16:40 Chepstow

Thursday 18 July 2024

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Floyds Turfcare & Weed Solutions Ltd Handicap

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 2m 5.75s

(7)

Magna Vega^p¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Joshua Bryan| T: Mrs N S Evans| OR: 61

20/1

Yet to match his juvenile form this season but not seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago, not clear run approaching 2f out. Others preferred.

Form: 405366

(5)

Penalty Shootout³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: David Probert| T: B R Millman| OR: 59| BF

13/2

Excellent third at Nottingham (1¼m, good) on reappearance but failed to match that level when tenth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 11/4) 38 days ago. Bounce back required.

Form: 077-30

(4)

Niloufar^h²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: T E Whelan| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 59| BF

9/4

2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in April. 9/4, good second of 9 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Improving all the time recently and should be in the mix once more.

Form: 771142

(3)

Snooker McCrew²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Liam Keniry| T: J S Moore| OR: 58

9/1

Showed ability in 3 outings on Lingfield's polytrack last December but hasn't matched same level in handicaps on turf this year, albeit looking in need of a step up in trip when fifth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive on balance.

Form: 745-05

(8)

Pop Noodle¹⁶⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Finley Marsh| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 58

22/1

Only modest form in maiden/novice company and has failed to beat a rival both starts in handicaps. Off 169 days. Makes turf debut. Hard to fancy.

Form: 057-57

(9)

Givitawhirl^h⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Jack Gilligan| T: B Brookhouse| OR: 57| BF

11/2

Lightly-raced maiden. Matched previous form when sixth of 11 in handicap (10/3) at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 58 days ago. Still appeared to have something to learn there and it's possible he'll step forward, for all his mark still looks on stiff side.

Form: 675-6

(1)

Little Venice¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Alex Jary⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 57| D

10/3

Improved when winning at Beverley in June and took another step forward when a clear second of 8 in handicap there (9.9f, good) 12 days ago. Has good chance on form.

Form: 334212

(2)

Run Joy Run^p⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Gina Mangan⁽³⁾| T: A West| OR: 49

40/1

Winner at Kempton in January but bled on penultimate outing and again looked amiss when ninth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) 9 days ago. Others preferred.

Form: 213369

(6)

Lady Birdie^t¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Hayley Turner| T: A M Balding| OR: 45

9/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, fourth of 10 in minor event at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 15 days ago, never nearer. Step forward needed now handicapping.

Form: 977-04

Forecasts

Niloufar (9/4), Little Venice (10/3), Givitawhirl (11/2), Penalty Shootout (13/2), Lady Birdie (9/1), Snooker McCrew (9/1), Magna Vega (20/1), Pop Noodle (22/1), Run Joy Run (40/1)

LITTLE VENICE has progressed well this summer and Nigel Tinkler's filly gets the nod despite having been raised another 2 lb for her recent clear second at Beverley. Niloufar found only another improver too good at Brighton last month and rates as the obvious danger on form, though Givitawhirl was notably prominent in the market on his handicap bow and may step forward with that under his belt.