16:25 Newmarket

Saturday 18 May 2019

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Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap

Off time: 16:30 | Winning time: 1m 25.76s

(4)

Spanish City²³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 94| D

7/4

7f specialist who is normally found in much stronger company. Very consistent and hit the frame in top handicaps at this trip last term. Has excellent record fresh and clearly looks the one to beat

Form: 142646-

(2)

Rufus King¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 93| CD

10/1

Struggling this season and although 10lb below a third here last summer, needs to bounce back and signs that he may be better now on the AW.

Form: 893-009

(1)

Ghayadh^t²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: R Kingscote| T: S C Williams| OR: 86| D

20/1

Loves fast ground and winner at 7f and 1m last summer. Yet to show his form this season following trainer switch but couldn't be ruled out if returning to form.

Form: 1421-60

(5)

Buridan²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 86

9/2

Two wins last summer but not quite at his best in three runs this year and has yet to race beyond 6f, so stamina to prove today.

Form: 140-757

(6)

Pettifogger^h¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: S W Kelly| T: M Botti| OR: 85| D

3/1

Had the run of the race when front running up the stands rail at Lingfield last time so could have been flattered but it was step forward nonetheless so could give it a go from the front here.

Form: 6874-62

(3)

Perfect Hustler³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: R Havlin| T: J Noseda| OR: 83| D

11/1

Ascot win last summer and only 1lb higher today. Should come on for Chelmsford comeback run last month when badly drawn and capable of improvement.

Form: 21359-8

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 10p in the pound

Non-Runners

(7)

Last Page²¹

Weight: 8-11| Age: 4

T: D Loughnane J: Georgia Dobie

Forecasts

Spanish City (7/4), Pettifogger (3/1), Buridan (9/2), Last Page (9/2), Rufus King (10/1), Perfect Hustler (11/1), Ghayadh (20/1)

Not that strong for the grade and SPANISH CITY can benefit from the drop in class and enhance his excellent record after a break. Pettifogger could get the run of the race from the front and may be the alternative with Perfect Hustler completing the short list.