15:10 Bath

Thursday 2 July 2020

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Siston Handicap

Off time: 15:12 | Winning time: 1m 10.65s

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(1)

Devils Roc²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Tyler Saunders⁽⁵⁾| T: J G Portman| OR: 67| CD

7/2

Should have benefited from her return at Lingfield in early June but meets a few old rivals on unfavorable terms and will do well to cope with top weight in this company (even though she's just 1lb above her last winning mark at present).

Form: 50346-5

(2)

Englishman^b⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-8| J: David Probert| T: J M Bradley| OR: 66| D

14/1

Consistent gelding who has paid his way with 11 wins from 69 previous starts; was back with a bang when winning at Newmarket last month but held off this mark on AW latest. Now faces his stiffest test on turf for quite a while.

Form: 121715

(5)

Grey Galleon^v1⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: J Mitchell| T: R A Teal| OR: 65| BF| D

5/2

Modest strike-rate when with Clive Cox (2-24) but shown renewed interest in both previous starts for his current yard. A visor replaces his usual cheekpieces (has tried blinkers once before but they had no impact). Good chance if the headgear works.

Form: 5579-23

(6)

Holdenhurst²²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Charles Bishop| T: W G M Turner| OR: 63| CD

16/1

Likes this course (C&D winner from a 6lb lower mark last summer) and has won after a break before; conditions also likely to suit so lots in his favour. A personal best on turf is required though.

Form: 014144-

(9)

The Lacemaker¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Rob Hornby| T: M F Harris| OR: 62| D

33/1

Well held in both outings in 2020 and needs this drop back to Class 6 company to spark something of a revival. Can sometimes fluff the start but is effective when granted a strong pace, so not to be dismissed lightly despite last month's poor shows.

Form: 4110-04

(4)

Thegreyvtrain⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: K T O'Neill| T: R Harris| OR: 62| C

13/2

Very effective at this course and should be a lot sharper after finishing third of seven here last week. Usually better with a run under her belt which bodes well for another bold effort at one of her favourite venues. One to seriously consider.

Form: 26225-3

(3)

Princely²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Rossa Ryan| T: A G Newcombe| OR: 62| D

16/5

Has form that ties in with a few of these and not much to find to at least make the frame on these terms. Dangerously well handicapped if on song but the poor strike-rate (1-22 in all races) is a concern.

Form: 32098-2

(10)

Essaka⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Sophie Ralston⁽⁵⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 60| C| D

16/1

Has recent form to reverse with a couple of these but is competitively weighted and should now be race-fit after a couple of spins in June. The draw could have been kinder, though.

Form: 7449-54

(8)

Devil Or Angel^p²⁷³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: F Norton| T: W G M Turner| OR: 58

40/1

Stablemate of The Lacemaker who made steady progress at a modest level last season. Been off since a below par run at Lingfield last October and something to find now back on turf. Jockey booking is a positive move though.

Form: 671516-

(7)

Ask The Guru¹⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 8-2| J: J Quinn| T: M J Attwater| OR: 45| CD

28/1

Out of the weights and lots to prove after his recent return to turf was another uninspiring effort. Over two years since his last win (6f, AW, in Feb 2018) and a leap of faith needed to wade in with anything other than highly speculative interest.

Form: 244047

Forecasts

Grey Galleon (5/2), Princely (16/5), Devils Roc (7/2), Thegreyvtrain (13/2), Englishman (14/1), Essaka (16/1), Holdenhurst (16/1), Ask The Guru (28/1), The Lacemaker (33/1), Devil Or Angel (40/1)

THEGREYVTRAIN is one of a handful that goes well at Bath but she looks ideally drawn to post another bold effort. Princely and Essaka are a couple of others whose course form brings them into the argument for top honours, while Grey Galleon has been revved up since he switched yards and can be on the premises if the experiment with a visor has a positive effect. Holdenhurst also merits a betting check in his first start since last November.