Racecards
16:45 Beverley
White Rabbit Handicap (Class 5)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 207y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 659040-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up in rear, ridden along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
- Form 24257-6
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 62
tracked leader, driven along and every chance 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
- Form 22-3370
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer D R C Elsworth
- Jockey S Sanders
held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace
- Form 509-841
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 60
held up, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on final furlong
- Form 337139-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey Dale Gibson
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 185684-
- Age 8
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer N Bycroft
- Jockey Suzzanne France
soon led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 602-350
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer Miss M E Rowland
- Jockey Greg Fairley
Nonrunner
Tidy (IRE)
205- Form 065308-
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer Micky Hammond
- Jockey M Stainton
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Malinsa Blue has to be respected despite a 6lb penalty for his win at Pontefract last month but the five-year-old as yet to prove her effectiveness over this far and preference is for Im Spartacus, with Art Investor rated the pick of the remainder. The selection was a Group 3 winner as a three-year-old but has had his problems since then; however, a recent switch to the yard of Evan Williams and winning form over hurdles may have rejuvenated the gelding and he is taken to make a winning return to the level off what appears a fair mark. Contemplation is less exposed than most of these but is hard to recommend on all known form, while Splodger Mac is none too consistent and may be best watched. David Elsworth's Art Investor is open to improvement and could be of interest but remains a maiden and a better bet looks to be Im Spartacus, who gets the vote.
Formwatch
Im Spartacus 20-1 (9-1) Dwelt and towards rear, headway to lead 7f out, headed over 5f out, ridden along over 3f out, soon beaten, 14th of 16, 12l behind Brief Goodbye (9-5) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Contemplation 10-3jt-fav (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 7l behind Alsadaa (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Apr.
Art Investor 10-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway 4f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out, 13th of 15, 9l behind Treason Trial (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Malinsa Blue (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Prominent, led over 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Pab Special (9-1) by 1l, 11 ran.
William John 11-2 (9-3) In touch, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 9l behind Apres Ski (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Splodger Mac (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 17, 2l behind Able Mind (8-11) at Beverley 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Anduril 40-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 13, 20l behind Tous Les Deux (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Tidy (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort and some headway over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 17, 9l behind Dium Mac (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.