20:10 Newmarket

Friday 19 July 2024

All17:1517:5018:2519:0019:3520:1020:40

Boodles Handicap

Off time: 20:10 | Winning time: 2m 9.47s

(8)

Born Ruler^p¹²^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 10-9| J: Fred Daly⁽⁷⁾| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 82| D

7/2

Successful twice in 2023 and gained reward for some consistent efforts to start this season when back to winning ways at Ayr (1¼m) 12 days ago. Had 4 lengths to spare and should go well under a 5 lb penalty.

Form: 5-22241

(4)

First Officer⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Sorin Moldoveanu⁽⁷⁾| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 80| D

9/1

Winning reappearance at Windsor in April. 4/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (1m, good) 47 days ago, needing stiffer test.

Form: 912-145

(5)

Maso Bastie^p1⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: K Shoemark| T: M L W Bell| OR: 80| D

25/1

Dual winer for James Fanshawe but hasn't hit the same heights for Michael Bell. Freshened up since a poor run at Epsom on Derby day. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 206-640

(3)

Siempre Arturo¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 80| D

7/1

On a hat-trick after 1¼m wins at Leicester and Yarmouth in recent weeks. A further 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent him making a bold bid.

Form: 210511

(2)

Crimson Road³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Loughnane| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 82| D

4/1

Off the mark in 1¼m Lingfield handicap (good to firm) in May and creditable third of 9 at Sandown since. Likely to be in the shake-up again for his in-form stable.

Form: 443-313

(9)

Tatateo²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Ray Dawson| T: J Ferguson| OR: 80| BF| D

11/1

Improved to win 4-runner novice at Lingfield (1¼m, good) in May. Backed that up when fourth of 5 in 1¼m Redcar handicap since but it underlines he needs a bit more from his mark.

Form: 9-2714

(11)

Rocket Warrior²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Harry Davies| T: M Botti| OR: 79| D

14/1

Creditable second of 5 in handicap at Redcar (1¼m, good to firm, 3/1) 28 days ago, with the reopposing Tatateo behind in fourth.

Form: 63-1152

(7)

Devoirs Choice³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: E Walker| OR: 77

85/40

Still a maiden but has shown improved form when second in handicaps over this trip at Haydock and Sandown on his last 2 outings. Another bold show is on the cards with Oisin Murphy taking the ride.

Form: 534522

(1)

Grigio^b1²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: P Cosgrave| T: S Pearce| OR: 65

80/1

Winner at Kempton (1½m) in February. Creditable third there in May but not so good back on turf the last twice. Others are preferred.

Form: 317375

Non-Runners

(6)

Jack Sparowe²³

Weight: 9-7| Age: 5

T: J Butler J: S De Sousa

(10)

Big Zou²⁸

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: P W Chapple-Hyam J: J Mitchell

Forecasts

Devoirs Choice (85/40), Born Ruler (7/2), Crimson Road (4/1), Siempre Arturo (7/1), First Officer (9/1), Tatateo (11/1), Rocket Warrior (14/1), Jack Sparowe (14/1), Big Zou (16/1), Maso Bastie (25/1), Grigio (80/1)

The penalised BORN RULER had plenty to spare at Ayr last time and might be able to see off the 3-y-o challenge headed by Devoirs Choice and Crimson Road. The hat-trick seeking Siempre Arturo completes the shortlist.