16:20 Uttoxeter

Sunday 30 July 2023

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Amos Vincent Frederick Clarke Handicap Chase

Off time: 16:20 | Winning time: 5m 56.20s

Ron Burgundy^v²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 94

11/10

Having placed twice from his first 3 starts this season, showed improved from (in first-time visor) when getting off the mark at Worcester (23f) earlier this month. More dominant than the winning distance would suggest last time and he can follow up.

Form: 95-3531

Joey Steel⁷⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: Ellis Collier⁽⁷⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 90| D

9/1

Dual handicap chase winner who got back on track after 5 months off when third at Warwick (3m) in May, keeping on when hampered by loose horse early in straight. Task is now to be able to back up his latest effort.

Form: 8P25P-3

Cresswell Queen^h,t⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: Harry Reed| T: Mrs D A Hamer| OR: 87| D

10/3

Stepped up on her reappearance over hurdles when getting back to winning ways in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in June. Again ran well when third of 5 at the same C&D a week ago, so she's respected as she drops back down in grade.

Form: 566-513

Sir Apollo^b²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Craig Nichol| T: H Graham & G Rutherford| OR: 86

14/1

Both wins in handicap chases at Sedgefield, the latest in first-time blinkers in February (26.9f). However, has struggled for form for his current yard this season, so others make more appeal.

Form: F6-U555

Shortcross Storm^b⁵³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: David Noonan| T: C Honour| OR: 84| BF

12/1

Took advantage of a much-reduced mark at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in May, very much having the run of the race. Unable to repeat the same tactics when fourth of 5 in race won by Cresswell Queen at the same C&D last time, but he remains well treated on old form.

Form: 74P6-14

Bignorm^p²⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 10-10| J: Benjamin Poste| T: Mrs R Gasson| OR: 76

9/2

Placed in 3 staying handicap chases to finish his 2022/23 campaign and, after 10 weeks off, again ran creditably when third at Worcester (23f) 25 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 74332-3

Non-Runners

He Is A Cracker²

Weight: 10-11| Age: 7

T: G Brown J: Isabelle Ryder

Instant Gambler¹⁵⁹

Weight: 10-2| Age: 7

T: Alexandra Dunn J: Non Runner

Absolutely Dylan³⁰

Weight: 10-2| Age: 10

T: J Parkinson & S Smith J: Conor Rabbitt

Forecasts

Ron Burgundy (11/10), Cresswell Queen (10/3), Bignorm (9/2), He Is A Cracker (9/2), Joey Steel (9/1), Shortcross Storm (12/1), Sir Apollo (14/1), Absolutely Dylan (20/1), Instant Gambler (25/1)

In a first-time visor, RON BURGUNDY showed improved form when opening his account at Worcester last time, establishing a commanding lead before closed down final 1f, and he can score again now that he's up-and-running. Cresswell Queen arrives in good form and could be the main danger back down in grade, ahead of He Is A Cracker.