17:15 Newmarket

Saturday 4 May 2024

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William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive 'Confined' Handicap

Off time: 17:25 | Winning time: 1m 25.4s

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(19)

City House^t¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Callum Shepherd| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 87

14/1

Promising Night Of Thunder colt who was much improved when impressively getting off the mark in 11-runner nursery at Kempton (6f) in October. Wasn't disgraced from much-inflated mark on return when ninth of 17 in handicap here (6f) 16 days ago and he could be sharper with that run behind him.

Form: 4021-9

(15)

Christian David¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon| OR: 86| D

5/1

Still green but continued theme of race-by-race progress when winning 8-runner Lingfield novice (7f) in October. Solid start in handicaps upon returning to action, latterly when third at Newbury (7f) 2 weeks ago. Should go well again with Ryan Moore booked.

Form: 731-33

(14)

Royal Zabeel²³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: N Callan| T: K A Ryan| OR: 85

16/1

Mastercraftsman colt who left debut effort in his wake when running out a wide margin winner of a Pontefract maiden (6f) in August. Never figured tackling listed company at Doncaster final start but switch to handicaps a plus on return and interesting if the market speaks in his favour.

Form: 718-

(13)

Quatre Bras¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: David Egan| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 84| D

18/1

Capitalised on the drop in grade when winning a 7f Kempton novice in August. Faced stiff tasks both starts since, running as well as could be expected when ninth of 10 to Jayarebe in listed race at this course (9f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Handicap debut.

Form: 3915-9

(5)

Key To Cotai²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: E Walker| OR: 84

17/2

Nottingham maiden winner (at 5f) who showed improved form in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up in a C&D nursery on final outing last summer. Shaped well when second on return at Wolverhampton (6f) 21 days ago and not discounted with that run under her belt.

Form: 24152-2

(7)

Betties Bay⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Joshua Bryan| T: G Nicholls| OR: 83WS

28/1

Fairly useful filly who was noted doing good late work when third on handicap debut at Kempton (6f) in February. Struggled back up in grade at Lingfield since and undergone wind surgery ahead of this return to turf/handicaps. Others rate stronger.

Form: 0159-36

(10)

Purefoy²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 82| D

9/1

Showed more than previously when second on qualifying run at Lingfield (1m) in October. Gelded/after 5 months off, took another significant step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) 4 weeks ago and there could be further progress in the offing.

Form: 972-1

(16)

Pitney¹⁶³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: James Doyle| T: H Palmer| OR: 81| D

11/1

Mehmas colt who confirmed promise of first 2 starts when running out a good winner of a Wolverhampton novice (7f) back in November. Remains low mileage now handicapping on return but opening mark demands further progress.

Form: 231-

(2)

Love Billy Boy¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 81

16/1

Fairly useful 5f winner on debut as a juvenile. Didn't really progress thereafter but ran well after 6 months off with headgear discarded when eighth of 17 in handicap here (6f) 16 days ago. That didn't appear to get to the bottom of him and he's one to bear in mind. Up in trip.

Form: 03338-8

(8)

Run Boy Run¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: K Shoemark| T: R Spencer| OR: 80

18/1

Gelded/off 5 months before landing breakthrough win in 5-runner maiden at Newcastle (6f) in March. Not disgraced despite proving keener than ideal when keeping on seventh on handicap debut here (6f) last month. Another who could do better and yard amongst the winners.

Form: 2202-17

(4)

Rockstar Icon¹²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: P & O Cole| OR: 80| D

14/1

Son of Sixties Icon who showed further improvement having been gelded when winning 11-runner Lingfield novice (7f) in December, asserting final 1f and having a bit to spare. This demands more now handicapping but he's going the right way and yard took this race 12 months ago.

Form: 721-

(17)

Pressure's On¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Rossa Ryan| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 80| D

16/1

Ended first season with victory at Chelmsford (7f) in October and improved back from 6 months off when second in a C&D handicap at the Craven Meeting. Fared best of those held up then and respected despite being nudged up 3 lb.

Form: 23351-2

(3)

Jungle Mac⁵⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Charles Bishop| T: J Channon| OR: 79

25/1

Fairly useful form when placed on 3 of his 4 starts as a juvenile and, having been gelded, completed simple task in 4-runner Chelmsford maiden (6f) in February. Good third from the front on handicap bow at Kempton since and he should give another good account.

Form: 6322-13

(6)

Kodiac Thriller¹³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: C Hills| OR: 79| D

18/1

Fairly useful sort who ran creditably in pair of AW nurseries and put his experience to good use when opening his account in novice company at Lingfield (7f) in December. William Buick a positive booking on return but a little more needed from this mark back in handicaps.

Form: 250421-

(1)

Pedro Valentino²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: R Kingscote| T: C G Cox| OR: 75| BF

16/1

Improved on debut form when a narrow winner of a Wolverhampton maiden (6f) in November. Gelded thereafter and promising return to action when third behind Purefoy on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f) 4 weeks ago and he's worth considering from what rates a handy mark.

Form: 51-3

(18)

Harry Did²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 75| BF

13/2

Showed plenty both starts at 2yrs and he again shaped with plenty of encouragement when second of 8 in a Kempton novice (6f) 4 weeks ago. Makes turf/handicap debut and likely he can do better.

Form: 52-2

(9)

Indivar¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 74

10/1

Didn't kick on as expected initially as a 2-y-o but much improved and particularly strong at the finish when opening his account at Redcar (6f) in September. Easy to back, he showed promise when third on return in a C&D handicap 18 days ago and he's likely to do better again. Interesting.

Form: 25551-3

(20)

Sugarloaf Lenny¹⁸⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Saffie Osborne| T: W J Knight| OR: 68

50/1

Land Force gelding who justified good support to make a winning nursery debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) in November, making all from the widest draw. Promises to do better again as a 3-y-o but this is tougher.

Form: 0041-

(12)

Romanee^h1⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: S D Bowen⁽⁵⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 66

100/1

Shaped with definite promise on qualifying run at Newcastle (5f) in January. Not disgraced from stiff-opening mark when seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 14/1) 89 days ago. Hood on 1st time and more needed up in grade.

Form: 75-57

Non-Runners

(11)

Mister Mojito²¹

Weight: 8-3| Age: 3

T: T Kent J: Tyler Heard

Forecasts

Christian David (5/1), Harry Did (13/2), Key To Cotai (17/2), Purefoy (9/1), Indivar (10/1), Pitney (11/1), Mister Mojito (12/1), Rockstar Icon (14/1), City House (14/1), Love Billy Boy (16/1), Pedro Valentino (16/1), Pressure's On (16/1), Royal Zabeel (16/1), Kodiac Thriller (18/1), Run Boy Run (18/1), Quatre Bras (18/1), Jungle Mac (25/1), Betties Bay (28/1), Sugarloaf Lenny (50/1), Romanee (100/1)

Unsurprisingly plenty arrive with claims and with that in mind INDIVAR could well represent a spot of value. A comfortable winner on his final start at Redcar in the autumn, he returned with an encouraging third in a C&D handicap at the Craven Meeting last month and this well-bred sort is just the type to build on that for his good yard. Pedro Valentino is another expected to come on for his return and is respected along with Purefoy. Pressure's On and Christian David complete the shortlist.