16:00 Newbury

Friday 25 October 2019

All13:1013:4014:1514:5015:2516:0016:3517:05

Energy Check Handicap (Str)

Off time: 16:01 | Winning time: 1m 33.64s

(13)

Masham Star¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: W Buick| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 87| D

28/1

Experienced gelding who has been very busy this year without success. He has failed to beat a single rival in his latest two starts, including last time at Kempton (1m) on the AW in a 14 runner field. Has been eased 3lb. Others appeal more.

Form: 382400

(11)

Molls Memory²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: L P Keniry| T: E Walker| OR: 85

7/1

She was not far from her third win of the year when she finished second of 11 at Haydock (7f) two runs ago. Came home at the rear of a 12 runner field at Newmarket (6f) last time. Needs to bounce back from latest outing.

Form: 119420

(3)

Dance Diva¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 84| D

8/1

Has struggled for form this year where she has fallen down the weights. She was a little better on her latest start where she was fourth of 19 at York (7f). Drops down 1lb. Has to be respected from this mark.

Form: 090444

(12)

Zeyzoun^h²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: George Wood| T: C F Wall| OR: 83| D

4/1

Scored for the second time in his career on his latest start at Epsom (7f) where he kept on strongly inside the closing stages of the contest. Has gone up 4lb in the weights but he has a good chance of following up.

Form: 320271

(7)

Daddy's Daughter^h⁷⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Joey Haynes| T: D K Ivory| OR: 83| BF| D

14/1

Lightly-raced filly who has scored twice on her six runs so far. She prevailed on her handicap debut at Salisbury (7f) but has struggled off this mark in two runs since. Much more needed than her most recent appearance at Newbury (1m).

Form: 1-04140

(5)

Mountain Rescue^p³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: M J Attwater| OR: 83| D

16/1

Was successful at Newmarket (1m) back in May but has not followed that up in four starts since. He ran well last time at Goodwood (1m, heavy) when he was third of nine. Off a 4lb higher mark now. One to consider.

Form: 016273

(17)

Dragons Tail^p²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 82

8/1

Came close to his opening success of the year last time at Chester (7f) where he was second of 12, beaten by just a neck. Has gone up 4lb for his recent near miss. Remains in with a strong chance here.

Form: 363682

(9)

Gambon⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 81| D

20/1

Has won twice this year, with his latest victory coming at Chepstow (6f). Had just one horse behind him last time at Lingfield (7f) in a seven runner contest. Needs to improve to be in the mix off this mark.

Form: 015156

(2)

Jackpot Royale⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Watson| T: M Appleby| OR: 78| CD

9/2

His last success came back in September 2019 at Newbury (7f). He has been a long way down the field on his last four appearances, including when he was seventh of 15 at Catterick (7f) last week. Down 2lb but hard to fancy.

Form: 039767

(14)

Moxy Mares^p¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Liam Jones| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 74

20/1

Scored on his handicap debut at Haydock (7f) in April 2018 but he has been unable to add to that since. He was third of 10 at Nottingham (1m½f) on his latest attempt. One to consider as this is his last winning mark.

Form: 423983

(6)

Dream World³³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Angus Villiers⁽⁷⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 73| D

9/1

Has won three times this year already. She was fourth of nine on her latest effort at Hamilton over the extended 1m trip. Remains off the same mark here where she is down in trip. Has each-way claims.

Form: 541534

(10)

John Betjeman⁷²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: William Cox⁽³⁾| T: Mark Gillard| OR: 72

28/1

Remains a maiden after 15 starts. He has come close to his opening success twice on his last four runs, including when he was second of 10 last time at Salisbury (7f), beaten by ¾L. Remains off the same mark. Can't be discounted.

Form: 482992

(15)

Azor Ahai¹¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Rob Hornby| T: C Gordon| OR: 72

50/1

His sole success came at Ripon (6f) as a novice. He was third of five on his latest effort at Pontefract (6f). Set for his first run for his new yard here where he has been eased 2lb in the weights. Best to watch for now.

Form: 720083

(8)

Scorched Breath^h¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: C Fellowes| OR: 71

14/1

Still looking for his first win after five starts. He was ninth of 11 last time at Kempton (7f) on the AW. Set for his first appearance on turf here where he is 1lb better off in the weights. Needs to improve.

Form: 3-3259

(4)

Foxy Femme³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: L Morris| T: J Gallagher| OR: 69

20/1

Scored at Leicester (6f) back in July and although she has not followed it up since, she has run well on each of her three starts, including when she was second of 12 last time at Chepstow (7f). One to think about.

Form: 721332

Non-Runners

(16)

Rum Runner²⁷

Weight: 9-8| Age: 4

T: R Hannon J: S M Levey

(1)

Quirky Gertie¹⁷

Weight: 8-10| Age: 3

T: M R Channon J: K T O'Neill

Forecasts

Zeyzoun (4/1), Jackpot Royale (9/2), Molls Memory (7/1), Dance Diva (8/1), Dragons Tail (8/1), Dream World (9/1), Daddy's Daughter (14/1), Scorched Breath (14/1), Rum Runner (14/1), Quirky Gertie (14/1), Mountain Rescue (16/1), Foxy Femme (20/1), Moxy Mares (20/1), Gambon (20/1), John Betjeman (28/1), Masham Star (28/1), Azor Ahai (50/1)

ZEYZOUN scored over this distance at Epsom last time where he didn't look like surrendering his advantage once he hit the front with 2f to go on heavy ground. He can follow it up here and defy his 4lb rise in the weights. Dragons Tail was denied by just a neck last time over this distance and although he too has 4lb extra on his back here, he should go close one again, while Mountain Rescue can fill the placings as he remains off a workable mark.