17:25 Chelmsford City

Thursday 7 March 2019

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Bet toteplacepot At totesport.com Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 17:31 | Winning time: 1m 40.77s

(7)

The Third Man¹⁸⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Mark Crehan⁽⁵⁾| T: H Spiller| OR: 57

16/1

Both career victories have come on AW, however the most recent was back in November 2015. This will be just his second run in a Class 6 but he may need this after six months off.

Form: 948455-

(8)

The Special One^h⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Grace McEntee⁽⁵⁾| T: P S McEntee| OR: 56

14/1

Had been running consistently well here before a dismal effort last week at Kempton. Connections will be hoping for a response now that she returns to this circuit.

Form: 465320

(10)

Naralsaif^v¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Katherine Begley⁽³⁾| T: D Shaw| OR: 56| CD

8/1

Completed a hat-trick last year and repeated that feat in a three week period last month. The last of her successes in 2018 came off today's mark so every chance she can eclipse that achievement.

Form: 00-8111

(1)

Ubla^e/s¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Sean Kirrane⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 56| D

5/1

Winner of four AW races and appeared to be coming back to form last time in new headgear. Rider has partnered three winners in Ireland.

Form: 568-904

(3)

Mans Not Trot^p⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Emma Taff⁽⁷⁾| T: J A Osborne| OR: 55| BF| CD

6/1

His best form has come here and back to his winning mark. Likes to be ridden from the front and drawn to make full use of a positive ride.

Form: 142-633

(12)

Sea Shack^p,t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Scott McCullagh⁽³⁾| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 54

16/1

Very good young rider back on board and features on an attractive mark. however, losing run stretches to 19 races and latest effort was disappointing.

Form: 09-4229

(11)

Irish Times²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Dylan Hogan| T: H Spiller| OR: 52| CD

9/1

C&D winner under this rider last month on his second run after a layoff. Had a bit in hand so a 2lb rise for this lightly raced sort looks generous.

Form: 9440-21

(2)

Amor Fati¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Tristan Price⁽⁵⁾| T: P D Evans| OR: 52| C

3/1

Got the benefit of a great tactical ride to score last time and beat a subsequent winner. Not unduly punished for that victory and has a good track record, but he is yet produce his best off a mark above 50.

Form: 132451

(4)

Cristal Pallas Cat^h²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Rhiain Ingram| T: R Ingram| OR: 49

9/1

Produced one of his better efforts last time. Looks held by Irish Times on that form and losses continue to mount.

Form: 5556-U3

(14)

Caledonian Gold¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Elisha Whittington⁽⁵⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 45

66/1

Remains a maiden after 42 starts and although going close in the basement grade two starts back, was well-held in back in this grade last time

Form: 886345

(13)

Plucky Dip³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: Laura Pearson⁽⁵⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 45| C| D

25/1

Landed a pair of turf handicaps in the autumn and produced his best AW effort for a while last time. Probably better over 7f.

Form: 340-086

(9)

Captain Peaky²⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Paula Muir| T: L Bailey| OR: 45

25/1

23-race maiden has shown little since a positive effort when second on soft ground at Hamilton in June. Has run well here previously but hard to fancy after seven months off. First runner for new trainer.

Form: 529740-

(6)

Sir Lancelott³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Laura Coughlan⁽⁵⁾| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 45| BF| D

9/1

Five-time winner but now 22 races since his last victory and he is yet to make the first three around here.

Form: 5-44530

(5)

Atalanta Queen^v¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Cieren Fallon⁽⁵⁾| T: R Brisland| OR: 45

33/1

Sole success came in a soft ground 6f claimer at Lingfield in July 2017. Struggled in three starts for this yard and others hold stronger claims.

Form: 498/0-90

Forecasts

Amor Fati (3/1), Ubla (5/1), Mans Not Trot (6/1), Naralsaif (8/1), Irish Times (9/1), Sir Lancelott (9/1), Cristal Pallas Cat (9/1), The Special One (14/1), Sea Shack (16/1), The Third Man (16/1), Captain Peaky (25/1), Plucky Dip (25/1), Atalanta Queen (33/1), Caledonian Gold (66/1)

Mans Not Trot should go close from the front but preference is for recent winners Irish Times and NARALSAIF. The former won a low grade affair but did so rather cleverly and he holds Cristal Pallas Cat on that form. The selection has an experienced rider on board and bids to complete a four-timer off a mark which has been within her range previously.