading contenders in another open race. SAVE THE BEES gets a narrow verdict as the likeable veteran won with a bit in hand on his latest success and thrives at this stage of the season.