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Thursday 2 July 2020

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Saltford Handicap

  • 3YO only  |   Class 4  |   1m  |   Good (Good to Firm in places)  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:17  |   Winning time: 1m 40.00s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(6)
Horse silk
School Of Thoughtv111
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: J Tate| OR:  79
6/1
Still has scope on turf but needs to take a big step forward from his two starts last month. Now tried in a visor; the betting can guide as to expected improvement for the fitting of the application.
2
(3)
Horse silk
Macho Boyp119
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Watson| T: B J Meehan| OR:  78
16/1
Went close at Leicester at the back-end of last season but his latest outing was a step in the wrong direction. Should be fitter for the run but plenty to prove in the first-time cheekpieces.
3
(1)
Horse silk
San Rafael238
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR:  77
22/1
Made a winning start over 7f on the Tapeta surface at Wolverhampton last October but had excuses when brushed aside in two AW novice stakes since. Now tries a mile for the first time but a feasible improver if taking to racing on turf.
4
(2)
Horse silk
Plath24
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: P J Dobbs| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR:  75
18/1
Respectable efforts posted so far and should have no issues with the trip judging by the distaff side of her pedigree. Represents a top/in-form yard so must be respected.
5
(8)
Horse silk
What An Angel164
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR:  73
14/1
Shown flashes of ability but failed to live up to the early billing of mark of 81; he's been cut some slack since but was held in a couple of AW handicaps in January when last seen. Needs to improve now back on turf for his season debut.
6
(4)
Horse silk
Anglo Saxson22
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-1| J: S Donohoe| T: C Fellowes| OR:  72
12/1
Pedigree is stacked full of promise but his racecourse performances have so far left a bit to be desired. No obvious excuse when nearer last than first on his seasonal return but possible this slightly longer trip will suit; something to find.
7
(5)
Horse silk
Dartington26
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-0| J: M Dwyer| T: M P Tregoning| OR:  71| D
9/2
Steadily improving and made a smooth transition to handicapping with a comfortable win at Lingfield (1m, standard) last month. No reason to suggest switching to turf will be a big issue; must be a player in this modest company.
8
(7)
Horse silk
Motamayizb7(ex 6)
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-12| J: J Mitchell| T: R Varian| OR:  63| CD
5/6
Comfortably justified a short price when winning over C&D last month and, given that he's 3lb well-in despite the penalty, he looks capable of turning around previous form with Dartington if given a more positive ride. Solid chance.

Forecasts

Motamayiz (5/6), Dartington (9/2), School Of Thought (6/1), Anglo Saxson (12/1), What An Angel (14/1), Macho Boy (16/1), Plath (18/1), San Rafael (22/1)

Verdict

MOTAMAYIZ was given a lot to do when he finished behind the likes of Dartington on his penultimate start but went some way to putting the record straight with a cozy success last time out. This doesn't look much tougher and the gelding, whose trainer is flying at present, looks worth a punt to reverse the form with his old rival. San Rafael is a potential improver now tried on turf, while Plath has winners in her pedigree and, as she runs for a top yard, she too merits a betting check.
  1. Motamayiz
  2. Dartington
  3. San Rafael

Prize Money

1st: £4,690.002nd: £1,396.003rd: £697.004th: £349.00

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