13:50 Newmarket

Thursday 20 April 2023

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bet365 Handicap

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 1m 12.63s

(12)

Shouldvebeenaring¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Alec Voikhansky⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 102| BF| D

11/1

Won 3 times last year and added to that tally on return at Southwell (6.1f) in January. Back to form when second of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 2/1) 13 days ago but has more on plate back on turf for handicap debut here.

Form: 462-152

(2)

Once More For Luck²⁰⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Benoit D L Sayette⁽³⁾| T: I Mohammed| OR: 94| D

28/1

Won 1 of his 7 starts as a juvenile and far from disgraced when sixth in Middle Park Stakes here when last seen 6 months ago. Returns to handicapping now and others look better treated.

Form: 172306-

(7)

Bluelight Bay^p1²⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 93| D

33/1

Confirmed debut promise when landing novice at Windsor (6f) in June and not disgraced in deeper company final 2 starts. Cheekpieces added for first crack at handicapping and opening mark could have been kinder.

Form: 2155-

(6)

Kerdos²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: K Shoemark| T: C G Cox| OR: 92| BF| D

10/3

Looked a useful prospect when landing a Haydock maiden and Windsor minor event over this trip last year and made pleasing return when close second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month. Likely more in the locker yet.

Form: 11-2

(4)

Immortal Beauty¹⁷⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon| OR: 92| D

33/1

Much improved switched to nurseries last year, winning on July course (6f) and on Lingfield's polytrack (7f). However, below par final 2 starts and bit to prove on return.

Form: 211406-

(11)

Changing Colours²⁹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 88| BF| D

5/2

Bred to be smart and confirmed debut promise when taking minor event at Haydock (6f) in June. Far from disgraced on final start at Pontefract and must enter calculations on switch to handicapping. Gelded since last seen.

Form: 212-

(14)

Swift Asset¹³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon| OR: 87

66/1

Ran well in graded company after his Windsor maiden success last year but was below form on final 2 outings and is more exposed than some of his rivals on handicap debut.

Form: 166707-

(9)

Knebworth²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: George Rooke| T: R Hughes| OR: 84| D

28/1

Bagged 3 wins from 8 runs last year and posted respectable fourth of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) on his reappearance last month. This is much more competitive, though.

Form: 01708-4

(5)

Yacowlef¹⁸⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: L Morris| T: P & O Cole| OR: 84| D

12/1

Capitalised on the drop in grade to get off the mark in Goodwood minor event (6f) in October and ran creditably on switch to handicapping at Newbury subsequently. Remains low mileage and could make his presence felt.

Form: 63514-

(15)

King's Crown^p²⁰¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Barry McHugh| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 83| D

40/1

Won Thirsk maiden in May but failed to trouble the judge thereafter and makes limited appeal on return here.

Form: 106770-

(3)

Ferrous³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Connor Beasley| T: J Channon| OR: 83| D

9/2

Built on debut third when winning 10-runner maiden at Doncaster (6f) in November and took another step forward when just foiled on reappearance at Southwell (6.1f) last month. Merits consideration.

Form: 31-2

(1)

Pinafore²⁰⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: A J Farragher⁽³⁾| T: W J Haggas| OR: 82| D

7/1

Promising sort who got off the mark with something to spare at Kempton (6f) in September. In good hands and looks a likely improver on switch to handicapping this season.

Form: 921-

(8)

Grace Angel^b,t¹⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: David Egan| T: Darryll Holland| OR: 81

33/1

Consistent sort who made the frame in all but 1 of her 11 starts in 2022. Likely to give another good account first time up here, although this longer trip may stretch her stamina.

Form: 132213-

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Installation²¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: J Quinn| T: R A Fahey| OR: 79

25/1

Opened account (dead heated) at third time of asking when taking 6-runner minor event at Hamilton (5f, good), joining leader line. Should do better this term and is worth a second look in the market on handicap bow. 2 lb out of the weights.

Form: 341-

Non-Runners

(10)

California Gem⁹

Weight: 8-12| Age: 3

T: G Boughey J: K Stott

Forecasts

Changing Colours (5/2), Kerdos (10/3), Ferrous (9/2), Pinafore (7/1), California Gem (8/1), Shouldvebeenaring (11/1), Yacowlef (12/1), Installation (25/1), Once More For Luck (28/1), Knebworth (28/1), Grace Angel (33/1), Bluelight Bay (33/1), Immortal Beauty (33/1), King's Crown (40/1), Swift Asset (66/1)

KERDOS looks a useful sprinter in the making and should be spot on after last month's fine Lingfield reappearance. He gets the nod in what looks a competitive opener. Pinafore and Changing Colours head the list of dangers.