13:50 Kempton

Monday 20 January 2020

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32Red Casino Handicap

Off time: 13:51 | Winning time: 1m 12.67s

(4)

Hello Baileys^b⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 72

10/1

Is still looking for his first victory after seven attempts. He came close on a number of occasions last year. Could only finish sixth of nine on his latest start at this course (7f). Has been eased 2lb and is down in trip. Others are preferred.

Form: 423376-

(2)

Mitty's Smile^p⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin⁽⁷⁾| T: A Watson| OR: 72| CD

16/1

Scored over this C&D three runs ago when she justified going off as the 4/1 favourite. Has struggled to follow that up on her last two starts, including latest at Wolverhampton (6f) as she came back at the rear of 10 runners. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 430100-

(8)

Miss Thoughtful¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Nicola Currie| T: J A Osborne| OR: 72| CD

8/1

Was successful for the second time in her career when she prevailed over this C&D on her latest outing, running on well at the finish to record a ¾L margin of victory. Has gone up 5lb in the weights. One to think about.

Form: 61529-1

(7)

Winnetka¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A W Carroll| OR: 71

4/1

Yet to get off the mark in five starts, however, he has been much better since joining handicap company. He returned to action over this C&D 12 days ago where he finished third of eight, beaten by ½L. Big player to break his maiden.

Form: 8852-3

(5)

River Cam^v1⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: J Tate| OR: 70

7/2

Her record reads 0-8 but she has come close to her first win on a number of starts. She was fourth of nine of her last run at Wolverhampton (6f), finishing 2L away. Remains off the same mark. Visor is one for the first time. Can't discount.

Form: 23434-4

(1)

Wilfy³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Liam Keniry| T: S Kirk| OR: 68

7/2

Produced his best performance yet last time out when he was second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f), beaten by 2¾L. Remains off the same mark here so he has been given a good chance to record his first success.

Form: 650652-

(6)

Yukon Mission¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 67

15/2

Lightly-raced filly who has only featured on the racecourse three times. She finished second of four last time at Newcastle (5f). Stepping back up in trip on her handicap debut. One to consider.

Form: 53-2

(3)

Gift Of Youth^p¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: K Shoemark| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 64| BF

9/1

Was fancied to run well on his handicap debut over this C&D earlier this month but could only finish fourth of nine. He was hampered 2f out on the rail which did not help his chances. Worth including on your shortlist.

Form: 984-4

Forecasts

Wilfy (7/2), River Cam (7/2), Winnetka (4/1), Yukon Mission (15/2), Miss Thoughtful (8/1), Gift Of Youth (9/1), Hello Baileys (10/1), Mitty's Smile (16/1)

This looks to be a wide open sprint contest. WINNETKA just gets the nod as he has come close to his first victory on both of his two handicap appearance to date and should be able to build upon his effort over this C&D earlier this month to break his maiden. Yukon Mission has fared well without success in her three racecourse appearances and is a big player on her handicap debut, while Gift Of Youth can fill the placings on his latest shot at this C&D.