15:40 Thirsk

Saturday 4 May 2019

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Darren (Street) Barrett 2nd Wedding Handicap

Off time: 15:43 | Winning time: 1m 26.35s

(15)

Coverham^p¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: Ryan Tate| T: J M P Eustace| OR: 71| D

5/1

Recorded four handicap wins in 2018 and failed by just a short-head to get back on the board at Chelmsford last time. Looks to be back in form and could be dangerous despite a 2lb rise.

Form: 2314-82

(9)

Miss Sheridan²⁰¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 70| D

40/1

201-day absence to overcome but did win first time out in 2017. Five-time winner at her best on a sound surface and only 1lb higher than last victory at Chester in July.

Form: 315970-

(13)

Knowing Glance¹⁸⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Sean Davis⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 69| D

7/1

Back to the mark from which he recorded his sole success at Carlisle last term no seasonal reappearance. First start here for 189 days but stable ticking over nicely and good apprentice claims valuable 5lb.

Form: 179474-

(14)

Exchequer^p¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: Ben Robinson⁽³⁾| T: R C Guest| OR: 69| D

4/1

Six AW wins to his name but is 0-18 on turf, although has placed on seven occasions. Rated 20lb lower here than recent AW third at Kempton but there is a reason for that.

Form: 328363

(12)

Uncle Charlie²⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: T Eaves| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 68| C| D

16/1

Won here over 6f in 2017 and won twice at Carlisle last season. 2lb higher than last win, hasn't run for 247 days, and yard without a winner for more than three months so may be one for later in campaign.

Form: 311506-

(3)

Redrosezorro^h¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Rachel Richardson| T: E J Alston| OR: 68| C| D

8/1

Won here over 6f last April and only just failed to add to that here over C&D nine days later. 6lb higher than last win at Catterick but shaped well on reappearance whe good fourth at Ripon recently and has fair claims.

Form: 99120-4

(2)

Hitman²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 67| CD

28/1

7f on a decent surface suits and he scored over C&D last July in good style off 2lb lower mark. Showed little on first start since wind surgery when well beaten at Pontefract last month but should be straighter now.

Form: 68208-0

(11)

Etikaal¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: S H James| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 66| D

33/1

Won Newcastle 7f AW handicap in November but was never at the races and always struggling on seasonal return there last month. Has won on turf over 6f but needs to take a big step forward from recent effort.

Form: 60015-0

(6)

Fingal's Cave^p³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: T Hamilton| T: P A Kirby| OR: 66| D

33/1

Placed three times this winter on AW at up to 1m, and was in touch until fadng from 2f out at Southwell last month on seasonal reappearance. Goes on any ground and on a decent mark now so a good run is possible.

Form: 8223-79

(10)

The Stalking Moon⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: A Mullen| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 63| D

28/1

Won three times for John Mackie and at his best with give underfoot so any rain would certainly help his cause. Ran OK at Doncaster recently on first start for new connections and worth checking for any market support here.

Form: 6409/9-9

(8)

Supaulette^b,t⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 62| D

22/1

Won at Ayr and Newcastle last year but is 10lb higher than his turf success. Not disgraced over 6f on reappearance but suspicion she may need to drop a pound or two before bouncing back to top form.

Form: 01900-8

(7)

Ventura Secret¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Paula Muir⁽⁵⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 62

12/1

Goes on just about any ground and has won four times to date. Had a fruitless campaign last year and has fallen to 5lb below last winning mark. Will be better for seasonal return but others make more appeal on balance.

Form: 60549-6

(1)

Somewhere Secret^p⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: A Kirby| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 58

7/1

Only win in 26 starts came at 5f and although has form at this trip has yet to convince he sees it out. Fair run though at Doncaster latest and no doubt he is attractively handicapped on pick of old form.

Form: 6526-94

(5)

Sophia Maria¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Cieren Fallon⁽⁷⁾| T: J D Bethell| OR: 69

9/1

Unexposed filly who placed twice from three starts as a juvenile last term and failed by just half a length on handicap debut over 6f at Ripon recently. Takes on older horses for first time but jockey booking suggests she may go very well.

Form: 622-3

(4)

Rich Approach²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: A Elliott| T: J D Bethell| OR: 68| BF| D

18/1

Both wins have come on AW and ran poorly only two attempts on turf last season. Room for improvement but others have mnore persuasive cases.

Form: 713-149

Forecasts

Exchequer (4/1), Coverham (5/1), Knowing Glance (7/1), Somewhere Secret (7/1), Redrosezorro (8/1), Sophia Maria (9/1), Ventura Secret (12/1), Uncle Charlie (16/1), Rich Approach (18/1), Supaulette (22/1), The Stalking Moon (28/1), Hitman (28/1), Fingal's Cave (33/1), Etikaal (33/1), Miss Sheridan (40/1)

With the talented young Cieren Fallon claiming 7lb, and on the back of a good first attempt in handicap company, SOPHIA MARIA can land a first victory as she takes on older horses for the first time. In-form Coverham could be a danger along with Miss Sheridan and Redrosezorro, while a case can also be made for the likes of The Stalking Moon, Somewhere Secret and Knowing Glance.