Towcester 04 May 2017

Going: Good to Firm (Watered)
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 6.1° - 12.5°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 14.8 mph NE

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14:20 Towcester (Class 4) (4YO plus)

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1m 7f 151y

Winner £3,899 - 7 ran

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Somewhere To Be's rating of 120 looks an inflated one considering he failed to go on from a promising debut effort over timber when sixth to Jenkins at Newbury in November and would need to improve considerably on his two efforts after that to justify his mark. Preference, though, goes to PROJECT MARS as he showed a fair amount of promise when runner-up here over further last month and the drop in trip should assist. Mister Showman looks one to watch making his debut for the Dan Skelton yard.

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14:50 Towcester (Class 4) (5YO plus)

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2m 5f 153y

Winner £5,198 - 6 ran

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SAM RED returns chasing after a productive spell over timber without getting his head in front with two seconds, one to the decent Ami Desbois at Wetherby, and the son of Denham Red deserves to get off the mark over the larger obstacles. Midnight Shot was disappointing when pulled-up at Haydock last time but is capable of better now making his chasing debut, while Lofgren looks the pick of the remainder.

3

15:20 Towcester (Class 5) (4YO plus)

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1m 7f 151y

Winner £3,249 - 10 ran

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CHAMPION CHASE looks very interesting now dropped back down to the minimum distance on ground that he should thrive on. Kim Bailey's charge has looked a non-stayer on his last couple of starts at Southwell over 2m4f and the first-time tongue tie is also entitled to bring about further improvement. Sulamani The Late has been consistent recently and should be thereabouts if running to his best, while Mount Vesuvius was an easy winner at Exeter last week and turns out quickly under a penalty.

4

15:50 Towcester (Class 4) (5YO plus)

EBF/TBA Mares' Intermediate Handicap Chase

2m 3f 179y

Winner £5,064 - 3 ran

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ADARENNA was outclassed on her most recent start when beaten a long way in a Grade 3 behind General Principle at Limerick but returns to Towcester, at a level she should prove capable of winning at, and against a field that has plenty of questions to answer. Nancy's Trix was below par when fancied to run well on her chasing debut so can be given the benefit of the doubt, while Barton Rose would have claims if returning to form after pulling up the last twice.

5

16:20 Towcester (Class 4) (4YO plus)

starspreads.com Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 211y

Winner £3,899 - 5 ran

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RIDDLESTOWN has mixed and matched of late having won over both hurdles and fences at Southwell and having struck up a good rapport with his new rider. The son of Cloudings has gone up 11lb in the weights but may well prove capable of defying that rise. Kayla posted a rare poor effort when out of the frame at Market Rasen on her return to action so is entitled to take a step forward for the outing, while Shantou Tiger will be banking on the application of first-time blinkers to make a difference.

6

16:50 Towcester (Class 5) (5YO plus)

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2m 5f 153y

Winner £3,249 - 7 ran

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MR JIM won on his handicap debut at Plumpton in a race where the main protagonists in the market both failed to complete and the fact the handicapper has allowed him to run off the same mark underlines how poor the contest was. In saying that, the step up in trip is capable of bringing about improvement and this looks a contest where holes can be picked in all of his rivals. Brown Bear won at Fontwell last time but has to prove himself at the distance, while High Aspirations looks best of the remainder.

7

17:25 Towcester (Class 5) (4YO to 6YO)

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1m 7f 151y

Winner £2,599 - 8 ran

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ROSE TREE was no match for the impressive Sunshade on Easter Monday at Fakenham but she will have learnt plenty and the booking of Noel Fehily looks a notable positive to her chances. Jubilympics has proven very consistent in three starts to date and the 7lb allowance of Daniel Sansom should come in handy, while Mistress Massini has been given plenty of time to develop which could stand her in good stead.

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