14:50 Newmarket

Friday 2 November 2018

All12:3013:0513:4014:1514:5015:2516:00

Heath Court Hotel Christmas Carvery Handicap

Off time: 14:52 | Winning time: 3m 30.94s

(11)

Alfredo^p,t²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: T P Queally| T: S Durack| OR: 90| D

7/1

Remains lightly-raced for his age and returned from 627 day absence with two solid efforts. Yet to win on turf but these conditions suit and can be involved.

Form: 1211/24

(4)

Vent De Force⁸³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Phil Dennis⁽³⁾| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 85| D

40/1

Former talented stayer for Hughie Morrison but barring his second here over 1m6f has been largely disappointing for new stable. Beaten some way out last time and although this trip is more suitable remains one to watch.

Form: 056626

(12)

Al Kout¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: R Havlin| T: H Main| OR: 84

4/1

Yet to add to debut success but has finished runner-up four times in eight runs since. He's showed a game attitude in his last three narrow defeats and is still improving. Should go close.

Form: 263222

(3)

Amourice^b,h³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Ray Dawson⁽⁵⁾| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 89

10/1

Won a good fillies' handicap over 1m6f here but has since disappointed in Listed and a return to handicap company. Likely wants quicker ground and stamina a question.

Form: 533185

(5)

Hillcrest Fire¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S Donohoe| T: S Edmunds| OR: 81| D

10/1

Winning hurdler whose sole Flat win came over 1m2f. Kept on at Nottingham as though she's worth a try at this far but more required.

Form: 4/313-75

(8)

Sandro Botticelli^b²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 80| D

33/1

Listed winner at Sandown in 2016 but he's been very disappointing subsequently and recent Flat runs for current yard leave him with plenty to find.

Form: 5-57800

(2)

Jacob Cats¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: Harry Bentley| T: W J Knight| OR: 80| C

40/1

Over two years since last turf win and can be a bit quirky at times. Often slowly away and can take some rousting. All wins at shorter and tailed off over this trip at Goodwood latest.

Form: 455470

(6)

Night Story⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: B Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 83

9/1

Freshed up when gaining a second win from six starts. Both turf runs have been below that but have come on quicker ground and should have more to offer up in trip. Rates a contender.

Form: 213531

(10)

Here's Alice^h⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Callum Shepherd| T: C Hills| OR: 79

10/1

Galileo filly made all in a weak contest to get off the mark on her fourth start. Up considerably trip on handicap debut and this will need more improvement.

Form: 8861

(7)

Perfect Summer^b²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 8-9| J: David Egan| T: Ian Williams| OR: 70| D

25/1

Could be fancied on last season's efforts but tailed off on reappearance after a layoff.and well held next time on the AW. One to oppose up in trip.

Form: 7723-57

(9)

Graceful Lady⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Andrew Breslin⁽⁵⁾| T: R Eddery| OR: 67| D

2/1

Produced a demolition job down in grade at Newbury and shouldn't be unsuited by the weights despite having to race from out of the handicap. Should go close again.

Form: 563441

Non-Runners

(13)

Guns of Leros¹⁹

Weight: 10-1| Age: 5

T: G & J Moore J: Jason Watson

(1)

Monjeni⁹

Weight: 9-3| Age: 5

T: Ian Williams J: Fran Berry

Forecasts

Graceful Lady (2/1), Al Kout (4/1), Alfredo (7/1), Night Story (9/1), Hillcrest Fire (10/1), Amourice (10/1), Here's Alice (10/1), Monjeni (14/1), Guns of Leros (16/1), Perfect Summer (25/1), Sandro Botticelli (33/1), Jacob Cats (40/1), Vent De Force (40/1)

GRACEFUL LADY had been running into form before her clear-cut success and should get the strong pace she craves once again. Night Story is a clear danger if taking to this surface and is still improving while Al Kout is such a model of consistency, is likewise progressive and really does deserve another success.