RacingTV HD Bluff Cove Handicap

3YO plus | Class 5 | 2m 2f 2y | 4 Runners | Turf

(4)

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Cam Hardie| T: Julia Brooke| OR: 70| BF| C

Just one win from 15 starts (four bumpers) but that success did come at this venue earlier this season. Has run to a similar level in two starts since and while he holds no secrets from the handicapper, his ability to act at this track appeals.

Form: 7-26122

(3)

Becky The Thatcher^p¹⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: G Lee| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 68| CD

Got the better of Forewarning here last time out and she's still feasibly handicapped from just 2lb higher, despite having never won from a mark this high. Her record fresh is patchy at best though.

Form: 11228-1

(1)

Bodacious Name¹¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: D Allan| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 67| CD

Dual C&D last season including this contest. Loves cut in the ground and returns on a 1lb lower mark; obvious claims if race-fit on his return.

Form: 11-5446

(2)

Soft Summer Rain¹⁵⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 57

Minor improvement when third at Southwell last time out. Step up in trip could suit on handicap debut but sire's progeny don't usually appreciate testing conditions.

Form: 063

Forecasts

Forewarning (7/4), Becky The Thatcher (15/8), Bodacious Name (3/1), Soft Summer Rain (7/1)

BODACIOUS NAME is at his best when tackling this unique test and he can land back-to-back renewals with ground conditions in his favour. Forewarning is taken to reverse form with Becky The Thatcher with race fitness on his side.