18:30 Chelmsford City

Tuesday 14 January 2020

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Bet In Play At totesport.com Classified Stakes

Off time: 19:10 | Winning time: 1m 28.43s

(6)

Bescaby^v⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 45

25/1

Stumbled and unseated the rider last time so that can safely be forgotten. However, the mare's previous form is very ordinary and she makes limited appeal even at this modest level.

Form: 6/040-U

(3)

Caso Do Lago^t1,v¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-0| J: K T O'Neill| T: R Brisland| OR: 46| D

20/1

Very little to take from the three runs from this fellow since his return from a long absence and he's not hard to oppose on form. The fitting of a tongue tie needs to prompt a big revival.

Form: 304/78-8

(2)

Juan Horsepower^p,t1²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Darragh Keenan⁽³⁾| T: D P Quinn| OR: 42

16/1

Hasn't won since May 2017 and been easy to oppose in recent times. Did run one of his better races when sixth of twelve at Lingfield (7f, standard) last month but far from certain he can build on that display; remains one to be wary of at present.

Form: 900006-

(5)

Rebecke⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: L Carter| OR: 47

8/1

Ran well above market expectation when beaten just a short head at Kempton last week and would be a serious contender if he can deliver the same sort of forceful display. This lacks strength in depth so very possible he's up to the task.

Form: 69590-2

(8)

Reshaan^b⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: R Havlin| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 46

14/1

Still a maiden and was behind Rebecke when getting 1lb at Kempton last week and no obvious reason as to why he can reverse the form on these terms. That said, he has gone well at this course before and might be good value to make the frame.

Form: 56240-5

(1)

Rinty Maginty⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: H Spiller| OR: 50| D

9/2

Well fancied at Kempton last week but encountered trouble exiting the stalls and was slow to stride as a result. Might be more to come now his trainer has spent more time with him; the betting can guide once more.

Form: 87000-7

(7)

Rosarno^b⁶⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Joey Haynes| T: C Banham| OR: 50| BF

9/4

Well supported favourite over 1m here last time out but faded to fourth inside the final furlong that day. Dropping back a furlong could be a good move given his recent run of decent form; worth considering in a very weak race.

Form: 904324-

(4)

Theydon Spirit^v1⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: L Morris| T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck| OR: 43| BF

11/2

Brushed aside in similar race over 1m here last week and was also short of the mark when finishing just behind Reshaan over C&D last month. Needs to dig a lot deeper than he has done of late and work to do to alter his maiden status.

Form: 75665-6

(9)

Valley Belle^p,t³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Grace McEntee⁽⁷⁾| T: P S McEntee| OR: 48| C

9/2

The return to 7f is in her favour and this filly, whose solitary previous win was gained at this course, has stronger claims than most on recent form; she's well worth considering at this level.

Form: 606-225

Forecasts

Rosarno (9/4), Rinty Maginty (9/2), Valley Belle (9/2), Theydon Spirit (11/2), Rebecke (8/1), Reshaan (14/1), Juan Horsepower (16/1), Caso Do Lago (20/1), Bescaby (25/1)

A poor race in which only a small handful appeal from a punting perspective. The unexposed REBECKE tops the list after a bold effort over this trip at Kempton last week; Valley Belle doesn't have much to find on these terms and is suggested as the best alternative; followed by Rinty Maginty and Reshaan, who complete a very speculative shortlist.