15:50 Newbury

Friday 13 May 2022

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Starlight Charity Remembers Christopher Hanbury Handicap

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 2m 34.33s

(15)

Gustav Holst^b²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 77

11/1

Good effort when runner-up in first-time blinkers at Windsor last month, but failed to build on that next time and he looks vulnerable.

Form: 472-826

(5)

Zikany¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Jim Crowley| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 77

11/1

Opened his account in a Windsor handicap for Sir Michael Stoute last May, but failed to fire on return there 18 days ago and others look more solid.

Form: 21326-6

(12)

Time Interval²³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: William Cox⁽³⁾| T: J L Flint| OR: 75| BF

33/1

Back on the scoresheet over 1¼m at Leicester last July and followed that with a good effort in defeat at Chelmsford. Below par final two starts of last season, though, and opposable on return/debut for new yard.

Form: 461226-

(7)

Saigon²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Marco Ghiani| T: M Botti| OR: 75

4/1

Has shown a fair level of ability in three starts on the AW, most recently hitting the crossbar in a five-runner Wolverhampton (12.2f) novice. Needs more on this handicap/turf debut, but that is entirely possible.

Form: 352

(14)

Flying Dragon^h²²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Jonny Peate⁽⁷⁾| T: R T Phillips| OR: 73| D

28/1

Signed off last season on a high with the hood refitted at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in October, readily accounting for his rivals. 5 lb rise fair enough, but the run may be needed following seven months off.

Form: 064031-

(8)

Way Of Life¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: H Crouch| T: J G Portman| OR: 71| D

11/2

Had plenty in hand when completing the four-timer at Lingfield (1½m, AW) recently. Up 7 lb and needs to prove that he can reproduce that form back on turf, but he will have every chance if able to do so.

Form: 3611-11

(1)

Moel Arthur^t⁹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Robert Tart| T: B R Johnson| OR: 71

8/1

Improved when making a winning handicap bow at Lingfield (13f, AW) in February, showcasing good battling qualities in the process. This 4 lb higher mark should be within reach and he merits respect on turf debut.

Form: 525-1

(6)

Oriental Art²⁶²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Simcock| OR: 70| BF

13/2

Yet to get his head in front, but found just one too good on three occasions last season, including at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) on final start of 2021. Subsequently gelded and he's certainly not without hope.

Form: 825242-

(11)

Swiss Mistress¹⁹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: R Havlin| T: P W Chapple-Hyam| OR: 69

10/1

Promising fourth off 11 in a Yarmouth maiden on debut last spring, but she has failed to build on that in two subsequent starts and needs to raise her game now pitched into a handicap.

Form: 474-

(2)

Champs De Reves²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Charlie Bennett| T: M Blake| OR: 67

40/1

Wasn't disgraced on sole start last season, but well held on his reappearance this time round at Salisbury.

Form: 2426/3-6

(10)

Francisco Bay¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: David Probert| T: E De Giles| OR: 67

22/1

Mixed bag, both in this sphere and over hurdles, since landing a Doncaster handicap last spring. Others preferred.

Form: 63600-4

(16)

Rumi¹⁶⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: T E Whelan| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 67

16/1

Joint winner of an 11f Kempton handicap in September. but below par there when last seen a couple of months later. No more than an each-way squeak.

Form: 67/6126-

(4)

Pride Of Nepal¹²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Georgia Dobie⁽³⁾| T: J Scott| OR: 63

25/1

Rather in-and-out last season and didn't fare much better in a handful of runs over hurdles during the winter. Others look stronger.

Form: 062826-

(13)

Charlie Arthur⁷⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: William Carver⁽³⁾| T: S Hodgson| OR: 63| D

20/1

Healthy strike rate on the AW (6-27), but he hasn't shown much in four previous attempts on turf, which is worrying.

Form: 585-136

(9)

Liberated Lad^p,t²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: W Buick| T: Ian Williams| OR: 62| D

13/2

Now 3 lb lower than for his latest success at Kempton in October, but below par all three starts so far this season. Cheekpieces and tongue strap refitted.

Form: 718-504

Non-Runners

(3)

Tralee Hills³²

Weight: 9-11| Age: 8

T: S Hodgson J: K Shoemark

Forecasts

Saigon (4/1), Way Of Life (11/2), Liberated Lad (13/2), Oriental Art (13/2), Moel Arthur (8/1), Swiss Mistress (10/1), Gustav Holst (11/1), Zikany (11/1), Rumi (16/1), Charlie Arthur (20/1), Francisco Bay (22/1), Pride Of Nepal (25/1), Tralee Hills (25/1), Flying Dragon (28/1), Time Interval (33/1), Champs De Reves (40/1)

WAY OF LIFE looked better than ever when notching his fouth win on the bounce at Lingfield last month. He did the job well that day, so much so that a 7 lb rise is unlikely to be enough to stop him if he's able to continue the good work now returned to turf. Moel Arthur is second choice ahead of Tralee Hills and Oriental Art.