Racecards
18:20 Great Leighs
Ford End Apprentice Handicap (Class 6)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: AllWeather
- £4,000 added
- Form 244570
- Age 13
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey R Clark
in touch, lost place 2f out
- Form 14-2724
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 62
saddle slipped soon after start, pulled up
- Form 150/282
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer George Baker
- Jockey F Tylicki
tracked winner, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, no extra close home
- Form 222285
- Age 8
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer A B Haynes
- Jockey P Nolan
mid-division, soon pushed along, headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
- Form 100959
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey Jemma Marshall
mid-division, under pressure 3f out, never dangerous
- Form 25569-5
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J Pearce
- Jockey Simon Pearce
held up in rear, ridden, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 1-81686
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer A G Newcombe
- Jockey J Jones
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway, hung left over 1f out, never on terms
- Form 1670-99
- Age 9
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer R M H Cowell
- Jockey J Hamblett
chased leaders, under pressure over 3f out, soon ridden, edged left, not run on
- Form 136500
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey Ross Atkinson
held up towards rear, never dangerous
Ruwain
19- Form 570903
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer P J McBride
- Jockey Andrea Atzeni
made all, pushed clear approaching final furlong, comfortably
Ticking
13- Form 075970
- Age 5
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer T Keddy
- Jockey Antioco Murgia
Withdrawn
Verdict
Kylkenny would be a popular winner but his recent efforts have been lacklustre and this isn't Southwell so he's passed over in favour of Kangrina. Whilst trainer George Baker is getting a reputation for landing a gamble, it would be wise to bear in mind that this horse has been backed on his last two outings without any joy. However Frederick Tylicki rode him last time and they weren't beaten far so with most of the field out of form he looks the logical choice. Noah Jameel has ability but recent runs have been poor, so a bigger danger could be Alfie Tupper who has been holding his form well this season without success. Expect improvement from Zalkani after a recent reappearance however it may take him another couple of runs before he reaches his peak, whilst Oasis Sun and Lordswood give John Best fairly strong-looking hand. Kings Topic is another to consider, however it is Kangrina who gets the nod.
Formwatch
Kylkenny 9-1 (9-2) In touch, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 16l behind Coral Shores (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Alfie Tupper (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Handy in chasing group, progress over 2f out, edged left 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Rebellious Spirit (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Kangrina 5-2jt-fav (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Credential (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 3f app hcp (6) gf.
Kings Topic (USA) 5-2fav (9-4) Steadied start, mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 12, 6l behind Prince Charlemagne (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Oasis Sun (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 9th of 10, 24l behind Neve Lieve (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 3f fll hcp (5) gf.
Zalkani (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 11, 12l behind York Cliff (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol.
Noah Jameel 9-2fav (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 13, 5l behind Top Seed (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Fantasy Crusader 20-1 (9-0) Behind, some late headway from over 1f out but never dangerous, 9th of 14, 8l behind Prince Valentine (9-0) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Lordswood (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Behind, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 20l behind Camera Shy (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Jun.
Ruwain 40-1 (8-2) Keen, close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Credential (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 3f app hcp (6) gf.
Ticking 66-1 (8-2) Never on terms, well behind when eased final furlong, last of 13, 25l behind Micky Mac (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.