'My Oddsboost' On Betfair Handicap (Str)

Off time: 15:31 | Winning time: 1m 38.55s

(4)

Itkaann²⁵⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 89| D

2/1

Made a winning handicap debut/reappearance at Salisbury in August and got back on track when runner-up in a similar event at Nottingham on final start. Has been gelded ahead of return.

Form: 421/162-

(5)

Naval Commander²⁹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: James Doyle| T: R Brisland| OR: 88| D

9/2

Ready 1m Leicester maiden winner in July. Subsequent handicap debut sixth came in a warm 3-y-o only event at Sandown (1m) and he was only beaten 2 lengths. Of interest on his seasonal bow.

Form: 2416-

(1)

Gin Palace¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 85| CD

13/8

Dual winner last season, including this corresponding race and is back on a good mark, so needs considering.

Form: 630-854

(3)

Dyami²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: George Baker| OR: 84

7/1

Easily opened his account in 7f novice at Kempton in August, but that wasn't a strong race and he ran poorly at that venue after 6 months off last time.

Form: 22516-0

(2)

Emraan³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: W Buick| T: Ian Williams| OR: 81| D

11/1

Won 1m novice events at Lingfield on first 2 starts. Shaped as if needing the run after 11 months off at Nottingham 34 days ago and this should reveal more about how much ability remains.

Form: 1/17-5

Forecasts

Gin Palace (13/8), Itkaann (2/1), Naval Commander (9/2), Dyami (7/1), Emraan (11/1)

NAVAL COMMANDER ran well in a warm 3-y-o handicap at Sandown when last seen in August and the booking of James Doyle suggests a big run is expected on this return to action, so he's put forward as the answer. Gin Palace won this corresponding race from only 2 lb lower last year and is feared most.