Market Rasen 06 August 2023

Going: Good to Soft (Good in places)
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 9.6° - 18.0°
Rainfall: 0.22mm
Wind: 8.5 mph NW

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13:35 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Steve Bennett Architectural Design Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)

2m 125y

Winner £4,084 - 10 ran

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BOOK OF SECRETS has been threatening to open his account over obstacles and this looks like a nice opportunity for him to shed his maiden tag. Charles and Adam Pogson's charge was only collared late when second over 2m at Southwell last time and a repeat of that run would see him hard to peg back today. Moro Rock appears to be the biggest danger after making a nice start to his hurdles career when fourth over the extended 2m4f at this venue last time and this drop in trip is likely to suit, while John The Baptist heads the remainder.

2

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

Steve Bennett Architectural Design Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)

2m 125y

Winner £4,084 - 9 ran

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ROCK ON HARRY recorded back-to-back second-placed finishes last month and this appears to be the perfect chance to get his head in front. Tom Lacey's runner was just touched off over 2m at Worcester last time, beaten just a short head by a big-priced rival and that form entitles him to great respect today. Saint Jaguen is feared most after his third over C&D last time and he'll know more after running green late in the day on that occasion, while Gold In Doha is another to note.

3

14:45 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Illumina Diagnostics Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 1f 43y

Winner £6,601 - 4 ran

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HERONORD was a facile winner over the extended 2m at Newton Abbot last time and a repeat of that effort would see him hard to beat today. Evan Williams' charge scored by four lengths on that occasion and this 5lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear likely to be enough to halt her progression. The hat-trick seeking Guinness Affair is likely to pose the most questions to the selection, but this may be a step too far after being raised a total of 11lb by the handicapper for his successive wins, while Rakhine State, who won at Perth last time over the extended 2m, also commands respect.

4

15:20 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Gardiner Hill Foundation Enriching Lives Handicap Chase

2m 7f 191y

Winner £6,601 - 5 ran

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Last-time-out winner Cilluirid arrives in fine fettle, but Tim Easterby's inmate will need to settle better if aspiring to complete a double on this step up to 3m. With that in mind, HARDY BOY makes most appeal. The six-year-old found only a progressive rival too strong over 2m7f at Worcester last time andm despite 1lb rise, he shapes as if there are still races to be won with him off his current mark. Croagh Patrick has been knocking on the door and is a viable alternative in his present form.

5

15:52 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Annie Gogo Memorial Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 16y

Winner £5,281 - 7 ran

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CLASSIC LADY may have found her heavy defeat at Cartmel last month coming too soon after winning at Hexham a week earlier and Mark Walford's mare could bounce back to winning ways if freshened up by a small break. Pardon Me is entitled to build on her seasonal debut when finishing eighth here recently, with Patrick Wadge's 5lb claim effectively putting the veteran 2lb below her last winning mark. She could pose the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of the unexposed Fabuleux Du Clos

6

16:22 Market Rasen (Class 5) (4YO plus)

F4 IT Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)

2m 2f 140y

Winner £4,225 - 10 ran

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GREATNESS AWAITS was set to go extremely close on handicap debut at Uttoxeter last Friday until the saddle slipped and the four-year-old unseated his rider in the final strides. Ben Pauling's gelding likely has more to offer and compensation could await off only 1lb higher. Summergrounds offered something to work with when fourth at this venue in June, while Melvich Bay and Spot On Soph complete the shortlist.

7

16:52 Market Rasen (Class 5) (4YO plus)

F4 IT Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

2m 2f 140y

Winner £4,225 - 12 ran

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This looks a contest in which BARI BREEZE could plausibly throw up some value with the Milton Harris yard currently running hot. The eight-year-old hasn't been sighted since November, but his only previous win came after a lengthy break and the return to the smaller obstacles appears to be a sensible move. Minella Youngy has the back form to enter the equation if recent wind surgery has had the desired effect, whilst Black Lightning has been knocking on the door on his most recent efforts, all of them coming at this track, and should again be involved.

8

17:22 Market Rasen (Class 5) (4YO to 5YO)

Streets Chartered Accountants & Streets Bloodstock Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

2m 125y

Winner £2,722 - 5 ran

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Form Snapshot

It's difficult to know what One Colour actually achieved when winning a similar event at Southwell recently, but she had been unconvincing at Huntingdon previously and may be worth taking on at cramped odds under a penalty. Preference is for newcomer NO CAN SEE, who is a half-sister to the smart hurdler Mr Adjudicator, given Milton Harris' excellent form and impressive strike-rate in this sphere. Syd Hosie's Dontmesswithme looks the best of the remainder after two placed efforts at Newton Abbot.

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