18:45 Hamilton

Sunday 8 May 2022

All15:5016:1816:4817:1817:4818:1818:45

Sky Bet Sunday Series Middle Distance Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 18:45 | Winning time: 2m 21.79s

(8)

Bollin Joan^p¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽⁷⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 85

17/2

As good as ever when edged out late at Ripon on return and traditionally improves from her reappearance, so rates a player despite 3 lb rise.

Form: 03067-2

(15)

Glasses Up⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: Mark Crehan| T: R M Smith| OR: 84

33/1

Won at Musselburgh last term but has failed to beat a rival on either start in 2022, including here (13f) last weekend. Hard to fancy on that evidence.

Form: 0262-49

(13)

Geremia²²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Harry Russell| T: J S Goldie| OR: 84

33/1

Progressive sort last term, winning 3 all-weather handicaps between 12f-2m, especially impressing with his strength in the finish over long distances. Not ruled out for new yard despite drop in trip.

Form: 512114-

(6)

Strawman¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Jonny Peate⁽⁵⁾| T: G Tutty| OR: 83

14/1

Completed hat-trick between July and August last summer and was unlucky not to land the 4-timer, left with too much to do at Haydock final start. Looked rusty on return and claims if better for that run.

Form: 01112-5

(3)

Happy¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Oliver Stammers| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 83

6/1

Looked a useful handicapper in the making when making all in Beverley minor event last month. Improvement likely back up in trip and a big threat.

Form: 33/273-1

(14)

Zuraig¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: O McSweeney⁽³⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 82

33/1

Developed into a fairly useful performer for Andrew Balding in 2021, ending the year with a couple of in-frame efforts. Hasn't been given a hard time in pair of novice hurdles for new yard but looks to have work to do here.

Form: 616424-

(10)

Magna Moralia³³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Laura Pearson| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 81| CD

8/1

Suited by emphasis on stamina when producing a career-best to take 9-runner apprentice event at Pontefract on return. Needs to be sharper here but 4 lb rise isn't overwhelming.

Form: 26520-1

(11)

Howzer Black^h¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁵⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 81| C

14/1

Kept on the go since winning at Nottingham in September but hasn't made much of an impact, a fruitless spell in Bahrain followed by 2 mediocre showings back in Britain. Others preferred.

Form: 6-00403

(7)

Mr Carpenter³⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Amie Waugh⁽³⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 80

14/1

Dual winner at York in 2020 but only made the track twice last season. Remains on a competitive-looking mark if retaining all ability after 12-month absence.

Form: 1013/78-

(2)

Heart Of Soul^p²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Ben Sanderson| T: Ian Williams| OR: 79| C

4/1

Chester specialist and enjoyed third course win there last term. Another good run on the Roodee on Friday under this rider but this is tougher.

Form: 275-044

(5)

Tilsitt^p,t¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Mark Winn⁽⁷⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 78

16/1

Won 3 times in 2021 and ran well up to his best on return, beaten only a nose at Ayr (1m). Has scored over this trip before and merits consideration.

Form: 12187-2

(9)

Life On The Rocks^p1¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Connor Murtagh| T: R A Fahey| OR: 77

17/2

Progressive for Kevin Ryan early last season and has continued upward curve for new yard, responding well to get off the mark at Ayr 13 days ago. More improvement likely to come and of significant interest now fitted with headgear.

Form: 32335-1

(4)

Where's Jeff¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 72| C| D

5/1

Won twice last season under this rider, including at this course, but seemingly went off the boil towards the end of 2021. Looked in need of run on return and mark is edging down, so not fully discounted if closer to form.

Form: 23387-5

(1)

Alpine Sierra¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Andrew Breslin| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 66

14/1

Twice placed in maidens for Dermot Weld last term and ran to similar level on first 2 outings for new yard this year. Went off too hard last time but has work to do to figure in this grade.

Form: 630-854

Non-Runners

(12)

Heights Of Abraham⁷

Weight: 10-0| Age: 4

T: K Dalgleish J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Heart Of Soul (4/1), Where's Jeff (5/1), Happy (6/1), Heights Of Abraham (7/1), Magna Moralia (8/1), Life On The Rocks (17/2), Bollin Joan (17/2), Howzer Black (14/1), Alpine Sierra (14/1), Mr Carpenter (14/1), Strawman (14/1), Tilsitt (16/1), Geremia (33/1), Zuraig (33/1), Glasses Up (33/1)

LIFE ON THE ROCKS looked a handicapper to keep on the right side of for the bulk of last season and confirmed that promise with a reappearance win at Ayr. With further improvement likely to come, he can follow up in this competitive event. The similarly unexposed Happy looks a threat, whilst the likes of Strawman and Tilsitt can fight it out for minor honours.