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Thursday 29 August 2024

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Armstrong Watson AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Jockeys With No More Than 3 Wins At Start Of Season)

Off time: 14:21 | Winning time: 1m 46.22s

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Aldbourne^t,p⁴⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Miss Margot Scudamore| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 62

40/1

Dual winner on Flat for Harry Eustace during 2022. Largely disappointing last season and whilst he's yet to feature over hurdles for present stable, some of his efforts haven't been devoid of encouragement. Still, others rate stronger back on the level.

Form: 8/69673-

(2)

Ballsbridge^b²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: Mr Matt Brown| T: J Candlish| OR: 62| BF

4/1

Has yet to taste success in 9 starts but he returned to form when ¾-length second of 8 to Star of St James in handicap (7/2) at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Not the most consistent but is fairly weighted if he can back that up for yard amongst the winners.

Form: 902672

(1)

Isle of Wolves⁶²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Miss Hannah Dring| T: H Bethell| OR: 61

9/2

Thirty runs since last win in 2019. Good second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) in June, headed late on. Didn't appear to do much wrong so needs considering despite losing sequence.

Form: 445222

(12)

King Sharja¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-6| J: Miss C Parker⁽³⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 61

12/1

Fallen plenty in the weights and back on track, landing back-to-back handicaps at Beverley (7.4f) in recent weeks. Rates a live player in hat-trick bid up 4 lb.

Form: 094411

(5)

Star Of St James¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Miss Stephanie Dorey| T: I Furtado| OR: 60| CD

5/2

C&D winner who comes here in fine form, deservedly back to winning ways at Redcar (1m) in July before following up in dominant fashion at Nottingham (10.2f) 16 days ago. Up 9 lb but respected nevertheless in this groove.

Form: 722211

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Darbucks^t1⁵⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr Lewis Kent| T: C N Kellett| OR: 59| C| D

7/1

Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022 but placed on first 3 starts this season. However, below-par efforts on his last 2 outings, fifth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f) 57 days ago, so he needs to get back on track. Tongue strap on 1st time.

Form: 5-32295

(11)

Annandale⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Miss Megan Davies⁽³⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 59| D

5/1

Comes here on a lengthy losing run but very much caught the eye on second start having rejoined this yard when fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (11.2f) 8 days ago, finishing with running left. Worth a look significantly down in trip.

Form: 4289-74

(9)

Tasever^p²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Miss Chelsea Brooks| T: P Morris| OR: 52

28/1

Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, first run since leaving Tim Easterby when eighth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 24 days ago, weakening 2f out. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 005788

(10)

Cage Rattler^p²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-8| J: Miss Alex Garven| T: Miss S E Forster| OR: 49

22/1

Unreliable sort who has made a low-key start for new connections, fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Others make more appeal.

Form: 810045

(7)

Bingley Crocker¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: Mr P Thomas| T: P Morris| OR: 45

50/1

Eighth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 13 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Steps back up in trip here but he needs to show more encouraging signs before becoming of interest.

Form: 056898

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Gaazooo¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: Miss Lauren Frost| T: S A Harris| OR: 45

200/1

150/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to firm) 18 days ago, headed over 3f out and dropping away. Plenty to prove stepping down in trip.

Form: U/07-707

Non-Runners

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Jumeira Vision¹⁸

Weight: 11-6| Age: 4

T: K Scott J: Jake Dickson

Forecasts

Star Of St James (5/2), Ballsbridge (4/1), Isle of Wolves (9/2), Annandale (5/1), Darbucks (7/1), King Sharja (12/1), Jumeira Vision (14/1), Cage Rattler (22/1), Tasever (28/1), Aldbourne (40/1), Bingley Crocker (50/1), Gaazooo (200/1)

ANNANDALE's losing run tempers enthusiasm but he very much caught the eye when fourth over further here 8 days ago, finishing with running left having been set a lot to do. He could be worth chancing to build on that effort down significantly in trip. Ballsbridge for the in-form Jennie Candlish yard and thriving pair Star of St James and King Sharja are others to consider.