14:05 Newbury

Friday 19 May 2023

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Unibet Handicap

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Sun King^t²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Dane O'Neill| T: G Boughey| OR: 88

12/1

A winner for Aidan O'Brien last April, ran up to best on debut for this stable when fifth in handicap at Kempton (1m) in January. After 4 months off, did too much too soon when fourth at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) last time, but should still be suited by this trip.

Form: 2163-54

(5)

Wisper¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: D C Costello| T: M P Tregoning| OR: 87| D

11/1

Landed four handicaps in 2022 and returned better than ever after 7 months off when also when winning at Brighton (9.9f, good) 17 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Can give another good account.

Form: 14212-1

(9)

Wind Your Neck In¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: A Kirby| T: P D Evans| OR: 87| D

18/1

Struggled in only three starts last year but, after a 9-month absence, back on track when runner-up in handicap at Bath (1m, soft) at the beginning of this month, despite needing a stiffer test. One to consider back up in trip.

Form: 11/770-2

(11)

Andaleep^t²¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: R Kingscote| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 86| D

40/1

Made a winning stable debut in June last year and went on to enjoy a very productive campaign, scoring four more times with his latest success at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in October. However, found it tougher under a penalty at the same C&D when last seen 7 months ago

Form: 114016-

(13)

Storm Catcher⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: J Mitchell| T: S Pearce| OR: 85| D

9/1

Completed a hat-trick at Chelmsford (all at 1m2f) when successful there in February. After 9 weeks off, put up a good effort in his bid for the four-timer when fourth at Lingfield, finishing well having been drawn widest. Task is now to transfer that form over to turf.

Form: 0/51-114

(14)

Wilkie¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Jonathan Fisher⁽⁵⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 85

100/1

Fairly useful performer in France for Andre Fabre and, after 17 months off, showed he retained his ability when fifth of 7 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good) last September. Has struggled on heavy ground both starts since, but others still more persuasive.

Form: 153/50-8

(17)

Time Interval¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: William Cox| T: J L Flint| OR: 85| D

10/1

Successful on his second outing last season and, after finishing runner-up to Mustazeed at this C&D on his return this year, repeated the feat when scoring at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 13 days ago. Respected in his current form.

Form: 3178-21

(7)

The Whipmaster²¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: T P Queally| T: G & J Moore| OR: 85| DWS

14/1

Better than ever last season, racking up a four-timer in May/June. Continued in good heart on his next 3 starts, not seen to best effect at Ascot in August and at Epsom the following month, though finished the campaign with a below-par effort. Off 7 months (has had wind op).

Form: 112678-

(6)

Tuxedo Junction²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 84| D

7/2

Won maiden at Ffos Las last summer but down the field in handicaps on his following two starts. However, after 6 months off (gelded) he got back on the up when third to Mustazeed at this C&D last time. Can reverse the form with further progress to come.

Form: 22106-3

(18)

Fast Steps¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: T E Whelan| T: B R Millman| OR: 84| D

28/1

Enjoyed a good spell last summer and after 8 months off he doubled his tally of handicap wins when successful at Windsor (1m2f, soft) 18 days ago, well on top at the finish. Can give his running once more.

Form: 22130-1

(8)

Mustazeed²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Hayley Turner| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 83| CD

11/4

Previously trained by Chris Wall, made a winning start for his new yard after 6 months off when landing 15-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) last month by ¾ length from Time Interval, cosily. Not taken lightly.

Form: 1/0292-1

(12)

First Officer^b1²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Robert Tart| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 83| BF| D

20/1

Fine start for this yard in the autumn, scoring at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in October prior to a couple of solid efforts in Doncaster handicaps. Began the current year in decent nick on the all-weather, but below form back on turf last 2 outings. Blinkers reached for.

Form: 4-39540

(16)

Tribal Wisdom^h²³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Saffie Osborne| T: Ian Williams| OR: 83

66/1

Fairly useful form when runner-up on his first 3 starts, albeit beaten at 1/8 in a match at Windsor (1m2f) in August. Disappointed on handicap debut at Epsom the following month, though, so others preferred on his first run since leaving Charlie Appleby. Hood back on.

Form: 2225-

(1)

Premiere Ligne²¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: David Probert| T: H Morrison| OR: 82| D

22/1

Ran to a fairly useful level when winning a pair of handicaps in France in 2022, successful in 10-runner event at Tarbes (11.4f, firm) when last seen in October. Off 7 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving Francois Rohaut.

Form: 761061-

(4)

Youthful King²⁷³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Marco Ghiani| T: L A Dace| OR: 80| BF| D

40/1

Gained a first victory of 2022 when winning handicap at Windsor last June before following up at Sandown 12 days later. Made a bold bid for his hat-trick when third at Goodwood, but run of good form halted when last at this C&D (good) in August. Off 9 months since (gelded).

Form: 971137-

(20)

Pledge Of Honour²⁷¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Charlie Bennett| T: D K Ivory| OR: 79| CD

33/1

Won handicap at this C&D back in 2020 and returned to that level last year, enjoying a run of 4 wins in 6 starts. Lost little in defeat when fourth behind Andaleep at Sandown (1m2f, good) in August, but needs to pick up where he left off following a 9-month absence.

Form: 132114-

(19)

Sea Appeal²⁰⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Deon Le Roux⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hughes| OR: 79

100/1

Off the mark for current yard at the third attempt when winning handicap at Chelmsford (13.3f) in July last year. Failed to go from that effort, though, shaping as if amiss in minor event at the Curragh when last seen in October.

Form: 198768-

(2)

Sweet Reward¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: Hector Crouch| T: J G Portman| OR: 78| C| D

10/1

Failed to add to his tally in 2022 but posted several creditable efforts in defeat. However, went backwards from his reappearance when well held at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 13 days ago, so he has a bit to prove at present.

Form: 4250-85

(10)

Solanna¹⁰^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: C Lee| T: J Butler| OR: 72| D

33/1

Returned to winning ways in handicap at Kempton in January and has been going the right way since, recording back-to-back victories at Yarmouth and Lingfield (both at 1m2f) this month. Carries a penalty up in grade.

Form: 135311

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(3)

Arthur's Realm¹⁴

Weight: 9-7| Age: 5

T: E A L Dunlop J: N Callan

Forecasts

Mustazeed (11/4), Tuxedo Junction (7/2), Storm Catcher (9/1), Sweet Reward (10/1), Time Interval (10/1), Wisper (11/1), Sun King (12/1), The Whipmaster (14/1), Arthur's Realm (14/1), Wind Your Neck In (18/1), First Officer (20/1), Premiere Ligne (22/1), Fast Steps (28/1), Solanna (33/1), Pledge Of Honour (33/1), Andaleep (40/1), Youthful King (40/1), Tribal Wisdom (66/1), Sea Appeal (100/1), Wilkie (100/1)

TUXEDO JUNCTION got back on the up when third over C&D on his return (had been gelded) and he can take another step forward to reverse the form with Mustazeed from that race. Wind Your Neck In could be the main danger to the pair as he goes back up in trip following a promising reappearance, while Time Interval is another who merits consideration.