Race Shape & Angles
- Likely pace: Several can press on – In A Hurry has gone forward in the hood, Albeseeingyer often prominent, and Little Keilee has led/pressed before. Should be even-to-strong gallop, favouring those who can settle and quicken.
- Draw bias: July 7f is usually fair, though low-to-middle draws preferred in bigger fields. With only 9 runners, draw less critical.
Strongest Contenders
Albeseeingyer (6yo, OR 73, Draw 6, Hollinshead/Costello)
- Reliable mare at this level; RPRs 77–81 in last 4 runs.
- Excuses at Chester latest (too strong a pace). Previous C&D form solid.
- Trainer 100% RTF last fortnight.
Score: 8/10 – dependable, but vulnerable to improvers.
In A Hurry (3yo, OR 73, Draw 4, O’Meara/Cosgrave)
- Only 6 runs, improving since hood applied.
- Strong 3rd at Catterick (7f GF) on handicap debut – taken on for lead, still held on well (RPR 74).
- WFA angle (3yo vs older). Yard 30% RTF.
Score: 9/10 – progressive, strong chance if settles better.
Little Keilee (5yo, OR 66, Draw 10, Owen/J Watson)
- Good AW/Chester turf efforts recently, unlucky at Catterick and Wolverhampton.
- RPRs 80–83 suggest she’s still well-handicapped off 66.
- Can blow start, but if she breaks clean, she’s dangerous.
Score: 8.5/10 – strong each-way play, solid form.
Zariela (4yo, OR 69, Draw 5, Woods/K Fraser)
- Consistent type, RPR 76–78 recent starts.
- Won at Yarmouth earlier in season, placed again latest at Leicester.
- One-paced type, but reliable for a place.
Score: 7.5/10 – solid, but little scope for improvement.
Dangers / Dark Horses
Liv My Life (4yo, OR 70, Draw 2, Williams/Ghiani)
- Back to form at Newmarket last time (close 3rd, RPR 74).
- Has shown form in Class 4 this season, so dropping back into C5 helps.
Score: 7.5/10 – needs things to fall right, but well-treated.
Ironist (3yo, OR 69, Draw 9, Margarson/Callan)
- Shaped well in handicaps, RPRs 72–74.
- Still learning, but pedigree (out of fast family) suggests she’ll win one.
Score: 7.5/10 – unexposed, could improve again.
Folkene (3yo, OR 69, Draw 8, Fell/Mason)
- French recruit, 2 wins + places in provincial handicaps (7f–7.5f).
- Hard to weigh up, but new yard often improves ex-French fillies.
Score: 7/10 – unknown, watch market.
Lady Kameko (3yo, OR 63, Draw 7, Pearce)
- Best form came last summer (RPR 83), hasn’t repeated since.
- Lightly raced, but needs revival.
Score: 6/10 – risky.
Evanka (3yo, OR 58, Draw 1, Chapple-Hyam/H Davies)
- Handicap debut after 4 quiet maidens.
- Pedigree says 7f–1m should suit.
Score: 6.5/10 – could improve, but very raw.
Runner Scores
- In A Hurry – 9/10 (progressive, WFA, strong chance)
- Little Keilee – 8.5/10 (solid recent form, each-way player)
- Albeseeingyer – 8/10 (consistent, but not much margin off 73)
- Zariela – 7.5/10 (reliable, lacks gears)
- Liv My Life – 7.5/10 (returning to form, well-handicapped)
- Ironist – 7.5/10 (unexposed, could step up)
- Folkene – 7/10 (French import, market watch)
- Evanka – 6.5/10 (unknown, only handicap debut)
- Lady Kameko – 6/10 (out of form, but has a past RPR peak)
Private Tissue (my view)
- In A Hurry 3/1
- Little Keilee 7/2
- Albeseeingyer 4/1
- Zariela 6/1
- Liv My Life 7/1
- Ironist 8/1
- Folkene 10/1
- Evanka 14/1
- Lady Kameko 16/1
Summary & Smart Play
This looks like a good opportunity for the progressive 3yo In A Hurry, who shaped well on handicap debut and will appreciate a fair pace. Little Keilee is the most solid each-way, with her form holding up well and a mark that still gives her room. Albeseeingyer and Zariela are consistent dangers, while Ironist is the unexposed one who could leap forward.
Smart Play:
- Win bet: In A Hurry (progressive, WFA)
- Each-way saver: Little Keilee (strong recent RPRs, due another win)
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