16:50 Newmarket

Sunday 1 May 2022

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Betfair Racing Only Bettor Podcast 'Confined' Handicap

Off time: 16:51 | Winning time: 1m 24.79s

(3)

Siamsa¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: James Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 87| CD

9/2

C&D maiden winner on third start last year. Limitations exposed to an extent in listed company after but returned with a good fifth in minor event here 17 days ago, though did have the run of the race.

Form: 42137-5

(7)

Neptune Legend^h¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: A W Carroll| OR: 81| D

18/1

Had possible excuses when failing to beat a rival first 2 starts of the year for Hugo Palmer, Fared better when fifth at Lingfield last time when possibly needing the run. Others look better treated.

Form: 202-465

(10)

Dungar Glory³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 80| D

8/1

Lightly-raced course winner. Creditable 7 lengths fifth of 14 to Kawida in listed race here (1m) on final outing in 2021. Handed a stiff-looking opening mark and finished fifth at Wolverhampton on return.

Form: 2125-5

(9)

Guess²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 78| D

7/1

Began career with 2 starts in Ireland for M. Halford and confirmed promise of his second run when off the mark on stable debut at Kempton (7f) 23 days ago. Remains open to further progress on handicap debut.

Form: 841

(5)

Bell Shot¹⁹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 77

9/1

Matched his previous best to open account at the fourth time of asking in minor event at Redcar (6f) on final outing in 2021. Step back up in trip should suit now making his handicap debut.

Form: 4441-

(2)

North Lincoln⁹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 76

11/2

Off the mark at third attempt in minor events, justifying market support at Southwell (7f) in January despite still showing signs of inexperience. Improvement to come upped in trip for turf/handicap debut.

Form: 3-21

(1)

Haymaker²⁹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: H Morrison| OR: 75| BF

10/3

Performed with credit when placed first 3 starts last year, but didn't live up to market expectations when fourth on handicap debut at Ascot (6f) on final outing. Off 9 months/gelded. Remains capable of better.

Form: 3234-

(4)

Dynamic Talent^t³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: David Egan| T: Darryll Holland| OR: 74| D

8/1

Showed ability in 3 runs last year and improved after 4 months off/gelding operation when making successful handicap debut at Kempton (7f) in March. Won cosily that day and could be able to follow up.

Form: 659-1

(8)

Clase Azul Ultra^b1¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR: 74| D

14/1

Won Kempton maiden (7f) on second start and ran well when third on next 2 outings dropped back to 6f, including on handicap debut at Lingfield in March. However, needs to bounce back from lesser effort last time.

Form: 71337

(6)

Dashing Rat¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Hollie Doyle| T: W Stone| OR: 74

33/1

Fair performer who wasn't disgraced after 9 months off in maiden at Chelmsford 10 days ago. Makes handicap debut but had 7 runs at 2 yrs and looks vulnerable to the less-exposed types in this field.

Form: 22054-4

Forecasts

Haymaker (10/3), Siamsa (9/2), North Lincoln (11/2), Guess (7/1), Dungar Glory (8/1), Dynamic Talent (8/1), Bell Shot (9/1), Clase Azul Ultra (14/1), Neptune Legend (18/1), Dashing Rat (33/1)

An interesting 3-y-o contest with DYNAMIC TALENT taken to make it 2 from 2 in handicaps. He made a good impression when scoring cosily at Kempton last time, with the front pair clear of the rest, and a 9 lb rise in the weights might not be enough to prevent the follow up. A pair of handicap debutants are feared most, with North Lincoln preferred up in trip for Sir Mark Prescott ahead of Guess, who represents the in-form Ralph Beckett.