14:50 Newmarket

Friday 2 November 2018

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

Heath Court Hotel Christmas Carvery Handicap

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m  |   Soft  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:52  |   Winning time: 3m 30.94s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
2
(11)
Horse silk
Alfredop,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.
3
(4)
Horse silk
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.
4
(12)
Horse silk
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.
5
(3)
Horse silk
Amouriceb,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.
6
(5)
Horse silk
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.
7
(8)
Horse silk
Sandro Botticellib20
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.
8
(2)
Horse silk
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.
10
(6)
Horse silk
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.
11
(10)
Horse silk
Here's Aliceh48
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.
12
(7)
Horse silk
Perfect Summerb28
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.
13
(9)
Horse silk
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.

Non-Runners

1
(13)
Horse silk
Guns of Leros19
Weight: 10-1|  Age: 5
T: G & J Moore  J: Jason Watson
NR
9
(1)
Horse silk
Monjeni9
Weight: 9-3|  Age: 5
T: Ian Williams  J: Fran Berry
NR

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)

Verdict

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.
  1. Graceful Lady
  2. Al Kout
  3. Night Story

Previous Winners

2017
Sunblazer
Weight: 10-0  |Age: 7
8/1

Prize Money

1st: £9,057.002nd: £2,695.003rd: £1,347.004th: £673.00

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