17:20 Catterick

Wednesday 6 July 2022

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Racing Again 13th July Handicap (Div 2)

Off time: 17:21 | Winning time: 1m 27.50s

(1)

Mr Strutter¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-11| J: T Eaves| T: D Thompson| OR: 62| CD

5/1

3-time C&D winner (including this race 12 months ago) who resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (7f) in June. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (1m) 19 days ago and likely he will go well again from handy draw.

Form: 547213

(8)

Far From A Ruby^h⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Jason Hart| T: K Scott| OR: 59

6/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Back down in trip.

Form: 970324

(4)

Key Look^p¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Jonny Peate⁽⁵⁾| T: G A Harker| OR: 58| CD

11/2

C&D winner. 11/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago, keeping on gradually having been left with a lot to do. Has fallen to a handy mark and she's expected to feature.

Form: 756555

(9)

Fircombe Hall^p²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: K Stott| T: P A Kirby| OR: 56

14/1

Scored twice on AW during the winter and he arrives here in good form, second of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 5/1) 23 days ago, edged out near line. However, his victories have come at up to 6f to date.

Form: 609252

(3)

Sfumato³⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: G Lee| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 55| C| D

20/1

Course winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at this course (6f, good to firm) 39 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 423-030

(2)

Desert Dream^t⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁵⁾| T: S Spencer| OR: 52| D

5/2

Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 14 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 11/2) 5 days ago. Rider takes off valuable 5 lb and he's well worthy of consideration.

Form: 7549-23

(7)

Rain Cap^v¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Sean Kirrane⁽³⁾| T: J Riches| OR: 50| C| D

6/1

Course winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 10/1) 12 days ago, held when short of room inside final 1f. Capable if it all clicks.

Form: 7-83440

(6)

Liberty Breeze¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Phil Dennis| T: S Whitaker| OR: 48

6/1

8/1, respectable fifth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago, carried right straight and no extra late on. Remains a maiden but eased further in the weights and she rates an each-way player.

Form: 5-06035

(5)

Tiltilys Rock^t³³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Harrison Shaw| T: A Crook| OR: 45| C

125/1

Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. 150/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good) 33 days ago. Others preferred.

Form: 60-9900

Forecasts

Desert Dream (5/2), Mr Strutter (5/1), Key Look (11/2), Liberty Breeze (6/1), Rain Cap (6/1), Far From A Ruby (6/1), Fircombe Hall (14/1), Sfumato (20/1), Tiltilys Rock (125/1)

A competitive finale with the vote in favour of DESERT DREAM. He's been knocking firmly on the door (including over C&D) and, with his rider taking off a valuable 5 lb, he could well be ready to strike. Key Look is lurking on a handy mark and feared, along with 3-time C&D winner Mr Strutter.