17:15 Kempton

Saturday 5 January 2019

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Off time: 17:18 | Winning time: 1m 40.08s

(9)

With Approval^p⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Liam Jones| T: Mrs L J Mongan| OR: 55| D

10/1

Last three wins have all come at Brighton, and while he has a couple of efforts on Polytrack this winter which given him chances, he was very disappointing last time, and isn't one to trust.

Form: 7U3460-

(8)

Gracie Stansfield¹¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: George Downing| T: A W Carroll| OR: 55

33/1

Not disgraced in a 7f novice here on penultimate start, but not well treated on that run, and could run just respectably on handicap debut at Brighton in September.

Form: 8875-

(2)

Ramblow^t¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 53| D

50/1

Dual AW winner early last year, but out of sorts since joining current yard, and again failed to beat a rival after returning from wind surgery at Wolverhampton recently.

Form: 556770-

(14)

Molten Lava^p¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: R Havlin| T: S Gollings| OR: 53| D

5/1

Consistent sort who gained second win of the year when scoring at Southwell over this trip last month. Should continue to give a good account, and one to consider.

Form: 152351-

(5)

Voice of A Leader^p²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Joey Haynes| T: P Howling| OR: 53

6/1

Usually hooded, but ran right up to his best when 1¼L fourth of 13 to Mossy's Lodge at Wolverhampton without the headgear last time. Cheekpieces refitted now, and interesting.

Form: 782564-

(6)

Blue Harmony³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Megan Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: M Blake| OR: 53

14/1

Out of sorts since a fair fourth at Musselburgh in August, although had excuses at Wolverhampton last time (blindfold removed late and later clipped heels). May do better, but risky.

Form: 046497-

(7)

Sir Jamie¹⁴⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: L Morris| T: A W Carroll| OR: 52| D

12/1

Won at Lingfield in April, and ran well in defeat on next three starts, including over C&D. Those runs came in blinkers, and he returns from an absence without the headgear, suggesting he'll be better for the outing.

Form: 813224-

(4)

Achianna²⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: J F Egan| T: B R Millman| OR: 52

20/1

Some promise as a 2-y-o, but restricted to a single outing last year (handicap debut), and may still be in need of the experience on return from another break.

Form: 475/5-

(12)

Demons And Wizards³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Edward Greatrex| T: Mrs L Richards| OR: 52

50/1

Failed to match juvenile promise for Sylvester Kirk last season, and has joined new yard for just £1,200 since running poorly at Wolverhampton last month.

Form: 009069-

(1)

Luxford²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: H Crouch| T: G & J Moore| OR: 51| BF| D

3/1

Landed three races in 2017 and has run very well to be second on both starts for current yard. Looks poised to strike sooner rather than later, and leading claims in this line-up.

Form: 059822-

(13)

Runaiocht^b⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-3| J: R Winston| T: B Forsey| OR: 51| C| D

25/1

Won over 7f here in February, but seen to maximum effect there, and hard to win with as a rule. Out of form since joining present yard, and others look stronger again.

Form: 144898-

(10)

Haabis³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: David Probert| T: P R Chamings| OR: 51

14/1

Long-standing maiden who wasn't seen to best effect at Lingfield last time, but had the run of things when second at Wolverhampton in July, and is opposable on the balance of his form.

Form: 0/04299-

(3)

Woggle^p²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: K T O'Neill| T: G Deacon| OR: 50

5/1

Placed in headgear on two of her last three starts, and could take a hand on that evidence, but she's looked less than generous under pressure, and isn't one for maximum faith.

Form: 077353-

Non-Runners

(11)

Polly's Gold⁶

Weight: 9-4| Age: 4

T: Paul George J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Luxford (3/1), Molten Lava (5/1), Woggle (5/1), Voice of A Leader (6/1), With Approval (10/1), Sir Jamie (12/1), Haabis (14/1), Blue Harmony (14/1), Achianna (20/1), Polly's Gold (20/1), Runaiocht (25/1), Gracie Stansfield (33/1), Ramblow (50/1), Demons And Wizards (50/1)

LUXFORD has run really well on both starts for Gary Moore and looks to have outstanding claims of getting back to winning ways here. Molten Lava and Voice of A Leader can give the selection most to do.