15:52 Chester

Saturday 16 September 2023

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Storrar Cowdry Solicitors Nursery

Off time: 15:53 | Winning time: 1m 5.15s

(3)

Barnwell Boy²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: F Norton| T: C Johnston| OR: 87

11/1

Knew his job and quickened up smartly to make a winning debut at Goodwood (6f) in May. Failed to build on that in trio of starts since, weakening quickly when thirteenth of 16 in nursery at York 24 days ago. Drop into calmer waters a plus here at least.

Form: 1080

(5)

Ganesha²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 85| D

9/1

Second victory at Hamilton (5f) when landing a gamble with a bit in hand on nursery debut in July. Good second at York (6f) later that month and feasible to think she found the competition too hot back at that venue 24 days ago. Worth another crack at 5f on balance.

Form: 183120

(8)

Hackman^t²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Hayley Turner| T: H Palmer| OR: 85| CD

15/2

Confirmed debut promise when off the mark in a C&D maiden (heavy) in May. Placed twice at listed level subsequently and turned in another creditable effort when seventh in big-field sales' race at York (6f) 23 days ago. Not discounted making nursery debut.

Form: 130277

(6)

Midnight Lir²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: B A Curtis| T: M Dods| OR: 84| BF| D

6/1

Justified cramped odds with loads to spare in maiden company at Beverley (5f) and matched that level when runner-up in nursery back at that venue 3 weeks ago, finding only an improver too strong. Pacey sort who should give another good account.

Form: 423212

(1)

Due For Luck¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 83| D

1/1

Perfect start when landing 9-runner Carlisle maiden (5f) back in June and looked potentially useful when following up under a penalty at Ripon (5f) 18 days ago, impressing with how he travelled/response to pressure. More to come now handicapping from plum draw.

Form: 11

(2)

Leaves Of Grass¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 77| D

17/2

Invincible Spirit filly who continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening her account on nursery debut at Lingfield (5f, AW) 10 days ago, sustaining her effort well. Handy draw to work from for yard that have a smashing record at this venue. Claims.

Form: 3521

(4)

Bazball^v³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: David Egan| T: K R Burke| OR: 73| D

12/1

Steadily progressive from a low base equipped with a visor, running her best race yet to gain second career victory at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 4 weeks ago, kicking on 2f out and keeping on. This her toughest assignment yet but consistency is hard to knock.

Form: 542121

Non-Runners

(7)

Band Of Joy³⁷

Weight: 9-4| Age: 2

T: G Boughey J: K Stott

Forecasts

Due For Luck (1/1), Midnight Lir (6/1), Hackman (15/2), Leaves Of Grass (17/2), Ganesha (9/1), Band Of Joy (10/1), Barnwell Boy (11/1), Bazball (12/1)

DUE FOR LUCK marked himself down as potentially useful when maintaining his 100% record under a penalty at Ripon 18 days ago, impressing with how he travelled/his response to pressure and, with the prospect of more to come now handicapping, he can make it 3-3 operating from the plum draw. Lingfield-scorer Leaves of Grass and Bazball head up the dangers.