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19:50 Chepstow
Lindley Catering 1st Choice For Conferences Maiden Handicap (Class 6)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 6f 16y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £3,500 added
Charlietoo
61- Form 2787
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer E G Bevan
- Jockey P Fitzsimons
chased leaders, ridden halfway, short of room 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 320495
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 56-445
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 62
chased leader over 4f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
- Form 8-80058
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer W S Kittow
- Jockey L P Keniry
prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and hung left over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 925737
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton
- Jockey S Carson
dwelt in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on, not reached leaders
- Form 343665
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey T G McLaughlin
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 976662
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer M Mullineaux
- Jockey R Havlin
dwelt, headway when hampered approaching 2f out, not a danger after
- Form 0-607
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer R J Price
- Jockey James Doyle
chased leaders 4f
- Form 949070
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey C Catlin
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 672352
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey L Morris
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on and chased winner well inside final furlong
Rosie Two
21- Form 0756
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer W S Kittow
- Jockey K Ghunowa
led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 970-932
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer S Kirk
- Jockey David Probert
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Handcuff
15- Form 490755
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer J Gallagher
- Jockey Hayley Turner
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed and weakened final furlong
- Form 0-08684
- Age 3
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey R Smith
chased leaders, switched left entering final 2f, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 985700
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer E J Creighton
- Jockey D Fox
awkward start and slowly away, always behind
In depth
Verdict
SHORT CUT is the form choice to land this maiden handicap while both Dancing Welcome and Robin Till should be added to the short list. The selection caught the eye after running a personal best at Brighton last time out finishing second in the process. He looks favourably treated in comparison to the majority of his rivals and if recapturing his best form he is sure to go close. Trainer Milton Bradley has his team of horses in good order of late and Dancing Welcome has been running well this season without winning. She did catch the eye after finishing second at Brighton last time and any market moves should be noted. Robin Till comes from the powerful Richard Hannon stable but has not recaptured his early season form. This is however his easiest opportunity to date so it would be no surprise to see him in the forefront of the market. Short Cut has proven ability and ought to be good enough to win a race of this nature.
Formwatch
Charlietoo 50-1 (8-13) In rear, outpaced from halfway, last of 7, 18l behind Desire To Excel (9-1) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Robin The Till 14-1 (8-7) Behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Golden Destiny (9-7) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Quiquillo (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Behind, stayed on from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 10l behind Amazing Blue Sky (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Migliori 9-2 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Straboe (8-2) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcap 0-65 (6) gd.
Flute Magic 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong, 8th of 10, 13l behind Jeremiah (9-12) at Brighton 7f mdn hcap 0-65 (6) gs.
Jewelled Reef (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 10l behind Cheam Forever (9-4) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
My Best Man 10-1 (8-8) In touch, headway 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Solemn (8-12) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Two Turtle Doves (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden and led briefly inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind It's A Mans World (8-8) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Cruise Control 20-1 (7-13) Went right start, prominent, went 2nd 4f out until weakened quickly well over 1f out, last of 7, 17l behind Zebrano (9-6) at Chepstow 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul.
La Gifted 17-2 (8-10) Behind, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 15, 11l behind Mandhooma (8-12) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Dancing Welcome 8-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden and headway on inner over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Mandhooma (8-12) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Rosie Two 12-1 (8-3) Always towards rear, 6th of 9, 13l behind Mythical Blue (8-13) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Short Cut 8-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, chased leader, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 10, ns behind Jeremiah (9-12) at Brighton 7f mdn hcap 0-65 (6) gs.
Handcuff 33-1 (8-12) Slow into stride, pushed along to lead, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Jenny's Pride (8-4) at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (5) sft in Jul.
Clear Hand 25-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, soon headway, hard ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Mandhooma (8-12) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Yellow River (USA) 66-1 (7-13) In rear, outpaced, 10th of 13, 9l behind Theta Wave (9-4) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gd.