Racecards
14:50 Yarmouth
John Smiths Extra Smooth Nursery Handicap (Class D)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 5f 43y
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
Malapropism
25- Form 212052
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S J Drowne
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
Bo
16- Form 0440
- Age 2
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey P Robinson
dwelt, towards rear, some headway halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 3160
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J Best
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon weakened
Zafine
33- Form 046303
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer J S Moore
- Jockey L P Keniry
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 400600
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
held up, ridden halfway, headway to lead final furlong, ran on
St Ivian
22- Form 200654
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer Mrs N Macauley
- Jockey A Clark
chased leaders, ridden and led over 1f out, soon headed, not quicken inside final furlong
- Form 000205
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
led over 4f
All The Best
97- Form 56305
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey J F Egan
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
Ela Figura
25- Form 0003
- Age 2
- Weight 8-5
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey S Righton
outpaced from halfway
In depth
Verdict
This could prove to be the time to side with Malapropism, who has taken his racing well this season and despite winning only once, he has put up some really creditable efforts in defeat. One of those was last time behind the useful filly Catmint at Sandown. Second twice in soft ground, Mick Channon's gelding will go in the ground and can concede weight all around. He rates the TEAMtalk selection. Zafine has largely disappointed after failing to live up to the promise of her Haydock debut. A recent drop has done little to help her and she is passed over again until she shows some signs of a return to form. Amanda's Lad has twice been a victim of Catmint, though he has not managed to improve after his promising second to that filly at Ripon in August. There are also question marks over his ability to handle the ground. Double Assembly has ability, but is unproven on the ground and the remainder of the field look nothing special.