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17:05 Redcar

Mussel Handicap (Class E)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places (Watered)
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 4.75s
  • 10 Ran
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1
Silk -

Kirkham Abbey

10/3

    2
    Silk -

    Gemini Lady

    7/1

      3
      Silk -

      Staff Nurse (IRE)

      16/1

        1(9)
        Silk - Maroon, Yellow epaulets, Purple sleeves

        Vanbrugh (FR)

        7
        9/1
        • Form 0-12000
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-7

        in touch, pushed along over 4f out, effort over 2f out, soon beaten

        2(4)
        Silk - White, Light Blue chevron and sleeves, Black cap

        Artistry

        29
        7/1
        • Form 355345
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-4

        mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong

        3(6)
        Silk - Black, Yellow diamond, Red sleeves, Black cap, Yellow diamond

        Yarrita

        129
        33/1
        • Form 40-5000
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0

        jumped awkwardly at start, always behind

        4(7)
        Silk - Dark Green, Orange disc, Orange cap

        Manx Fizz

        5
        7/1
        • Form 353505
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-10

        towards rear, never dangerous

        5(5)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, BEIGE hoop

        Staff Nurse (IRE)

        10
        16/1
        • Form 000605
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9

        towards rear, pushed along, headway 3f out, ridden and one pace final furlong

        6(10)
        Silk - DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, sleeves and cap

        Crystal Seas

        28
        3/1
        • Form 046
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-5

        mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong

        7(3)
        Silk - Black and Orange stripes, Emerald Green sleeves and cap

        Gemini Lady

        15
        7/1
        • Form 033304
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-3

        held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong

        8(8)
        Silk - MAROON, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, MAROON diamond

        Kirkham Abbey

        47 v
        10/3
        • Form 160153
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-2

        held up behind leader, led over 4f out, clear over 2f out, driven out final furlong

        9(1)
        Silk - Light Blue and White check, Red sleeves, White cap

        Chemicalreaction

        12 b
        7/1
        • Form 000044
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-13

        in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong

        10(2)
        Silk - Black and Light Blue (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap

        Piper

        16
        50/1
        • Form 00-0000
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        led, pushed along and headed over 4f out, effort 3f out, soon beaten

        In depth

        Verdict

        This isn't a strong contest and with that in mind a chance is taken with dual All-Weather winner Kirkham Abbey, who has yet to tackle a fast surface on turf. By Selkirk, there is every reason to believe he will improve for fast ground, and, as there is no doubt about his stamina over this stiff 10-furlongs he looks worth taking a chance with off a 2lbs lower mark than when last successful. No shortage of dangers including Artistry, who has several decent efforts to her name, but the worry with her is that she remains a maiden after 15 attempts. Vanbrugh has been done no favours by the raising of the weights, but this won't take much winning and he can't be left out of calculations. It would come as no surprise to see an improved showing from Crystal Seas, now that she steps into handicap company for the first time. Out of a mare that won over 10-furlongs, she will be well suited to this stiffer test and the Handicapper doesn't look to have overburdened her in allotting her a mark of 49. If she has any ability, she must surely go close. However, although he isn't straightforward, Kirkham Abbey is well treated on his All-Weather form and gets the nod, in the hope that the fast ground may bring about some improvement.