17:45 Hamilton

Sunday 14 May 2023

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Sky Bet Sunday Series Sprint Handicap

Off time: 17:46 | Winning time: 59.66s

(1)

Spoof¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: Billy Loughnane⁽³⁾| T: K Frost| OR: 89| D

10/3

Has returned in top form this year, getting back to winning ways at Windsor last month before belying market weakness when following up under a penalty at Ascot 9 days later. Remains on a workable mark, so he's not taken lightly with good-value claimer on board.

Form: 98-2311

(5)

Edward Cornelius^h¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 85| D

7/1

Won on his first start last season at Thirsk but, after a pair of good runner-up efforts at this C&D, was below form at the end of the campaign. Probably needed the run after 7 months off when down the field at Musselburgh 14 days ago, so this run should reveal more.

Form: 33074-0

(9)

Laheg³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: B A Curtis| T: M Botti| OR: 85

22/1

Won on the all-weather on 2 of his last 3 starts in 2022 and continued his progress when third at Lingfield (6f) in March. Not seen to best effect when well held at the same C&D last time, racing wide, but he now needs to get back on track returned to turf.

Form: 4171-30

(2)

The Thin Blue Line¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Connor Beasley| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 80| D

7/1

Having finished down the field on his first 2 starts this year, bounced back with a career best when winning handicap at Musselburgh (5f) a fortnight ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Third in this race last year and can give another good account.

Form: 510-001

(3)

Monsieur Kodi¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 80| D

6/1

Returned to form after 6 months off when landing 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April. Backed up that effort when fourth of 15 to The Thin Blue Line at the same C&D next time and he can give his running again.

Form: 1790-14

(10)

Object⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 78

14/1

After finishing well-beaten on debut for this yard on his return, proved that he retains his ability when third in handicap at Thirsk (5f) 8 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort.

Form: 0379-03

(8)

Rock Melody⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Joanna Mason| T: J S Goldie| OR: 76| BF

12/1

Made a solid start for this yard when reaching the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Musselburgh last month, nearest at the finish both times. However, unsuited by emphasis on speed when disappointing at Ayr (6f) 6 days ago. Could be worth another chance.

Form: 370-435

(7)

Huddle Up²²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: S H James| T: T D Barron| OR: 74| D

4/1

Didn't really get going for this yard in 2022 but, after 10 months off, much more like it when second of 11 on 6f Thirsk reappearance in April. Capable of getting involved again as he drops back down in trip.

Form: 31/750-2

(4)

Jordan Electrics¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 8-11| J: Cam Hardie| T: J S Goldie| OR: 74| C| D

10/1

With headgear left off, confirmed the promise of his stable debut when justifying strong support (11/10) in handicap at Ayr 10 days ago, notching up his first success at 5f since he was a 2-y-o in the process. Can follow up in his current mood.

Form: 5006-71

(11)

Ramon Di Loria¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Connor Planas⁽⁵⁾| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 73| D

14/1

Dual winner in 2022 and placed on his final 2 outings of the year, third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) in December. After 4 months off, shaped better than the result when mid-field at Musselburgh 2 weeks ago, and could do better with that run behind him.

Form: 03023-8

(6)

Wrecked It Ralph²⁸¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-2| J: Amie Waugh⁽⁵⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 58| BF| D

40/1

Dropped to 5f for the first time, showed improved form when off mark in 12-runner handicap at Ayr in July last year. Ran at least as well when runner-up at the same C&D 12 days later, but needs to pick up where he left off after a 9-month absence.

Form: 044612-

Non-Runners

(12)

Pockley⁴¹

Weight: 9-0| Age: 5

T: Miss L A Perratt J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Spoof (10/3), Huddle Up (4/1), Monsieur Kodi (6/1), The Thin Blue Line (7/1), Edward Cornelius (7/1), Jordan Electrics (10/1), Rock Melody (12/1), Object (14/1), Ramon Di Loria (14/1), Laheg (22/1), Pockley (25/1), Wrecked It Ralph (40/1)

With headgear left off, JORDAN ELECTRICS gained a first success at 5f since he was a 2-y-o when justifying strong support at Ayr 10 days ago and he can follow up on only his third start for his current yard. Heading the list of dangers is Spoof who arrives bidding for a hat-trick, while Huddle Up and The Thin Blue Line also merit consideration.