17:15 Thirsk

Friday 30 August 2019

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Henry Robin Kiberd 20 Year Celebration Handicap (Div 2)

Off time: 17:15 | Winning time: 1m 42.33s

(1)

Mecca's Gift^b⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: C Lee| T: M Dods| OR: 70| D

14/1

Off the mark in style when romping home at Hamilton early in July but the subsequent hefty rise has made her vulnerable though Carlisle third last week offered hope that she can double her career tally.

Form: 965103

(8)

My Ukulele²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D Allan| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 68| CD

3/1

Did well to come from off the pace to score at Musselburgh and followed up over C&D when beating some in form rivals. Up another 7lb but that added to her good record at the track and has to be on the short list.

Form: 438-511

(4)

Alfa Dawn¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S H James| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 67

11/2

Still a maiden but drop down to this trip and switch to front running tactics at Beverley last time brought about an improved display so with few miles on the clock no surprise should she improve again.

Form: 64-3592

(11)

Castle Quarter^p²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Cam Hardie| T: S Spencer| OR: 65

16/1

Big improvement when getting off the mark on AW debut on latest to spring a 33/1 shock. Whether it was the first time cheek pieces or the surface, he now has to build on that over an extra furlong.

Form: 363-671

(6)

Abie's Hollow¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: K Stott| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 62

11/1

Still a maiden but best efforts have been at this track and was hampered on latest so that can be forgiven so no surprise should he play a part.

Form: 300305

(2)

The Big House²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Harrison Shaw⁽⁵⁾| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 60| BF| CD

3/1

In good heart of late and followed comfortable win in a seller here when splitting My Ukulele and Abie's Hollow on return here. Mat have gone off too fast when beaten at Catterick last time but respected back here.

Form: 8U4123

(5)

House Deposit^p1¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 57| C

33/1

Couldn't justify support here last time over 7f and although cheekpieces tried today, needs to prove this longer trip is what he wants.

Form: 385578

(3)

Dreamseller¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Phil Dennis| T: T D Easterby| OR: 53

6/1

Running creditably in modest company prior to below par effort on latest but high draw at Beverley wouldn't have been ideal so could bounce back but probably needs career best to get off the mark.

Form: 8-64230

(9)

Uncle Norman^b¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: Rachel Richardson| T: T D Easterby| OR: 51

16/1

Slow starts last two runs have given him too much to do and yet to prove he stays this far but if getting away on time wouldn't be out of consideration.

Form: 059944

(10)

Dragons Will Rise³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: F Norton| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 50

16/1

Drop back to 6f all against last time and had hinted at some ability prior to that but despite this trip suiting, others make more appeal.

Form: 840-968

Non-Runners

(7)

Dark Poet¹⁵

Weight: 8-8| Age: 3

T: Mrs R Carr J: J P Sullivan

Forecasts

The Big House (3/1), My Ukulele (3/1), Alfa Dawn (11/2), Dreamseller (6/1), Abie's Hollow (11/1), Dark Poet (12/1), Mecca's Gift (14/1), Uncle Norman (16/1), Castle Quarter (16/1), Dragons Will Rise (16/1), House Deposit (33/1)

The stronger of the two divisions on paper and MY UKULELE can complete the hat-trick and take her course record to two from three having impressed on her recent win at this venue. Alfa Dawn was better for front running tactics last time and may have more to come with The Big House completing the short list.