Soccer

NewmarketThu, June 27, 2024

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16:40 Newmarket

Close Brothers Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)

Class 5 | 4yo+

Winner £4,381 - 6 runners

2m

Going: Good

Surface: Turf

Race Tip

It might pay to stick with the in-form RED FORCE ONE (6) who is a Phil Kirby trained nine-year-old. Escapes a penalty for his triumph in an apprentice event at Redcar last week and can complete a hat-trick with jockey Conor Planas now able to claim the full 3lb. MY CHIQUITA (3) is up 2lb for finishing a neck second over 1m6 1/2f in this grade at Doncaster last time. Could remain competitive. CHURCHELLA (1) stayed on at the one-pace to finish fourth in that event and wasn't disgraced when sixth on softer ground at Thirsk eleven days ago. Last-start Lingfield (2m1/2f) winner PFINGSTBERG (7) rounds out the shortlist.