16:55 Newmarket

Friday 17 May 2024

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Off time: 16:57 | Winning time: 1m 12.33s

(7)

Giorgio M^t¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Billy Loughnane| T: G Boughey| OR: 74

10/3

In first-time tongue strap, showed the benefit of his recent run (had a wind op prior to his return) when getting off the mark in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f) 2 weeks ago. Respected with more still to offer now that he's up and running.

Form: 4964-41

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(8)

Fenlander²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: S W Kelly| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 72| BF

17/2

Showed ability in maidens/minor event last year whilst still looking green. However, after 6 months off (had a wind op) he looked a hard ride when well held in handicap at Ripon (6f) in April. Needs to leave his latest effort behind, though it still remains early days.

Form: 653-6

(10)

Mart¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 71| D

6/1

Three-time winner on all-weather at the end of 2023 and has been running well without getting his head in front this year. Back on turf, wasn't discredited when second of 5 at Pontefract (6f, soft) last time and he could fare better on firmer ground. Shortlisted.

Form: 1-52222

(6)

Divine Breath¹⁰⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: K Stott| T: R M Beckett| OR: 71| D

2/1

Has made a promising start to her career, still green but going one better than on debut when landing the odds in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) in February. Remains capable of better as she makes the quick switch to handicaps. Major player.

Form: 21

(5)

Luas^b1²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: K P De Foy| OR: 70

12/1

Ran creditably from his opening mark when fifth of 8 at Kempton (6f) in January, but after 4 months off he looked very rusty at Ripon 20 days ago, going with little fluency under testing conditions. Needs to get back on the up with blinkers added.

Form: 744-56

(2)

Lieutenant Rascal³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Grace McEntee⁽³⁾| T: P S McEntee| OR: 69

20/1

Opened his account at Brighton (5.3f) in September and improved when narrowly denied at Wolverhampton (5.1f) next time. However, he's gone backwards from this year's reappearance in 2 starts since. First run for yard after leaving George Scott.

Form: 128-346

(12)

Magic Fluke³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Marco Ghiani| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 67| D

33/1

Made a winning nursery debut at Newcastle (6f) in November but his form has gone the wrong way on his last 2 outings, running poorly at Kempton a month ago. Has since left Marco Botti.

Form: 123-259

(11)

Sighter¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Alec Voikhansky⁽³⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 67

50/1

Took a step forward when successful on her handicap bow at Chelmsford (7f) in February, but ran no sort of race switched to turf when down the field at Windsor (6f) 18 days ago. Bounce back called for.

Form: 5-63177

(9)

Kapparis Kid^b1²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: George Wood| T: J Ryan| OR: 66| D

22/1

Not straightforward (has run out), but won at Chelmsford (6f) on his second run for his current yard. Hasn't gone on from that effort in handicaps this year, though, fifth of 11 at Windsor (6f) 25 days ago. Blinkers now the choice of headgear.

Form: 1-64585

(3)

Want Want¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 66

20/1

After 7 months off, left his previous form behind when runner-up at Kempton (6f) making his all-weather/handicap debut in April. However, was very slowly away and make little impression back at the same C&D 16 days ago.

Form: 673-27

(13)

Havana Touch¹⁹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: L Morris| T: J Butler| OR: 63

28/1

Showed improved form in nurseries on his final 2 starts last year, gaining a first success at Chelmsford (7f) in November. Needs to pick up where he left off as he drops back in distance on his return.

Form: 698731-

(4)

Berry Clever¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Aidan Keeley⁽³⁾| T: C A Dwyer| OR: 63| BF

10/1

Making only his second start on turf, stepped up on his reappearance run when headed close home at Yarmouth (8f) in April. Not quite in the same form when fifth at the same C&D 17 days ago, so more required back at 6f as he looks for his first victory.

Form: 752-625

Non-Runners

(1)

Unico²⁴

Weight: 9-6| Age: 3

T: M Botti J: Josephine Gordon

Forecasts

Divine Breath (2/1), Giorgio M (10/3), Mart (6/1), Unico (8/1), Fenlander (17/2), Berry Clever (10/1), Luas (12/1), Lieutenant Rascal (20/1), Want Want (20/1), Kapparis Kid (22/1), Havana Touch (28/1), Magic Fluke (33/1), Sighter (50/1)

DEVINE BREATH is bred to be useful and confirmed the promise of her debut when successful at Wolverhampton in February, despite still looking in need of the experience. She is taken to follow up with progress to come as she goes handicapping, though Giorgio M can remain competitive after getting off the mark on his latest outing. Mart could also be in the mix.