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3:55pm Imber Court Handicap (Class 4) 1m 1f 209y
THE IMBER COURT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3755, 2nd £1877, 3rd £939, 4th £469, 5th £240, 6th £240, 7th £240, 8th £240. (Penalty Value £4752) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (16-21): A Balding (24 wins from 167 runners, 14%) runs ARCTIC VEGA
Weightwatcher: LAWN RANGER won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 5lb to 85.
Longest Traveller: LADY RESET trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 154 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse age st-lb Draw
1 LAWN RANGER (GB) (38) 240-560 D
Br B g Cityscape - Baylini O Canisbay Bloodstock
6 9-7 (2)
William Carson J Michael Attwater, Epsom T B Jacqueline Doyle Fleetwood Developments Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who is now 5lb below his last winning mark, gained at Chester in August. Brushed aside all 3 starts this season so has plenty to prove at present, for all this is a drop in class. TFRHHHII BHA85
2 CIVIL LAW (IRE) (10) 460113 D
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune (FR) O D Bassom & P Cardosi
4 9-7 (9)
Andrea Atzeni J Roger Teal, Lambourn T B Ecurie Des Monceaux Chartplan(2004) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Strong at the finish both times when winning back-to-back handicaps in May/June. Left Brian Ellison after and another sound effort when third at Lingfield 10 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA85
3 SWEET REWARD (IRE) (21) 0-53116 CD BF 4 9-2 (6)
Br B g Acclamation - Dangle (IRE) Richard Kingscote J O Old Stoic Racing Club & Partner Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T B S. V. Schilcher Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW At the top of his game when landing back-to-back C&D handicaps in May/June. Things conspired against him at Epsom 3 weeks ago so he likely remains in form. TFRHHHHI BHA80
4 ARCTIC VEGA (GB) (26) 050345
Br Gr g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Childa (IRE) O AlMohamediya Racing
4 9-1 (7)
Oisin Murphy J Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Ed’s Stud Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins gained on the AW but equally effective on turf. Too keen at Newcastle last time but he ought to be a factor at this level. TFRHHHII BHA79
5 RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (25) 4-50324
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody O Cromhall Stud
4 8-13 (5)
William Buick J David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Derek R. Price TIMEFORM VIEW Found only Sweet Reward too strong in a C&D handicap last month. Bit disappointing over 11.5f at Windsor last time but capable of bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA77
6 ANDALEEP (IRE) (21) 163-005 CD
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Oriental Magic (GER)
5 8-12 (8)
George Rooke (3) J
O Finch Forbes McPherson
Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T B Kildaragh Stud Longcroft Building Services Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back C&D winner in August/September. Yet to land a significant blow this term, but he’s now dipped below last successful mark, so he could be interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA76
7 PLEDGE OF HONOUR (GB) (26) U10-626 D 5 8-11 (1)
Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Lura (USA) Ben Curtis J
O Mr Dean Ivory
Dean Ivory, Radlett T B Godolphin Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Newbury winner last year and back on track when second at Lingfield last month. Similar form when sixth in a better race at Newmarket and eased 2lb since. TFRHHIII BHA75
8 GIUSEPPE CASSIOLI (GB) (115) 230-434 4 8-11 (4)
Br B c Bated Breath - Olympic Medal Martin Dwyer J
Laura Pearson (5) J David Pipe, Wellington T B R. S. Brookhouse W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Leicester seller in May and followed up back in handicap company at Doncaster (10.2f). Looked anchored by revised mark latest but has the services of Laura Pearson again. TFRHHHII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2020: BLUE CUP (FR) 4 9 4 Ryan Moore 4-1 (David Menuisier) 16 ran
Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note: LAWN RANGER: Following its run on 14/6/2021 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. GIUSEPPE CASSIOLI: Following its run on 29/3/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sweet Reward (IRE), 11-2 Civil Law (IRE), Russian Virtue (GB), 6-1 Lady Reset (GB), 8-1 Arctic Vega (GB), 9-1 Giuseppe Cassioli (GB), 16-1 Lawn Ranger (GB), Andaleep (IRE), Pledge of Honour (GB)
PLAY SMARTER ANDALEEP has failed to fire this season, but as a result he’s dropped below his last winning mark and returning to the scene of his last 2 wins, he could be interesting at a price. Sweet Reward has also been in top form over this C&D and is an obvious threat, along with Civil Law.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANDALEEP (IRE) 2.SWEET REWARD (IRE) 3.CIVIL LAW (IRE)
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Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins, 7.10 secs Record Time: 2 mins, 2.14 secs - Kalaglow - 31st May 1982, Good
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