17:10 Kempton

Wednesday 2 October 2024

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Relaxation Awaits With The Nirvana Collection Handicap

Off time: 17:10 | Winning time: 1m 25.12s

(3)

Ayr Harbour²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M Appleby| OR: 78| BF| D

3/1

Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/2) 23 days ago. One to consider under Rossa Ryan.

Form: 745254

(2)

Chalk Mountain^t²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: W S Kittow| OR: 77| D

9/2

On an AW hat-trick after 7f wins at Southwell and Wolverhampton last month. Did it quite readily at the latter so a further 4 lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making another bold bid.

Form: 2-82011

(4)

Bell Shot¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Tom Marquand| T: M Appleby| OR: 77| D

10/3

Latest win at Beverley in July. 9/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 11 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Has to be taken seriously under Marquand.

Form: 215226

(1)

Crystal Casque¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: Oliver Searle⁽⁵⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 77| CD

25/1

Five-time course winner. Good third of 10 in handicap at Sandown (1m, good, 12/1) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account.

Form: 082353

(10)

Thapa VC^b,t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Jim Crowley| T: M G Rimell| OR: 76| CD

12/1

C&D winner. Latest win at Doncaster in July. Runner-up twice on turf in August and the race didn't go his way at Chelmsford last time (likely still in form).

Form: 531227

(12)

Respectful^t,p1⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Oisin Murphy| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole| OR: 78| D

33/1

Big prices and down the field on both outings for this stable but the booking of Oisin Murphy takes the eye. Also wears first-time cheekpieces. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

Form: 411-087

(8)

Sedgemoor¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 77| D

16/1

Improved to make a winning handicap debut at Haydock (7f) in June and might have been unsuited by softer ground when well held at Newbury 4 months later. Still early days with him.

Form: 2-0416

(14)

Expert Agent^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Billy Loughnane| T: S C Williams| OR: 75| C

50/1

Course winner. Latest win at Windsor in July but down the field on all 3 outings since. Drawn widest.

Form: 501000

(13)

Dion Baker^p³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Taylor Fisher⁽³⁾| T: M Wigham| OR: 75| BF| D

40/1

Three wins from 20 runs this year. 7/2, good second of 7 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Stall 13 could be tricky for one who tends to race prominently.

Form: 301412

(11)

Inner Temple²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 76| D

17/2

Latest win at Southwell in March. Very good third of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (7f) 22 days ago, clear of rest.

Form: 157803

(5)

Twirler¹²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: K Shoemark| T: C Fellowes| OR: 75| D

14/1

Largely progressive on AW at the start of 2024, including a pair of 7f wins. Freshened up since a lesser run on turf at Lingfield in June.

Form: 110226

(9)

State Flag²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: T E Whelan| T: T Ward| OR: 75| BF| D

10/1

Raced only at 7f, winning AW maiden in May and Newbury handicap in July. Improved again when second back at Newbury last month. Needs considering.

Form: 4-17412

(6)

Dianara⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: K P De Foy| OR: 74| D

28/1

Ended 2023 with a 7f Brighton maiden win but not seen again until last of 9 in Newmarket handicap in August. That leaves her with a bit to prove for the time being.

Form: 441-9

(7)

Blue Yonder¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: L Morris| T: A Watson| OR: 71

80/1

Latest win at Newbury in June. Blinkered first time, last of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good, 28/1) 11 days ago. Back down in trip.

Form: 091088

Forecasts

Ayr Harbour (3/1), Bell Shot (10/3), Chalk Mountain (9/2), Inner Temple (17/2), State Flag (10/1), Thapa VC (12/1), Twirler (14/1), Sedgemoor (16/1), Crystal Casque (25/1), Dianara (28/1), Respectful (33/1), Dion Baker (40/1), Expert Agent (50/1), Blue Yonder (80/1)

CHALK MOUNTAIN is in the form of his life and might be able to defy the handicapper again and complete a hat-trick. Mick Appleby pair Bell Shot and Ayr Harbour have solid claims from handy draws, while State Flag is a 3-y-o who could have more to offer.