14:50 Catterick

Wednesday 15 July 2020

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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

Off time: 14:52 | Winning time: 1m 11.40s

(7)

Abel Handy¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 84| BF

4/1

Disappointing when beaten favourite at Doncaster last time, the fact he was having third run of the month the only possible excuse. Lightly raced at this longer trip but one previous go at it was good so can't be dismissed.

Form: 044-326

(5)

Broken Spear^p¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Barry McHugh| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 83

9/1

Mid division at Doncaster last time but was really strong in the market so clearly better was expected. This is a drop in class but losing run now goes back to 2018.

Form: 7537-86

(8)

Bossipop^b²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 82| D

11/1

Game effort to make all at his favourite track Ripon last month just beating Abel Handy a neck. Up 4lb but hasn't always followed up a good run in the past which is a bigger concern.

Form: 2670-81

(6)

Zumurud²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: J Fanning| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 80| CD

10/1

Only a pound higher than his win here last summer and although behind two of these on Ripon comeback last month, should strip fitter and one for the short list.

Form: 21705-8

(3)

Victory Angel²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: S H James| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 78| D

16/1

Without a win since 2017 but has shown enough on both runs since joining this yard to suggest his turn will come. Interesting to see how he fares in market compared to Zumurud from the same stable.

Form: 0760-44

(12)

Macho Time²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Harrison Shaw⁽³⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 83| D

20/1

Won his first two starts this time last year but hasn't progressed and has been a bit keen both runs this term. Something to prove for now.

Form: 1184-66

(10)

Strong Power²⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: B A Curtis| T: George Scott| OR: 81

11/2

Won at Lingfield last year but finished the season on a low at Newcastle in the autumn. Sold for £27,000 since (remains with trainer) and others make more appeal.

Form: 241348-

(9)

Look Out Louis²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Cam Hardie| T: T D Easterby| OR: 75| D

33/1

Two wins in May last year but form has been well below that since and fared little better on comeback run despite there been a bit of interest in him in the market. Something to prove for now.

Form: 07450-9

(4)

Melody King¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 79

10/1

Better than final position indicates when 7L fifth of 10 at Windsor last time as he had a poor draw and couldn't land a blow. Better stalled today and with a 3lb drop as well is of some interest with few miles on the clock.

Form: 13-85

(11)

Alsvinder²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: K Stott| T: P A Kirby| OR: 73| C| D

16/1

Front runner who hasn't scored on turf since here exactly two years ago. Has gone well on other occasions here so return to this venue a plus though work to do from high draw.

Form: 637366

(1)

Intrinsic Bond¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Phil Dennis| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 79| D

7/2

Off the mark in style at Newcastle in March and took another step forward in competitive 7f race at Doncaster last week. No problem dropping back down in trip again and takes on more exposed types now.

Form: 023-14

(2)

Red Pike²⁵²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-2| J: G Lee| T: B Smart| OR: 72| D

33/1

His Musselburgh win in August was his first since 2015 and has usually needed first run back after a break in the past so on balance it's not hard to look elsewhere.

Form: 186563-

Forecasts

Intrinsic Bond (7/2), Abel Handy (4/1), Strong Power (11/2), Broken Spear (9/1), Melody King (10/1), Zumurud (10/1), Bossipop (11/1), Victory Angel (16/1), Alsvinder (16/1), Macho Time (20/1), Red Pike (33/1), Look Out Louis (33/1)

INTRINSIC BOND shaped well in a stronger race at Doncaster last week and doesn't have so many unexposed types in oppositon now and can get back on the winning trail. Melody King is better than shown at Windsor last time and looks a threat while Zumurud is interesting and even more so if the market speaks in his favour.