19:10 Kempton

Wednesday 6 November 2019

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32Red Casino Handicap

Off time: 19:12 | Winning time: 1m 24.33s

(7)

Buckingham³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 83| D

5/1

Had dropped back to his last winning mark at Epsom (7f, good) in September, and almost exploited that fact, but wasn't in the same form at Chelmsford (1m) last time. Return to this trip will help, though, and not ruled out.

Form: 265527

(6)

Whisper Aloud¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin⁽⁷⁾| T: A Watson| OR: 81| CD

7/1

C&D winner faced a stiff task in a Listed race on her penultimate start, and got back to form when a close third of 10 to Dizzy G in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton last time. return to this trip no problem, and likely to go close.

Form: 212403

(3)

Tin Hat^p⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Georgia Dobie⁽⁵⁾| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 81

16/1

Has run creditably for this rider since winning at Brighton in August, but most of his racing is done over 6f, and while he has had excuses, he has been unplaced on both starts over this trip.

Form: 831273

(1)

Irene May¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: L Morris| T: S Kirk| OR: 80

11/1

Three wins have come at up to 5½f, although can get outpaced in her races. Kept on again when fourth of 10 over 6f at Wolverhampton last time, and possible she is ready for a step up in distance. Could improve again if staying new trip.

Form: 1-75164

(9)

Jackstar¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 80| D

9/4

Patchy form on turf this year, but highly tried as a rule, and won at Wolverhampton in March on sole AW outing. Hard to weigh up, but dangerous to dismiss.

Form: 180968

(2)

Alhakmah¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 79

9/2

Best effort this season when 1¾L third in a C&D handicap on penultimate outing, but was behind a pair of these at Wolverhampton last time, and needs to settle better than she did there if she's to win.

Form: 210036

(8)

Tipperary Jack⁷⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Kieren Fox| T: J R Best| OR: 78| CD

11/2

Hasn't gone on since winning a C&D novice in June, although much better than the result when 2¾L last of 8 over C&D two starts back. Couldn't confirm that impression when failing to stay 1m when visored here last time. Headgear off now.

Form: 51485

(4)

Reponse Exacte^h¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 77

20/1

Won a French maiden for Gina Rarick on 2018 debut, and had a breathing operation prior to debut for new yard when 3½L sixth of 11 to Kwela on handicap debut over C&D last time. Not a surprise to see her figure off a 5lb lower mark.

Form: 1058-6

(5)

Derry Boy¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: P D Evans| OR: 67

8/1

Exposed maiden who probably needed the run after a break at Chelmsford last time, and will strip fitter. Consistent enough prior to that, but likely to fall short on balance.

Form: 242057

Forecasts

Jackstar (9/4), Alhakmah (9/2), Buckingham (5/1), Tipperary Jack (11/2), Whisper Aloud (7/1), Derry Boy (8/1), Irene May (11/1), Tin Hat (16/1), Reponse Exacte (20/1)

Whisper Aloud, Irene May and Buckingham all have recent efforts which put them firmly in the picture, with all three are potentially going to step forward at this trip, the first a C&D winner, and the last-named a non-stayer at 1m last time. Any one of the trio could win, but at a bigger price, it could be worth chancing REPONSE EXACTE, who caught the eye after a break here last time, and has been given a real chance by the handicapper.