21:10 Leicester

Saturday 17 June 2017

All18:1018:4019:1019:4020:1020:4021:10

Asfordby Handicap

Off time: 21:11 | Winning time: 59.76s

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(9)

Lambrini Legacy^h¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jordan Uys⁽⁷⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 59

10/1

Her form looks consistent enough but its only come in small fields and looks better than it actually is. Nevertheless this is a weak race and her handicap debut last week revealed a switch to more patient handling. Nevertheless, having looked a short-runner in her previous starts, there has to be a concern the uphill finish could still find her out.

Form: 4224

(3)

The Big Short⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Jim Crowley| T: C Hills| OR: 58| BF

5/2

Beginning to look exposed and a poor effort last time makes him less appealing. Top jockey on board and well drawn with yard in form. Has few excuses not to give a good account here.

Form: 3353-58

(8)

I Wouldn't Bother^t⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Tom Marquand| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 57

20/1

Best effort came on an AW surface and his turf efforts have been on easy ground. Could do better on this surface and with blinkers removed.

Form: 5670-9

(1)

Rebel Heart^v¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Ryan While⁽⁵⁾| T: W G M Turner| OR: 55| D

13/2

Has dropped to a mark just 1lb higher than sole success following a string of poor efforts which have not been helped by slow starts. Needs to get off on terms over this trip but well drawn and the stiff finish is a plus.

Form: 135-660

(6)

Defining Moment³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: Rae Guest| OR: 55

7/2

Just failed to get home on handicap debut over 6f. Drops in trip with trainer 13-50 here and rider 5-23 for him. Worth a market check.

Form: 70-55

(4)

Cherry Leyf^t1⁸⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: P J Dobbs| T: S C Williams| OR: 55

20/1

Lightly raced filly who may have needed the run last time. Jockey booking catches the eye (2-11 for the yard) and tongue-tie fitted. One to note in the market.

Form: 9-075

(7)

Maggi May^p1⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: P J McDonald| T: D H Brown| OR: 53

9/2

Lightly raced maiden who has not been disgraced on last three starts when ridden prominently. Looks poised to race on the front end again and cheekpieces go on. Stable form is a concern and others may be better handicapped.

Form: 00-3222

(2)

Papa Delta¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: George Downing| T: A W Carroll| OR: 49

12/1

Shown little in three maidens since 5,500 gns purchase. Bred to want further and hard to recommend at present.

Form: 54-5

(11)

Sweet Amazement¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: F Sweeney| T: M D I Usher| OR: 46

25/1

Has failed to threaten so far but yard are beginning to hit form after a lengthy quiet spell. Still has plenty to find in order to be competitive.

Form: 6-865

(5)

Tess Graham^p¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: J P Sullivan| T: Sarah Hollinshead| OR: 45

28/1

Has only shown poor form so far and a line through Mr Strutter gives her plenty to find with Majestic Stone.

Form: 780-40

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(10)

Majestic Stone⁴⁸

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: Miss J A Camacho J: Joe Doyle

Forecasts

The Big Short (5/2), Majestic Stone (11/4), Defining Moment (7/2), Maggi May (9/2), Rebel Heart (13/2), Lambrini Legacy (10/1), Papa Delta (12/1), Cherry Leyf (20/1), I Wouldn't Bother (20/1), Sweet Amazement (25/1), Tess Graham (28/1)

Defining Moment and Cherry Leyf are two lightly raced fillies who may prove to have been let in lightly and who will improve for their latest runs following spells on the sidelines. In both cases the jockey bookings look significant and the market will be informative. MAJESTIC STONE went well in a first-time visor on his return and the winner and fourth have both scored since. A 4lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark and we will take his proven form over the potential of the fillies.