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Tuesday 14 May 2024

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Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 1m 1.77s

(2)

Digital¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 73| D

4/1

Winner of a Kempton claimer (6f) for Karl Burke in October and best effort since joining present yard when third of 6 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, soft, 8/1) 16 days ago. Has fallen a long way in the weights if he can build on that here back down in grade.

Form: 173-693

(4)

Thankuappreciate²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Zak Wheatley⁽⁵⁾| T: D Carroll| OR: 72

10/3

Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form fourth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 24 days ago, keeping on when edging right inside final 1f. Not taken lightly.

Form: 34503-4

(9)

Maharajas Express^b¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Dylan Hogan| T: Jack Jones| OR: 72| D

6/1

Latest win at Bath in April. 9/2, good third of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 16 days ago. Encounters quicker ground here but not discounted in present groove.

Form: 257213

(7)

Emeralds Pride^p²³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 68| CD

10/1

C&D winner who thrived during the second half of last year, showing a good attitude when completing the hat-trick in 14-runner handicap at Redcar (5f, good) in September. Yard's runners have largely been better for a run so far this term but worth noting if the market speaks in her favour.

Form: 279111-

(10)

Masterclass³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Cam Hardie| T: P T Midgley| OR: 68| BF

18/1

7/4, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 35 days ago, nearest finish. First run for yard after leaving David Simcock.

Form: 338242

(3)

Athollblair Boy⁶⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 9-4| J: Faye McManoman| T: N Tinkler| OR: 67

28/1

Veteran who added another pair of victories to his tally at Newcastle earlier this year. Winning run ended when sixth of 8 in handicap back at that venue in March though, and others preferred back on turf.

Form: 87-2116

(5)

J R Cavagin¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: D Nolan| T: P T Midgley| OR: 67| CD

6/1

C&D winner. 12/1, possibly needed the run when seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 18 days ago. Return to this sounder surface rates a plus and better showing likely.

Form: 74281-7

(6)

Burj Malinka⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: P Mathers| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 66| D

11/2

Latest win at Thirsk in April. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft, 3/1) 9 days ago. Should give another good account.

Form: 5-73413

(8)

Mattella³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 62

17/2

5/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 35 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Remains early days, including on turf but she does need to step up to play a lead role here.

Form: 22-4237

Non-Runners

(1)

Ghathanfar¹

Weight: 9-7| Age: 8

T: Miss Tracy Waggott J: L Morris

Forecasts

Thankuappreciate (10/3), Digital (4/1), Ghathanfar (4/1), Burj Malinka (11/2), Maharajas Express (6/1), J R Cavagin (6/1), Mattella (17/2), Emeralds Pride (10/1), Masterclass (18/1), Athollblair Boy (28/1)

DIGITAL produced his best effort to date for Ruth Carr from his sliding mark when third at Wetherby 16 days ago and from a handy draw, he could be worth chancing to build on that returned to the minimum trip. Ghathanfar (engaged to run at Catterick on Monday) lurks on a very handy mark and is feared. Burj Malinka and Emeralds Pride complete the shortlist.