FRENCH AFFAIR took his form up a notch when making a winning start for Jennie Candlish at Glorious Goodwood and can make light of a 3 lb weights rise. In-form Masaban could emerge as the one to chase him home ahead of Brave Traveller and Space Bear.
French Affair
Masaban
Brave Traveller
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. French Affair
J: Sean Dylan BowenT: Jennie Candlish
F: 4-2542461
Price History:
2.63
Age:
3
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Gained a deserved success (formerly with Richard Hannon) for new yard in 26-runner handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago, doing well to overcome troubled passage. Has to be taken seriously despite 4 lb rise.
3. Masaban
J: Oisin James OrrT: Edward Bethell
F: 58-61352
Price History:
4.20
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding landed a gamble on handicap debut at Ripon (1m) in May. Mainly in good nick since, second of 9 at Catterick (7f, firm) last time. Should remain competitive.
2. Space Bear
J: Cieren FallonT: Michael Appleby
F: 25139230
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Free-goer who opened her turf account at Yarmouth in April. In good form since until failing to beat a rival in handicap at York 15 days ago. Sort to bounce back.
7. Houndhill
J: Alex JaryT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 2-6810081
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Refitted with a visor when back to winning ways in 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 8 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Brave Traveller. Needs to show he's as effective on turf now.
6. Bye Law
J: Duran FentimanT: Tim Easterby
F: 75-660330
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner last August. In good form until tried in cheekpieces for 1st time when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) last time out. Bounce back required.
5. Brave Traveller
J: Cam HardieT: Bryan Smart
F: 21-592732
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Got off the mark at Newcastle (6f) in December and arrives in very good nick, second of 12 to Houndhill in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 8 days ago. One to consider.
4. Bleep Test
J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
F: 12234-080
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Won maiden over C&D last May. Yet to offer much in 3 runs this season, tongue tied when last of 12 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time now.