18:25 Chelmsford City

Friday 9 August 2019

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Off time: 18:26 | Winning time: 1m 44.14s

(3)

Rain Cap^p1³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-10| J: Scott McCullagh⁽⁵⁾| T: M R Channon| OR: 62

7/2

Was successful at Redcar (7f) back in May but has been unable to follow it up since then. Has been disappointing in his last two runs but down in class today which will help. Cheekpieces on for first time. One for shortlist.

Form: 780195

(5)

Souter Johnnie¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-10| J: S W Kelly| T: R Hughes| OR: 62

9/2

Has shown very little so far on his three starts which have come at shorter trips than this. Was eighth of 15 last time at Lingfield (7f). Handicap debut here at a trip which may be more suitable, therefore, he has to be considered.

Form: 678

(4)

Pilsdon Pen⁴¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-10| J: Charles Bishop| T: J Tuite| OR: 62

7/2

Has struggled on his three starts. He finished eighth of 13 on his last appearance at Newbury (6f) when going off at 100/1. Things may get easier now he is in handicap company, however, others make more of an appeal here.

Form: 098

(2)

Percy Green¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: Jim Crowley| T: K R Burke| OR: 61

2/1

Went close to breaking his maiden last time in his first attempt in handicap company when he was second of 14 at Catterick (7f). He was staying on strongly on his last start which suggests this step up to 1m will help. Big player.

Form: 8062

(6)

Mac Mccarthy⁵¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Finley Marsh⁽³⁾| T: R Hughes| OR: 59

11/1

Has shaped like he has needed further on his three starts so far, all have which have come at either 6f or 7f. He was 10th of 12 last time at Chelmsford (7f) on the AW. Handicap debut here which may help. One to watch.

Form: 080

(1)

Lightning Bug¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: L Morris| T: Miss S Smith| OR: 50

25/1

Handicap debut today following three runs where she has been a long way down the field, including last time at Lingfield (7f) when 10th of 15. Needs to show a big improvement to be in the mix.

Form: 870

(7)

Luna Wish⁴²

Age: 2| Weight: 8-7| J: J Quinn| T: G G Margarson| OR: 45

16/1

Has only beaten one horse in three runs so far. She was last of eight on her latest outing at Newmarket (6f) in a class four contest. May improve on handicap debut but others are preferred in the race.

Form: 598

Forecasts

Percy Green (2/1), Pilsdon Pen (7/2), Rain Cap (7/2), Souter Johnnie (9/2), Mac Mccarthy (11/1), Luna Wish (16/1), Lightning Bug (25/1)

PERCY GREEN was running on strongly last time at Catterick to finish second over 7f. This is 1m trip will suit him perfectly on his second handicap start where he is the one to beat in what doesn't look a very strong nursery. Rain Cap is the only horse in the race to have won before and although he has been disappointing on his last two runs, they have been at a higher class than this so expect an improved result here, while Souter Johnnie is interesting on his handicap debut at this trip so it would be no surprise if he was fighting it out at the finish.