19:00 Leicester
Saturday 13 June 2020
All17:0017:3018:0018:3019:0019:3020:0020:3021:00
West Knighton Handicap
- 3YO only  |  Class 6  |  1m 2f  |  Good (Good to Soft in places)  |  12 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 19:01Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 2m 8.34s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Not devoid of promise on debut at Nottingham (1m½f, heavy) last November, but two a couple of backward steps after that. Initial mark looks stiff enough, so probably one to watch on her handicap debut.
Improved on a moderate debut to show a glimmer of ability on her second start at Kempton (7f, AW) in October. Not as good on only subsequent start. Since gelded. Needs to improve on the bare form, but in good hands and could do so up in trip.
Showed a modicum of promise on his first two starts when down the field at both Ffos Las and Bath. Well held back at the latter venue when last seen. Initial mark reasonably fair, and should do better now up in trip.
Produced three similar efforts as a juvenile, being well held in all of those races at 7f-1m. Since gelded. Dam was a 1m2f winner, so this trip offers possibilities for improvement, so check the market for clues.
Showed glimpses of promise as a juvenile and then a bit of improvement when 1L fourth at Newcastle when upped to 1m2f last week. Could have finished closer but for drifting left under pressure there, but looks a contender this time.
Held in all three starts as a 2yo. Since gelded. Step up in trip looks positive, but this initial mark less so. Probably one to watch on his reappearance, unless market vibes particularly strong.
Placed in a maiden and on her nursery debut last year (1m2f) for Marco Botti, when showing some promise. Changed hands privately in February and drops 2lb for this reappearance/stable debut. Others look to have stronger claims.
Not devoid of promise on debut at Newcastle (1m, AW), but took a couple of backward steps after. Will have stamina to prove now upped in trip, but is one of the more interesting runners, in first-time headgear and from a stable in good form.
Stepped up on some moderate novice form when trying this trip for the first time on his handicap debut at Chelmsford in March. 2lb rise for that second place and the possibility of improvement make him a contender again.
Gelded prior to last October's debut, which was respectable (6f, soft) before two lesser AW efforts. Certainly has a bit to prove over this trip from a mark that looks stiff enough on his handicap debut.
Started quite well before a couple of backward steps last winter (all 1m, AW). However, arguably better treated than some in this field based on his debut, so check the market for clues on his return from a break.
Improved on his debut with a better effort at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last August, before being last on his only subsequent start (AW). Hasn't been hammered by the handicapper, so can't write him off on handicap debut.
Forecasts
Camouflaged (11/5), Brodick (4/1), Tiger Zone (11/2), Danking (11/1), Soramond (14/1), Derek Le Grand (16/1), Park Lane Dancer (18/1), Anno Maximo (20/1), Zere (20/1), Mickey Drippin (28/1), Vertice (33/1), America First (33/1)
Plenty of imponderables again in this race, with so many reappearing or making their handicap debuts. It might be worth chancing the Archie Watson-trained filly ZERE in first-time headgear, with the stable in good form, although Camouflaged represents another team going well and is likely to prove popular with backers. Brodick, America First, Tiger Zone and Anno Maximo are others who could get involved in an open heat.
- Zere
- Brodick
- Camouflaged
Prize Money
1st: £2,782.002nd: £828.003rd: £414.004th: £207.00
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