17:15 Brighton

Tuesday 27 April 2021

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Off time: 17:17 | Winning time: 1m 35.75s

(12)

Zumaaty^p⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Joanna Mason⁽³⁾| T: A Watson| OR: 62

13/2

Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 45 days ago. Improvement is needed, but mark for this handicap debut looks fair and he's one to note in the betting.

Form: 0-48

(10)

The Whipmaster¹⁵¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Aidan Keeley⁽⁷⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 62

9/2

Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 10 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f, 11/2) when last seen in November. Gelded since and he's worth a second look.

Form: 5844-

(6)

Blue Hero²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Theodore Ladd| T: M Appleby| OR: 62

12/1

10/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and he has a bit to prove back on turf.

Form: 434858

(8)

Velocity¹⁶⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Saffie Osborne⁽⁵⁾| T: J A Osborne| OR: 61

3/1

Thrice-raced maiden. 13/2, second of 11 in nursery at Chelmsford City (8f) on final start of 2-y-o campaign. Wouldn't need to have improved much over the winter in order to play a leading role here.

Form: 542-

(5)

Hellavapace¹⁸³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Burns⁽⁵⁾| T: J G Portman| OR: 60

17/2

Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable third of 11 in nursery at Leicester (7f, heavy, 11/2). Off 6 months, but definite each-way chance if fully tuned-up.

Form: 54323-

(3)

Study The Stars²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Keelan Baker⁽⁷⁾| T: S Kirk| OR: 60| D

8/1

Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (11/4) at Kempton (8f) 27 days ago, well positioned. 4 lb rise fair enough and strong chance if able to build on that back on turf.

Form: 49-6401

(4)

Spirituoso^p¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Georgia Dobie⁽³⁾| T: G G Margarson| OR: 59

12/1

15/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago, not clear run. Can make her presence felt granted better luck this time.

Form: 836266

(7)

Honey Pot^h1¹⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Isobel Francis⁽⁵⁾| T: H Morrison| OR: 55

12/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW, 200/1). Off 154 days. Hooded for 1st time for this handicap debut and needs a second look in the betting.

Form: 600-

(1)

Smokey Malone^b⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Dylan Hogan| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 53| D

11/1

Winner at Southwell in February. 11/4, fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 54 days ago. Well held sole previous run on turf, so he has a bit to prove.

Form: 0-52135

(9)

Shessweet^b¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: George Rooke| T: P Butler| OR: 45

100/1

Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap (80/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip and others make greater appeal.

Form: 07-5850

(11)

Paige's Raptor^b¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: William Humphrey⁽⁷⁾| T: C Allen| OR: 45

66/1

Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago. Best to look elsewhere.

Form: 78-7707

(2)

Swivelstick^v1¹⁶⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Marie Perrault⁽⁷⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 45

12/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 100/1). Off 167 days. Visored for 1st time for this handicap debut and, in good hands, it's entirely possible that he'll do better.

Form: 800-

Forecasts

Velocity (3/1), The Whipmaster (9/2), Zumaaty (13/2), Study The Stars (8/1), Hellavapace (17/2), Smokey Malone (11/1), Honey Pot (12/1), Spirituoso (12/1), Blue Hero (12/1), Swivelstick (12/1), Paige's Raptor (66/1), Shessweet (100/1)

SPIRITUOSO didn't get the best of runs over C&D last time and while the interference she suffered probably cost her fourth place at best, it was a fair effort nonetheless. She gets the nod ahead of Kempton winner Study The Stars and Hellavapace, who was largely consistent at 2 yrs and should be involved if ready to roll. Honey Pot, Swivelstick and Zumaaty all need close attention in the betting.