15:58 Newbury

Friday 22 October 2021

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Rob Storton Lir Winner Supported By BetVictor Handicap

Off time: 16:01 | Winning time: 3m 2.02s

(3)

Oman^b⁶²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 91

4/1

Dual winner this term, latterly at Chester in July, and shaped as if still in form when ninth in the Melrose Stakes at York a couple of months ago. Obvious player back in calmer waters.

Form: 3-13319

(4)

Solent Gateway^p⁶²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Jane Elliott| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 90

25/1

Improved model this year, confidently ridden and value for plenty more than the winning margin at Chester (15.9f) a couple of months ago (first 2 well clear). Possible he can do better still.

Form: 912821

(7)

Glen Again⁶¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Tom Marquand| T: Ian Williams| OR: 84

25/1

Dual winner this year whose form tailed off for Mark Johnston. Starts out for a new yard after a short break, but others are more persuasive.

Form: 124390

(6)

Downsman^p¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: P Cosgrave| T: J R Boyle| OR: 81

10/3

Mud lover who relished the conditions when landing a 6-runner event at Leicester earlier in the month. Has the ground to suit once more, so every reason to think he'll run well.

Form: 7-82171

(2)

Crema Inglesa^h²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: J F Egan| T: J A Osborne| OR: 80

6/1

Much improved this season, registering third success of the campaign at Sandown in September. Poorly placed when runner-up at Newbury last time, so another solid showing is on the cards.

Form: 151512

(5)

Thunder Ahead^p¹¹^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: H J L Dunlop| OR: 74

33/1

Fairly useful colt who got off the mark under an enterprising ride at Wolverhampton last time but now looks vulnerable in a more competitive environment under a penalty

Form: 622441

(10)

Secret Shadow¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Hayley Turner| T: A M Balding| OR: 79

3/1

Likeable filly who enhanced a good record with cut in the ground when scoring comfortably at Nottingham 16 day ago. 8 lb rise might not be enough to stop her.

Form: 322141

(8)

Reverend Hubert^b¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 79

11/1

Off the mark at Salisbury in May and has held his form well since, fourth at Kempton in first-time blinkers on latest outing. Dropped 1 lb since, and should give another good account.

Form: 315454

(1)

Aggagio¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Aidan Keeley⁽⁷⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 76

25/1

Dual winner for Jean-Claude Rouget in France, latterly a 9f claimer in May. Similar form on first couple of starts for this yard and ran well over hurdles on latest, so not without a chance.

Form: 171531

(9)

Maketh Believeth^p¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: George Rooke⁽³⁾| T: H J L Dunlop| OR: 75

8/1

Winner at Wolverhampton in August. Creditable efforts subsequently, but the handicapper looks in control at the moment.

Form: 321254

Forecasts

Secret Shadow (3/1), Downsman (10/3), Oman (4/1), Crema Inglesa (6/1), Maketh Believeth (8/1), Reverend Hubert (11/1), Aggagio (25/1), Glen Again (25/1), Solent Gateway (25/1), Thunder Ahead (33/1)

This is competitive, but SECRET SHADOW cleared away in such impressive fashion at Nottingham last time that she's well worth a chance to follow up under similar conditions. Downsman should relish the conditions and lay down a strong challenge, while Oman also warrants respect dropped in grade.