Tips for Wednesday’s UK racing come your way from meetings at Goodwood, Redcar and Kemption on 27 September 2023.
GOODWOOD
Race 2 – LATAM 13/8
LATTAM can put an unlucky recent run behind him in the William Hill Handicap.
Trained by William Haggas, the four-year-old lined up in the ultra-competitive Golden Mile at this track last month as the 5-1 favourite having won on his previous start at Newcastle.
However, he finished down the field, beaten nine lengths in 15th place, although the bare statistics possibly do not do justice to his effort as Lattam did not enjoy an ideal run.
He missed the break and then ran a bit keen before finding his passage blocked at a crucial stage, so that performance can be upgraded a little.
On an unchanged mark of 95, Lattam will also have conditions to his liking here.
Race 4 – MY PROSPERO 10/11
Lattam’s stablemate MY PROSPERO should be winning the Listed Foundation Stakes judged on the ratings.
His perch of 119 puts him well ahead of his rivals in this 10-furlong contest, but the assessor has actually dropped his mark slightly after a surprise defeat in the York Stakes on his latest start.
Beaten a half-length by Alflaila on the Knavesmire on good ground, his two best career efforts have come on easier conditions, so it might pay to keep the faith a little longer.
Race 5 – LOCAL ARMS 6/1
Karl Burke boasts an exceptional record with his juveniles this term and LOCAL ARMS can claim another nice prize for him in the British EBF £100,000 2YO Fillies’ Series Final.
While this Saxon Warrior filly is clearly not on a par with the stable’s division stars Darnation and Fallen Angel, there was much to like about her eight-length demolition job at Beverley last week.
The form may not be much to write home about, but the manner of her success was eye-catching and she looked capable of plenty more.
Race 6 – ALBANY 5/4
It is a big week for the Ralph Beckett team with Westover primed to shoot for Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe gold – and ALBANY can give them a nice confidence boost at a lower level in the Heineken Fillies’ Handicap.
A stylish winner over 10 furlongs at Windsor, she jumps up to a mile and six furlongs here, but she certainly has the pedigree for a stamina test.
REDCAR
Race 1 – BE HERE NOW 9/2
BE HERE NOW placed the past three outings and draws closer to a well-deserved success.
He was only beaten by one length over five furlongs at Haydock Park in latest and could improve for the further trip.
Moreginplease caught the eye when runner-up tackling this distance at Catterick. Not beaten far subsequently finishing fourth at Windsor and is one to consider.
Miss Woo Woo and Mecca’s Duchess shouldn’t be ruled out.
Race 3 – HIGHLAND SPRING 11/8
HIGHLAND SPRING has demonstrated ability on both career starts and has a great opportunity to shed the maiden tag.
Finished fourth behind subsequent Listed winner Arabian Crown on debut and fifth behind useful Dancing Gemini at Haydock Park subsequently.
Game Management improved from a debut sixth to finish runner-up at Thirsk over 7f and is expected to make further progress.
Involvement and Alacrity shouldn’t be ruled out of your calculations.
Race 5 – CASILLI 17/2
CASILLI has dropped to an attractive mark ahead of the Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap.
A winner off a mark of 78 at Beverley last term, the six-year-old then spent the best part of a year off the track and has struggled to really regain her sparkle since.
She has duly dropped from a starting mark of 82 to her current perch of 73 and having posted marginally improved efforts of late, she could just be coming right.
Race 7 – KALGANOV 11/4
KALGANOV carries top weight but is well capable of winning off current mark with two placings from last three outings including a nose second at Ayr.
Biplane improved from a reappearance seventh to finish runner-up in a fifteen-runner Doncaster contest. Rates highly on the Doncaster form.
Homer Stokes is chasing a hat-trick and switches back to turf following two victories on the all-weather at Southwell. Needs to prove he can replicate his form on grass.
Wreck It Ryley holds each-way claims based on a success earlier in the campaign. Not disgraced when fourth in a small field at Catterick in latest outing.
KEMPTON
Race 1 – DUNSTAN 15/8
DUNSTAN encountered a progressive performer when runner-up over course and distance on his second outing, but can get off the mark with a similar effort.
High Point could improve now tackling one mile for the first time. He should be taken seriously after his debut third at Epsom.
Hebridean Nomad ran fourth in the aforementioned track and trip event the first time out. Could do better with that outing under his belt.
Race 5 -HUMANITY 10/3
HUMANITY can thrive from an opening mark of 82 in the Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap.
Beaten a length by Group-placed runner Chesspiece on his only juvenile start, he underwent wind surgery in the spring with his comeback was delayed until August, when he proved very disappointing as an odds-on favourite.
The son of Roaring Lion likely needed the run though as stepped up to 12 furlongs the next time, he made all for a cosy success in a novice heat which bodes well for this race.
