16:45 Newmarket

Friday 12 July 2024

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Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Handicap

Off time: 16:45 | Winning time: 1m 24.82s

(1)

Metabolt²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: D Loughnane| OR: 90| D

7/1

Better than ever on his last 2 starts, seeing off the challenge of a next-time-out winner when making it back-to-back victories at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Up in grade but he's not dismissed lightly in his current form.

Form: 636-411

(12)

Sir Winston⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: P Cosgrave| T: George Baker| OR: 87| D

40/1

Successful 3 times last season and made the frame twice from 3 starts in Bahrain early this year. However, below his best back in Britain on his last 2 outings, sixth of 10 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good) 9 days ago.

Form: 5-30476

(13)

Gisburn²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: W Buick| T: R Hannon| OR: 86

10/1

Has been edging back down in the weights this year and there have been better signs on his last couple of starts, caught further back than ideal when fifth of 14 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Could be thereabouts back up in trip.

Form: 703065

(10)

Eminency^t²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Connor Planas⁽³⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 85

16/1

Made the frame 4 times when trained by Clive Cox last season and returned to his best when just failing at Goodwood (6f) in June. Again ran well when fourth at this course (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago, so he's one to consider as he goes back up in trip.

Form: 40-9624

(3)

Smoky Mountain⁴⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: K Shoemark| T: C Fellowes| OR: 83| D

14/1

Made a winning start to the year at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in January and has continued in good heart since, shaped encouragingly after 11 weeks off when fifth of 12 at Goodwood (7f, good) in May. Could still have more to offer.

Form: 2-12275

(8)

Zouzanna²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Oisin Murphy| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 83| D

7/2

Below expectations when favourite on reappearance, but left that behind when third at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month, faring best of those held up. Succesful twice at 3 yrs and she's a major player with the potential of better still to come.

Form: 0136-93

(5)

Tiger Crusade²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Hayley Turner| T: D M Simcock| OR: 83| C| D

40/1

Solid perfomer on all-weather and ran respectably back on turf when fifth of 9 at Doncaster (6f) in May. Met trouble in running at this course (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago, so he needs everything to drop right given his usual hold-up style.

Form: 3-04650

(9)

Final Watch⁵⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: N Callan| T: W Stone| OR: 83| CD

12/1

Winner of this corresponding event in 2023 under Neil Callan but hasn't gone on from that effort since, including in 2 starts on the Rowley Mile here this season. However, he's now 3 lb lower than for last year's success, so he's not written off.

Form: 1645-90

(2)

Waiting All Night¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: R L Moore| T: R Spencer| OR: 78

9/1

Without a win since debut but has been heading back in the right direction of late, nearest at the finish when runner-up at this C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago. Capable of getting involved from his current mark.

Form: 74-3952

(6)

Brunel Nation²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D Egan| T: R Hughes| OR: 82| D

6/1

Much improved when winning handicaps at Chelmsford (6f) in March and at this venue (7f, awarded race after suffering interference) in April. Unproven on the ground at Chester (7.6f, soft) last time, so drying conditions would be a help for his chances.

Form: 8-61149

(11)

Validated⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: J Parr| OR: 82| D

5/1

Comfortable winner of a Brighton maiden (7f) on his seasonal/yard debut in May and ran well despite not looking at home on the track when sixth of 13 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in May. Drops in grade but he still needs to find more.

Form: 3259-16

(4)

Run Boy Run^p²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Billy Loughnane| T: R Spencer| OR: 79

14/1

Opened his account in 6f Newcastle maiden in March. Improved form when runner-up at Haydock (6f, good) early last month and can be excused his latest effort at York, hampered at the start and racing on unfavoured near side. Others still preferred.

Form: 2-17720

(7)

Ezra Cee^p1⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: R Kingscote| T: K P De Foy| OR: 78

16/1

Fair form for Peter Chapple-Hyam as a 2-y-o and ran up to best on return/yard debut when landing a Windsor maiden (6f, good to firm) in May, scoring with a bit in hand. Remains capable of better upped in trip for his handicap bow with cheekpieces added.

Form: 325-1

Forecasts

Zouzanna (7/2), Validated (5/1), Brunel Nation (6/1), Metabolt (7/1), Waiting All Night (9/1), Gisburn (10/1), Final Watch (12/1), Run Boy Run (14/1), Smoky Mountain (14/1), Eminency (16/1), Ezra Cee (16/1), Sir Winston (40/1), Tiger Crusade (40/1)

ZOUZANNA bounced back to her best when third at Newbury last time, staying on behind a pair who were up with the pace throughout, so she can build on that effort to return to winning ways. Gisburn also caught the eye having not been ideally placed on his latest outing, so he heads the list of potential dangers, with Eminency another to note making only his second start at 7f.