15:25 Chepstow

Thursday 20 July 2017

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Off time: 15:27 | Winning time: 1m 23.63s

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(10)

Prince Of Cardamom^p⁸⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Jordan Uys⁽⁷⁾| T: J A Geake| OR: 54| CD

12/1

Showed a liking for this C&D when winning a division of this race 12 months ago from a 5lb lower mark. Not had that much racing since, finishing a respectable fifth over a longer trip at Lingfield last time out in April. A threat if fully wound up.

Form: 1409-65

(14)

Bingo George⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Fran Berry| T: M G Rimell| OR: 52

25/1

Never managed to win a race in 15 attempts for Andrew Balding, though was third over 6f at at Redcar in May. No sign of improvement on first run for this yard at Wolverhampton and probably best watched in the short-term.

Form: 4-69538

(13)

Altaira¹²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: William Carson| T: A W Carroll| OR: 51

12/1

Sole win came on turf in France for previous yard. On a long losing streak but best effort for some time when second to Monologue over 1m at Kempton last time. Drops in trip here with the cheekpieces left off.

Form: 63-6502

(17)

The Perfect Show^b²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Kerrie Raybould⁽⁷⁾| T: J M Bradley| OR: 50

66/1

Showed promise without winning in maidens for Ed Walker but switch to this yard hasn't really worked out as yet, well beaten in all five starts. Mark is beginning to plummet, however, as he steps up in trip.

Form: 6-77080

(6)

Angelical Eve⁸⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: S J Drowne| T: George Baker| OR: 55

25/1

Unfancied and soundly beaten in three sprint maidens to date, though signs of improvement at Chelmsford last time. Extra furlong likely to suit as she makes a handicap debut, so worth a second look.

Form: 70-6

(9)

Everkyllachy^b⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: L P Keniry| T: J S Moore| OR: 55

9/1

Easily best effort from 13 attempts when winning a 6f handicap at Yarmouth (good) in May but soundly beaten in two subsequent runs off a revised mark. Questions remain over her effectiveness over 7f.

Form: 8-63165

(1)

Provoking^v1⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: J F Egan| T: P D Evans| OR: 48

10/1

Still looking for his first win after 15 starts, despite having been tried at distances ranging from 6f to 1m6f. Ran one of his better races when fourth of 11 over 7f at Wolverhampton last time and interesting to see if a first-time visor induces improvement.

Form: 8-37584

(12)

Harbour Patrol^b¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 48| BF

6/1

Just the one win from 23 attempts, that success coming in a 6f maiden over two years ago. Has clearly dropped to a dangerous mark though, having gone close over 6f at Ayr (good to soft) last time and 7f is no problem. Shortlist material.

Form: 763302

(11)

Blackadder³⁹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Robert Tart| T: Mark Gillard| OR: 47

100/1

A modest 17-race Flat maiden who was well-held on his most recent appearance on the level at Kempton in January 2016. Last seen out in a novice hurdle at Worcester 13 months ago and fitness needs to be taken on trust.

Form: 06268/0-

(2)

Secret City^b¹⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 8-13| J: R Ffrench| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 47| D

25/1

Veteran campaigner with nine wins but only two from 25 attempts at this trip. Not had his head in front for over two years now and ran poorly at Ayr latest but did go close from a similar mark at Musselburgh two runs back.

Form: 584420

(4)

Magic Journey¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: P Cosgrave| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 54| D

11/4

Has taken time to come to hand but running well now and deservedly opened his account at Ayr (7f, good to soft) last time out when beating Jessie Allan by just over 1L. Same mark here (due to rise 4lb), so obvious claims.

Form: 357271

(7)

Royal Melody²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Mitch Godwin⁽⁵⁾| T: H Main| OR: 53

14/1

A 13-race maiden who has tended to run her better races on the AW at Wolverhampton, including last time when beaten just over 4L behind Viola Park. Best turf effort came on rain-softened ground over 7f at Bath three runs back.

Form: 260-485

(8)

Lawfilly^p⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: S W Kelly| T: R Hughes| OR: 53

15/2

Still a maiden from 13 attempts but placed five times, including the last twice over 1m at Brighton on good and good to firm ground. Likely to remain competitive dropping back in trip but needs to eke out improvement from somewhere.

Form: 533523

(3)

She's Zoff²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Callum Shepherd⁽³⁾| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 49

50/1

Well beaten in all four starts, including when taking a first foray into handicap company over 1m at Hamilton (good to firm) on her reappearance last month. Entitled to strip fitter now but still has plenty to prove.

Form: 007-8

(5)

Spare Parts³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: S Hitchcott| T: C Hills| OR: 49| BF

4/1

Has flattered to deceive but produced his best effort so far over an extended 7f at Ffos Las earlier this week when just touched off on the line by the Special One. Races off the same mark, so obvious claims if able to repeat or better that.

Form: 844042

Non-Runners

(16)

Living Leader²²

Weight: 9-5| Age: 8

T: G Harris J: M Dwyer

(15)

Kalani Rose¹⁷

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: B De Haan J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Magic Journey (11/4), Spare Parts (4/1), Harbour Patrol (6/1), Lawfilly (15/2), Everkyllachy (9/1), Provoking (10/1), Prince Of Cardamom (12/1), Altaira (12/1), Living Leader (12/1), Royal Melody (14/1), Secret City (25/1), Angelical Eve (25/1), Bingo George (25/1), Kalani Rose (25/1), She's Zoff (50/1), The Perfect Show (66/1), Blackadder (100/1)

Quantity rather than quality here and Magic Journey boasts obvious claims having improved to open his account at Ayr last time. Harbour Patrol has been knocking at the door off his present mark and also warrants a place on the shortlist but preference is for the less exposed SPARE PARTS who advertised his present well-being when just getting touched off at Ffos Las earlier in the week. Kalani Rose is also of interest on her handicap debut.