17:10 Chester

Sunday 5 August 2018

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Horseradish Handicap

Off time: 17:13 | Winning time: 2m 12.39s

(11)

Rock N Rolla^p²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Callum Rodriguez⁽³⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 80| D

8/1

Followed up 1m1f win at Carlisle with a 1m2f win at Ayr. Raised a further 3lb for latest win but draw may be biggest concern given usual tactics are to front run.

Form: 4-94311

(6)

Dark Devil²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Oakley Brown⁽⁷⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 80| C

6/1

Won off this mark here last term albeit in very different conditions (7f, heavy). Fifth of 10 here latest was a fair effort and eased 2lb but still looks high enough for present form.

Form: 042745

(3)

Mulligatawny^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: T Hamilton| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 79| D

9/2

Unsuccessful in nine starts this term but fallen 11lb in total during that run. Third of five and fourth of six last twice at Ripon haven't exactly suggested a return to the winner's enclosure is imminent.

Form: 344034

(5)

Gabrial's Kaka²³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 73| C

7/1

Not won at beyond a mile and shade surprising he steps up 3f in trip having won here over 7½f last time out. Not necessarily looked a non-stayer in the past but form over shorter undoubtedly more compelling.

Form: 5745-41

(9)

Esspeegee²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Darragh Keenan⁽⁷⁾| T: A Bailey| OR: 73

20/1

Had an incredible run winning six out of seven over the course of last two season going up 30lb in the process. Progress halted last twice however with him well beaten at Leicester and Wolverhampton. Gets 2lb back now so can do better.

Form: 121176

(8)

Fleeting Freedom^p1³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Joshua Bryan⁽³⁾| T: A Bailey| OR: 76| BF

10/1

Appeared a non-stayer in only previous run beyond 1m although that was first time out. Ran well enough last twice with fourth at Doncaster followed by third at Haydock. Cheekpieces added but distance the main question mark.

Form: 232-743

(10)

Bell Heather⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Connor Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: P Morris| OR: 66

12/1

Not beaten far here twice this term, firstly when fourth over C&D and latest when third of six over 7½f. Handicap mark unchanged and looks capable of a bold bid here.

Form: 0-56143

(4)

Red Force One^v¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 74

11/4

Never raced beyond 1m but appeared to stay that strongly when gaining first success at Bath last time out on firm ground. Only 1lb higher here and if indeed he stays this trip he looks sure to play a leading role.

Form: 5-55331

(1)

Berlusca¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-0| J: Aled Beech⁽⁷⁾| T: D Loughnane| OR: 66| CD

11/1

Paid a steep price for his Haydock win in June and two subsequent thirds. Once of higher class than this but at his age this mark is probably beyond him.

Form: 951334

(12)

I'm Yer Man¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: J P Sullivan| T: P A Kirby| OR: 67

25/1

Lightly raced this term but showed very little. Slight improvement latest when 4¾L fifth of six at Ayr. Handicapper again loosens his grip but not seen enough encouragement so far.

Form: 31-6745

(2)

Glorious Player^b1¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Liam Jones| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 67

14/1

Eight-race maiden has managed a couple of fair efforts this term in small fields but is clearly of moderate ability and two runs at similar distances left doubts about his stamina. Blinkers now reached for.

Form: 356243

Non-Runners

(7)

Keswick³⁶

Weight: 9-10| Age: 4

T: H Main J: Jason Watson

Forecasts

Red Force One (11/4), Mulligatawny (9/2), Dark Devil (6/1), Gabrial's Kaka (7/1), Rock N Rolla (8/1), Fleeting Freedom (10/1), Berlusca (11/1), Bell Heather (12/1), Glorious Player (14/1), Esspeegee (20/1), I'm Yer Man (25/1), Keswick (25/1)

RED DORCE ONE shaped as though he would appreciate a step up in trip when battling to success at Bath last time out. This three-year-old may be on the up so only getting 1lb from the handicapper for that win could be to his benefit. Among the dangers Bell Heather has run well on both occasions this term and this trip should suit better than the 7½f trip she tackled last time out. Rock N Rolla bids for a hat-trick and if he can get to the front from his wide draw he will be a danger to all.