13:40 Chelmsford City

Sunday 7 July 2024

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It's Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap

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Bang On The Bell^b²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: David Probert| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 90| CD

25/1

C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago, weakening final 1f. In fine form when last seen on all-weather but career-high mark to defy on this occasion.

Form: 117520

(9)

Emperor Spirit^p,t¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Marco Ghiani| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 89| C

5/1

Course winner who confirmed he retains plenty of ability after 13 months off when edged out late on by stablemate Almaty Star in a C&D handicap 17 days ago. Can gain compensation before long on that evidence.

Form: 37162-2

(1)

Star Of Lady M^v¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 85| D

15/2

Has proved better than ever this year, recording her third win of the campaign at Thirsk (5f) in May. Comes here on the back of a respectable third of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f) 2 weeks ago and she's not out of things returned to all weather.

Form: 018553

(6)

Cinque Verde⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: N Callan| T: A W Carroll| OR: 82| CD

12/1

Dual C&D winner who has thrived this year, gaining fifth victory since February (first on turf) at Lingfield (5f) in May. Latest run at Bath (5.7f) easily overlooked and no surprise to see her make a bold bid from the front.

Form: 146119

(5)

Night On Earth^t²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: D Egan| T: Ian Williams| OR: 81| D

9/2

Ended losing run at Lingfield (5f) and having proved consistent thereafter, he resumed winning ways from the front at Epsom (5f) in April. 16/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 2 days ago.

Form: 215404

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The Thames Boatman^h⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Finley Marsh| T: R Hughes| OR: 80| D

11/2

Latest win at Lingfield in March. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 48 days ago. Not taken lightly returned to the minimum trip from steadily easing mark.

Form: 1-31044

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Almaty Star^p¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Ray Dawson| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 79| CD

9/2

Had been displaying more positive signs and gained his reward when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, by nose from stablemate Emperor Spirit. Likely to face competition for the lead but he can't be dismissed in this form.

Form: 875321

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Rebel Path⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Callum Shepherd| T: S C Williams| OR: 75

25/1

Successful on second of his 2 starts in France. Disappointed initially in handicaps for new yard but eased in weights and turned in easily his best effort of the season when third of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 50 days ago. Needs to keep the slow starts at bay.

Form: 1/30783

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Shalaa Asker^p,t⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: S De Sousa| T: A Keatley| OR: 74| CD

4/1

Multiple course winner who added to his tally at Pontefract (6f) last summer. Has essentially run creditably in handful of starts since returning to action at Kempton in April and he returns to AW lurking on a handy mark. Interesting with cheekpieces replacing the visor.

Form: 6-45600

Forecasts

Shalaa Asker (4/1), Almaty Star (9/2), Night On Earth (9/2), Emperor Spirit (5/1), The Thames Boatman (11/2), Star Of Lady M (15/2), Cinque Verde (12/1), Rebel Path (25/1), Bang On The Bell (25/1)

Having not been disgraced in a handful of starts since returning in April, multiple course winner SHALAA ASKER lines up here lurking on a very handy mark and, with cheekpieces refitted, it would come as no surprise to see him go well from a handy draw. The Thames Boatman, Emperor Spirit and Almaty Star are others to consider.