Arc All-Weather 1MILLION Bonus Returns Nursery

Off time: 17:30 | Winning time: 2m 16.11s

(3)

Time Twister³⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Garritty| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 60

2/1

Lightly-raced maiden showing modest form. Finished sixth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh over 8f (6/1) 37 days ago, looking awkward when asked for effort. Step up in trip could bring improvement based on breeding.

Form: 7066

(2)

Loose Connection¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: M L W Bell| OR: 57

2/1

Made debut third at Kempton, then disappointed twice including when tenth of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (80/1) 14 days ago, well held on turf debut. Returns to AW for handicap debut.

Form: 390

(4)

Captain Bruce¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: Alex Jary⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 50

9/1

Won a 7f handicap at Chelmsford City in August after poor novice runs. Fifth in recent 7f handicap there after 6lb rise for win. Now stepping up significantly to 10f.

Form: 009815

(5)

Due To Shine¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 49

9/2

Finished second of 7 in nursery at Beverley (28/1) 15 days ago, beaten 6½ lengths after only passing tired rivals late. Step up in trip could suit based on breeding.

Form: 8402

(1)

Hood Wink^v⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-8| J: J P Sullivan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 45

11/2

Showed little in first four novice starts before significant improvement last time. Finished neck second of 9 in handicap at Redcar (11/2) 8 days ago. Step up in trip could suit based on breeding.

Form: 50842

Forecasts

Loose Connection (2/1), Time Twister (2/1), Due To Shine (9/2), Hood Wink (11/2), Captain Bruce (9/1)

HOOD WINK showed marked improvement when a close second at Redcar and looks the one to beat. Due To Shine should appreciate the longer trip based on breeding so is feared most.