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RACE 7 4.30pm The Christopher Smith Associates Handicap Class 4
THE CHRISTOPHER SMITH ASSOCIATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £9250 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
ONE MILE, Straight Course (8f)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (16-21): A Balding (21 wins from 218 runners, 10%) runs NEENEE’S CHOICE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (15 wins from 61 runners, 25%) runs NEENEE’S CHOICE Longest Traveller: BAKERSBOY trained by T Dascombe, Malpas, 155 miles.
BREEDING J JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER FORM Br BREEDER S SPONSOR
HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES
COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN AGE ST LB DRAW BHA RATING
1 WALHAAN (IRE) (20)
5 10 0 (2) BHA85
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Back In The Frame (Dutch Art) Allwins Stables James Tate, Newmarket
J James Doyle
0204-05
Br B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy S Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in France and, though yet to strike on these shores, he twice hit the crossbar in Ascot handicaps for Ian Williams last term. Positives signs at Newcastle latest and he’s on a good mark. TFRHHHHI
2 TURNTABLE (GB) (13)
5 9 12 (8) BHA83
B g Pivotal - Masarah (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Induna Racing Chris Wall, Newmarket
J Jack Mitchell
4-31320 D
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited S Walnes Seeds TIMEFORMVIEW Successful over 1m at Newmarket in May and solid placed efforts next 2 starts. However, good run of form came to a grinding halt at Goodwood recently and others look better treated. TFRHHIII
3 TOP SECRET (GB) (14)
Ch g Anjaal - Just Devine (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Carmel Stud
4 9 9 (4) BHA80
J Martin Dwyer
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn 36-0412 Br Carmel Stud S Tote H TIMEFORM VIEW Deservedly opened his account in 7f Ascot handicap last month. Conceded first run when going down narrowly next time at Newmarket, leaving the impression that this new trip is well worth exploring. TFRHHHHH
4 DOGGED (GB) (23)
4 9 7 (6) BHA78
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bling Bling (IRE) (Indian Ridge)
J David Probert
David Elsworth & Michael Elliott David Elsworth, Newmarket 05-5364 D BF
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade TIMEFORM VIEW Good third on second start of this campaign at Sandown (1m) in June. Not disgraced when fourth over the same C&D last time (didn’t help himself by taking a keen hold) and now 2lb lower. TFRHHHII
5 WILLYORWON’T HE (GB) (48)
3 9 5 (1) BHA83
B g Helmet (AUS) - Miss Bunter (Bahamian Bounty) Mr David Fravigar and Miss K Dixon Philip McBride, Newmarket
J Hollie Doyle
262123 D
Br Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls S Berkley Properties Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Gelded during the spring and has subsequently raised his game, backing up his Kempton breakthrough success with solid placed efforts at Doncaster (1m) and Newmarket (1 1/4m). Couldn’t rule out. TFRHHHII
6 CHORITZO (GB) (20)
3 9 4 (7) BHA82
B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Choral Festival (Pivotal) Mr Peter Onslow David Loughnane, Tern Hill
J Rossa Ryan
6-20650
Br MeonValley Stud S Kingsclere Stud TIMEFORMVIEW Gelded following low-key 2-y-o debut and duly left that form well behind when runner-up on return at Windsor. Went one better in 1m Ffos Las maiden since and mark for this handicap bow looks fair. TFRHHHII
8 BAKERSBOY (GB) (6)
3 8 13 (5) BHA77
B g Oasis Dream - Dubai Bounty (Dubai Destination (USA)) David Lowe & Partner Tom Dascombe, Malpas
J Tom Marquand
5-05302 Br Denniff Farms Ltd S NAF CP TIMEFORM VIEW Arguably posted his best effort yet when chasing home a borderline-smart type in a soft-ground handicap at Haydock (1m) 6 days ago. Possibilities here off the same mark, if able to build on that. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3. 2020: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
(EXACTA)
F
Betting Forecast: 10-3 Neenee’s Choice (GB), 9-2 Walhaan (IRE), 5-1 Top Secret (GB), 7-1 Willyorwon’t He (GB), 8-1 Bakersboy (GB), 17-2 Dogged (GB), 12-1 Turntable (GB), 22-1 Choritzo (GB) Race Summary: TOP SECRET represents a yard in terrific form and shaped as though ready for the step up to this trip when a strong-finishing second over 7f at Newmarket a fortnight ago. He is marginally preferred to Walhaan, who has slipped to a potentially handy mark and there were positives to glean form his latest effort. Unexposed handicap debutant Neenee’s Choice and Willyorwon’t He are others to consider.
1-2-3: 1.TOP SECRET 2.WALHAAN (IRE) 3.NEENEE’S CHOICE
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