17:10 Ascot
Saturday 11 May 2019
All14:1514:5015:2516:0016:3517:1017:45
Stella Artois Handicap
- 4YO plus | Class 4 | 6f | Good to Soft | 15 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:12 | Winning time: 1m 15.32s
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Won twice for Paul D'Arcy early this year, and back with former trainer when bringing up his hat-trick at Newcastle last time. Yet to win on turf, but no reason why he won't be as good on this surface.
Won at Kempton in July, and best excused final 2018 run when bit slipped through his mouth. Also finished lame, but will be competitive if trainer has his tuned up for his return (tends to go well fresh).
Last two wins have come at Newcastle, ending a lengthy losing run with a cosy victory there last month. This demands more, and her record is patchy overall, but jockey booking takes the eye.
Best on AW or fast turf, gaining back-to-back wins at Bath in September. Now below last winning mark, but hasn't fired fully so far this year, and recent rain a concern.
Lightly raced since winning on return at Newbury in 2017, and unseated his rider leaving the stalls on final run last year. Percentage call is to oppose him on recent evidence.
Both career wins have come on Polytrack, but has solid maiden form on easy turf. Probably best to forgive a flop on Fibresand debut last time, and one to bear in mind.
Runner-up twice on Tapeta at Wolverhampton this year, running up to his best in cheekpieces over 6f there last time. Only turf run came on debut, and worth a chance to show he handles these conditions.
Better on AW than turf, winning at Kempton in March. Well below form there last time, though, and looks moderately treated back on turf, even if bouncing back.
Last turf win came in September 2015, and he ran poorly here ten days ago, so not hard to look elsewhere for the winner.
Very best form at Chelmsford, winning off a higher mark there last year, and placed on both starts this season there. Capable of similar form on turf, but not so reliable on this surface.
Has made the frame on all four handicap starts, and looked better than ever when second of 19 to Pennsylvania Dutch in 6f handicap at Thirsk last time. Leading claims if she can repeat that run here.
Both wins during the winter came on Fibresand, and he was below form when mid-field at Dundalk, suggesting that he's opposable away from Southwell.
Made a winning debut for this yard when scoring by 4L at Lingfield in December. Not really built on that, but this gelding is a law unto himself, and is capable if in the mood.
All three career wins have come on AW, most recently over 7f at Chelmsford last month. Claims on that form, but others more appealing at this trip on turf.
Won for new yard at Kempton in January having left Kevin Ryan, but hasn't maintained that level of form, and disappointing at the same track last time.
Non-Runners
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Delagate This Lord22
Weight: 9-1| Age: 5
T: M J Attwater J: J F Egan
NR
Forecasts
Molls Memory (4/1), Martineo (13/2), Suzi's Connoisseur (8/1), Fantasy Keeper (8/1), Ballyquin (10/1), Full Intention (10/1), Followthesteps (11/1), Oriental Lilly (12/1), The Right Choice (14/1), Quick Breath (14/1), Treacherous (16/1), George Dryden (20/1), Mont Kiara (25/1), Red Alert (25/1), Delagate This Lord (25/1), Blaine (33/1)
MOLLS MEMORY is fairly unexposed in handicaps, and ran her best race to chase home Pennsylvania Dutch at Thirsk on her return. A repeat of that will see her go close against these. Ballyquin is forgiven a poor run on Fibresand last time, and looks capable of better, while Delagate This Lord is a reliable sort who should step up on an encouraging comeback at Bath.
- Molls Memory
- Ballyquin
- Delagate This Lord
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £6,728.002nd: £2,002.003rd: £1,000.004th: £500.005th: £300.006th: £300.007th: £300.008th: £300.00
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