20:00 Haydock

Saturday 22 July 2023

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Charnock Richard Handicap

Off time: 20:00 | Winning time: 1m 31.83s

(1)

Elvenia⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: N Callan| T: K A Ryan| OR: 85

15/2

Lightly-raced winner who faced a stiff task when well held in listed race at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 50/1) 50 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 17-48

(7)

Bossy Parker⁷⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Phil Dennis| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 84| D

25/1

Dual winner in 2022 but not at his best both starts this year, albeit faced a stiff task latest. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh and headgear left off this time.

Form: 1189-58

(5)

Royal Dress⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Liam Keniry| T: R Hannon| OR: 80

5/2

Winner at Doncaster in April and was soon back to form when second of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Ought to remain competitive back under fully-fledged rider.

Form: 42-1372

(4)

Mr Squires²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 79| D

17/2

Lightly-raced winner who matched previous form upped in trip when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 22 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. More required if he's to be competitive from his current mark.

Form: 81-55

(6)

Snuggle¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: George Downing| T: E Walker| OR: 78

9/4

Winner at Windsor in May and ran at least as well when second in 7-runner handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, running on. Seems sure to go well again.

Form: 233212

(2)

Lady Mojito¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: G Lee| T: R A Fahey| OR: 77| D

11/4

Lightly-raced winner who ran well from a stiff-looking opening mark when fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good) 14 days ago. Eased 2 lb and shouldn't be far away with a repeat.

Form: 31-85

Non-Runners

(3)

Kentucky Bluegrass¹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: D O'Meara J: Alistair Rawlinson

Forecasts

Snuggle (9/4), Kentucky Bluegrass (9/4), Royal Dress (5/2), Lady Mojito (11/4), Elvenia (15/2), Mr Squires (17/2), Bossy Parker (25/1)

SNUGGLE is proving consistent and may still have a bit more improvement in him, particularly at this trip, so he strikes as a solid option. Royal Dress and Kentucky Bluegrass head the dangers.