19:30 Newmarket

Friday 3 August 2018

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Fly London Southend Airport To Budapest Handicap

Off time: 19:36 | Winning time: 1m 23.97s

(6)

Glory Awaits^b¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Simcock| OR: 83| D

10/1

Only 1lb higher than when winning a five runner handicap on the AW at Chelmsford latest. Strike rate on the turf quite moderate so tougher ask here off top-weight but arrives in good form.

Form: 244531

(5)

Big Storm Coming¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Watson⁽⁵⁾| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 83| D

7/2

Usually pays his way and won last time out over 7f at Epsom. 5lb hike for that puts him on a career high mark which makes life tough particularly given his age.

Form: 9-90521

(4)

Colonel Frank¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: William Carson| T: M Quinn| OR: 82| D

8/1

Yet to win this term but a good second to Big Strom Coming at Epsom latest. 5lb better off with that rival today so realistic chance to turn the tables and be involved in the finish.

Form: 742452

(3)

Rebel Surge^p⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: R Spencer| OR: 82| D

7/1

Two from 39 career record does little to inspire but not run a bad race this summer. Handicapper gradually eased his grip and now back to her last winning mark so will have supporters. Each-way chances.

Form: 0-47234

(1)

Himself¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: James Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 80| CD

9/4

Progressive four-year-old has scored twice this term including over C&D latest. 4lb rise should be within his compass so looks a leading player once again today.

Form: 6-15791

(8)

Lady Freyja²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: G Mosse| T: J Ryan| OR: 77| CD

12/1

Only 1lb higher today than mark of his battling success at Yarmouth two starts ago. Struggled when last of eight at Ascot since but this doesn't look quite as tough so should fare better.

Form: 000-418

(9)

Spirit Of Sarwan^t1³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Milly Naseb⁽⁵⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 69| D

12/1

Eighteen months since his last success but changed stables since last run and this yard known to turn around fortunes of new recruits before. Potentially well handicapped in the first time tongue-tie so few reasons for optimism now.

Form: 873527

(7)

Trulee Scrumptious^v⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 9| Weight: 8-7| J: J Quinn| T: H Spiller| OR: 63| C

7/1

Loves it here having gained all six career successes on this course although all over 1m plus. Won again here latest over 1m but 4lb rise means a career best is required so looks vulnerable even here.

Form: 26-0941

(10)

Just Us Two¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-5| J: Noel Garbutt⁽³⁾| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 67

33/1

Had third stable change in five starts since last race in a bid to revive fortunes. All four career successes over the minimum 5f distance so trip today is a major question mark.

Form: 6-97278

Non-Runners

(2)

In The Red⁴¹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 5

T: Martin Smith J: Hayley Turner

Forecasts

Himself (9/4), Big Storm Coming (7/2), Trulee Scrumptious (7/1), Rebel Surge (7/1), Colonel Frank (8/1), Glory Awaits (10/1), Lady Freyja (12/1), Spirit Of Sarwan (12/1), In The Red (12/1), Just Us Two (33/1)

HIMSELF is having a good season with two wins already under his belt and this recent C&D scorer has easily the most progressive profile on offer so is taken to land the quick double. Spirit Of Sarwan could very easily be well handicapped at present and with a first time tongue-tie for a new yard it wouldn't be a big surprise if he goes well. Top-weight Glory Awaits is only 1lb higher than when winning last time out so shouldn't be far away again today.