17:01 Newmarket

Saturday 17 September 2022

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Turners Amateur Jockeys' Cambridgeshire (Handicap)

Off time: 17:04 | Winning time: 1m 50.16s

(6)

Fast Steps^p¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Mr Patrick Millman| T: B R Millman| OR: 80| BF| D

10/3

Deservedly got his head back in front at Sandown (1¼m) last month and matched that form upped in trip when third at Epsom since, just left with too much to do in relation to the pair that beat him. Fancied to be bang there with the cheekpieces back on.

Form: 532213

(16)

Mark Of Respect²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Mr J Harding| T: J G Portman| OR: 80

7/1

Scored at Bath in June and has remained in good order, best of those ridden prominently when seventh of 16 at Goodwood in July. Not at his best back down in trip at Sandown since so a bounce back is required.

Form: 712277

(18)

Mostawaa¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr Henry Main| T: H Main| OR: 79

8/1

Losing sequence is mounting up but he turned in best effort of the campaign (in blinkers) when fourth at Doncaster (1m) last month. Unable to back that effort up at Windsor since though, so percentage call is to probably look elsewhere.

Form: 220747

(11)

Balgair^h⁵¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr R Birkett| T: Tom Clover| OR: 78| CD

9/1

Won this corresponding event back in 2020 from a 2 lb higher mark. Been running respectably this term, his effort one of late gains when third of 7 at Epsom (8.5f) last time. No surprise were he to go well.

Form: 17-3503

(13)

Alternative Fact²²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr Fletcher Yarham| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 78| C

40/1

Failed to make any sort of impact in a couple of starts over hurdles (too headstrong) and ran poorly back on the Flat when last seen in February. Has rejoined former yard but plenty of work to do if he's to snap a twelve run losing sequence.

Form: 86056-7

(20)

River Derwent^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr Lewis Kent| T: M Murphy & M Keady| OR: 78

40/1

Respectable effort on first start since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien (25,000 gns) when fifth with the cheekpieces refitted at Windsor 3 weeks ago. Mark eases a shade but will need to up his game if he's so notch a second career victory.

Form: 0-28575

(1)

Maysong^p⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Fern O'Brien| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 77

15/2

Resumed winning ways in fine style at Sandown in July and has continued in fine form, running right up to his best when runner-up at Epsom 9 days ago. Has to be high on the shortlist with a repeat effort.

Form: 212732

(4)

Tynwald¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Mr J Reddington| T: R Hughes| OR: 76

20/1

Gained first handicap win at Hamilton in June and doubled his tally for the campaign under this rider at Haydock 16 days ago, seen to good effect under a sound-tactical ride. Unlikely to get things his own way today but should give another good account.

Form: 451301

(7)

Le Reveur^b⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: James Turner| T: M Murphy & M Keady| OR: 73| D

40/1

Quirky sort who won at Doncaster in June but recent efforts have been less encouraging, never looking keen after a poor start at Chelmsford 9 days ago. Has the ability but is best treated with caution.

Form: 914076

(12)

Sir Plato^p²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: Mrs Jo Supple| T: B R Millman| OR: 70

25/1

Capitalised on falling mark in a change of headgear at Chepstow (7f) in June and best effort since when runner-up at Goodwood 20 days ago, typically taking plenty of pushing. One to look out for kept to this trip.

Form: 127532

(3)

Masque Of Anarchy¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Mr E Cagney| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 69

20/1

Completed a hat-trick in amateur events when getting up late in the piece at Ripon 19 days ago. Another career-high mark to defy today but he has to be respected in his current mood.

Form: 705111

(15)

Bakersboy³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Miss Becky Smith| T: P S McEntee| OR: 68

20/1

Won small-field AW event in March. Mixed bag since but given a chance by the handicapper today.

Form: 534404

(9)

The Menstone Gem^p⁸⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-4| J: Mr Matt Brown| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 73

28/1

Belatedly showed himself effective on turf when fifth in a first-time visor at Beverley 3 months ago. Cheekpieces go back on today and needs to take a sizeable step forward to land this.

Form: 22-5075

(10)

Hotspur Harry^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-4| J: George Eddery| T: R Eddery| OR: 68

20/1

Opened account for the season at Nottingham in June and filled he runner-up spot on a couple of occasions since. Unable to make any impact in Class 3 contest at Newcastle last month but no surprise should he be involved at the business end today.

Form: 126629

(8)

Night Bear¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-4| J: Mr Jason Dixon| T: A W Carroll| OR: 68

20/1

Gained just his second success in July at Haydock and confirmed return to form in first-time cheekpieces when third in Leger Legends contest at Doncaster 10 days ago. Back in handicap company today and holds each-way claims if he can keep his quirks in check.

Form: 441043

(5)

Maffeo Barberini⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 10-2| J: Dr Misha Voikhansky| T: K Frost| OR: 71

28/1

Fair performer who merely needed to match best to open account in a claimer at Leicester just under 6 weeks ago. This a different kettle of fish altogether today though.

Form: 674431

(19)

Luna Magic²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Miss Brodie Hampson| T: A Watson| OR: 66| D

11/1

Arrives here in good order, landing pair of Salisbury handicaps (at up to 1m) in recent months. Shade below her best in hat-trick bid at Goodwood last time but she's the type who's likely to bounce back quickly.

Form: 763116

(14)

Voltaic²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: Miss S L Bowen| T: A W Carroll| OR: 65| D

20/1

Dual scorer at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in February who having slipped below his last winning mark, ran one of his better races after 8 weeks off when third at Goodwood last month. Nudged up just 1 lb and should remain competitive.

Form: 420363

(2)

Galactic Glow^b¹⁰⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Mr Guy Mitchell| T: L A Dace| OR: 57

66/1

Long-standing maiden who was far too headstrong to see out the longer trip at Lingfield back in June. Mark continues to slide but it's easy to look elsewhere on reappearance.

Form: 0-04655

(17)

Sonnetina²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Miss Sophie Smith| T: D J Coakley| OR: 50

16/1

Only one win from 27 Flat runs but showed more than on her reappearance after a further 12 weeks off when fourth at Goodwood last time. Registered plenty of solid efforts in defeat during last term but she's likely to find a few too strong today.

Form: 2824-04

Forecasts

Fast Steps (10/3), Mark Of Respect (7/1), Maysong (15/2), Mostawaa (8/1), Balgair (9/1), Luna Magic (11/1), Sonnetina (16/1), Masque Of Anarchy (20/1), Voltaic (20/1), Tynwald (20/1), Night Bear (20/1), Bakersboy (20/1), Hotspur Harry (20/1), Sir Plato (25/1), The Menstone Gem (28/1), Maffeo Barberini (28/1), Alternative Fact (40/1), Le Reveur (40/1), River Derwent (40/1), Galactic Glow (66/1)

A strong pace has set things up for those ridden patiently in this contest on both previous renewals and with that in mind FAST STEPS is fancied to notch a third win of his career with the cheekpieces reapplied. Maysong is in fine form at present so he's put forward as the main danger to the selection, while Masque of Anarchy arrives seeking a 4-timer in amateur events so he completes the shortlist in what looks an ultra-competitive finale.