17:10 Ascot

Wednesday 27 April 2022

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Ascot Queen Anne Membership Handicap

Off time: 17:12 | Winning time: 59.96s

(2)

Mulzim⁶²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: S W Kelly| T: M Murphy| OR: 87| D

16/1

Capitalised on a falling mark to register a seventh win at Southwell (5f) in February. Yet to strike on turf, but went close off 7 lb higher at York last spring and he's a must for the shortlist.

Form: 906-061

(9)

Full Authority¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Robert Tart| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 85| D

7/2

Struggled in a handful of runs for Richard Fahey in Class 2 handicaps over 6f/7f last year. However, has acquitted himself well both starts for new yard this season and possibilities back down in grade/trip here.

Form: 5/009-45

(8)

Yazaman¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 82| D

11/2

Winless following 2-y-o debut success back in 2020 and while his efforts in handicaps at Kempton and Newmarket this year have been creditable, he's not the most reliable of types. One of three representing Robert Cowell.

Form: 2600-66

(10)

Mohareb⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Theodore Ladd⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 80

11/1

Five-time winner on the AW, the latest off an 8 lb higher mark at Southwell in January. Below par on his last two starts, though, and he has a fair bit to prove now returned to turf.

Form: 139276

(5)

Devil's Angel¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: J P Spencer| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 80| D

11/2

Found some improvement when bagging handicaps at Newmarket (6f) and Sandown (5f) last summer. Shaped as though close to concert pitch when fifth of 12 at Beverley a fortnight ago and needs considering off the same mark.

Form: 518-305

(1)

Seneca Chief²⁰²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 79| D

22/1

Paid his way in 2021, narrowly landing a Salisbury handicap in August and struck again at Sandown the following month. However, lacks a recent run and, in any case, he's probably a shade too high in the weights for now.

Form: 135145-

(7)

Celsius²¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: J Mitchell| T: Tom Clover| OR: 78| D

9/2

Very capable sprinter on his day and resumes on a handy mark and with his yard in good form. On the downside, he needs to get back on track following a low-key 2021 campaign.

Form: 8/56946-

(4)

Phoenix Star^p³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 77| D

16/1

Hit the target twice over 5f last term and put in a good shift back from a break when finding just one too strong at Newcastle last month. Bold show anticipated here off an unchanged mark.

Form: 92-2732

(6)

Araifjan⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: S M Levey| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 76| D

10/1

Opened turf account at Yarmouth in September and also scored twice at Chelmsford in 2021. Recent reappearance third at Wolverhampton (6f) was encouraging and he's not without hope here.

Form: 31677-3

(11)

Han Solo Berger¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: James Doyle| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 76| D

14/1

Multiple winner earlier in career, but drew a blank last year and resumed with a low-key effort on recent debut for new yard at Newmarket.

Form: 25297-8

(3)

Pettochside⁸

Age: 13| Weight: 8-7| J: Saffie Osborne⁽³⁾| T: J J Bridger| OR: 71| CD

12/1

Veteran who landed this race off a 3 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Positive start to this season when third at Epsom eight days ago and a reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture.

Form: 40640-3

Forecasts

Full Authority (7/2), Celsius (9/2), Yazaman (11/2), Devil's Angel (11/2), Araifjan (10/1), Mohareb (11/1), Pettochside (12/1), Han Solo Berger (14/1), Phoenix Star (16/1), Mulzim (16/1), Seneca Chief (22/1)

The vote in this competitive handicap goes to MULZIM, who did the job in good style at Southwell when last seen in February and, still on a handy mark, a first success on turf could be on the cards. Devil's Angel shaped as though his turn may again be near when fifth at Beverley and he is feared, while last year's winner Pettochside and Phoenix Star are others with strong claims.