16:45 Newmarket

Saturday 29 July 2023

All14:1514:5015:2516:1016:4517:20

Barry Stewart And Sons 40th Anniversary Handicap

Off time: 16:45 | Winning time: 1m 39.52s

(7)

Isle Of Jura⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-7| J: Callum Shepherd| T: George Scott| OR: 83| D

13/8

Showed much improved form to make a mockery of his opening mark in 16-runner handicap at Newbury (8f, good) last week, quickened around 4/5 lengths before being heavily eased close home. Will go on improving and promises to follow up.

Form: 5-741

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(3)

Oh Herberts Reign⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: S Hitchcott| T: R Hannon| OR: 69| D

8/1

Having fallen a long way in the weights, took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 9 at Goodwood (9f) in June, despite needing a stronger gallop. Ran to a similar level when third at Epsom 6 weeks later, albeit well placed.

Form: 436053

(2)

Hey Lyla¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Oliver Stammers| T: C Johnston| OR: 72

12/1

Made most of good opportunity when shedding maiden tag in an Ayr maiden (7.2f) in May. Hasn't scaled same heights in handicaps subsequently but the assessor continues to relinquish his grip.

Form: 3-21087

(1)

Hotspur Harry³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Darragh Keenan| T: R Eddery| OR: 63

14/1

In better heart than recent form figures suggests, doing best of those held up when fourth of 10 in 8.3f handicap at Nottingham (good to firm) 30 days ago. This looks a warmer race, though.

Form: 0-23694

(5)

Sherood²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: James Doyle| T: E Walker| OR: 70

11/4

Shaped with some promise in 7f novices, finishing with running left at Haydock on most recent outing, and appeals as the sort to do better now handicapping.

Form: 663

(9)

Universi Dominici³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D C Costello| T: Martin Dunne| OR: 67

50/1

Fair maiden who was well held after 9 months off in 7f handicap at Leicester 30 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind on first run for yard after leaving John Butler.

Form: 98566-8

(6)

Juryman²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: W Jarvis| OR: 67| BF

17/2

Showed improved form to get off the mark at Doncaster in April. Below form next 2 outings but shaped as if back in form when fourth of 10 in 7f handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago, faring best of those held up after typically slow start. Can make presence felt with a repeat.

Form: 3-51574

(8)

Onemorenomore¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: A J Farragher⁽³⁾| T: P J McBride| OR: 67

16/1

Fair maiden who ran creditably when second in a Brighton maiden in June. Folded tamely on York handicap debut since. Back down in trip.

Form: 55420

(4)

Lexington Hero^p1¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: George Bass⁽³⁾| T: J Channon| OR: 66

14/1

Successful on second start at Wolverhampton in February but has been consistent rather than progressive since. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

Form: 122546

Forecasts

Isle Of Jura (13/8), Sherood (11/4), Oh Herberts Reign (8/1), Juryman (17/2), Hey Lyla (12/1), Hotspur Harry (14/1), Lexington Hero (14/1), Onemorenomore (16/1), Universi Dominici (50/1)

ISLE OF JURA was value for considerably more than the winning margin at Newbury last week and is very hard to oppose on the back of that impressive display. Of the opposition, Sherood is in good hands and looks the sort to take his form up a notch now handicapping, while Juryman may prove best of the rest.