16:10 Sandown

Saturday 6 July 2019

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Smart Money's On Coral Handicap

Off time: 16:13 | Winning time: 1m 27.32s

(2)

Magical Wish²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon| OR: 91| D

7/4

Very consistent sort who got his head back in front on AW earlier this year and stayed on well for third in a 22-runner handicap at York last time out. Only nudged up 1lb for that and this looks less competitive; leading claims with Moore booked.

Form: 02-2163

(3)

Finoah^v¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jane Elliott⁽³⁾| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 90| D

11/1

In good form throughout last year and got his head back in front at Haydock two starts back when going away at the line. Does seem to be in need of testing conditions to be seen at his best though.

Form: 3-94710

(5)

Fintas^t1³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: D O'Meara| OR: 90| D

20/1

Won twice on AW last year but seemingly lost his way since, well beaten in a pair of dirt races at Meydan this winter and failed to beat a rival home at Chelmsford last time. Dropped 3lb but opposable on turf debut. Wears first-time tongue-tie.

Form: 411-506

(4)

Chapelli¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: L Dettori| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 88

7/1

Hasn't won since landing her first two starts but went close on a couple of starts at the beginning of the season. Handicapper trying to give her a chance after some below par efforts and should bounce back at some stage.

Form: 320075

(9)

Athmad⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: M Dwyer| T: B J Meehan| OR: 88| D

12/1

Was a very impressive debut winner at Newbury at a big price but hasn't built on that in four starts since. Produced a slightly better effort than his reappearance at Chester last time and the handicapper has dropped him another 3lb.

Form: 167-05

(7)

Cristal Breeze²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: W J Haggas| OR: 83| D

9/2

Improved from his debut to win his next two starts at Redcar and then Wolverhampton. Couldn't get his usual lead here last time out and that may have helped scupper his chance but dropped 1lb and he's likely to be better than this handicap mark.

Form: 4115

(1)

Make A Wish¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Kerrin McEvoy| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 80| BF| D

7/2

Plenty of promise in her three runs in maidens as a juvenile and won by 1L at Redcar on return when allowed to dominate from the front. Beaten favourite last time out but may have done too much too soon and she's worth giving another chance to.

Form: 324-16

(6)

Sheila's Showcase²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Jason Watson| T: D J Coakley| OR: 78| D

16/1

Improved from debut to win a Newbury maiden next time out but has failed to kick on from that and well beaten here last time out when fifth of eight. Only dropped 1lb and others preferred in a race this competitive.

Form: 175-605

(10)

Indomitable²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 77

10/1

Winner of a soft ground novice event at Chester as a juvenile but has looked a little harshly treated in handicaps subsequently and well beaten both starts this season.

Form: 2214-66

Non-Runners

(8)

Moraawed²¹

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: R Varian J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Magical Wish (7/4), Make A Wish (7/2), Cristal Breeze (9/2), Moraawed (9/2), Chapelli (7/1), Indomitable (10/1), Finoah (11/1), Athmad (12/1), Sheila's Showcase (16/1), Fintas (20/1)

MAGICAL WISH is an admirable sort who always seems to give his running and he wasn't beaten far at York when coming from off the pace last time out. With only a 1lb rise for that run, he should prove competitive, particularly with Ryan Moore taking over in the saddle. Chapelli should bounce back at some stage and she's lurking on a dangerous handicap mark. Cristal Breeze is likely better than we saw last time out and should be able to bounce back on just his four career start.