Westwood Maiden Handicap

Off time: 17:05 | Winning time: 2m 39.58s

(2)

Jack Kennedy⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D Allan| T: K Frost| OR: 75

18/1

Failed to build on debut promise in 2 subsequent outings for John & Thady Gosden but remains unexposed now handicapping for a new yard.

Form: 356

(6)

Outback Boy¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 75| BF

11/4

First past the post at Ripon last month but subsequently demoted to second after causing interference. Not in the same form when 9 lengths third of 4 at Pontefract since, dropping away tamely.

Form: 835-2D3

(4)

Yukon^b⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 58

6/1

Took his record to 0-13 when sixth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (1¾m, good) 6 days ago. Wait for that first win may go on.

Form: 378396

(5)

Crystal Guard^v²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Dylan Hogan⁽³⁾| T: M L W Bell| OR: 68| BF

4/1

Reacted positively to a visor when runner-up over 1¼m at Brighton last month. Failed to stay 1¾m when fourth of 5 at Nottingham since but this sort of trip should be within range.

Form: 43-0024

(1)

Bryanwood⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 65

5/1

Fair form. Improved when fourth of 8 in novice at Redcar (1¼m, good) 54 days ago. Steps up in trip again.

Form: 876-04

(3)

Riches And Rubies²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 63

5/2

Promising sort. Unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (9f, good to firm) 24 days ago, staying on when badly hampered late on. Longer trip here will suit. Big player.

Form: 5-4425

Forecasts

Riches And Rubies (5/2), Outback Boy (11/4), Crystal Guard (4/1), Bryanwood (5/1), Yukon (6/1), Jack Kennedy (18/1)

RICHES AND RUBIES leaves the impression this sort of trip will be right up her street and is fancied to make it third time lucky in handicaps. Crystal Guard, who didn't get home over 1¾m last time, can fill the forecast spot.