16:25 Hamilton

Wednesday 29 May 2019

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racingtv.com Handicap (Div 2)

Off time: 16:27 | Winning time: 1m 58.47s

(9)

Majeste²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 57

8/1

Better of two runs this season when close third of seven at this venue earlier this month. Down 1lb and has each-way claims.

Form: 2050-63

(13)

Indie Groove²⁷³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Russell⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 55

66/1

Has shown little since joining current trainer from Ger Lyons' yard and was pulled up when last seen at Mussleburgh last August. Best watched following his absence.

Form: 53540P-

(3)

Milan Reef³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: D Loughnane| OR: 55

9/4

Fair effort on return to action at Haydock where she finished sixth of 14 on soft ground which might not have suited her. Better expected on a sounder surface off 5lb lower.

Form: 02000-6

(8)

Sebastiano Ricci²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Edward Greatrex| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 54

12/1

First outing following wind surgery when 11th of 12 at Southwell earlier this month. Needs to take a big step forward to get involved on his return to grass.

Form: 9038-60

(11)

Dutch Coed³²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Rowan Scott⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 53| C

11/1

Well held on both starts this season at Redcar and Leicester. Much more required if he is to get involved off his falling handicap mark.

Form: 4240-00

(1)

Sunhill Lad²¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mulrennan| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 50

8/1

Maiden after 16 races, but ran well to be second of 11, beaten 3L, at Redcar on latest outing. Each-way claims off the same mark.

Form: 579642-

(5)

I Am Dandy^t²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: A Mullen| T: J Ewart| OR: 50

12/1

Good third at Southwell on first run following a wind operation and ran respectably back on turf at Musselburgh last time, both races over 7f. Stays farther so this longer trip may suit.

Form: 31-4637

(6)

War Ensign²⁶⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 49

12/1

Out of the frame in five races when trained in Ireland. First run for this handler so he is probably best watched with a view to the future.

Form: 55/060-

(2)

Optima Petamus^b³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Phil Dennis| T: L Bailey| OR: 48| BF

8/1

Only one win in 41 starts, but went close when second on the AW in March. Not at his best when favourite at Nottingham last time and needs to bounce back.

Form: 523-256

(12)

Lukoutoldmakezebak^p¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Jamie Gormley⁽³⁾| T: D Thompson| OR: 45| BF

9/1

Knocking on the door this season and was a fair third of 10 over 7f at Musselburgh earlier this month. Each-way prospects again off 1lb lower.

Form: 324463

(10)

Twiggy¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Jason Hart| T: Karen McLintock| OR: 45

5/1

Unplaced in three starts this season, but has run with credit in each of them. Feasibly handicapped and may be able to make her presence felt.

Form: 55-3554

Non-Runners

(4)

Clary⁷

Weight: 8-12| Age: 9

T: A C Whillans J: Barry McHugh

(7)

Smart Lass³²

Weight: 8-12| Age: 4

T: J Feane J: J Fanning

Forecasts

Milan Reef (9/4), Twiggy (5/1), Clary (6/1), Majeste (8/1), Optima Petamus (8/1), Sunhill Lad (8/1), Lukoutoldmakezebak (9/1), Dutch Coed (11/1), I Am Dandy (12/1), War Ensign (12/1), Sebastiano Ricci (12/1), Smart Lass (16/1), Indie Groove (66/1)

Top-weight Majeste ran well at this track last time and has each-way claims along with Sunhill Lad and Lukoutoldmakezebak.. Clary, Twiggy and I Am Dandy are also considered, but the vote goes to MILAN REEF, who shaped well on her return to action at Haydock and can make her presence felt off her 5lb lower mark.