16:25 Carlisle

Thursday 6 September 2018

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Betfair Amateur Riders' Handicap

Off time: 16:26 | Winning time: 1m 43.27s

(12)

Stubytuesday⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-11| J: J M Andrews| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 66| BF

15/2

Backed into favouritism for a similar event over C&D last week but could only stay on at one pace into midfield. Bit more rain wouldn't hurt his chances and with a good jockey booked, holds a chance.

Form: 547-488

(3)

Scrutiny^p³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Miss H T Lees| T: K A Ryan| OR: 62| D

7/1

Has been in reasonable form for much of the summer but last couple of efforts, though by no means bad ones, do suggest the handicapper has him after his Wolverhampton win in June. Needs a bit more, and could do with the rain staying away.

Form: 313835

(5)

Edgar Allan Poe¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-6| J: Mr Thomas Greenwood| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 61| D

10/1

Is at least back on a wining mark after a few moderate efforts, but form in general this season hasn't matched the achievements of last year and he's hard to fancy at present.

Form: 773680

(1)

Slipstream²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr James Kendrick| T: M Appleby| OR: 65| BF| D

5/1

Winner at Lingfield two starts ago and then although turned over at odds-on at Chepstow last time, wasn't beaten far and this step back up to a mile on a stiffer track should suit. One of the main players on form.

Form: 778313

(11)

Meadow Way¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr Cai Williams⁽³⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 64

50/1

Not shown a lot in three starts but goes handicapping on a low mark and the straw to cling to is that his best effort so far did come over C&D on debut. Plenty to take on trust, though.

Form: 657

(10)

Monsieur Jimmy⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Mr Matthew Ennis| T: B Ellison| OR: 51| CD

5/2

Only has the one eye, and seems happiest going around a bend, as he showed again when a C&D winner here under similar conditions last week. Penalty to carry but absolutely no reason not to go close if in the same mood.

Form: U72721

(8)

Warrior's Spirit^b¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Tom Midgley| T: A D Brown| OR: 52

12/1

Had first start for new yard when not disgraced over 6f at Redcar a fortnight ago, looking like he needed a bit further again. Blinkers tried there are retained, but overall profile not that convincing, and others make a bit more appeal.

Form: 0-09667

(9)

Colour Contrast^v⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Miss R Sharpe⁽³⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 47

16/1

No win in 26 starts just the first of a few concerns, as he seems to lack gears whatever the trip and comes here off the back of a few sound defeats. Others readily make more appeal.

Form: 678867

(6)

Graceful Act¹⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-7| J: Miss Emily Bullock| T: R E Barr| OR: 45

16/1

Just the four wins in her 73-race career, but did at least refind a bit of form when second at Ripon two weeks ago. However, that was over 11f, and this drop back in trip is not guaranteed to produce the same results.

Form: 546742

(2)

Trulove^p¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Mr Liam Hamblett⁽³⁾| T: J Riches| OR: 45

125/1

No win or places in 21 starts and takes a big step up in trip here after being campaigned at sprint trips. That needs to have a major effect or he looks like being one of the also-rans again.

Form: 055848

(4)

Kirkby's Phantom⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Mr Danny Kerr⁽³⁾| T: A Berry| OR: 45

100/1

Sent off huge three-figure prices most starts recently and although not disgraced behind Monsieur Jimmy over C&D last time out, hard to make a solid case for.

Form: 709806

(7)

Jazz Magic⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 10-2| J: Alexander Fielding| T: Miss L C Siddall| OR: 48

9/2

Maiden after nine starts but did show a bit more when fourth at Hamilton last week, making most and only giving way late on. Might have a little more to offer and with conditions fine, could creep into the places.

Form: 747774

Forecasts

Monsieur Jimmy (5/2), Jazz Magic (9/2), Slipstream (5/1), Scrutiny (7/1), Stubytuesday (15/2), Edgar Allan Poe (10/1), Warrior's Spirit (12/1), Colour Contrast (16/1), Graceful Act (16/1), Meadow Way (50/1), Kirkby's Phantom (100/1), Trulove (125/1)

Probably not many to concentrate on if recent form is anything to go by, and SLIPSTREAM is the one that makes the most appeal now he's getting what appears to be a more suitable trip, and Carlisle's stiff finish will help his cause too. He can but his Chepstow blip behind him here. Stubytuesday is another that should be sticking on when others have cried enough, and can give the selection a bit to think about. Monsieur Jimmy has some good recent form in the bank and can challenge for places, and any money for Meadow Way would make him more interesting.