14:50 Newbury

Friday 25 October 2019

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Thatcham Butchers Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 14:50 | Winning time: 2m 18.26s

(3)

I'm Available²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 86| BF

5/2

Scored impressively on just her second handicap run at Nottingham (1m½f) where the margin of victory was 8L. Has been unable to follow that up since, although she ran well last time when she was second of six at Epsom (1m½f). One to consider.

Form: 151202

(1)

Lady Adelaide¹⁷³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Watson| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 82

11/2

Was successful on just her second start when she scored at Kempton (1m) on the AW in a 13 runner field. She stepped up to Listed company last time at Newmarket (1m2f) where she was fourth of seven. Set for her handicap debut here. Leading contender.

Form: 21-4

(4)

Alnaseem²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Ray Dawson⁽⁵⁾| T: L McJannet| OR: 80

25/1

Broke her maiden on her handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) three runs ago. Has been unable to follow it up in two attempts since. She could only come home 10th of 14 last time at Newmarket over this trip. Needs to improve.

Form: 032160

(9)

Fannie By Gaslight¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: James Doyle| T: M R Channon| OR: 75| D

7/2

Scored for the third time in her career last month at Chester (1m2½f). Has been well held on her latest two efforts though, including when she was seventh of 10 at Windsor (1m3½f). Down 1lb in weights but others are preferred.

Form: 343147

(7)

Escape The City²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Angus Villiers⁽⁷⁾| T: H Morrison| OR: 74| D

14/1

Was a winner over this distance at Brighton three starts back. Could only finish 11th of 14 in a class two contest at Newmarket (1m2f) on her last run. This race won't quite be as tough. Has each-way claims off this mark.

Form: 723120

(5)

Regal Banner³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: J Mitchell| T: R Varian| OR: 71

15/2

Remains a maiden after eight starts, although she has gone close to her first win on a number of occasions, including her latest effort when she was third of nine at Newcastle (1m) on the AW. Down 1lb. One for the shortlist.

Form: 444633

(2)

Junoesque^p⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Charlie Bennett| T: J Gallagher| OR: 67| D

25/1

Has won three times this year. Her last success came in a three runner contest at Brighton (1m2f) back in August. She was disappointing off this mark on her latest start where she was last of five runners at Lingfield (1m3½f). Needs to bounce back.

Form: 113135

(8)

Colony Queen²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: L Morris| T: S Gollings| OR: 69| D

16/1

Has been successful twice in five starts on turf. She scored over this trip at Sandown on her penultimate run, while last time she finished sixth of 12 at Newmarket (1m4f). Has been eased 5lb and drops down in trip. Worth consideration.

Form: 714216

(6)

Elegant Love¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Hollie Doyle| T: P D Evans| OR: 65| D

13/2

Won for the first time in 16 runs when she prevailed at Chepstow (1m2f) two starts ago. She went close to adding to that last time out as she was second of 11 at Windsor (1m2f), beaten by a short-head. Remains off the same mark. Has a good chance.

Form: 442412

Forecasts

I'm Available (5/2), Fannie By Gaslight (7/2), Lady Adelaide (11/2), Elegant Love (13/2), Regal Banner (15/2), Escape The City (14/1), Colony Queen (16/1), Junoesque (25/1), Alnaseem (25/1)

LADY ADELAIDE has already prevailed on the track which led to her taking her chance in Listed company last time. She can have more success here on her handicap debut where she remains open to improvement. I'm Available proved she can be competitive off this mark when she was second at Epsom on her latest appearance so expect to see her in contention here, while Regal Banner has been running well on her last two starts and should hit the frame again over this longer trip.