16:55 Newmarket

Thursday 29 June 2023

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WeAreRacing Handicap

Off time: 16:55 | Winning time: 1m 37.9s

(7)

Pisanello¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: D O'Meara| OR: 86| D

10/1

Not the easiest to win with but given a good ride when scoring at Hamilton (8.3f) in May. Seemingly failed to stay longer trip next time and left poorly placed when seventh of 11 at York (8.8f) 12 days ago. Can give his running once more.

Form: 42-2157

(9)

Hafeet Alain⁵⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Connor Planas⁽⁵⁾| T: E Walker| OR: 85| D

15/2

Has only won once since 2019 but better than the result when sixth at Lingfield on his penultimate start, short of room straight. Failed to build on that effort when fourth on the Rowley Mile in May, though has dropped further in the weights as a result. Shortlisted.

Form: 405064

(3)

Cry Havoc¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Rae Guest| OR: 84

25/1

Recorded back-to-back wins on the all-weather last year and, having a rare start on turf, left previous form this season behind when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m) 15 days ago. Task is now to build on her latest effort.

Form: 116-692

(8)

Shigar^h¹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: A J Farragher⁽³⁾| T: W J Haggas| OR: 78| BF| D

10/3

Hooded for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap (4/1) at Kempton (8f) 1 day ago, keeping on well. Carries penalty. Getting better with each recent run.

Form: 12-5441

(1)

Power of Darkness^p¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: Mikkel Mortensen⁽⁷⁾| T: C Fellowes| OR: 77| CD

25/1

Nearly 2 years without a win but soon back on track when mid-field at Yarmouth (1m) earlier this month, ideally needing a stronger gallop. Didn't get home having another try at 10f at Chester last time, so he's not one to write off as his mark continues to fall.

Form: 837956

(2)

Wild Side⁶^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: W Buick| T: G Boughey| OR: 80| D

7/4

Has progressed with each of her 4 outings this season, completing her hat-trick in straightforward fashion when winning 8-runner handicap at Redcar (1m) 6 days ago. Looks up to defying a penalty in her current mood.

Form: 79-2111

(5)

Gulmarg²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: B A Curtis| T: S Woods| OR: 84

7/1

Won twice last year and has been holding his form well this season, bumping into an improved performer when finishing placed again at Nottingham (8.3f) 22 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 53-3332

(6)

Man Of Eden^b1¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Harry Davies⁽³⁾| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 82| BF| D

9/1

Irish import who landed the odds on debut for this yard in a Newcastle maiden (1m) in January. Has shaped better than the result at Goodwood on his last 3 starts, hampered close home when fourth on his latest outing. Merits consideration with blinkers on first time.

Form: 3-16244

(4)

Micks Dream^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Christian Howarth⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 72| C

14/1

Left poorly placed on his return and stepped forward from that effort when runner-up at Brighton both starts in May. Finished well held on only second outing on all-weather last time and may just find others stronger, though did run well in 2 starts here last summer.

Form: 48-5220

Forecasts

Wild Side (7/4), Shigar (10/3), Gulmarg (7/1), Hafeet Alain (15/2), Man Of Eden (9/1), Pisanello (10/1), Micks Dream (14/1), Power of Darkness (25/1), Cry Havoc (25/1)

WILD SIDE has been thriving this year, completing her hat-trick in good style at Redcar last week, and she can score again in her current form. Man of Eden has shaped well at Goodwood on his last 3 starts and could be the biggest threat with blinkers now applied, while Hafeet Alain is capable of getting involved as he drops in grade.