H.A.C. Pipeline Supplies Ltd Handicap

Off time: 16:50 | Winning time: 2m 34.67s

(5)

Fragrant Belle¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Thore Hammer-Hansen⁽⁵⁾| T: R M Beckett| OR: 72

3/1

Won on her debut and has been generally consistent since then, including when third of eight at Beverley (1m4f, good) last time out. Had the run of the race that day but remains more unexposed than others.

Form: 1-573

(3)

Global Falcon⁶⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 71

9/1

Hasn't shown expected promise in three starts to date, including when sixth in 1m2f Chepstow novice when last seen. Stayed on that day and form has been boosted considerably since. Could be one for handicaps.

Form: 456

(1)

Cambric²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Adam J McNamara| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 69| D

7/4

Off the mark on handicap debut when landing 1m4f Salisbury contest last month. Trainer exploited her mark well that day and she won with some authority. 8lb higher but the one to beat.

Form: 00-71

(2)

Message⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Andrew Breslin⁽⁵⁾| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 66

9/4

Has a respectable handicap record of 2242, the latest start being when second of nine at Chepstow (1m4f, good) on latest start. Remains on the same handicap mark for this and likely to provide stern challenge.

Form: 452242

(4)

Hummdinger²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: A King| OR: 64

8/1

Had shown some good form this season, but was below form when sixth of 10 at Sandown (1m6f, soft) a month ago. Better off at the weights and will appreciate the drop in trip but needs to put bad run behind him.

Form: 64-2426

Forecasts

Cambric (7/4), Message (9/4), Fragrant Belle (3/1), Hummdinger (8/1), Global Falcon (9/1)

The field in this contest still remains relatively unexposed, but the manner of her win last time out makes CAMBRIC the one to beat. It's likely she has found improvement in this type of company last time out and there is no reason why she cannot progress again. Message has been running consistently without winning and this seems to be his optimum trip but is likely to find one too good again, while Global Falcon looks to be tailor made for these type of races in the future.