Edwards Ford Foray Motor Group Handicap

Off time: 19:27 | Winning time: 1m 29.84s

(5)

Quick Breath¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman| OR: 81| D

10/3

Has been in decent form all season, picking up wins at Windsor (6f, good) and more recently Chelmsford (7f, AW). Not as good up in grade last time. Has a bit to prove now, but back at this level he is not ruled out.

Form: 7-14217

(3)

Arrogant¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Raul Da Silva| T: J Santos| OR: 78| D

20/1

French 7f winner on soft last year and went close in a Bath conditions event (5½f, heavy) in March. Well below that level in all three starts since, and despite looking well treated now, he has plenty to prove.

Form: 83-2660

(2)

Jackpot Royale³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R Winston| T: M Appleby| OR: 76

2/1

Not always consistent, but has been making a steady overall improvement this term, borne out by his Thirsk win (1m, good) last time. Up 6lb for that and in a more competitive race, so will need to up his game to follow-up.

Form: 6-26251

(4)

Glamorous Dream¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: F Norton| T: R Harris| OR: 74| CD

4/1

C&D winner in June, when 14lb lower. Also scored from 6lb lower at Chepstow two starts ago. Both those wins were on fast ground, but of more concern was her defeat last time, which suggested that the handicapper may now have caught up with her.

Form: 715316

(6)

Crystal Casque⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Nicola Currie⁽³⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 65| CD

5/2

Beat Mister Musicmaster (runs in the 5.15) ¾L in a C&D apprentice handicap here last time, so escapes a penalty. Up in grade this time, but was in control then and has to enter calculations again this time.

Form: 2-48331

Non-Runners

(1)

Letsbe Avenue⁴¹

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: R Hannon J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Jackpot Royale (2/1), Letsbe Avenue (9/4), Crystal Casque (5/2), Quick Breath (10/3), Glamorous Dream (4/1), Arrogant (20/1)

This does not look to be a very strong contest and CRYSTAL CASQUE might be up to making a successful step up in grade after her C&D win last time. Her form could be boosted by the second that day, who runs earlier on the card. Quick Breath can't be ruled out now back down in grade, while Jackpot Royale is a probable danger, with Glamorous Dream having a bit to prove.