15:20 Brighton

Monday 9 September 2019

All13:4514:1514:4515:2015:5016:2016:50

Sussex Art Fairs (East) 12 October Handicap

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 2m 36.00s

(3)

Sandy Steve²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P Cosgrave| T: S C Williams| OR: 60

5/6

Broke his maiden at the sixth attempt last time at Chelmsford (1m2f) on the AW. On his penultimate start he was second at this track over 1m2f. Up 6lb but this step up in distance is likely to help so he is a leading contender to follow up here.

Form: 006421

(7)

Atalanta Breeze^p1³¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: K Shoemark| T: M P Tregoning| OR: 53

12/1

Has struggled in her three appearances so far. She had just one horse behind her in an 11 runner field at Lingfield (7f) last November. Cheekpieces are on for the first time here. Market likely to speak volumes about her chances of opening success.

Form: 900-

(6)

Royal Dancer¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: S Kirk| OR: 52

8/1

Produced his best run of the season on his latest appearance when he came home third of seven at Goodwood (1m4f). Has been eased 7lb by the handicapper as he bids for his first win. Each-way claims off this latest mark.

Form: 096-003

(5)

Risk Mitigation¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: J F Egan| T: P D Evans| OR: 51

9/1

Remains a maiden after seven starts. He has come close on a couple of occasions this year though, including on latest appearance at Chepstow (1m) where he was third of 15. Drops down 2lb and is back up in trip. One to consider.

Form: 958243

(2)

Mystical Jadeite²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: J P Fahy| T: G Harris| OR: 50

50/1

Has shown no signs this season that his opening win is close, despite falling down the weights. He had has just one rival behind him last time at Kempton (1m) on the AW. Has been eased 3lb and is up in distance. Hard to fancy.

Form: 975687

(1)

Miss Green Dream²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Shelley Birkett| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 46

16/1

Has hit the frame on three occasions this year but is still a maiden following 14 races. Could only finish seventh of nine on her latest outing at Yarmouth (1m3½f). Needs to bounce back from that run. Others are preferred.

Form: 305237

(9)

Ramatuelle^b1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 45| BF

5/1

Still looking for her opening win but her form has improved recently since joining handicap company and stepping up in distance. She was sixth of 14 last time on the AW at Lingfield (1m2f). Blinkers are on for the first time. One for the shortlist.

Form: 00-0536

(8)

New Expo^p1³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 45

7/1

His best performance to date came last time over this C&D when he was second on the eighth start of his career. He is now down to a new career low mark where he has to be respected from. Worth consideration.

Form: 0-93762

Non-Runners

(4)

Little Tipple³¹

Weight: 8-7| Age: 3

T: J Ryan J: Sara Del Fabbro

Forecasts

Sandy Steve (5/6), Ramatuelle (5/1), New Expo (7/1), Royal Dancer (8/1), Risk Mitigation (9/1), Little Tipple (10/1), Atalanta Breeze (12/1), Miss Green Dream (16/1), Mystical Jadeite (50/1)

SANDY STEVE has always shaped like this distance will suit him. He is now a winner following his success as Chelmsford last time and he has some good form at this track so he is the standout selection here. Risk Mitigation has to be respected off this latest mark and now he is back up in trip, he can be expected to go close once again, while Ramatuelle has always shaped like she has needed further so take her to fill the placings as she should be running on strongly at the finish.