Marathonbet 'Better Odds Mean Bigger Winnings' Handicap

Off time: 20:01 | Winning time: 2m 27.69s

(4)

Mannaal³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Megan Nicholls⁽³⁾| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 84

6/1

Winner of 1m2f Beverley novice contest at the start of the season before being turned over at odds on over C&D. Latest flop in Listed race at Newbury (1m2f, soft) can be forgiven but bit to prove now under penalty.

Form: 14-126

(2)

Sendeed¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 80

5/4

Thrice-raced and improving with every run. Most recently landed 1m1f Hamilton maiden in good style and looks to be getting the hang of racing now. Leading contender.

Form: 031

(3)

Fraser Island¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: A Kirby| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 79

9/4

Generally running respectably this season (Newmarket second at the start of the season stands out) and was only beaten 4L in 1m4f Haydock handicap recently. Solid claims but vulnerable to more progressive rivals.

Form: 3-12735

(1)

Dilmun Dynasty^v1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: K Shoemark| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 75

7/2

1,000,000 gns who showed potential in first two starts before staying on well to finish third in 1m2f Chepstow novice contest. Lenient handicap mark and is obviously highly regarded.

Form: 343

Forecasts

Sendeed (5/4), Fraser Island (9/4), Dilmun Dynasty (7/2), Mannaal (6/1)

A race which has the potential to unearth a potentially good performer at a higher level. Sendeed was impressive when he finally got off the mark at Hamilton last time, but he didn't face much that day and will need to have progressed further to land this. Preference is for DILMUN DYNASTY, who has been nurtured by a master trainer in his racing career to date and this looks a good opportunity to get on the winning keel. Fraser Island is likely to run a respectable race as he has done all season.