14:35 Bangor

Friday 3 August 2018

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Fraser Wealth Management Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:35 | Winning time: 5m 50.7s

Ozzy Thomas^p⁵²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 135| DWS

14/1

Runner-up off 2lb higher mark at Ludlow in October, and ran well over timber penultimate start when second at Southwell. Returns from wind surgery so not out of it despite top weight if his breathing has been corrected.

Form: 123P-26

Marquis Of Carabas²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Sean Houlihan⁽⁵⁾| T: David Dennis| OR: 132

12/1

Failed by just a short-head over this trip at Ffos Las last time out on first attempt stepping up to this trip, but 6lb rise since then looks harsh. Quickening ground should be no problem though.

Form: 64-F472

Above Board⁷⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Aidan Coleman| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 129| D

9/2

2-3 over fences, only defeat coming on soft ground. Battled on well to land Uttoxeter handicap chase in May last time out. 6lb higher but goes well fresh and has conditions to suit, so looks a contender.

Form: 21P/1P-1

Sporting Boy^b,t³³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Farrelly| OR: 127| D

33/1

Has won 10-43 in commendably career to date, three wins coming over fences. Outclassed in listed Summer Cup at Uttoxeter last time but been given some leeway by the handicapper and shoulld go well at this level.

Form: 184-6U9

Scoop The Pot^t¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: R Johnson| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 126| BF

8/1

Beaten favourite in muddling three-runner novice chase last time, but may do better on handicap bow off a feasible mark. Previously looked progressive so looks one for the short list. for in-form yard

Form: 1313-32

Walt^p1³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: T Scudamore| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 123

14/1

Good second off this mark at Ffos Las in May but ran no sort of race last time out and first time cheekpieces are applied to help concentrate his mind.

Form: 433P-20

Lofgren^p1,t⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 122| C

10/1

Both jockey and trainer in tremendous form this summer and looks stable first-string. Third at Aintree in June but hasn't conclusively proven his stamina at this trip. Race may be run to suit though and won't be far away.

Form: 65P2-23

Fort Gabriel³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Harry Stock⁽⁵⁾| T: D G Bridgwater| OR: 122| BF| D

12/1

Won 4-11 over fences at this trip and further since joining current handler in June last year. Running off highest ever mark having gone up 3lb after latest third at Worcester and may finally be in handicapper's grip.

Form: 325-213

The Clock Leary¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 10-10| J: Lorcan Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 119| CD

33/1

Disappointed on last six outings since scoring at Perth in September. 3lb lower though than when winning this race 12 months ago so a good effort could be in the offing with solid rider claiming further 5lb.

Form: P5P-449

Shady Glen^t³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-10| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 119| D

33/1

Last three wins all came at Market Rasen, but faded tamely at Worcester last time and looks as though he may find this a tough task on that evidence.

Form: 31-13P6

Premier King^p,t⁷^{(ex 7)}

Age: 10| Weight: 10-7| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 109| D

6/5

Lightly raced ex-Irish 10-year-old has won both starts at Uttoxeter since joining top yard just one month ago. Scored by country mile there last week and carried penalty, but may take some stopping off light weight if in the same mood.

Form: 0/4U2-11

Forecasts

Premier King (6/5), Above Board (9/2), Scoop The Pot (8/1), Lofgren (10/1), Marquis Of Carabas (12/1), Fort Gabriel (12/1), Ozzy Thomas (14/1), Walt (14/1), Shady Glen (33/1), The Clock Leary (33/1), Sporting Boy (33/1)

A decent race of its kind for this time of year and a chance for the bang in-form ex-Irish PREMIER KING to complete a four-week hat-trick after hacking up at Uttoxeter last week. Above Board is a promising type but has a task on conceding 13lb to the selection. He should go well though, as too should the McCain pair of Lofgren and last year's winner, The Clock Leary. Scoop The Pot in another with claims as he makes his handicap chase debut.