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Testa Rossa made quite a splash when returning from a short break at Newcastle in January and he can follow up tomorrow in the sunbets.co.uk Handicap back at that track.
Jim Goldie’s charge seemed to feel the benefit of nearly two months out of action as he powered home by six lengths over the same mile trip he faces here.
The handicapper has upped his mark by 10lb for that success and while that is far from ideal, Testa Rossa appeared to win with plenty in hand and could still be slightly ahead of his mark.
Phil Dennis was in the plate that day and the 3lb claimer will provide another little handy weight respite when he takes the reins again this time
Night Castle should feel the benefit of his debut run as he lines up in the 32Red.com Novice Stakes.
A Dubawi half-brother to the useful Heavy Metal, Night Castle could finish only fifth at the first attempt for Charlie Appleby but he raced very green throughout, travelling wide before starting to stay on a bit towards the finish.
Beaten four lengths on that occasion, the experience should not be lost on Night Castle.
Morning Skye changed hands for just 10,000 euro in September 2016 but could pay back a chunk of that price tag at the first attempt in the Read Harry Fry On Betway Insider Blog Maiden Stakes.
By Famous Name out of a Group Three-winning sprinter, Morning Skye failed to make the track last year but is certainly bred to be good enough to win something like this.
Jack The Truth has been thoroughly consistent so far for George Scott and he is taken to notch a fourth career success in the Betway Cheltenham First&Last Race Losers Moneyback Handicap at Southwell.
The four-year-old certainly seems to enjoy the Fibresand surface as he was on the mark in both December and January, winning over five and six furlongs.
He then showed his versatility in terms of surface by winning at Chelmsford last time, when his prominent style of racing paid dividends with a length victory in a reasonable heat.
Jack The Truth has gone up another 4lb for that success but still looks pretty unexposed.
Hilborough made a winning start for Les Eyre at Southwell last time and could be hard to beat in the 32Red Handicap.
2-1fav Tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 23l behind Real Gent at Haydock 1m 2yo nov stk (4) hvy in Sep. 4-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 4l behind Sea Fox at Kempton 7f Novice Stakes (3-4yo) (5) pol in Feb. 18-1 Held up towards rear, short of room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Casey Jones at Newcastle 7f Novice Auction Stakes (3yo) (6) in Feb. 7-4fav Raced wide tracked leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and joined inside final furlong, ran on, won on the nod, won at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct beating Epic Fantasy by shd, 9 ran. Choisir filly out of Royal Visit. 8-1 Mid-division, headway near side of group over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Tansheet at Newcastle 1m 2yo nov stks (5) in Sep.
2-1fav Led until over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Rock On Baileys at Chelmsford City 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol. 7-4 Dwelt, soon in touch, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, edged left and went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Dubai Acclaim at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) in Feb.
7-4 Led, hard ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, last of 3, 3 1/2l behind Lord Of The Glen at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) in Feb.
15-2 Tracked leaders, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, stayed on, 2nd of 5, nk behind Snaffled at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) in Feb. 7-2 Chased leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Brockey Rise at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) in Feb. (124)MJohnston9-7 .................... JFanning (42) J Tate 9-7 ............................ L Morris (20) J Gosden 9-5 ....................................... R Havlin (44) J L Eyre 9-3 (CD) ........................ C Beasley (17) J Osborne 9-2 ................................ J Dinsmore (7) (12) P Kirby 9-2 (CD2) ................ W Cox (5) (135) Mrs R Carr 9-1 .................... J P Sullivan (22)BHaslam9-0 ...................................... CHardie (30) P Evans 8-9 (CD) ........................ G Malune (5) BETTING: 9-4 Cherubic, 4 Stealth, 9-2 Sharp Reminder, 7 Poet’s Prince, 8 Hilborough, 12 Mr Carbonator, 14 Musbaq, Alifax, 20 Skito Soldier.
20-1 In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Quivery at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll nov stks (5) gd in Jul. 7-4fav Led, challenged 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Broderie at Lingfield 1m 2f Novice Stakes (3yo) (5) pol in Feb. 12-1 Mid-division, never on terms, 8th of 13, 5l behind International Law at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) in Feb. 13-2 Broke well, soon outpaced towards rear, rallied to chase leaders before halfway, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 9, 9l behind Silchester at Southwell 1m nov stk (5) fbs in Feb. 20-1 Dwelt, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 10, 7l behind Breaking Records at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) in Feb.
50-1 Slowly into stride, held up and behind, headway over 1f out, modest 4th final furlong, never threatened, 4th of 8, 13l behind Francis Xavier at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) in Nov. 66-1 Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 18l behind Bobby Biscuit at Kempton 1m Novice Stakes (3yo) (5) pol in Jan. (120) M W Easterby 5 9-7 (D) ........ Nathan Evans (19) C Dwyer 4 9-7 (CD) ....................... L Edmunds (3) (5) D C Griffiths 9 9-2 (D6) ........... E Greatrex (15) A Bailey 6 9-1 (D5) ............ Joshua Bryan (5) (36) G Scott 4 8-13 (CD) .............. Fran Berry (10) M Appleby 6 8-7 (BF, CD2)... A Rawlinson (14) D C Griffiths 5 8-7 (CD3) ................. J Quinn (23) S Dixon 6 8-7 (CD5) ........................ L Morris BETTING: 11-4 Something Lucky, 3 Jack The Truth, 9-2 Quick Look, 6 Arzaak, 10 Crosse Fire, Brother Tiger, 12 Archimedes, 14 Vimy Ridge. (15) K Ryan 9 9-9 (C) ..................................... K Stott (15) I Jardine 7 9-7 (CD2)...J Gormley (5) (15) Mrs R Carr 7 9-7 (D2) ............... J P Sullivan (175) Rebecca Bastiman 4 9-6 (D) ............ P Makin (202) M W Easterby 5 9-5 (CD) ........... H Shaw (7) (143) N Tinkler 4 9-5 (CD) ........ L Edmunds (3) (10) P Niven 4 9-3 (D) ....................... A Mullen (79) M W Easterby 10 9-1 (C, D3) .C Hardie (76) E Dunlop 4 9-1 ................................ D Muscutt (20) P Kirby 4 8-12 .............................. S Gray BETTING: 5-2 Al Khan, 4 Kilbaha Lady, 5 Abushamah, 6 Newmarket Warrior, 8 Natajack, Sir Gnet, Swansway, 25 Metronomic, 33 Others. (15) R Fahey 8 9-10 (CD) ........... P Hanagan (136) Rebecca Bastiman 7 9-7 (BF, C, D) ...P Makin (27) N Tinkler 8 9-5 .............. L Edmunds (3) (5) J Osborne 5 9-3 (BF, D6) ......... J Fanning (20) J Goldie 4 8-13 (CD) ....... Phil Dennis (3) (20) T D Barron 4 8-12 (CD) ... Ben Curtis (166) Rebecca Bastiman 4 8-12 (D) ................ J Hart
40-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 11l behind Inn The Bull at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) in Feb. 33-1 Held up towards rear, saddle slipped, pulled up before halfway, in a race won by Age Of Wisdom at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb, 9 ran. 5-1 Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 12l behind Fast Dancer at Bath 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
8-1 Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed alongin 8th 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 14, 7l behind Intisari at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in May ‘16. 6-1 Raced wide and towards rear, hung left final 2f, never on terms, 7th of 12, 19l behind Avocet at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb. 25-1 Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 11th of 13, 20l behind Bournville at Newcastle 2m (5) std in Feb.
8-15fav Tracked leader until went on over 6f out, going well when switched right to centre of course over 1f out, not extended, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) in Feb beating Sunshineandbubbles by 1 1/2l, 6 ran. 7-2 Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, stayed on, led towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb beating Sky Marshal by 3/4l, 10 ran. 11-1 Led over 11f out, joined 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased winner after, well held but battled on to hold 2nd, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Native Fighter at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.