Racing TV Handicap

3YO only | Class 4 | 7f | 6 Runners | Turf

(1)

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Billy Loughnane| T: G Boughey| OR: 87| D

Proved well suited by the combination of a drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces (retained) when opening her handicap account at Yarmouth (7f, firm) 17 days ago. Did that quite comfortably but a 7 lb rise demands more in this 3-y-o only race.

Form: 1-42761

(3)

Sierra Sands²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: R Havlin| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 84| CD

Arrives on a course hat-trick. The latter win came at the expense of Lion of Mali over this trip at the July meeting and the form has been boosted since. Likely still well treated off 2 lb higher.

Form: 1-40311

(5)

Spirit Of Saxony²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 84| D

Got off the mark in a solid Kempton novice in May. Runner-up to a smart prospect in 7f Sandown handicap next time but slightly disappointing when only fourth back there on Eclipse day.

Form: 255124

(6)

Hardy's Hero^p1⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas| OR: 81| BF

Dual winner as a juvenile and better form in defeat in handicaps this year, going down narrowly in small fields over C&D and at Yarmouth (both good to firm) the last twice. Wears first-time cheekpieces here.

Form: 15-2322

(4)

Lion of Mali²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: J Mitchell| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 73| D

Has improved markedly following a gelding operation, winning 4 7f handicaps this year, the latest at Sandown in June. Beaten a neck by Sierra Sands in a warm race over C&D at the July meeting and there shouldn't be much between them again.

Form: 121512

(2)

Electrical³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Joe Leavy| T: Brian Toomey| OR: 72

Surprise winner on debut at Newbury (6f) last summer but hasn't kicked on since, finishing down the field in handicaps between 7f and 1½m this season. Lots to prove.

Form: 184-767

Forecasts

Hardy's Hero (5/2), Lion of Mali (3/1), Sierra Sands (4/1), Tryst (4/1), Spirit Of Saxony (9/2), Electrical (50/1)

SIERRA SANDS and Lion of Mali fought out the finish of a C&D handicap at the July meeting here. Three subsequent winners have already emerged from that race so small nudges from the handicapper may not prevent them dominating again.