16:45 Sandown

Saturday 31 August 2019

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Betway Live Casino Handicap

Off time: 16:47 | Winning time: 1m 42.5s

(8)

Mountain Rescue^p²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: M J Attwater| OR: 85| D

8/1

Took advantage of drop in the weights with success at Newmarket in June but ran respectably off higher mark with narrow second over 7f here last time. 2lb higher now but respected nonetheless.

Form: 5-60162

(10)

Mr Tyrrell¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 84| D

10/1

Won twice at the start of the season but has been regressive since. Failed to back up recent third at Windsor when 7L sixth in Newbury handicap (1m) and has a bit to prove now.

Form: 245936

(2)

Poetic Force^t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: George Downing| T: A W Carroll| OR: 79| D

14/1

Was a winner off 4lb at Bath in June and hasn't been disgraced off current mark since with solid fourth at Ascot followed by third in 1m Brighton handicap. Place claims if running up to scratch again.

Form: 591643

(9)

Siglo Six^h¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: K Shoemark| T: H Palmer| OR: 83

14/1

Scored in 7f Doncaster novice on penultimate start but lofty handicap mark told when bombing out at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) two weeks ago. Only dropped 1lb but remains the least exposed in the field.

Form: 72215

(3)

Baba Ghanouj¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: E Walker| OR: 82

4/1

Hasn't been able to win on turf yet and is starting to prove to be inconsistent. Solid third at Newmarket in July before tailed off eighth of 10 at Newbury (1m, good to soft) when last seen. More required at this level.

Form: 1-72438

(12)

Eligible¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox| OR: 82| BF| CD

3/1

Has been running consistently this season and gained deserved success over C&D before weakening third in 1m Lingfield handicap last time. Off the same mark for this and holds claims, but can be restless in the stalls.

Form: 0-34213

(5)

Silkstone²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: L P Keniry| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 80| D

12/1

In good form at the moment. Won useful handicap at Doncaster (1m) in June and put up respectable efforts at Leicester, including 2L fourth over 1m. On the same mark and is one for the shortlist.

Form: 721424

(11)

Biotic⁴³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: Finley Marsh⁽³⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 73| CD

12/1

Winner over C&D under a fantastic ride two starts back and latest effort can be excused given he lost his action during the race. This demands more off 4lb higher for last success but respected.

Form: 88551P

(4)

Ginger Fox^p²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Angus Villiers⁽⁷⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 78| BF

5/1

Creeping up the handicap without winning but has hit the frame a couple of time this season. failed to handle testing ground when 9L fourth at Haydock (1m, heavy) last time but will appreciate this surface. Respected.

Form: 422254

(7)

Delicate Kiss^b⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Liam Jones| T: J J Bridger| OR: 71| D

14/1

Last victory came on the AW in February and ran well enough over 7f here on penultimate start but weakened to finish sixth in 1m Windsor handicap last time. May be vulnerable to higher rated rivals.

Form: 218526

(1)

Destroyer⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: P Hanagan| T: T P Tate| OR: 70| C| D

25/1

Winner at newmarket (1m) in August 2018 but has been out of form this season. Latest 15L defeat in 1m Redcar handicap means others are readily preferred.

Form: 7574-90

Non-Runners

(6)

Amorously⁹

Weight: 8-10| Age: 3

T: R Hannon J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Eligible (3/1), Baba Ghanouj (4/1), Ginger Fox (5/1), Amorously (5/1), Mountain Rescue (8/1), Mr Tyrrell (10/1), Silkstone (12/1), Biotic (12/1), Siglo Six (14/1), Delicate Kiss (14/1), Poetic Force (14/1), Destroyer (25/1)

Despite shouldering top weight MOUNTAIN RESCUE comes into the race in fine form after a success and solid effort at the track in his last two starts. His 2lb rise looks lenient on paper and if appreciating the step back up to 1m he could be hard to beat. Ginger Fox has strong form on the forecasted ground and should bounce back from his Haydock effort last time but seems to bump into one rival too good in his races, while Silkstone has been in good form and looks to be well treated by the handicapper alongside Biotic, who could be a dark horse on the basis of his run two starts ago.