19:02 Goodwood

Friday 3 June 2022

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William Hill Bet Boost Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 19:03 | Winning time: 1m 28.33s

(9)

Flag High^h³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Harry Davies⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 72

10/3

Promising fourth at Chelmsford on penultimate outing and shaped better than result at Salisbury last time, despite still looking a bit clueless. Fair opening mark for handicap debut and improvement is possible with top claimer aboard.

Form: 945

(8)

Hodler²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁵⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 72

10/3

Hasn't been seen to best effect on his last 2 outings and remains with potential from this sort of mark, so isn't one to be discounting if having a smoother passage this time.

Form: 537-456

(2)

Centrallia³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Laura Pearson| T: R M Beckett| OR: 71

33/1

Standout effort when runner-up in a Newmarket maiden last year (Oaks hope Nashwa third) but has not come close to matching that form otherwise, including when last of 5 on handicap debut last time. Bit to prove.

Form: 820-5

(12)

Adjudicator²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Benoit D L Sayette⁽³⁾| T: K P De Foy| OR: 69| D

9/4

Redcar nursery winner last term for Joseph Tuite and matched that form when third at Newmarket 3 weeks ago (first and second both winners since). Leading claims from 2 lb lower mark.

Form: 5105-83

(1)

Showdiemlad³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Rose Dawes⁽⁷⁾| T: R Brisland| OR: 69

12/1

Inconsistent at 2 yrs for Mick Channon but seemingly excelled himself when a close-up fifth over C&D 34 days ago on first start for new yard. Able to dictate that time but not ruled out if in same form.

Form: 62507-5

(4)

Arab Cinder¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Cameron Noble| T: R Varian| OR: 68

12/1

Remains with potential after shaping well from a poor draw on handicap debut at Wolverhampton last time, finishing with running left. Has to be taken seriously back on turf.

Form: 45-45

(5)

Heerathetrack¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Laura Coughlan⁽³⁾| T: M D I Usher| OR: 67

10/1

In frame first 4 starts and ran creditably enough at Wolverhampton last time, but seems fairly well summed up by mark for turf debut.

Form: 43430-5

(6)

Mumma Mac²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Georgia Dobie| T: H Morrison| OR: 64

14/1

Back at long odds when a never-nearer fifth at Wolverhampton 28 days ago. Appeals as one to improve in handicaps and holds place claims for in-form yard.

Form: 47-5

(7)

You Are My World²⁶³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Mollie Phillips⁽³⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 55

66/1

No impact at long odds in maidens/minor events and easy to look elsewhere on handicap debut

Form: 7078-

(3)

Alwajd¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Ben Sanderson| T: Ian Williams| OR: 55

28/1

Handed a stiff opening mark after making no impact in minor events and predictably struggled on handicap debut at Nottingham last time.

Form: 5-798

(10)

Debbie's Choice²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: George Rooke| T: J J Bridger| OR: 51

40/1

Showed speed at 2 yrs but has been well held on both starts this term and looks up against it again.

Form: 6760-09

Non-Runners

(11)

Dark Flyer⁴⁵

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: T Ward J: Luke Catton

Forecasts

Adjudicator (9/4), Hodler (10/3), Flag High (10/3), Heerathetrack (10/1), Arab Cinder (12/1), Showdiemlad (12/1), Mumma Mac (14/1), Dark Flyer (16/1), Alwajd (28/1), Centrallia (33/1), Debbie's Choice (40/1), You Are My World (66/1)

ADJUDICATOR has been very leniently dropped 2 lb for finishing third in a very hot Newmarket event and a replication of that performance would make him the one to beat. Flag High is still rough around the edges but has room for improvement in handicaps, whilst Arab Cinder is another whose best days look to be ahead of her.