Lyme Wood Handicap

Off time: 19:33 | Winning time: 1m 40.96s

(3)

Young Fire^v²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 96| C| D

5/1

Dual course scorer who caught the eye a couple of times on AW this spring but disappointed back on turf at Thirsk latest. Best turf form on softer than good and others preferred unless rain arrives.

Form: 5-50456

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(1)

Caradoc²⁷⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Edward Greatrex| T: E Walker| OR: 96| D

7/2

Multiple winner in 2019 and didn't run too badly in some strong handicaps last season. Has run well when fresh before and needs considering on this return to action.

Form: 14/6903-

(5)

Willie John^v1⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 93

18/1

Posted a good fourth in Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood last summer. However, he has a bit to prove for the time being having been well held on both comeback outings for new yard. Visor added.

Form: 5/040-08

(6)

Thibaan¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: K Stott| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 92

7/4

Has posted a couple of good efforts this spring, particularly when losing out only narrowly to the progressive Tinker Toy at Newcastle (1m) latterly. Raised 5 lb but still of interest.

Form: 2164-32

(2)

Poet's Dawn¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Ella McCain⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 86| D

9/1

Prominent racer who has added 2 more Beverley wins this year but he wasn't at his best when bidding for a hat-trick there last time.

Form: 50-0115

(4)

Idoapologise^p,t⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: P J McDonald| T: E Bethell| OR: 81

4/1

Three-time winner at up to 7.5f who was all the sharper for his reappearance when close third of 8 at Ayr in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 8 days ago, staying on strongly. Big player.

Form: 6210-83

Forecasts

Thibaan (7/4), Caradoc (7/2), Idoapologise (4/1), Young Fire (5/1), Poet's Dawn (9/1), Willie John (18/1)

IDOAPOLOGISE has a progressive profile when the ground is on the quick side and is taken to resume winning ways after catching the eye a bit at Ayr last week. Sir Michael Stoute's Thibaan has returned with a pair of good performances in recent months and rates an obvious danger, while Caradoc should also have a part to play if ready to roll after 9 months off.