17:55 Newbury

Thursday 29 August 2024

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Off time: 17:59 | Winning time: 1m 24.85s

(10)

My Margie²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Ethan Jones⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hughes| OR: 82

22/1

2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in April. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm, 14/1) 25 days ago. In the mix.

Form: 114075

(13)

Fool's Gold⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: James Doyle| T: R Spencer| OR: 81

9/1

Lightly-raced winner. Gelded/off 10 months before a good fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 54 days ago. Significantly up in trip and not ruled out.

Form: 617-4

(9)

American Bay⁶⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: P J Dobbs| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 81| BF

8/1

Remains winless and only fifth of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good, 3/1) 69 days ago. Others are preferred.

Form: 232-445

(2)

Murashah⁸⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Jim Crowley| T: C Hills| OR: 81| BF| D

3/1

Debut 7f Haydock winner before posting a good sixth of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f) 85 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve further. Considered.

Form: 1-6

(5)

The Caribbean^b,t¹⁷⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: S De Sousa| T: H Main| OR: 80| D

40/1

66/1, last of 16 in handicap at Meydan (7f, good). Off 174 days and needs to get back on track.

Form: 6-79400

(3)

Tennessee Gold²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: R Havlin| T: J Parr| OR: 79| D

13/2

2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (9/4) at Sandown (7f, good) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 5 lb rise.

Form: 7-14231

(12)

Bourgeoisie⁸⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Joe Leavy⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 79

28/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 87 days ago, inadequate test. Much respected stepping up in trip for her handicap debut.

Form: 5222-5

(16)

Bona Fortuna^t³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M Appleby| OR: 78

13/2

Has thrived since joining his current yard and bids for a hat-trick following 6f wins at Brighton and Windsor. Up another 3 lb but merits serious consideration with more to come at 7f.

Form: 35-11

(4)

North View^b1³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: P W Chapple-Hyam| OR: 76

15/2

Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good, 7/2) 34 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and not discounted.

Form: 1-04254

(17)

Invincible Aura^t,p²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Tom Marquand| T: M Botti| OR: 75| D

50/1

15/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Firmly in the picture.

Form: 405981

(8)

Mercian Warrior¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: George Downing| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 74

25/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Off 10 months before a fading seventh of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago. Can take a step forward now so needs considering.

Form: 3528-7

(1)

Miguel¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: George Bass⁽³⁾| T: J Channon| OR: 74| D

10/1

8/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts.

Form: 279052

(6)

Rating^p1⁶⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Gina Mangan| T: G Brown| OR: 73

50/1

7/1, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 65 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Brian Meehan and not ruled out with cheekpieces added.

Form: 23-3052

(7)

Bella Taslina^p1¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: R Kingscote| T: C G Cox| OR: 70| D

33/1

Winner at Doncaster in July. 7/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 19 days ago, better placed than most. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlisted.

Form: 243184

(15)

Hunters Run^h1²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: George Rooke| T: R Hughes| OR: 65

125/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice (50/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Makes handicap debut but others look better treated at these weights.

Form: 076

(14)

Scarlet Lady¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: P J McBride| OR: 62| D

7/1

Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good, 7/4) 10 days ago. Escapes a penalty here so she can go well again.

Form: 225331

Non-Runners

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Secret Bid²⁸

Weight: 9-9| Age: 3

T: A Watson J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Murashah (3/1), Tennessee Gold (13/2), Bona Fortuna (13/2), Scarlet Lady (7/1), North View (15/2), American Bay (8/1), Fool's Gold (9/1), Miguel (10/1), Secret Bid (20/1), My Margie (22/1), Mercian Warrior (25/1), Bourgeoisie (28/1), Bella Taslina (33/1), The Caribbean (40/1), Invincible Aura (50/1), Rating (50/1), Hunters Run (125/1)

Lots with chances but BONA FORTUNA hasn't looked back since joining Mick Appleby and is fancied to make light of a 3 lb rise and go 3-3 for the yard now stepping up to 7f for the first time. Scarlet Lady goes unpenalised for her recent Yarmouth victory so rates an obvious threat, with handicap debutant Murashah and the handily-weighted Mercian Warrior also well in the mix. Fool's Gold completes the shortlist.