18:45 Kempton

Monday 13 July 2020

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Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap (Div 2)

Off time: 18:46 | Winning time: 1m 26.41s

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(4)

Blackcastle Storm³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: S W Kelly| T: R Hughes| OR: 79| D

9/2

Southwell maiden winner subsequently second of 10 on handicap debut over today's trip at Doncaster. Upped 2lb but certainly one to consider today.

Form: 46-12

(3)

Al Rufaa^h1²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 79| D

13/2

Well-bred colt who confirmed debut promise when winning 7f novice at York (soft) in October from Fox Duty Free. Looked a tricky ride on return at Newmarket where he disappointed but can yet do better in the first-time headgear.

Form: 51-9

(10)

Moosmee³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Bentley| T: S Dow| OR: 78

33/1

Prevailed at Nottingham (6f) last October but struggled since and eighth of 12 on handicap bow at Lingfield suggests others are better treated.

Form: 5147-8

(11)

Vasari²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Jim Crowley| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 77

11/4

Twice placed in novice company but one paced when fourth of five on handicap debut at Newmarket latest. Too early two write him off and extra 1f may help.

Form: 352-4

(1)

Tommy Rock^p1¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Hector Crouch| T: C G Cox| OR: 77| BF

11/2

Wolverhampton handicap winner fourth of 12 behind The Blue Bower who goes in division 1 subsequently. More needed but cheekpieces may aid.

Form: 304-14

(6)

Dark Phoenix^t¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Mohammed Tabti⁽⁷⁾| T: P & O Cole| OR: 75| C| D

16/1

3-8 record on AW and third in France latest a fair effort after winning previously at Lingfield. Inexperienced jockey a worry but record means he can't be ruled out.

Form: 101213

(9)

London Calling^p³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Spencer| OR: 74| CD

12/1

C&D winner in January struggled here either side of lockdown and overall record suggests current mark may now be beyond him.

Form: 234-159

(5)

Lily Like¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 74

8/1

Five-race maiden ran a cracker in handicap debut when second of 14 at Newmarket but upped 6lb she was only fourth next at Chepstow. Best days lie ahead and on the shortlist here.

Form: 6-7224

(2)

Roman Melody^b1¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: William Carson| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 70| BF

6/1

Eight-race maiden finished third three times but others are preferred here although the first-time blinkers offer hope.

Form: 346-336

Non-Runners

(7)

Penpal²⁴

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: J R Fanshawe J: Daniel Muscutt

(8)

Nirodha²⁴

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: Miss A Murphy J: Callum Shepherd

Forecasts

Vasari (11/4), Blackcastle Storm (9/2), Tommy Rock (11/2), Roman Melody (6/1), Al Rufaa (13/2), Lily Like (8/1), London Calling (12/1), Penpal (14/1), Dark Phoenix (16/1), Nirodha (16/1), Moosmee (33/1)

Amy Murphy's filly NIRODHA did well at two and her reappearance at Newmarket suggested further successes can follow so she gets the nod today. Unexposed Al Rufaa could easily bounce back here; his win at York last season promised plenty. Also highly respected is Wolverhampton handicap winner Tommy Rock.