Retraining Of Racehorses (ROR) Handicap

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 3m 14.43s

(5)

Mancini^p⁵³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan| T: Ian Williams| OR: 94| D

10/11

Five-time winner for Jonathan Portman and off the mark for present connections at Sandown (1¾m) in July. That represented a career-best and this 3 lb higher mark should be within reach.

Form: 03-4961

(3)

Shabeeb³³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-9| J: Barry McHugh| T: R A Fahey| OR: 82| D

10/1

Ended time with Roger Varian with a win at Newmarket in May 2018. However, offered little for Ian Williams last year and return/debut for this yard here last month was hardly encouraging.

Form: P097P-8

(1)

Always Resolute^p³²

Age: 9| Weight: 8-2| J: Gavin Ashton⁽⁷⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 75| C| D

10/1

Bagged first race in this sphere for over 3 years at York last summer, but hasn't come close to matching that form in handful of outings this season. Yard saddles a far stronger candidate in Mancini.

Form: 271-679

(6)

Daawy^p⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-2| J: Paula Muir⁽³⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 75

9/2

Holding form well this year and shaped as though well worth a crack at this new trip when fifth of 11 over 11.8f at York last weekend. Needs considering off the same mark here.

Form: 635535

(4)

Overhaugh Street²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-2| J: Andrew Breslin⁽⁵⁾| T: E De Giles| OR: 71| C

5/1

Dual winner here last summer and back to form returned to this venue when a close third to the progressive Mr Chua over C&D in August. 4 lb 'wrong' at the weights, but claims nonetheless.

Form: 154-603

(2)

Tidal Point⁴²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: Hayley Turner| T: Steph Hollinshead| OR: 70

28/1

Appeared to be going the right way when placed on first 2 starts in handicap company last season. However, that campaign ended on a downer and opposable back from a 14-month absence.

Form: 533274-

Forecasts

Mancini (10/11), Daawy (9/2), Overhaugh Street (5/1), Always Resolute (10/1), Shabeeb (10/1), Tidal Point (28/1)

It's been almost 2 years since DAAWY last tasted success, but the way he stayed on when fifth over 11.8f at York recently augurs well with regard to this new trip. He is a viable alternative to Mancini, who is likely to be a warm order having resumed winning ways in pretty decisive fashion at Sandown. Overhaugh Street evidently goes well here and should also have a part to play in the finish.