15:45 Yarmouth

Wednesday 15 May 2019

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Injured Jockey's Fund Handicap

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 2m 6.36s

(7)

Bigshotte^t¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: George Scott| OR: 60

12/1

Lightly-raced sort who showed himself a much improved performer after a wind op on handicap debut over a trip (7f) that would be short of his optimum on pedigree. No surprise to see him stepped up 3f in distance for his turf debut off the same mark.

Form: 664-3

(2)

Rail Dancer^v⁵^{(ex 4)}

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Gavin Ashton⁽⁷⁾| T: S L Keightley| OR: 56

10/3

Brought back down in trip and off a break he bounced back to his best with a win under the today's apprentice at Wolverhampton (1m4f). Won with plenty in hand but now has to cope with a return to turf/2f drop in trip under a 4lb penalty.

Form: 9-35281

(16)

Battle of Issus^b²²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Thomas Greatrex⁽⁵⁾| T: D Menuisier| OR: 59

28/1

Modest form in three starts so far in maidens/minor event (still inexperienced last start). Returns from a winter break having been gelded to make his handicap debut; blinkers back on and down 2f in trip; open to progress.

Form: 060-

(14)

Star Of Valour^p1²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: S Donohoe| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 59

14/1

Given a positive ride on his handicap debut (Pontefract, 1m) he showed something to work on before failing to see out a longer trip at Beverley last time. Still potentially well treated on one piece of form; cheekpieces now used for first-time.

Form: 3-9056

(4)

Hard Toffee⁹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Shepherd| T: L Allan| OR: 59| D

25/1

Dual AW winner last year over this trip off lower marks she does have some successful form on turf. Ran poorly when last seen in February over today's trip on the AW and given a break; type who could bounce back off a workable mark.

Form: 3161-20

(10)

Oceanus¹¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Toby Eley⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 57| CD

14/1

C&D winner from a yard that have been known to have winners here (2-9 this year); doesn't look to have returned in much form off an eight week break. Slipped 4lb below the C&D winning mark but needs to show some spark before supporting.

Form: 45398-0

(3)

Cosmic Ray^h¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: J Mitchell| T: J L Eyre| OR: 56| BF| D

10/3

Game pace setter who burnt off the opposition at Nottingham in April to record his first win in almost two years over this trip (minor event). Confirmed he was still in good form with a second last time (ridden same way); should remain competitive.

Form: 0-00712

(8)

Ness Of Brodgar^t¹⁶¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: M H Tompkins| OR: 55WS

66/1

Maiden who has one standout effort to her name but has so far failed to impress in handicaps looking a hard ride last time (first-time tongue-tie; retained). Has since had a wind op, so returns from a break with plenty to prove.

Form: 9/5709-

(11)

Farhhmoreexciting¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Hayley Turner| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 55

8/1

First-time in a handicap having looked to have been brought along with this sphere in mind (achieved little so far). Up in trip and onto turf now though off a far from exacting mark; one to note for a positive market move.

Form: 879

(1)

Loose Chippings¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Jane Elliott⁽³⁾| T: I Furtado| OR: 54| BF

4/1

Three runs for this yard (all on Fibresand) have resulted in a trio of runner-up spots over a variety of longer trips than he faces today switching to turf. Nothing wrong with his attitude but still to win a race; not written off though, shortlisted.

Form: 90/0-222

(5)

Grasmere^t²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Darragh Keenan⁽⁵⁾| T: A Bailey| OR: 50| D

50/1

Took advantage of a fair drop in the weights to win an AW 1m2f handicap last year but still finds herself above that mark with something to prove after her last start. Always behind she offered little; hopes pinned on a return to turf.

Form: 54150-0

(12)

Tyrsal¹¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 8-9| J: Josephine Gordon| T: S L Keightley| OR: 48| CD

16/1

Dual C&D winner (three-time winner in total here) but the losing run is starting to grow (not won since July 2017). Handicapper helping (8lb below last winning mark) but last run (on AW) was unimpressive; first run for new yard but doubts remain.

Form: 65490-0

(13)

Telekinetic²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: R Ffrench| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 48

20/1

Showed some signs of life last time out after three months off finishing third to Cosmic Ray at Nottingham over this trip. Shaped as if better for that run and may have a little progress in her but generally not one to be too forgiving about.

Form: 583-93

(6)

Hidden Dream^p¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: E J Walsh| T: Mrs C A Dunnett| OR: 46| D

20/1

Appears to be starting a good run of form (still modest enough) having run well the last twice over this trip. Does prefer good ground though and will need the surface to dry a little more to be fully effective; place prospects at best.

Form: 566543

Non-Runners

(15)

Tobacco Road¹⁸

Weight: 9-4| Age: 9

T: M Pattinson J: Non Runner

(9)

Brecqhou Island³⁵

Weight: 8-10| Age: 4

T: M Pattinson J: Rossa Ryan

Forecasts

Rail Dancer (10/3), Cosmic Ray (10/3), Loose Chippings (4/1), Farhhmoreexciting (8/1), Bigshotte (12/1), Tobacco Road (12/1), Star Of Valour (14/1), Oceanus (14/1), Tyrsal (16/1), Hidden Dream (20/1), Telekinetic (20/1), Brecqhou Island (20/1), Hard Toffee (25/1), Battle of Issus (28/1), Grasmere (50/1), Ness Of Brodgar (66/1)

One or two in this that could be worthy of noting in the market with their form not fully exposed yet and handicaps likely to bring out more in them. Fahrhmoreexciting would be one to note in that group along with the likes of Battle Of Issus and Bigshotte who will surely benefit from the increased trip. Last time out winner Rail Dancer has to cope with a set of changed circumstances but should still make a bold bid to follow up while the front running Cosmic Ray will be dangerous if allowed an easy time in front. LOOSE CHIPPINGS has been knocking at the door with three Fibresand seconds and if he can transfer that form back onto turf he still looks on a winning mark.