16:35 Newmarket

Saturday 17 May 2025

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Suffolk Chamber Of Commerce And USVF Handicap

Off time: 16:35 | Winning time: 1m 10.55s

(4)

Northcliff^v⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Luke Catton⁽⁵⁾| T: T Faulkner| OR: 84| D

10/3

Comes here on a 4-timer after recent wins at Wetherby/Brighton for Michael Keady and at Ascot on yard debut under this rider last week, again making all. This track can suit front runners so another bold show looks likely.

Form: 545111

(9)

Aberama Gold¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: R Kingscote| T: D O'Meara| OR: 83| D

4/1

On a long losing run but he comes here in good nick, not disgraced from 2 lb out of the handicap in class 2 over C&D 2 weeks ago. Should make more of an impact here.

Form: 022-249

(7)

Batal Dubai^v1⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: Jack Morland| OR: 82| BF| D

28/1

Latest win at Lingfield in December but disappointed last 2 starts so bit to prove back on turf in a first-time visor.

Form: 41-8288

(6)

Kiwano^t1¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: N Callan| T: George Baker| OR: 82| D

18/1

Capitalised on drop in grade when running out a 66/1 winner at Yarmouth (6f) in July but well below par since.

Form: 90-0607

(3)

Imperial Guard¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Cieren Fallon| T: M Dods| OR: 82| D

16/5

Fairly useful for Andrew Balding and better for return/yard debut when decent third at Thirsk 2 weeks ago. Went close off this mark over C&D in September so not taken lightly.

Form: 5362-83

(2)

Fiscal Policy¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Kaiya Fraser⁽³⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 78| D

15/2

Enhanced his excellent strike rate for this yard when making a winning return at Chelmsford last month, leading close home. Should remain competitive back on turf.

Form: 51166-1

(1)

Eminency^b1,t⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Billy Loughnane| T: S C Williams| OR: 75| D

11/2

Made the frame on handful of occasions last season but went backwards from his respectable reappearance when well held at Ascot last week. Winless since his second 2-y-o start and others preferred. Change of headgear.

Form: 0385-79

(8)

Rebel Path⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: Olivia Haines⁽⁷⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 72| D

14/1

Scored at Chelmsford in February and has continued in good nick, though looked one paced back on turf when 4 lengths fifth of 12 to Northcliff at Ascot last week.

Form: 143545

(5)

Royal Musketeer⁷⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 8-9| J: Ray Dawson| T: Steph Hollinshead| OR: 68| C| D

14/1

Won at Wolverhampton following a 4-month break in January but not in same form next 2 starts, last of 9 at Southwell 78 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 320-159

Forecasts

Imperial Guard (16/5), Northcliff (10/3), Aberama Gold (4/1), Eminency (11/2), Fiscal Policy (15/2), Rebel Path (14/1), Royal Musketeer (14/1), Kiwano (18/1), Batal Dubai (28/1)

NORTHCLIFF is absolutely thriving so could be hard to catch in his bid for the 4-timer. Aberama Gold is a player back off his proper mark, while Imperial Guard shaped much better on his second start for this yard at Thirsk.