19:20 Thirsk

Tuesday 14 August 2018

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Anderson Barrowcliff Chartered Accountants Handicap

Off time: 19:20 | Winning time: 1m 12.52s

(14)

Benjamin Thomas^p1³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Barry McHugh| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 62| BF| D

6/1

Out of the frame in three starts this season, but has not been disgraced. Soft ground is not an issue and in-form trainer reaches for cheekpieces for the first time.

Form: 500-789

(10)

Dundunah^t¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 60

16/1

Fair efforts on last two starts at Haydock and Muselburgh. Down to a career-low mark and is certainly one to consider.

Form: 9-07835

(7)

Guardia Svizzera^h²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: T Hamilton| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 59| BF

6/1

Irish import who produced his best run for some time when third of 10 at Catterick last month. Seems to be running into form and should be in the thick of things off this rating.

Form: 005673

(3)

Pavers Pride⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Beasley| T: N Wilson| OR: 58| C

28/1

Good second at Musselburgh last month, but disappointed when last of 12 at Catterick last week. Only win came with cut in the ground.

Form: 782420

(6)

Peachey Carnehan^v⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Phil Dennis⁽³⁾| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 57| D

13/2

Won a couple of times off higher marks last season and served notice of a return to form when fifth of 12 at Haydock last week. Likes a bit of juice in the ground and is an interesting contender.

Form: 96-2775

(13)

Grandad's World¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Connor Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 56| D

12/1

Not at his best on last two starts, but reproduction of his Pontefract third in June would give him each-way prospects. Favourably handicapped and goes on the ground.

Form: 406359

(2)

Cliff⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Theodore Ladd⁽⁷⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 54| D

3/1

Not at his best recently, but continues to slip down the handicap. Underfoot conditions should suit and he is worth a second look in the betting.

Form: 806676

(5)

Lucky Lodge^v⁴³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 53| D

12/1

Landed a 7f Wolverhampton AW handicap at the end of May and has not been disgraced in two subsequent runs on turf. Down to a feasible rating and cut in the ground should suit.

Form: 468135

(12)

Mitchum²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 8-13| J: Jamie Gormley⁽³⁾| T: R E Barr| OR: 52| CD

16/1

Winner of a handicap over this trip at Catterick in June, but has struggled off higher marks since. Return to an easier surface should help, however, so he is not discounted.

Form: 171086

(9)

Melaniemillie¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: T Eaves| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 50| BF| D

9/1

Not beaten far on her last three starts and she continues to slip down the weights. Ground conditions not a worry, so she has to be afforded respect.

Form: 080553

(1)

Off The Scale^b1¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Nathan Evans| T: S Spencer| OR: 49| CD

50/1

Very little to shout about since joining current stable from Sarah Robinson. Connections fit blinkers for the first time in a bid to find improvement.

Form: 008-800

(8)

Sir Domino⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: Rachel Richardson| T: L A Mullaney| OR: 46| D

22/1

Has been kept to 5f since joining this yard from Patrick Holmes and has run a couple of decent races. Both wins have come over 6f with cut so he has claims off a fair mark.

Form: 680-047

(11)

Firesnake^p³⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Elisha Whittington⁽⁷⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 45| D

66/1

Last win came around this time last year, but recent Chelmsford display after a break was underwhelming. Others make more obvious appeal.

Form: 342509

(4)

Goninodaethat³

Age: 10| Weight: 8-7| J: David Egan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 45| D

28/1

All eight of his wins have come at Ayr. Has reached the veteran stage and the signs are that he is not the force of old. Down to a career-low rating, though.

Form: 058078

Forecasts

Cliff (3/1), Guardia Svizzera (6/1), Benjamin Thomas (6/1), Peachey Carnehan (13/2), Melaniemillie (9/1), Lucky Lodge (12/1), Grandad's World (12/1), Mitchum (16/1), Dundunah (16/1), Sir Domino (22/1), Goninodaethat (28/1), Pavers Pride (28/1), Off The Scale (50/1), Firesnake (66/1)

If the ground remains on the soft side, several of these are likely to be fancied off feasible handicap marks. The list is headed by Dundunah, Guardia Svizzera, Pavers Pride, Grandad's World, Lucky Lodge, Mitchum, Melaniemillie and PEACHEY CARNEHAN, with preference for the latter in terms of value. He won twice off higher marks last season and looked to be running into form on his latest start.. Both Sir Domino's wins have been achieved over 6f with give so he is another with fair claims.