16:35 Beverley

Wednesday 17 April 2019

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Happy 70th Birthday My Special Mum Kathie Handicap

Off time: 16:35 | Winning time: 1m 1.96s

(5)

Wentworth Falls²¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: D Allan| T: G A Harker| OR: 94| D

4/1

More of a 6f specialist, but this stiff 5f should still bring his stamina into play. Without a win since 2017, but still 2lb higher than his last success, after some consistently competitive efforts. Can go well, but again likely to miss out.

Form: 243243-

(8)

Line Of Reason¹⁷²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: P T Midgley| OR: 94| CD

6/1

C&D winner who goes on the ground. Ought to be very competitive if at his best, but has not won when fresh since his debut in 2012, so carries risks in that respect.

Form: 432430-

(4)

Teruntum Star⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 93| D

5/1

Has won 6-31 and turns out here for the first time in his career. Couldn't win in 2018. Not ground dependent, and on a handy mark. Has won when fresh, but not for some time.

Form: 4023-76

(6)

Watchable^p⁴⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: D Nolan| T: D O'Meara| OR: 91| D

3/1

Fast ground winner over both 5f/6f, and scored from 1lb higher last year. Has remained competitive throughout a busy winter, and scored at Lingfield (6f, AW) last time. Claims.

Form: 26-2431

(3)

Billy Dylan²⁰⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: C J McGovern⁽³⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 88| D

9/1

Handles fast ground, but has only won on good or slower. Not seen since well held from this mark at Chelmsford in September. Record when fresh not the best, and probably one to watch here, despite low draw.

Form: 691418-

(1)

Airshow^h²⁰⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: L Morris| T: M Appleby| OR: 83

9/4

Recorded a soft ground and two AW wins over 6f for Rod Millman. Changed hands for 42,000gns in October and now makes debut for a trainer who has a good record in such situations. Good draw and could go close.

Form: 412672-

Non-Runners

(2)

Sandra's Secret²

Weight: 9-10| Age: 6

T: J L Eyre J: Non Runner

(7)

Rapid Applause¹⁷²

Weight: 9-1| Age: 7

T: M & D Easterby J: Nathan Evans

Forecasts

Airshow (9/4), Watchable (3/1), Sandra's Secret (7/2), Wentworth Falls (4/1), Teruntum Star (5/1), Line Of Reason (6/1), Billy Dylan (9/1), Rapid Applause (16/1)

Airshow looks very interesting on his debut for Mick Appleby and from a good draw he could go close, though preference is just for WATCHABLE, who handles conditions and is very consistent. Terentum Star and Line Of Reason both have the form, but their recent records when fresh are less encouraging, and Wentworth Falls may be the one to complete the frame.