19:35 Kempton

Thursday 6 July 2023

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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap

Off time: 19:36 | Winning time: 1m 38.92s

(6)

Naval Commander^t1³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: James Doyle| T: R Brisland| OR: 87| C| D

8/1

Below form last 2 starts, sixth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Now drops in grade, though, so could fare better with tongue strap on 1st time.

Form: 4-62446

(10)

Rhythm N Rock⁸⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: David Egan| T: J Butler| OR: 85| CD

28/1

C&D winner. However, after 5 months off he finished last of 13 in handicap back at this C&D (9/2) 85 days ago, weakening quickly. Bounce back called for.

Form: 03057-0

(3)

Tiempo Star²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 85| D

5/2

Made a winning reappearance at Chelmsford City (1m) in April. Returned to all-weather, quickly back on track when second of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, 11/2) 22 days ago. Major player.

Form: 586-102

(4)

Fantasy Believer²²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: K Shoemark| T: E Walker| OR: 83| CD

9/1

Three-time C&D winner. Again ran well when third of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm, 5/2) 22 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 9-98823

(5)

Ashky^p1¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: T E Whelan| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 83| D

33/1

Won 3 times at Newmarket (all at 1m) last year but yet to fire so far this season, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Sandown (1m, good to firm, 25/1) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

Form: 313-070

(11)

Lion's Mane²³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Ray Dawson| T: T Kent| OR: 82

40/1

Maiden winner in France, but only twelfth of 16 on handicap debut at Chantilly (9f, 38/10) when last seen in November. Others preferred as he makes his first run for yard after leaving A. Fabre.

Form: 32/3210-

(8)

Kingori²⁵⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: J Mitchell| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 82| BF| D

7/1

Won in good style at Newcastle and Lingfield (both at 1m) first 2 starts. Reportedly lame when third of 5 in minor event at former course (4/6) in October. Respected on handicap debut despite 8-month absence.

Form: 113-

(12)

Billy Mill²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: R Kingscote| T: B R Millman| OR: 80| CD

10/1

C&D winner. Unsuited by way race developed when seventh of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this course (7f) 22 days ago, faring best of those held up. Can give his running again.

Form: 350337

(9)

Flyawaydream²⁸⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Darragh Keenan| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 79| BF

9/2

Again ran creditably when third of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m, 2/1) in September. Yet to finish out of the top 3 in his 6 starts, so he merits consideration on his return from 9 months off.

Form: 222123-

(13)

Two Tempting¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: J G Portman| OR: 76| CD

15/2

Sole win at this C&D last May. Placed 3 times this year, soon back to form when second of 5 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Needs to find more to return to winning ways.

Form: 4-20282

(2)

Smiling Sunflower^t,v⁸³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Frederick Larson⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 76| C

14/1

Course winner. Latest success at Wolverhampton in January. Has faced stiff tasks on her last 2 starts, last of 6 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/1) 83 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to this grade.

Form: 133476

(1)

Bruno's Gold⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: David Probert| T: B R Johnson| OR: 73| D

40/1

Dual winner for Archie Watson last year. However, below form on his last 2 starts, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good, 22/1) 42 days ago.

Form: 65-7480

(7)

He's A Gentleman^v⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Harry Davies⁽³⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 72| D

22/1

Has struggled for form this year, in first-time blinkers when eighth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, good, 16/1) 47 days ago. Change of headgear (visor reapplied) needs to spark a revival.

Form: 530-908

Forecasts

Tiempo Star (5/2), Flyawaydream (9/2), Kingori (7/1), Two Tempting (15/2), Naval Commander (8/1), Fantasy Believer (9/1), Billy Mill (10/1), Smiling Sunflower (14/1), He's A Gentleman (22/1), Rhythm N Rock (28/1), Ashky (33/1), Lion's Mane (40/1), Bruno's Gold (40/1)

TIEMPO STAR wasted no time getting back on track when runner-up at this course last time and, having won both his previous starts on the AW, he can resume winning ways returned to this longer trip. Heading the list of dangers is Kingori, who isn't taken lightly on his handicap debut, while Flyawaydream can also go well on his return.