15:35 Thirsk

Monday 20 August 2018

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Today Is 'Racing UK Club Day' Handicap

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 59.41s

(2)

Eastern Racer^p¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Kieran Schofield⁽⁷⁾| T: B Ellison| OR: 82| C

3/1

Taken advantage of lower mark with two wins this summer, including here over 6f. Narrowly beaten at Carlisle last time but now 7lb higher. Yet to win at minimum trip but has been showing lots of speed this term so worth a try.

Form: 083112

(5)

Bossipop^b⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 78| BF

3/1

On 13-race losing streak but has his ground now, although yet to win at this trip. Likes to lead but hasn't been getting home over 6f of late.

Form: 008532

(4)

Kupa River⁷⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 78

5/1

Represents last year's winning yard. Ex-Irish heavy ground mile maiden winner has eased 4lb in four runs for new handler. Drastic drop back in trip looks experimental but yard going really well so is worth a market check.

Form: 02-7029

(7)

Elysian Flyer²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: G Lee| T: P T Midgley| OR: 76| CD

4/1

Won over C&D in May last year off 1lb higher than today and failed by only a neck to score at Beverley last time out. Soft ground suits so ticks a few boxes and won't be far away.

Form: 40-2572

(3)

Granny Roz¹¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Jane Elliott⁽³⁾| T: T D Barron| OR: 74

14/1

At her best when able to lead on soft ground and has won twice making all over 6f, inlcuding last time at Doncaster. Up 6lb for that, drops in trip, but may have company up front which is a concern.

Form: 1220-51

(6)

Lydiate Lady³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Robert Dodsworth⁽⁷⁾| T: E J Alston| OR: 72| D

7/1

Eight-time winner, ideally suited by five furlongs on easy ground so looks to have conditions in her favour. Down 2lb following latest fair effort on fast going at Ripon and may not be far away here.

Form: 1-10585

(1)

Lexington Place⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 8-8| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 65| BF| D

12/1

Winner of 12 races and goes on just about any ground. Won at Ayr last month off 2lb lower mark but still fairly handicapped on balance of form. In a race with plenty of pace his hold up style may pay dividends.

Form: 531352

Non-Runners

(8)

Bashiba²

Weight: 9-5| Age: 7

T: N Tinkler J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Eastern Racer (3/1), Bossipop (3/1), Elysian Flyer (4/1), Kupa River (5/1), Lydiate Lady (7/1), Lexington Place (12/1), Granny Roz (14/1), Bashiba (14/1)

In a race where there are a number of confirmed front runners, hold up horse LEXINGTON PLACE may come through late and pick up the pieces. Eastern Racer, Bossipop and Granny Roz all like to bowl along so it might be a frenetic early gallop. They all have claims if able to keep going, while Elysian Flyer is respected having gone close last time and being the only course and distance winner in the field.