18:25 Leicester

Tuesday 4 September 2018

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Kirby Mallory Handicap

Off time: 18:25 | Winning time: 2m 6.29s

(7)

Lady Valdean^p¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Raul Da Silva| T: J Santos| OR: 71| D

13/2

Won well on rattling fast ground at Bath earlier in the year. Not so good since under varying conditions but today's should suit. Mark is slipping back down and should be competitive if putting best foot forward.

Form: 163527

(8)

Ski Blast¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: T Eaves| T: I Furtado| OR: 70| D

16/1

Only has two starts so far this year and has looked in need of both runs. Still 4lb higher than for his last win but should be cherry ripe in fitness terms now and better is expected at some point, if not today.

Form: 7621-54

(1)

Ourmullion^p²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Josephine Gordon| T: J R Best| OR: 69| D

7/1

Winner at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in June but not quite so good since. These conditions hold no fears however and capable of going close on a going day.

Form: 341356

(2)

Illustrissime⁹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: D Nolan| T: I Furtado| OR: 68

5/1

Only had four starts since joining this yard and they have been largely disappointing. Has dropped to a very dangerous looking mark as a result and a bounce back to form is likely at some point. Market check very much needed.

Form: 0-08069

(5)

Hi Ho Silver²⁷⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: T P Queally| T: C F Wall| OR: 65

25/1

Three stars last year in maiden company and showed definite signs of ability. Starts life in handicaps off a tempting mark on the back of a nine-month break. Should be very competitive if fit and ready to go.

Form: 354-

(3)

Sunshineandbubbles¹⁰⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: J Fanning| T: J Candlish| OR: 65| D

11/1

Having a terrific year having won four times on the AW at Wolverhampton. These conditions are no problem but does seem to save her best for the artificial surfaces so may be she will find a couple too good here.

Form: 112125

(6)

Mullarkey³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Jim Crowley| T: J R Best| OR: 64| D

9/1

Has now dropped 5lb below his last winning mark but has been struggling to find his form so far this year. Jim Crowley is a positive jockey booking and no surprise were he to bounce back. Market check needed.

Form: 456668

(10)

Retribution³⁶⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Fran Berry| T: D R Lanigan| OR: 64

7/2

Sent off favourite under similar conditions at Yarmouth just over a year ago. Things didn't go to plan there and has now been off the track pretty much since. Clearly had some issues but this mark should be workable if retaining his previous ability

Form: 808/246-

(12)

Luna Magic⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Darragh Keenan⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs L Pearce| OR: 62

4/1

Won at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in April and bounced back to form when going close back there (1m2f, good) last time. Races off the same mark here and conditions fine so place claims at least.

Form: 551642

(9)

Medici Moon⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: D Allan| T: S Dixon| OR: 60

14/1

Improved efforts the last twice having returned from a break. Is on an attractive mark now and should play a part in the finish if able to build on those efforts now going up in trip.

Form: 08-5683

Non-Runners

(11)

Spanish History¹

Weight: 9-7| Age: 4

T: S Durack J: J P Spencer

(4)

Take A Turn¹⁸

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: D R Lanigan J: S Donohoe

Forecasts

Retribution (7/2), Luna Magic (4/1), Illustrissime (5/1), Take A Turn (6/1), Lady Valdean (13/2), Ourmullion (7/1), Mullarkey (9/1), Sunshineandbubbles (11/1), Medici Moon (14/1), Ski Blast (16/1), Spanish History (20/1), Hi Ho Silver (25/1)

LUNA MAGIC has been running consistently well and just failed at Yarmouth last time. She is sure to run well under these conditions and can win again. It would be no surprise to see a return to form for Illustrissime who is looking dangerously well handicapped. A market move for him would be significant. Mullarkey is another who looks well treated now and is interesting with Jim Crowley booked.