17:20 Yarmouth
Thursday 4 July 2019
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MansionBet 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap
- 4YO plus | Class 5 | 1m 3f 104y | Good to Firm | 6 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:20 | Winning time: 2m 29.68s
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Show odds
Finished third in the 2018 Winter Derby but it has been a tale of woe since and his mark has slipped from 102 to 71 in the meantime. An overall record of 2-43 urges a degree of caution.
Completed a hat-trick of course wins in this event 12 months ago off 1lb lower. Beaten wide margins on his seven starts since and only a market move would enhance his current appeal.
Won his first two starts as a juvenile but has proved disappointing since and finished last when dropped into this grade last time. Has the ability and an attractive mark, but has been out of form and needs to prove he stays.
Sole success came over C&D in September and she has been runner-up three times since over further. Came on leaps and bounds for her first run of the year when just touched off at Newmarket but would want a stronger pace than can be promised.
Opened his account at the fifteenth time of asking on fast ground at Chepstow. Not disgraced last week on ground softer than ideal and his rider is one of the more experienced pilots in this.
Sole Flat win was gained off a mark of 55 eleven months ago. Has added a victory over timber since and debuts for a top yard following a more promising effort last time. Rider has partnered three winners so one to consider.
Forecasts
Percy Prosecco (9/4), Potters Lady Jane (3/1), Banksy's Art (4/1), Battle Of Marathon (7/1), Bartholomew J (15/2), Brittanic (8/1)
Brittanic has been disappointing of late but could surprise if this longer trip is the answer. The lack of an obvious pacemaker prompts worries for Potters Lady Jayne and Percy Prosecco as they are dropping in trip and would not want this to develop into a sprint. Battle Of Marathon and Bartholomew J are struggling to find their form and as a result BANKSY'S ART maybe the answer. Rider George Bass won a similarly restricted apprentice contest at Ripon recently and has the perfect partner in the wide margin Chepstow winner. Mick Channon's charge may have too much speed for these if this proves tactical and the return to quicker ground is another plus.
- Banksy's Art
- Potters Lady Jane
- Percy Prosecco
Prize Money
1st: £3,429.002nd: £1,020.003rd: £510.004th: £300.005th: £300.006th: £300.007th: £300.008th: £300.00
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