15:05 Thirsk

Monday 20 August 2018

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Big Floss-Off At thirskraces Friday 31st August Handicap

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 1m 27.64s

(9)

Bedouin's Story²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: D Allan| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 76| BF| D

11/8

Easily won Salisbury 7f novice stakes on fast ground in July then third on handicap debut over 1m at Newmarket three weeks ago on easy ground. Up 1lb for that and drops back in trip. Trainer has impressive 33% strike rate here.

Form: 7-613

(7)

Red Cymbal^p1,t³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Haggas| OR: 75

15/2

Landed 6f Chelmsford AW novice stakes last term but struggled in two starts this campaign and has been been gelded and had wind surgery. Eased 3lb since last poor effort at York and wears first-time cheekpieces but no one to give up on just yet.

Form: 314-89

(6)

Queen Penn¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 73

10/1

Fair form on soft ground as a juvenile, wining Hamilton 6f maiden. Has looked in handicapper's grip in four starts so far this term but eased 2lb since lastest third at Hamilton. The more rain the better.

Form: 31-5343

(1)

Battle Commence⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 73

25/1

Unraced at two, he won on his third start this term at Hamilton (6f) before disappointing in quick ground at Pontefract last time. Easier ground should suit and is interesting on handicap debut.

Form: 5-415

(11)

I Know How²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: G Lee| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 73| C

20/1

Broke his duck on seasonal return here over 6f in April then fair third at Pontefract. Last of six over C&D last month but comes back for more so connections must believe he stays. Has point to prove though.

Form: 76-136

(8)

Billy Wedge¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Barry McHugh| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 69

40/1

Just three runs so far, showing little on first two outings. Better last time when 100/1 third in Redcar 7f novice event on easy ground. Makes handicap bow and likely to be suited by any easing of the ground.

Form: 093

(4)

Fard¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: B A Curtis| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 68| BF

12/1

Signs of ability on all three starts for Simon Crisford and was fair runner-up at Haydock over 6f on debut for new connections 11 days ago. Can build on that and may not be far away.

Form: 6552

(12)

Admiral Rooke¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Callum Rodriguez⁽³⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 67| BF

7/2

13-race maiden who deserves to win a race having finished runner-up on each of his last three starts including last two outings here over a mile. Drop back to 7f may be right move and should go well. Represents last years winning team in this race.

Form: 343222

(3)

Muraadef³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 56

14/1

Kodiac gelding who was disappointing in five starts for Ed Dunlop. Eased in weights and has run well on both starts for new connections, both times at Catterick over this trip. Only ever raced on good to firm so ground may be an issue.

Form: 690742

(10)

Jackontherocks^p1¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: A Mullen| T: M Dods| OR: 55

50/1

Soft ground Ayr novice stakes winner last term, but has shown little in three starts this campaign and is tumbling down the handicap. Failed to stay 10f at Ayr last time so drops back now and wears first time cheekpieces.

Form: 809-070

(5)

Bee Machine^t¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: Cam Hardie| T: D Carroll| OR: 52| D

28/1

Modest form as a juvenile but made winning start this season at Catterick in 7f handicap. Not really built on that since and runs from 4lb out of the handicap here.

Form: 6-18355

Non-Runners

(2)

Scenic River¹⁹

Weight: 8-12| Age: 3

T: T D Easterby J: D Fentiman

Forecasts

Bedouin's Story (11/8), Admiral Rooke (7/2), Red Cymbal (15/2), Queen Penn (10/1), Fard (12/1), Scenic River (12/1), Muraadef (14/1), I Know How (20/1), Battle Commence (25/1), Bee Machine (28/1), Billy Wedge (40/1), Jackontherocks (50/1)

BEDOUIN'S STORY can enhance the already impressive 33% strike of his trainer at this track and should be suited by the drop in trip after struggling to see it out over a mile last time. Admiral Rooke could be a danger and has been knocking on the door of late. He also drops back in distance. Fard seemed to show improved form for his new trainer last time and comes into the reckoning along with Queen Penn and Battle Commence, who should both be suited by the easier ground. Red Cymbal represents a top yard but has some thing to prove on recent evidence.