Thurlow Nunn Standen Groundcare Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 4) (4YO plus)
1m 2f 23y Good to Soft (Soft in Places)
Sunny spells
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82 Expert View: Below form returned to a mile down the field in a handicap at Newbury most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 10f, acts on soft and fast ground; small, athletic filly, below last winning mark, but needs to bounce back.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 12l behind Abundant at 14-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good to firm) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
92 Expert View: Below form upped to 11f beaten 9l in a handicap at Windsor last time; in good form prior; effective 10f on heavy and good to firm; handicapper given him a chance now.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 2f on heavy ground. Finished 9l behind Cape Fear when fifth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month.
80 Expert View: Travelled but found nil down the field in Swinton Handicap Hurdle at Haydock most recent; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective up to 12f, acts on sound surface; not ruled out back on the Flat.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Third of 9 behind Letsbefrank beaten 1 1/2l at 11-8fav on his latest flat outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good) in April.
84 Expert View: Found little, below form down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent; suited by 8/9f, acts on soft and good to firm; remains without a win since May 2024.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind Hickory at 40-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) earlier this month.
83 Expert View: Again below form down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recent; effective 8-10f, acts on soft and good; remains 3lb above last winning mark.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Orchard when last of 9 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f last month.
87 Expert View: Below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; top jockey back on board; suited by 10f, acts on soft and good to firm; on a competitive mark if bouncing back.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 5l behind A Major Payne when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
86 Expert View: Retruned to form landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 8-10f, acts on a sound surface; could go well again stepping up in class.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-1 at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Amidst The Chaos by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Wolverhampton this season.
84 Expert View: Lacked pace down to 10f beaten 6l in a handicap at Epsom last time; trainer in form; suited by 8-10f, just stays 12f, acts on heavy, good and AW, likes it testing; eased in weights and soft ground should suit.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l behind Hello Cotai at 14-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Echalar regained the winning thread at Doncaster and is respected with Billy Loughnane back in the plate, while Hamlet's Night was last seen finishing down the field in the Swinton Hurdle but merits close inspection. However, it might be worth taking a chance on MYTHICAL GUEST. He was 7lb out of the handicap in a warm Ascot contest, so his effort is best forgiven, but his earlier Newmarket performance was full of promise and returning to 10 furlongs should bring out the best in him.
Hamlet's Night has been off since the spring when disappointing over hurdles and he could easily go well back from a break and returning to the Flat. Soft ground would be an issue, though, and it's instead worth going with PERCIVAL, who has been given a chance by the handicapper and should appreciate getting on some softer ground for the first time since leaving Andre Fabre. Arthur's Realm is fresh for the time of year and comes in as third best with the ground suitable.
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 2f 23y | 2:02.76 |
