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Friday 7 June 2024

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Follow vickersracing On X Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: 1m 9.37s

(9)

Angel Of England¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| OR: 77| D

13/8

Opened his account at third time of asking in Nottingham novice (6.1f) in August. Held in competitive Ascot/York handicaps upon return last month. This is easier.

Form: 8210-80

(5)

Biographer^t¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 75| D

10/1

Winner at Lingfield in January. Gelded and 80/1, first run since leaving Andrew Balding when eleventh of 15 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago, hampered and probably better for the run. Betting could tell the tale.

Form: 3547-10

(6)

Ingleby Ivy³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Connor Murtagh| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 75| D

12/1

Won at Ripon in September. 12/1, last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 35 days ago. She needs a revival after 2 heavy defeats.

Form: 417-06

(1)

Baileys Polka Dot^p1¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Jason Hart| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 74

28/1

Winner of first 2 starts as a juvenile (both at Dieppe in France). 28/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Must improve.

Form: 560-084

(7)

Keldeo²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Cam Hardie| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 72

10/1

7/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 25 days ago, getting a good split when launching her challenge between 2 of the 3 that had battled things out up front. 6f will suit and she's got good claims again.

Form: 136-521

(2)

Brummell¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Ryan Sexton| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 72| D

11/2

Latest win at Beverley in May. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to soft, 10/1) 13 days ago. More needed.

Form: 071-218

(3)

A Girl Named Ivy²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 71| D

11/1

Won 6-runner maiden (50/1) at Ayr (6f, good) on return 24 days ago, showing a good attitude. Will go on improving now handicapping.

Form: 9-1

(4)

Alfa Kellenic¹⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: William Pyle⁽⁵⁾| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 70| D

6/1

5/2, won 8-runner maiden at Newcastle (6f) 142 days ago, soon clear under this rider. Makes handicap/turf debut now and could do better again.

Form: 3-41

(10)

Without Flaw¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: K Stott| T: Miss T Jackson| OR: 65| D

16/1

8/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft) 10 days ago. Something to find on form.

Form: 230-423

(8)

Soul Singer⁶⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 62

22/1

Modest maiden. 13/2, last of 10 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy) 65 days ago. Looks vulnerable.

Form: 6-95220

Forecasts

Angel Of England (13/8), Brummell (11/2), Alfa Kellenic (6/1), Keldeo (10/1), Biographer (10/1), A Girl Named Ivy (11/1), Ingleby Ivy (12/1), Without Flaw (16/1), Soul Singer (22/1), Baileys Polka Dot (28/1)

If there is one here better than this grade it is A GIRL NAMED IVY, who showed a good attitude when making a successful return at Ayr and can go on improving. Keldeo and Alfa Kellenic, the other two last-time-out winners in the field, are the obvious dangers.