14:10 Salisbury

Thursday 5 September 2019

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Shadwell Racing Excellence Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 14:12 | Winning time: 1m 45.09s

(5)

Amor Fati¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Angus Villiers| T: P D Evans| OR: 71| D

17/2

Was successful at Chepstow (1m) three starts back. Since then he has produced two solid performances without adding to his tally, including latest over this C&D where he was third of seven. Down 1lb in weights. Each-way claims.

Form: 192123

(2)

Thechildren'strust²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Rhys Clutterbuck⁽⁵⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 70

4/1

Broke his maiden on his debut at Goodwood. Has been a long way behind the winner on his two starts in the campaign so far. He was fourth of 11 last time here over 1m2f. Down in trip and drops 3lb, however, others are preferred.

Form: 32-5794

(4)

Bounty Pursuit¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Marco Ghiani| T: M Blake| OR: 70| C

7/1

Bidding for a hat-trick of wins here following successes at this track (7f) and Chepstow (7f) respectively. The latter came in a 14 runner field. She has gone up 6lb in the weights and is stepping up in trip but remains a leading player.

Form: 550211

(10)

The Lords Walk^b²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: George Rooke⁽⁵⁾| T: W G M Turner| OR: 67| BF

4/1

Has not been out of the first two on his last three starts. He was successful at Epsom (1m½f) and then finished second there over 1m2f. His latest run came over this C&D where he was second of nine after going off as the 9/4 favourite. Big player.

Form: 776122

(1)

Sir Plato^v¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Oliver Searle⁽⁵⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 67| D

9/1

Came very close to his opening victory of the year last time when he was second of 12 at Bath over 1m, beaten by a short-head. Although he has gone up 2lb in the weights, he remains below his last winning mark. Has strong claims.

Form: 093862

(8)

Imperial Act⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Marie Perrault⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 65| D

4/1

Has been in good form this season, particularly in her last three starts. She scored at Bath (1m) three runs back and then almost followed it up over this C&D, finishing a neck behind the winner in second place. Up 3b since then. Worth considering.

Form: 416122

(7)

Flying Dragon^h1¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Luke Catton| T: R Hannon| OR: 70| D

12/1

Has come close to success on a couple of occasions recently, most notably at Ffos Las (1m) when second of eight. Could only finish fifth of six last time at Ripon (1m2f). Has been eased 1lb and has the hood on for the first time. One to consider.

Form: 454325

(12)

Chetan²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Elisha Whittington| T: A W Carroll| OR: 59| D

20/1

Experienced gelding who was second of 15 at Leicester (7f) two starts ago. Could only finish fifth of nine over this C&D last time. Has to be respected off this mark if he can find some of his old form.

Form: 577525

(3)

Dancing Jo²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: George Bass⁽⁵⁾| T: M R Channon| OR: 64| D

20/1

Has won twice on the AW but is 0-6 on turf so far. He returned to action over this C&D last time after being gelded where he came home seventh of nine. Is down a further 3lb in the weights so he could now be off a competitive mark.

Form: 428767

(6)

Miss Elsa^p⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Georgia Dobie| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 63

28/1

Remains a maiden after 10 starts. Did show signs of promise in her novice campaign where she was second on three occasions. Her form has dipped recently, including latest at Lingfield (6f) where she was last of five. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 043555

(11)

Mrs Benson²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Kate Leahy| T: M Blanshard| OR: 52

33/1

Still looking for that opening success following 16 attempts. She did hit the frame last time over this C&D when she finished third of nine. Is down to a career low mark again, however, others appeal more.

Form: 770003

(9)

Tally's Son^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Keelan Baker⁽⁵⁾| T: G Harris| OR: 47| D

66/1

His sole victory came at Chepstow (1m) at the start of last season. He has taken a big step backwards recently with his form. Finished last of eight on his run at Ffos Las (1m). Hard to make a case for.

Form: 663768

Forecasts

Thechildren'strust (4/1), The Lords Walk (4/1), Imperial Act (4/1), Bounty Pursuit (7/1), Amor Fati (17/2), Sir Plato (9/1), Flying Dragon (12/1), Chetan (20/1), Dancing Jo (20/1), Miss Elsa (28/1), Mrs Benson (33/1), Tally's Son (66/1)

BOUNTY PURSUIT can complete a hat-trick of victories here, despite his 6lb rise up the weights. He stayed on strongly last time over 7f which indicates this new distance will suit him well. Flying Dragon is very capable off this latest mark and should bounce back from his disappointing display last time at Ripon to be in contention here at the finish, while The Lords Walk has been performing consistently well and is likely to hit the frame once again over this C&D.