18:10 Chepstow

Friday 23 July 2021

All18:1018:4019:1019:4020:1020:40

BMC Bucket Manufacturing Company Handicap

Off time: 18:10 | Winning time: 1m 33.13s

(5)

Sir Plato^v¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: R Coakley| T: B R Millman| OR: 72| CD

6/1

Recorded a fourth course win here (7f) in early June. in Below form last 2 starts but not taken lightly now returning to Chepstow.

Form: 718170

(3)

Star Of Valour^t²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Charlie Bennett| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 70| C| D

3/1

Well backed and came out on top in first-time tongue strap on first run since leaving Lynn Siddall in 12-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 24 days ago. 3 lb rise fair so solid follow-up claims.

Form: 50438-1

(1)

Siglo Six^h²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: D C Costello| T: S Lycett| OR: 66| D

16/1

Not disgraced when fourth at Kempton in January, but below form all 3 starts since, including after a 4-month break back on turf last time.

Form: 08-4700

(2)

Kayfast Warrior^p⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Kieran Schofield⁽⁵⁾| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 68| D

5/2

Has thrived on racing since his return, digging deep to complete the 4-timer after just 4 days off at Hamilton (8.3f) last week. Can give another good account under a 6 lb penalty.

Form: 231111

(7)

Mercurius Power^t¹⁶³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Joshua Bryan| T: A M Balding| OR: 70

4/1

Lightly-raced maiden who improved when second of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f), no match for winner. Off 163 days and has been gelded ahead of turf debut.

Form: 4-032

(6)

Bannerman¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Liam Browne⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 68

17/2

Failed to make a significant impact in 3 novice events but should be more competitive now handicapping.

Form: 445

(4)

Globe Theatre¹⁶⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Charles Bishop| T: P D Evans| OR: 58

11/1

Showed the benefit of a good position when finally opening account in 7-runner handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in February. Will likely find life tougher back on turf from 3 lb higher.

Form: 000-391

Forecasts

Kayfast Warrior (5/2), Star Of Valour (3/1), Mercurius Power (4/1), Sir Plato (6/1), Bannerman (17/2), Globe Theatre (11/1), Siglo Six (16/1)

STAR OF VALOUR was no doubt seen to good effect from his high draw when winning on his yard debut here 24 days ago, but he had a bit up his sleeve so a 3-lb rise looks tolerable. Kayfest Warrior has thrived on racing since his return and can give another good account under a 6-lb penalty, with course-specialist Sir Plato also worth a look.