17:10 Chelmsford City
Friday 7 February 2020
All16:3517:1017:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:15
May Bank Holiday Family Fun Day Classified Stakes
- 4YO plus | Class 6 | 7f | Standard | 10 Runners | Polytrack | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:12 | Winning time: 1m 26.52s
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Made winning debut for this yard on Saturday at Kempton (1m) by 3L before following-up at Wolverhampton (7f) 48 hours later with a 5lb penalty. Still has just a 5lb penalty but in the form of his life and this track should suit his prominent style.
Has shown very little across his six starts so far. He was 9th of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f) on his latest appearance in October. Left Nick Littmoden after just two runs and starts life for his third trainer now. Needs to take a huge stride forward.
Only moderate but is fairly consistent at around this level. Has won four times but never beyond 6f so stamina has to be a concern. Hood worn last time now dispensed with despite a fair effort and can miss the break.
Shaped well on first start for a year back in December when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f). Ran a shocker on handicap debut here (1m) last month, trailing home a 43L last of 10. Blinkers now added and still early days but comes with a cautionary note.
Is still a maiden after 12 starts. He came close to victory over this C&D three runs ago. Has been well held on his latest two efforts though, including when 8th of 10 over this C&D last time out. Has been eased 2lb. Others are preferred.
Prominent in the betting on both starts for this yard since leaving Ireland. Excuses for the first of those but only beaten ½L over C&D last time and showed there's something to work with. Tongue-tie added and one for the shortlist.
Didn't show much in varied company as a juvenile before missing 2019. Finished last of 11, beaten 24L, on his return over 5f here last week. Remains easy to oppose.
Has never been the most consistent but is more than capable, as his win at Kempton (7f) and second there (1m) already this year have shown. Ran poorly last Saturday but has won twice here and can't be completely overlooked if on a going day.
More miss than hit in recent months; with Declan Carroll when folding up in front (looked likeliest winner) at Kempton (7f) in mid-September. Form has been on the slide since then and would be a surprise winner on recent evidence.
Dual winner who has been running creditably in recent starts, including when ¾L third at Kempton (7f) nine days ago. Drops into a 0-50 for the first time and likely to be in the mix.
Forecasts
Elusif (10/11), The British Lion (7/2), Rinty Maginty (5/1), Drop Kick Murphi (10/1), Duke Debonair (14/1), Tavener (20/1), Illustrious Spirit (25/1), Satchville Flyer (25/1), Badger Berry (66/1), Sandy Heartbeat (66/1)
After switching to the Phil McEntee yard, ELUSIF has never been in better form and can land his third win within seven days. He won easily at Kempton last Saturday before following-up under a penalty at Wolverhampton on Monday. He has no further penalty as the second win was an apprentice race and is well favoured by the conditions of this classified event. The British Lion has been holding his form well in defeat recently but drops to this grade for the first time whilst Rinty Maginty and shown enough in his two starts for this yard to suggest he won't be far away.
- Elusif
- The British Lion
- Rinty Maginty
Prize Money
1st: £2,846.002nd: £847.003rd: £423.004th: £400.005th: £400.006th: £400.007th: £400.008th: £400.00
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