19:00 Chelmsford City

Thursday 18 April 2019

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Off time: 19:07 | Winning time: 2m 4.5600000000000005s

(5)

Michele Strogoff¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 87| D

4/1

Three wins this winter at Wolverhampton at close to this trip and not disgraced off higher marks in last three outings. Eased 1lb since three-length fourth at Lingfield last time but a little more needed here.

Form: 143474

(2)

Juneau¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 81| D

14/1

Four victories on turf last season but handicapper had his say and found life tougher towards end of campaign. Beaten a very long way though when last of five on seasonal return and has to prove she has trained on.

Form: 75730-5

(3)

Lexington Empire²⁰⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: D R Lanigan| OR: 79| CD

15/8

Won 3-5 second half of last term including over C&D and starts this campaign off 6lb higher mark than final win at Wolverhampton in September. Could be more to come and is a likeable sort.

Form: 813131-

(8)

Pheidippides^b³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: L Morris| T: Tom Clover| OR: 78| BF

8/1

Outpaced inside distance over extended mile last time having won over a mile at Lingfield time before. Hasn't appeared to be crying out for extra two furlongs so jury out on stamina question.

Form: 00-3216

(4)

Juanito Chico^h,t¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: S C Williams| OR: 74

8/1

Has given impression he probably stays this trip and was outpaced last two starts at a mile. Dropped 3lb since latest modest effort and more needed now if he's going to spring a surprise.

Form: 283387

(6)

Sea Tide²⁷³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Liam Jones| T: Mrs L J Mongan| OR: 73

33/1

Landed 9f maiden for Hugo Palmer in 2017 but didn't seem to thrive during first season for current yard. Returns from long lay-off, eased 3lb, but may well improve for the outing.

Form: 7/94753-

(7)

The Night King¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: P Cosgrave| T: M Quinn| OR: 73| CD

9/4

Last three wins have all come over C&D and seems to reserve his best for this place. Fair effort at Doncaster latest suggests he's still in form so another good display cannot be ruled out.

Form: 1177-14

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Non-Runners

(1)

Shareef Star¹⁸

Weight: 9-7| Age: 4

T: Sir Michael Stoute J: R L Moore

Forecasts

Shareef Star (7/4), Lexington Empire (15/8), The Night King (9/4), Michele Strogoff (4/1), Juanito Chico (8/1), Pheidippides (8/1), Juneau (14/1), Sea Tide (33/1)

Although this is probably his toughest assignment so far, THE NIGHT KING goes so well at this track that a chance is taken he can make it a fourth C&D success off a mark just 3lb higher than his last victory. Beautifully bred Shareef Star is a potential improver and is very much feared, while Lexington Empire did nothing but improve last term and cannot be ruled out of contention.