5:05 Yarmouth – 7f QuinnBet Quarterback Handicap (Class 6, 3yo+ 0-60)Going: Good to Firm | Stalls: Centre | Runners: 9

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Pace & Draw

Likely to be an honest pace with Enpassant (prefers handy) and Shaws Phoenix (often prominent) drawn middle-to-high. Triggered and Clasina should be mid-division, while Oh So Audacious and Rusheen Boy are typically held up. With the stalls in the centre, no major draw bias, though handy types often fare well here.


Strongest Contenders

  • Enpassant (7/2) – Last-time-out winner at Leicester (7f, GF), travelling strongly and showing resolution to get up late. A 3lb rise is manageable. Consistent this summer and looks to have conditions in his favour. Proven.
  • Oh So Audacious (10/3) – Scored at Brighton (7f) last time, finishing strongly. She’s a quirky mare but in form, though never won this high in the weights before. Needs pace, which she may get. Progressive.
  • Rusheen Boy (11/2) – Won well here in June (6f, GF) and backed that up at Lingfield. A return to 7f suits, and mark looks workable. Promising type for this grade.

Main Dangers

  • Triggered (6/1) – Veteran with a poor win record but running solid races this term, including a close third at Doncaster. Still dangerous off this mark but needs things to fall right.
  • Clasina (13/2) – Consistent filly, ex-Juddmonte, usually finishes in the frame over 7f. Trainer switch to John Berry interesting. Could improve again.
  • Court Of Session (7/1) – Well-handicapped and in form, but has been running over shorter. The return to 7f is in his favour.

Interesting Outsiders

  • Eulalia (6/1–10/1) – Lightly raced 3yo making handicap debut off 53. Poor maidens, but well bred and could be better than shown. Market check essential.
  • Shaws Phoenix (16/1) – Pace angle, but remains winless and unreliable.
  • Heer’s Sadie (20/1) – Dual C&D winner this summer, but last two runs poor. Needs revival.

Runner Scores (suitability 10 = ideal)

  • Enpassant – 8/10 (proven form, conditions suit, small rise okay)
  • Oh So Audacious – 7/10 (in form, needs pace to collapse late)
  • Rusheen Boy – 7.5/10 (course winner, still competitive off current mark)
  • Triggered – 6.5/10 (hard to win with, but chance on recent form)
  • Clasina – 6.5/10 (consistent, trainer switch a possible plus)
  • Court Of Session – 6.5/10 (well handicapped, but inconsistent)
  • Eulalia – 6/10 (unexposed, could improve but risky)
  • Shaws Phoenix – 4.5/10 (pace angle, but hard to trust)
  • Heer’s Sadie – 4/10 (needs big bounce back)

Private Tissue Estimate

  • Enpassant 3/1
  • Rusheen Boy 4/1
  • Oh So Audacious 9/2
  • Clasina 6/1
  • Court Of Session 13/2
  • Triggered 7/1
  • Eulalia 8/1
  • Shaws Phoenix 16/1
  • Heer’s Sadie 25/1

Summary & Smart Play

Competitive 0-60 with several recent winners. Pace should be even, suiting both handy runners and closers.

Smart Play:

  • Win Bet – Enpassant (solid form, looks progressive at this level)
  • Each-Way Saver – Rusheen Boy (course winner, handicapped to strike again)

Keep an eye on Eulalia in the market – unexposed 3yo who could improve.

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