18:00 Kempton

Wednesday 25 January 2023

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Off time: 18:03 | Winning time: 1m 42.2s

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(2)

Special Times^b¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Saffie Osborne| T: C G Cox| OR: 57

14/1

Pulled too hard in first-time blinkers when ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (11f, 40/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Potentially well treated if putting her best foot forward.

Form: 5/9845-9

(3)

Faithful Spirit^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: J P Fahy| T: C G Cox| OR: 56

6/1

Seems to be going through the motions at present and didn't look an easy ride when seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Others preferred.

Form: 77053-7

(5)

History Writer^p1⁸²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Aidan Keeley⁽⁵⁾| T: M R Hoad| OR: 55| D

66/1

Regressive nowadays and went with little encouragement before pulling up on hurdles debut last time. Hard to fancy.

Form: 882700-

(7)

Dynakite²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: C Lee| T: L Carter| OR: 55| CD

6/1

Won twice here early last year but has completely lost his way since joining this yard and is tough to be positive about.

Form: 90869-9

(6)

Bawaader¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Josephine Gordon| T: A Sadik| OR: 55| CD

15/8

Won C&D minor event earlier this month before following up in similar race at Chelmsford City (8f) 11 days ago, readily. Clearly thriving at present and is much respected back in a handicap.

Form: 573-411

(10)

He's Our Star^b²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: A W Carroll| OR: 54| D

17/2

Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago. Should be competitive again despite 3 lb rise.

Form: 678851-

(4)

Vertical¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: George Wood| T: Dr J D Scargill| OR: 53

20/1

Produced her standout effort when third in a Leicester seller in October but made no impact on handicap debut when seventh of 8 at Chelmsford City (8f) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 403-7

(8)

Laurentia¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Emily Ivory⁽⁷⁾| T: D K Ivory| OR: 51| D

25/1

Underperformed when sixth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 11 days ago. Generally more consistent than most at this level, though, so no surprise to see her bounce back.

Form: 2845-36

(9)

Global Style⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Rossa Ryan| T: A W Carroll| OR: 49| D

16/1

Two wins from 47 Flat runs. Last of 10 on return from 5-month break in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 21443-0

(1)

Catch My Breath^p⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Darragh Keenan| T: J Ryan| OR: 48| D

7/2

Unreliable sort. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, raced indolently when seventh of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 4 days ago. Not one for maximum faith.

Form: 39609-7

Forecasts

Bawaader (15/8), Catch My Breath (7/2), Dynakite (6/1), Faithful Spirit (6/1), He's Our Star (17/2), Special Times (14/1), Global Style (16/1), Vertical (20/1), Laurentia (25/1), History Writer (66/1)

BAWAADER is fancied to complete the hat-trick on his return to handicap company. Recent Wolverhampton winner He's Our Star and Laurentia look the primary dangers.