Market Rasen 20 October 2018

Going: Good
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 8.7° - 15.0°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 7.8 mph SW

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13:40 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Good Luck Sophie Burkin Mares' Novices' Hurdle

2m 4f 139y

Winner £4,549 - 9 ran

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PAPAGANA was seven lengths clear of the consistent Lily Of Leysbourne when they met at Ffos Las in May and, despite being penalised accordingly, she appears the one to beat with Oliver Sherwood's string operating well at present. Outofthisworld impressed when winning a bumper here in March last year and, despite disappointing when well held in Listed company in December, she has to be respected now switching to hurdles. Any market support for Rococo Style would be interesting at Steve Gollings' local track, while L'chamise and Tickerty Boo are others with each-way possibilities.

2

14:15 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Elixir Bathrooms '18th Birthday' Maiden Hurdle

2m 148y

Winner £4,094 - 7 ran

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Three-time Flat winner WILLIAM HUNTER has yet to put his best foot forward over hurdles, but good ground and modest opposition give him a chance to get off the mark, with a spring wind operation also potentially helpful in this sphere. Rebel Commander was somewhat disappointing when in the care of Nicky Henderson but is interesting on his first start for Jack Barber following wind surgery, while Normal Norman returned to hurdles in respectable fashion at Huntingdon earlier this month and is worthy of a place on the shortlist.

3

14:50 Market Rasen (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Kenwick Park Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f 139y

Winner £12,996 - 9 ran

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Ruth Jefferson's pair of mares Card Game and Sweet Holly are both course winners and it would be no shock to see them get involved, while Dentley De Mee's second in Grade 3 company at Sandown in the spring, off 4lb lower than today's rating, is one of the better pieces of form on offer. Black Mischief landed a Kempton handicap on his latest outing in April and has plenty of ability, which wasn't often seen last season when the stable was a little hit and miss. However, the combination of a wind operation and being gelded in the summer could help SOLO SAXOPHONE travel much more smoothly through his races, and the Fred Winter sixth can play a leading role here having been dropped 4lb by the assessor.

4

15:25 Market Rasen (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Winteringham Fields 'Menu Surprise' Novices' Chase

2m 1f 43y

Winner £7,798 - 4 ran

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Highway One O One often got himself involved at the business end over hurdles last season and, having started life over fences with an eye-catching six-length victory over Cheltenham Festival winner Flying Tiger at Newton Abbot, he has to be given enormous respect here. However, preference is for DR DES, who landed three hurdle races in comfortable fashion last term and almost caused a shock when second in an Ascot Grade 2 over the Christmas period, confirming form in the process with the well regarded Mr One More. Dynamite Dollars was at his best early on in the season last year and this may be the best time to catch him, making his chasing bow for a leading team.

5

16:00 Market Rasen (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Elixir Bathrooms Prelude Handicap Chase

2m 5f 89y

Winner £31,280 - 7 ran

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The consistent Master Dee went from strength to strength last season, culminating in a Grade 3 victory at Kempton in February, for which he received a further 6lb hike from the assessor to leave him tackling a career high mark now. Despite Conor Brace removing 10lb, the door is open for BALLYBOLLEY, who represents a stable in great form at present and he has interestingly dropped back down to the same mark as when successful over C&D in September last year, a race where the former could only manage third. The Unit has been in good order this summer and has to be on the shortlist, while Romain De Senam returns to his last winning figure and has had wind surgery since last sighted.

6

16:35 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

'Design And Install' Elixir Bathrooms Novices' Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 16y

Winner £5,198 - 5 ran

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The form of Ballydun Oscar's win at Newton Abbot in July has not worked out very well, but he remains unexposed and cannot be discounted. That said, preference is for SHERIFF GARRETT, who has hit the crossbar on his last couple of starts over hurdles and a rating of 108 appears to be workable. Scented Lily put in a good effort at Warwick late last month and she is the pick of the remainder.

7

17:05 Market Rasen (Class 5) (3YO only)

'From Design To Reality' Elixir Bathrooms 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race

1m 5f 21y

Winner £2,274 - 9 ran

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FELICIDAD put in a promising performance on her debut in the French provinces back in August and she can put that experience to good use this afternoon. Arkyn is a half-brother to a useful hurdler in France and is a newcomer to note, especially if there is any market support for him. Others to consider are Surin and Roue De Charrette.

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