Market Rasen 21 July 2018

Going: Good
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 13.3° - 24.6°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 7.9 mph NW

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

Read Noel Fehily At 188bet Novices' Hurdle

2m 2f 140y

Winner £4,549 - 4 ran

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Three time all-weather victor BAL DE RIO has knocked on the door in four of his five hurdle outings and the Brian Ellison-trained hurdler has to be seen as a leading player once again here with Nico de Boinville an eye-catching jockey booking. Stole The Show found just a progressive rival too good when second at Worcester last time and the Fontwell winner has been in good form of late, while improvement is required if Ciboir or Tiger Twenty Two are going to play a part.

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14:05 Market Rasen (Class 1) (3YO plus)

188Bet Summer Handicap Hurdle (Listed)

2m 148y

Winner £22,780 - 13 ran

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Dan Skelton has been in fine form this summer, currently operating at a strike-rate of 39%, and the handler who landed this with Red Tornado in 2016 can enjoy success this time with his hat-trick seeking FAIR MOUNTAIN, who has impressed when routing the opposition the last twice and now looks to make his mark in handicap company. Stablemate Mister Universum is respected and was in good order when winning at Warwick when last seen in May, while Artful Artist got off the mark in good style in a Southwell maiden last time and looks the type Dr Richard Newland could have plenty of success with. 2017 winning trainer Evan Williams relies on durable veteran Court Minstrel this time and the 11-year-old is respected back to the same mark as when winning the Silver Trophy at Chepstow last October.

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14:40 Market Rasen (Class 4) (3YO plus)

188bet.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

2m 148y

Winner £4,094 - 7 ran

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Course and distance winner Collodi went close at this venue earlier this month and has to be respected once again. Red Ochre has been denied by a neck the last twice and is another who has smart course form to call upon as well as the assistance of a 10lb claimer this time. However, preference is for Worcester winner RED HOT CHILLY, who has been handed just a 4lb rise for that brave success and could now go on.

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15:15 Market Rasen (Class 1) (4YO plus)

188Bet Summer Plate Handicap Chase (Listed)

2m 5f 89y

Winner £28,475 - 15 ran

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Last year's winner Alcala was beaten by Bagad Bihoue at Newton Abbot last time out and the suspicion is that the latter is open to more improvement than the former. The pair provide Paul Nicholls with a strong hand in the race, while Calett Mad is a useful handicap chaser and enjoys racing on this decent surface. Too Many Diamonds has been thriving during the summer for the in-form Skelton operation, but this can go the way of MORE BUCK'S. He won a nice pot at Perth last time on stable debut for Peter Bowen and looks open to plenty of improvement despite an 8lb rise.

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15:50 Market Rasen (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Extra Place Races At 188bet Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f 139y

Winner £12,512 - 5 ran

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CHAMPAGNE CITY appreciated the quick surface when defeating a decent yardstick in the shape of Red Tornado at Newton Abbot last month and looks open to further progress for these top connections now upped in distance. Card Game put in a career best when a 26-length winner at Hexham last time and is feared most, with the four-timer seeking Voodoo Doll also likely to continue on the upwards trajectory for Evan Williams and Adam Wedge.

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16:25 Market Rasen (Class 3) (4YO plus)

188bet Mobile Bet10 Get20 Novices' Handicap Chase

2m 5f 89y

Winner £7,798 - 8 ran

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In finishing down the field at Worcester, WINNER MASSAGOT didn't tear up any trees on his first start since undergoing a breathing operation. However, he hasn't been with his in-form stable for long and it would come as no surprise to see him turn in an improved showing with the benefit of that reappearance outing now behind him. Our Three Sons continues on an upward curve and is considered the principal threat, while Whoshotwho, who has been raised 6lb for winning over C&D earlier in the month, must also enter calculations.

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17:00 Market Rasen (Class 4) (4YO plus)

188bet Casino Handicap Chase

2m 1f 43y

Winner £5,198 - 6 ran

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ATLANTIC STORM followed up his victory over the extended 1m7f at Southwell last month with a solid effort in defeat over 2m at Uttoxeter 11 days ago and rates the one to beat in his current form. Point winner Ballycamp has been given a chance by the assessor and makes some appeal on his course second in April, though the main danger may be recent Perth second Old Salt, who is having his second start for his new stable and could feasibly turn the tables on the penalised winner, Go West Young Man.

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