Market Rasen 02 March 2008

Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
 
 

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14:10 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

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2m 6f

Winner £3,253 - 8 ran

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Ex-Irish pointer GEE DEE finished a country mile clear of the remainder when going down by a head to Bennynthejets in a maiden hurdle at Catterick last time and is taken to open his account in this sphere at the chief expense of Ellerslie Ali, who has shown more than enough in bumpers and on her hurdling bow at Newcastle to suggest that she'll pick up a race before long. It's hard to enthuse about the others, but market support for the newcomer Solar Rock could be interesting.

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14:40 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

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2m 6f

Winner £3,253 - 12 ran

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Gun Smith is the logical choice but backing any runner from the Jonjo O'Neill yard doesn't come without a degree of risk at present, as the stable just isn't firing. Consequently, the percentage call is to look elsewhere and, with this trip almost certain to suit, course winner CRAFTY LADY looks the one to be on. Moon Melody could easily make his presence felt if putting a below last-time-out effort behind him.

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15:10 Market Rasen (Class 3) (5YO plus)

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2m 2f

Winner £6,263 - 6 ran

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With King Mak being so unpredictable, this is best left to CARAMAN, whose latest effort wasn't particularly inspiring but this represents a significant drop in class. Admittedly, he's far from bombproof, but he will find few better opportunities than this to get off the mark over fences. If King Mak doesn't consent to put his best foot forward, Symbiosis may follow the selection home.

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15:40 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

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2m 1f 110y

Winner £2,114 - 13 ran

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Fortunate Isle has found one too good in each of his three starts and it could be that he will again have to play second fiddle with CRIPSEY BROOK in opposition. The latter is rated inferior to Richard Fahey's charge on the level but Fortunate Isle looks a suspect stayer and it could be that he will find Cripsey Brook too strong in the closing stages. Nelsons Column should be thereabouts, while Jamestown Bay is open to improvement.

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16:10 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Get Turftv In Your Betting Shop Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)

2m 1f 110y

Winner £2,114 - 12 ran

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Luna Landing is the clear form pick on what he's achieved over hurdles and he must go close here. However, the concession of 8lb to FORT AMHURST, who was the higher rated of the pair on the Flat, may prove too much. Mick Easterby's representative failed to trouble the judge on his hurdling bow but shaped with plenty of encouragement and, with that experience to draw upon, is taken to open his account in this sphere today. Fortyshadesofgreen is also respected

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16:40 Market Rasen (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Book For Irish Day 9th March Novices' Handicap Chase

2m 6f 110y

Winner £6,263 - 8 ran

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A really competitive contest and none of the nine runners can be ruled out with any great confidence. Glingerback will be a leading player if putting his best foot forward following a slightly disappointing effort last time but if AUTOGRAPH makes a good shape over fences at the first attempt, he could take some beating. Stablemate Hold the Bid is consistent and is likely to give a good account.

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17:10 Market Rasen (Class 6) (4YO to 6YO)

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2m 1f 110y

Winner £1,370 - 10 ran

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Market support for either Cape Tribulation or Hose Thorns would be interesting but EVELITH REGENT should be up to defying a penalty. An encouraging third on his debut at this track, Alan Swinbank's charge was forced to dig deeper than many would have expected at Catterick latest but the ground would have been plenty soft enough for him on that occasion and a more assured display is anticipated today.

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