16:00 Bath

Wednesday 4 September 2019

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Lancer Scott Handicap

Off time: 16:01 | Winning time: 2m 9.97s

(1)

Lawyersgunsn'money^p1³⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: William Cox⁽³⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 55

7/1

Should appreciate the likely faster ground after proving a major disappointment at Lingfield (1m3f; soft) last month, which came after a promising handicap debut. Worth another chance in first-time cheekpieces off 5lb lower mark.

Form: 65749

(14)

Red Gunner¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 50

7/1

Steps up to 1m2f for the first time. Not won since his two-year-old days, but has posted a couple of good runner-up efforts over 1m here this season. Place claims at best.

Form: 527297

(5)

Diamond Reflection^p,t¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Angus Villiers⁽⁷⁾| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 50| D

25/1

Tailed off at Wolverhampton (1m; standard) when last seen on the level in July, and he was pulled-up over hurdles most recently. Thus, it is impossible to make a case for him, and so a watching brief is advised.

Form: 094200

(12)

Valentine Mist⁸^{(ex 4)}

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Sophie Ralston⁽⁵⁾| T: James Grassick| OR: 45| CD

14/1

Had Frantical, Khaan and Puzzle Cache in behind when causing a 100-1 shock over C&D last week. Record prior to that suggests it may have been a fluke, but she did show quite a likeable attitude. Considered but still has a little bit to prove.

Form: 407791

(4)

Frantical⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Elisha Whittington⁽⁷⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 48| D

7/2

More exposed than most of his rivals, but likes it here and was denied by a shock 100-1 winner over this C&D last week. Mark is unchanged and he should go close if in similar form.

Form: 75-2072

(6)

Telekinetic²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Shelley Birkett| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 46

3/1

11-race maiden but posted career-best effort last month when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m2f; good to firm) to a well-treated rival. Unlikely to bump into anything of that mould today and therefore has to enter considerations.

Form: 347982

(7)

Puzzle Cache^b⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Charlie Bennett| T: B R Millman| OR: 45

25/1

0-10 and overall profile does not offer much room for optimism, and his latest effort which came over this C&D was devoid of encouragement. Can only be watched at present.

Form: 964507

(13)

About Glory^t1,v1⁶⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: I Jardine| OR: 45| D

10/1

Scottish stable have only ever sent the one runner to this track. Therefore, market check definitely advised despite the dreadful form he has been in of late, including when tailed off at Catterick (1m6f; good to firm).

Form: 34/0700

(3)

Merdon Castle⁵⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Megan Nicholls⁽³⁾| T: M Blake| OR: 45

6/1

Been on the go since February, and could possibly do with a short break given how his form has curtailed in recent starts. Folded tamely when headed at Brighton (1m; good to firm) when last seen and now steps back up in trip.

Form: 643089

(2)

My Bubba¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: E J Walsh| T: M S Saunders| OR: 45

50/1

Never threatened in two runs for new yard since returning from an almost three year layoff. Now steps up in trip from 7f, but has masses to prove and is best watched for now.

Form: 0710/00

(8)

Mamnoon^p1⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: K T O'Neill| T: R Brotherton| OR: 45| CD

18/1

Returned to the track this season in disappointing form, and last two runs (which have both came at this track) have been devoid of any hope. Career-low mark now, but he is difficult to make a convincing case for.

Form: 870-076

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Non-Runners

(11)

Khaan⁸

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: M Appleby J: M Dwyer

(10)

Sir Magnum¹⁵

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: A W Carroll J: Dane O'Neill

(9)

Saga Sprint¹⁵

Weight: 8-12| Age: 6

T: J R Jenkins J: Dylan Hogan

Forecasts

Telekinetic (3/1), Khaan (3/1), Frantical (7/2), Merdon Castle (6/1), Red Gunner (7/1), Lawyersgunsn'money (7/1), About Glory (10/1), Saga Sprint (10/1), Sir Magnum (12/1), Valentine Mist (14/1), Mamnoon (18/1), Puzzle Cache (25/1), Diamond Reflection (25/1), My Bubba (50/1)

A contest in which a few regular visitors to this track meet once again. Khaan was travelling oh so smoothly when suffering trouble in-running over C&D last time when both Frantical & Valentine Mist got first run on him. Michael Appleby's charge is expected to reverse those placings but may be bumping into another unexpected winner in the shape of ABOUT GLORY who represents the Dumfries-based yard of Iain Jardine. The top Scottish trainer has only ever sent one runner on the long journey down south, & any positive market vibes would dramatically increase his chances. Top-weight Lawyersgunsn'money must also be mentioned given his unexposed profile in this sphere.