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Friday 19 October 2018

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Best Flat Races Live On Racing UK Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 15:51 | Winning time: 1m 24.96s

(11)

Muirsheen Durkin^v1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Ben Robinson⁽³⁾| T: S Spencer| OR: 70| D

22/1

On a long losing run and has been below par since returning from a wind operation. On a handy mark but also has a bit to prove at present. The first-time visor may help his concentration, so still worth a betting check.

Form: 86-6300

(2)

The Groove³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Cieren Fallon⁽⁷⁾| T: P D Evans| OR: 68| D

7/2

Holding his form well and has finished out of the money only once since joining his current trainer. The drop in trip isn't expected to be an issue; can play a strong role here.

Form: 321422

(8)

Caridade^v1³¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 68| CD

12/1

Won her maiden over C&D but found life tough in handicaps since. Back on a fair mark after a series of heavy defeats but dangerous to rule out now she's dropped in class.

Form: 9-45969

(5)

Mischief Managed^e/s⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 67| D

9/2

Scores highly for consistency and, with trip and ground to suit, another bold bid can be expected. Not particularly well handicapped but deserves a change of fortune and will be hard to keep out of the frame if he runs his usual race.

Form: 225323

(13)

Helen Sherbet¹⁵¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Rhona Pindar⁽⁷⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 67| D

100/1

0-4 on turf and seems to reserve her best for the Fibersand at Southwell. Has to be a concern that she missed most of the summer campaign and may possibly need this. Looks a risky option this time.

Form: 5-31338

(7)

Zodiakos^p²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Watson| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 65| C| D

8/1

Has won over 1m at this course and handles cut in the ground without issue. This season's form has been regressive, however, and he has plenty to find judging by two modest displays last month.

Form: 660008

(4)

Cosmic Ray^h⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: P Aspell| T: J L Eyre| OR: 65

28/1

Has paid his way on turf (5-29) and has even won on heavy ground before now, so the underfoot conditions shouldn't be too much of an issue. Needs to steps things up considerably on recent form, however, and is another with a good bit to prove.

Form: 706077

(6)

Grinty⁶⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: M Dods| OR: 62| CD

11/2

Won from an 11lb higher mark over 7f here last summer but struggling to find his level this season. Been given a chance at the weights and possible the ground was too quick for him when last seen out (in August). Worth a betting check.

Form: 223-075

(10)

Chaplin Bay^b¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 60| D

20/1

Well treated just now and has mainly escaped the attention of the handicapper. Suited by the return to 7f and has to be considered as a player with the ground to suit. Shortlisted.

Form: 045343

(1)

Polyphony^h³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: A Mullen| T: J Mackie| OR: 61| D

15/2

Lightly raced but proved she is getting the hang of things with a gritty win at Musselburgh last month. Races from 4lb higher and is up in grade, so a stiffer test ahead. The betting can guide here.

Form: 74241

(12)

Benjamin Thomas^b1⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 59| BF

8/1

Placed on numerous occasions and is holding his form well just now. Has to be a concern that winning has been elusive for him but he's on an attractive mark and cannot be discounted if the first-time blinkers keep him focused to the line.

Form: 789723

(9)

Size Matters^t³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: P Hanagan| T: M Walford| OR: 53| D

22/1

Goes well on soft ground and has experience of this course. Recent form is a mixed bag, however, and needs to show a little more resilience that he has of late. On a workable mark just now, so worth keeping tabs on whatever happens.

Form: 377356

(14)

Gleaming Sun⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Cam Hardie| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 56

14/1

Has either gone very close or bombed out in his nine previous starts and possible that he's better on the AW at Southwell. However, the gelding showed a good attitude at Ayr last time and could make the frame at least if using that as a platform.

Form: 222972

Non-Runners

(3)

Full Intention²⁹

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: A C Whillans J: P J McDonald

Forecasts

The Groove (7/2), Mischief Managed (9/2), Grinty (11/2), Polyphony (15/2), Zodiakos (8/1), Benjamin Thomas (8/1), Caridade (12/1), Full Intention (12/1), Gleaming Sun (14/1), Chaplin Bay (20/1), Size Matters (22/1), Muirsheen Durkin (22/1), Cosmic Ray (28/1), Helen Sherbet (100/1)

Cases can be made for a good handful of these and it would be no surprise to see an active betting market surrounding the likes of Mischief Managed, Caridade and Gleaming Sun, who all have solid claims at this level. However, it may be worth giving THE GROOVE another chance, as the gelding has held his form well despite the ground being on the quick side for him of late. His rider's 7lb claim is also a handy tool to call upon as he bids to take a further step in his famous father's footsteps.