19:00 Chelmsford City

Thursday 27 February 2020

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May Bank Holiday Family Fun Day Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 19:00 | Winning time: 1m 11.94s

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(6)

Second Collection⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Tom Marquand| T: A W Carroll| OR: 82| D

3/1

Dual winner on the AW at Wolverhampton and running respectably without winning this winter, including 2L sixth at Lingfield (6f) last time. Only dropped 1lb however and of interest when further down in the handicap.

Form: 5146-36

(7)

With Caution^b1⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: S W Kelly| T: J M P Eustace| OR: 82| CD

20/1

C&D winner in September for James Tate but not in the same vein of form in two starts for current yard, including 15L last of 10 at Kempton (6f) on latest start. Not given leniency in the weights so others preferred.

Form: 20120-0

(8)

Pink Flamingo²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: A Kirby| T: M J Attwater| OR: 81| D

20/1

Brighton winner in the summer and put in some good performances but recent downward spiral, including latest seventh of eight over 5f here last time out. Step up in trip will suit better but bounce back is required.

Form: 3322-07

(1)

Peggie Sue¹¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Joseph Lyons⁽⁷⁾| T: A West| OR: 79| D

20/1

Generally on a poor run of form since winning at Lingfield in June and couldn't take advantage of slipping below last winning mark when seventh at Southwell (5f) in November. Winner of that race is smart but has to re-find her best form.

Form: 206747-

(2)

Fantastic Flyer^p²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Sophie Ralston⁽⁵⁾| T: D K Ivory| OR: 75| CD

15/8

Multiple winner on the AW and put two below-par runs behind her when taking winner of C&D handicap at the start of the month. 3lb rise looks lenient and every chance she can give another bold account.

Form: 157-651

(3)

Mythical Spirit²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Jason Hart| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 70| CD

7/2

Lightly-raced since Doncaster victory back in July 2018 but showed she was still in good heart when 3L fourth at Newcastle (5f) earlier this month. Place claims on best form but may need to overcome 'bounce' factor.

Form: 1221/7-4

(5)

Wondrous Scene^p1⁷⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: David Probert| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 65

25/1

Four-time maiden in Ireland for Ken Condon and ended career there when fourth of five at Southwell (5f) in December. Not seen since but could be interesting prospect for a yard who thrives with these sorts.

Form: 6044-

(4)

Kath's Lustre^b⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-2| J: Tyler Heard⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hughes| OR: 59| CD

4/1

In good form recently and has two C&D wins next to her name, including with game victory on latest start here a week ago. Quick turnaround in a deeper contest but only up 1lb. Leading claims.

Form: 13-4331

Forecasts

Fantastic Flyer (15/8), Second Collection (3/1), Mythical Spirit (7/2), Kath's Lustre (4/1), Pink Flamingo (20/1), Peggie Sue (20/1), With Caution (20/1), Wondrous Scene (25/1)

Two intriguing winners of their last runs set the form standard in this race and preference for bottom-weight KATH'S LUSTRE to back up her recent C&D victory. The five-year-old seems to be holding her form up well and may even have some more progression in her from what looks to be a feather weight. Fantastic Flyer bounced right back to form last time but her 3lb rise suggests the handicapper may think she has reached a plateau, while the likes of Wondrous Scene seemingly remains unexposed in this company for a yard who irk improvement out of horses like herself.