17:45 Kempton
Saturday 3 February 2018
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Rasher Frith Memorial Handicap
- 4YO plus | Class 7 | 7f | Standard | 14 Runners | Polytrack | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:46 | Winning time: 1m 24.73s
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Did much better on handicap debut latest, despite a slow start she ran on strongly in the closing stages to finish a similar event at Lingfield. Has room for improvement on that, and this is even easier, so looks a player if getting away on terms.
Very poor win rate but, on the plus side, has been in the frame on both occasions he's dropped to this grade. Close third over C&D to starts back puts him thereabouts, but overall record suggests he's one for placepots rather than the win.
On a fair mark but looks on the downgrade now, and hasn't been able to make it pay at his beloved Southwell this winter. Blinkers given a go now but it's late in the day for that, and others readily make more appeal.
First run for the yard (formerly with Christian Delcros in Ireland), form has been on a downward spiral for some time now and will only be of any interest if there's support in the market.
No win in eight starts, gelded before previous run and backed into favouritism but couldn't land a blow and was well beaten. Has had a break since, which may help, but overall profile not strong. Makes minimal appeal.
Just the three wins from 47 starts and some 19 months since she last scored. Handles the surface fine but all best form at 6f and she's yet to win at this trip. Not hard to look elsewhere for the winner on that.
2015 the last time she got her head in front, would carry this lot on old form but it's been a tale of woe for some time now and she can often be far too keen for her own good. Hard to fancy from a poor draw.
Over two years since last win, but does hint from time to time that the ability is still there if it all drops right. Ran on late in a similar contest here last time, and if they go quick up front again here, would hold place chances.
Not seen for almost for a year, but hinted at ability when third (over 6f) here last February. Cheekpieces on then are missing, so that, coupled with the absence, suggests she'll need this, but yard in great form and any money for her needs noting.
Suited by these conditions and last two wins have both come at this track, but on a long losing run and shows no signs of arresting the slide after another moderate effort last time. Jockey booking the main positive but others preferred.
Drinks at the bar are few and far between these days, but put in one of his better efforts (on first start for new yard) when third over 6f here last time. Extra furlong no bother, but wide draw is offputting and on that, is passed over.
Just a couple of placings to show from 15 starts, already fully exposed as moderate and although it wasn't a terrible effort at Wolverhampton last time he was well beat at the finish. Drop back in trip could help, but still comes with risks.
Not going anywhere fast in eight starts to date, and form has become progressively worse. Will strip fitter for a recent outing and yard in really good form after a poor spell, so may yet do better, and needs a market check.
Debut for new yard today but she looks very moderate on the evidence seen so far, and hard to make any sort of a solid case for. Not hard to pass over.
Forecasts
Check 'em Tuesday (2/1), Runaiocht (11/4), Paco Filly (8/1), Lesanti (10/1), Whaleweigh Station (12/1), Innstigator (12/1), Monarch Maid (14/1), Divine Call (16/1), Only Ten Per Cent (25/1), Trust Me Boy (25/1), Arya Stark (25/1), Assertor (33/1), She's Zoff (66/1), Caius College Girl (66/1)
As is usually the case in these bottom grade events, nothing comes into this with a solid profile. PACO FILLY at least has room for improvement and didn't do badly on her handicap debut last time, so on those reasons alone, gets the vote here. Runaiocht doesn't win many, which is a concern, but has every chance of getting in the places again. Only Ten Per Cent might be the one to round out the tricast.
- Paco Filly
- Runaiocht
- Only Ten Per Cent
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £2,588.002nd: £770.003rd: £385.004th: £192.00
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