17:00 Newbury
Sunday 19 July 2020
All13:0513:4014:1514:5015:2516:0016:3017:00
Cash Out At bet365 Handicap
- 3YO plus  |  Class 2  |  7f  |  Good  |  15 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:02Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 24.29s
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Successful twice for Richard Hannon at up to 1m2f before trying hurdling/AW with Alan King (unsuccessful over obstacles). Failed to come on from a promising stable debut last time at Thirsk (7f, good), slipped just below his last winning mark.
Slow starts have hampered his last two efforts over 6f, staying on gradually both times, very much looking as though a return to 7f was needed. All of his four wins have come at that trip, starting to look well handicapped, below last winning mark.
Filly very much on the up from a yard who do well with her type; won last two starts over 7f defying an 11lb higher mark last time at Doncaster (showed a good turn of foot). Sure to go well in pursuit of a hat-trick off a 6lb higher mark.
Gained his first/only win whilst making his Tapeta debut at Newcastle (7.1f, slow) earlier in the year showing improved form after some disenchanting turf efforts to close 2019. Failed to repeat that form back on turf last time, something to prove.
Stable debut (yard in decent form) having cost 7,000gns in July from Stuart Williams. Below-par at Leicester (7f, good/firm) last time having promised a return to form previously on AW, C&D winner, 4lb below his last winning mark, not written off.
Unsurprisingly well supported returning from a break having fallen to a good mark at Kempton over 7f, unfortunate to bump into a similar type. Not with this yard long and off a still workable mark, one to note if the market speaks favourably again.
Four-time AW winner, yet to break his maiden on turf (0-11), ran well at Wolverhampton in a 7.2f claimer returning from four months off (too much to do). That was first try at this trip, nicely weighted, lack of a turf win tarnishes his prospects.
Lightly-raced 3yo yet to score, ran well on handicap debut over this trip last time at Kempton (pulled hard, compromised chance). Not ideally placed, nudged up 2lb in the handicap, should do better although the stable is in a quiet spell currently.
Thrown into handicaps on the back of two starts he shaped well at Chepstow (7.1f, good) only inexperience seemingly costing him (beaten by another unexposed sort). Will have learnt from that experience, bred to do better, remains with potential.
Dual course winner (one of the wins at this trip), finished last on his return (run looked to be needed after 10 months off). Can be slow away, has a rather inconsistent profile although on the plus side he has slipped down to a decent mark.
Hold-up performer who is rarely seen on turf these days having managed to end a long losing sequence earlier in the year at Newcastle over 6f off an 8lb higher mark. Looked laboured on turf reappearance, fails to appeal even off a reduced mark.
Gradually slipping back towards his last winning mark, shaped well enough under this rider (having her first ride) at Leicester (7f) last time. Rallied to take a fair third, would need more to make an impression in what looks a stronger event.
Left his 2yo form well behind scoring on handicap debut at Yarmouth (7f, firm) looking well ahead of his opening mark however an 8lb rise appeared beyond him next time. Both races haven't worked out as strongly as they might, left with work to do.
Failed to really capitalise on his 2yo 6f Brighton win and the same could be said of his 3yo career so far where he looks vulnerable to less-exposed sorts. Produced two fair efforts of late but hardly looks ahead of his mark, back up to 7f.
Showed plenty of ability as a 2yo, strong in the market on her latest start, went one better than reappearance scoring at Windsor (6.1f, firm) despite signs of inexperience. Return to 7f will suit on handicap debut (mark looks fair), shortlisted.
Forecasts
Top Secret (4/1), Inhalation (9/2), Capla Berry (9/2), Punchbowl Flyer (6/1), Karibana (11/1), Plunger (11/1), Fromnowon (12/1), Production (14/1), Swift Approval (25/1), Mamillius (28/1), Swiss Pride (33/1), John Clare (33/1), Lofty (33/1), Reckless Endeavour (50/1), Ragstone View (80/1)
A thought-provoking finale with some more established 4yo’s meeting one or two progressive 3yo’s. CAPLA BERRY probably gets her stiffest test here having won her last two starts over this trip and looking as though she would be well able to cope with this mark and complete a hat-trick. She won’t have things all her own way with Top Secret and Fromnowon looking the pick of the 3yo’s both having shown inexperience in their races last time but with the chance to progress again. Several of the older brigade have reduced marks to work with and could prove dangerous, Mamillius and Production both fall in that category while Plunger should be noted for any positive market moves.
- Capla Berry
- Top Secret
- Fromnowon
Prize Money
1st: £3,493.002nd: £1,040.003rd: £519.004th: £260.00
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