There were 13 Races on Sunday 8th September 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 6 races at Fontwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (6/5 +40%)Windlord |
6/5(+40%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Windlord 6/5, Dubawi colt who has made a bright start, building on debut effort when second of 10 in novice at Sandown (7f) in July. Looks sure to be suited by this increase in trip and there's better to come. Sandown 2nd last time; late foal who can improve again and is one of the top two on form. |
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2nd (4)  (10/11 +100%)Shah |
10/11(+100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Shah 10/11, Chased home Solario runner-up Matauri Bay on Leicester debut and shaped well again when second in the valuable Convivial maiden over 7f here at the Ebor meeting. Should be more to come, particularly at 1m. Hard to beat. Sets a high standard after his second here last time; non-runner at Ascot yesterday. |
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3rd (6)  (40/1 -186%)Springbok |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Springbok 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 8/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Thirsk (7f, good) 23 days ago. Looks more one for nurseries after this. Showed ability in mid-division on both starts but more will be needed to win this. |
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4th (2)  (50/1 -52%)Lever Up |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lever Up 50/1, 125/1, well behind Shah when tenth of 17 in Convivial maiden on 7f course debut (good to firm) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. 125-1, slowly away when tenth of 17 in valuable maiden here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago. |
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5th (3)  (14/1 -17%)Off Spin |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Off Spin 14/1, 40/1, encouraging third of 9 in novice at Ripon (1m, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Can be expected to improve. Looked a good prospect on debut; whether he will be ready to win this remains to be seen. |
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6th (9)  (25/1 -150%)Harswell Ruby |
25/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Harswell Ruby 25/1, Promising sort. Third of 10 in maiden (50/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on debut 23 days ago, finishing well. Significantly up in trip. Should improve. 50-1 but passed five rivals in the final 1f when third of ten in Thirsk maiden (6f, good). |
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7th (1)  (33/1 -65%)Betelgeuse |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Betelgeuse 33/1, 12/1, last of 8 in maiden at Sandown (1m, good) on debut 31 days ago. 12-1, slowly away and always behind when last of eight in maiden at Sandown (1m, good). |
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8th (5)  (20/1 -67%)Spirit Of Murray |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Spirit Of Murray 20/1, 250,000 gns Camelot colt. Dam, useful Australian 9f-11f winner (including Group 1 event), out of winning half-sister to very smart performer up to 1¾m Unfurled. Interesting newcomer for a stable no stranger to first-time-out 2-y-o success here. 250,000gns yearling by Camelot; dam Australian 7f-1m3f winner, including Group 1. |
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9th (7)  (150/1 -200%)U S Grant |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) U S Grant 150/1, Last of 6 both starts. Needs to be transformed by first-timee blinkers. Tailed off in June and again 16 days ago; gelded in between; now blinkered. |
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WINDLORD bumped into an exciting juvenile when second over 7f at Sandown and a repeat of that effort would see him difficult to beat. This could be a stepping stone for the son of Dubawi, who has Group entries later on in the campaign, and he can shed his maiden tag. The biggest danger is likely to come in the form of Shah, who has occupied the runner-up berth in his two appearances to date, including in the Convivial here. Newcomer Spirit Of Murray heads the remainder.
SHAH sets the bar high on his Convivial maiden form and should get off the mark. Andrew Balding's Windlord is the obvious threat. Off Spin and Harswell Ruby can fight it out for third unless the market speaks in the favour of Kevin Ryan newcomer Spirit of Murray.
Following his strong finish over 7f here in the Convivial Maiden, SHAH deserves to be a hot favourite. Windlord is the threat.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11)  (14/1 -17%)Duran |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Duran 14/1, Career best when winning 14-runner course handicap (5.4f, good to firm) in July. Only seventh at Nottingham since so his hopes are pinned on a return to York sparking a revival. Inconsistent but won here two starts ago; worth a second look in view of that course form. |
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2nd (15)  (16/1 +27%)Fidelius |
16/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Fidelius 16/1, Doubled his tally when making all at Wolverhampton (5f) in June. Finished a respectable second of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) next time and not seen to best effect at Newcastle since (probably still in form). In good form prior to Newcastle last time when he was twice blocked in his run. |
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3rd (14)  (25/1 -79%)Vince L'amour |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Vince L'amour 25/1, Bagged a pair of 5f/6f handicaps in the mud in April. Back to that form when second at Haydock in July but 2 lesser runs have followed, finishing behind the reopposing Make It Easy at Chester last weekend. Runner-up at Haydock in July but not at the same level the last twice. |
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4th (12)  (66/1 -65%)Mini Magna |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mini Magna 66/1, Given a break after 2 poor runs in the spring and bounced back to form when third of 5 at Catterick (5f, good) 11 days ago, keeping on after getting outplaced. Inconsistent this year but fair third recently following a break; each-way possible. |
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5th (5)  (4/1 +38%)Dorney Lake |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dorney Lake 4/1, Useful form when winning over 6f at Yarmouth (maiden) and Lingfield (novice) in the spring. Below expectations in a trio of big-meeting handicaps since but cut a bit of slack by the handicapper and may fare better in these slightly calmer waters. Hasn't run badly the last twice; may be capable of better, but needs to be. |
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6th (9)  (13/2 +46%)Curious Rover |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Curious Rover 13/2, Back in the groove when runner-up here (5.4f) and at Musselburgh (5f) but his run of good form came to a halt when sixth of 7 at Pontefract 3 weeks ago. Runner-up twice in a row (including here) before being trapped wide at Pontefract. |
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7th (7)  (10/1 +29%)Cloud King |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Cloud King 10/1, Looked a potentially useful sort in the spring and returned to form when readily winning 7-runner handicap at Haydock (5f, good) in July. Found a Glorious Goodwood handicap too hot to handle since but he wasn't knocked about when held. Below par at Goodwood latest, but not for the first time; of interest judged on July win. |
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8th (4)  (6/1 +40%)Harvanna |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Harvanna 6/1, Progressive last summer and notched a third career success when striking late at Doncaster (5f) in July. Found out in deeper races at Haydock and over C&D since, though. Won five-runner handicap at Doncaster in July but unable to threaten the next twice. |
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9th (3)  (16/1 -60%)Grandlad |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Grandlad 16/1, Won a pair of 5f Goodwood handicaps at the start of the summer. Not disgraced in a C&D listed race in July but below par in a Glorious Goodwood handicap since. Bounce back needed. Retains potential but soundly beaten on the two occasions he's been in a big-field h'cap. |
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10th (8)  (3/1 +67%)Irish Nectar |
3/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Irish Nectar 3/1, Signed off last season with 5f maiden and nursery wins in the mud at Nottingham and over C&D. Struggled on first 3 outings this year but step back in the right direction at when fourth at Carlisle (6f, soft) 10 days ago. Very interesting with Murphy up. C&D nursery winner but best form is on soft going, which seems unlikely to prevail today. |
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11th (1)  (9/1 -80%)Law Of Average |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Law Of Average 9/1, Made it an impressive 3 wins in his last 4 starts when scoring in the style of a very useful sprinter at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month. Even a 9 lb shouldn't prevent him making another bold bid. Has won three of his last four; up 9lb for last time but wasn't fully extended. |
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12th (10)  (50/1 -52%)Monks Dream |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Monks Dream 50/1, Maiden/novice winner at Newcastle in the autumn. Struggled in 2 handicaps since, although it was a big ask tackling the Great St Wilfrid on his reappearance 3 weeks ago. Lightly raced and may have needed recent comeback run at Ripon, but was well beaten. |
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13th (16)  (33/1 -136%)Ticktyboo |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Ticktyboo 33/1, Went close in a Newcastle handicap in June and finally off the mark in 3-runner Chepstow maiden (5f, good) 13 days ago. One of 3 runners for his stable. Has gone close in two handicaps this year (soft/AW); unproven on good ground. |
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The hat-trick seeking Law Of Average arrives in very good heart and should be taken seriously, but a further 9lb hike in the ratings may leave him susceptible to a better-treated rival. A chance is taken on MAKE IT EASY, who was only narrowly touched off from a tricky draw at Chester and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Nigel Tinkler's filly has been raised 3lb, which doesn't appear out of her reach. Cover Point also makes appeal.
The booking of Oisin Murphy looks significant for IRISH NECTAR who could be set for a productive autumn again after his back-to-form fourth at Carlisle 10 days ago. Law of Average will need a very useful effort to defy his new mark but the style of his latest Thirsk success suggests he may be capable of that sort of level. Cover Point and Make It Easy also make the shortlist.
The highly progressive front-runner LAW OF AVERAGE (nap) won eased down at Thirsk last month and can defy a 9lb rise.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (6/5 +66%)Brighton Boy |
6/5(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Brighton Boy 6/5, Winner at Chester (6f, good to soft) in July. Well beaten in a Glorious Goodwood nursery since but being trapped wide didn't help. Second favourite for nursery at Glorious Goodwood (7f) but never dangerous from wide draw. |
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2nd (3)  (25/1 -150%)End Of Story |
25/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) End Of Story 25/1, Winner of maiden at Thirsk in May but hasn't built on it since. 10/1, 11¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Aesterius in listed race at Sandown (5f, good) 65 days ago. Makes handicap debut from a mark which demands improvement. Well beaten in Sandown Listed event last time; gelded since; others are more persuasive. |
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3rd (2)  (6/1 -9%)Mythical Composer |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mythical Composer 6/1, Winner of maiden at Bath in June and creditable seventh of 19 in the Super Sprint at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm) since. Remains unexposed and respected on nursery debut. Another step forward is required on nursery debut but he's progressive and needs respect. |
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4th (6)  (11/4 +8%)Yes I'm Mali |
11/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Yes I'm Mali 11/4, Game winner of a big-field C&D nursery at the Ebor meeting. That is likely to prove strong form and a 5 lb rise may not prevent him following up. Won 17-runner nursery here (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; solid claims despite 5lb rise. |
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5th (1)  (15/2 -7%)Sex On Fire |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sex On Fire 15/2, Made successful debut at Southwell in March and got back on the up when good second of 8 in nursery at Haydock (6f, good) in July. Respectable sixth of 16 in a Glorious Goodwood nursery but well behind Yes I'm Mali at the Ebor meeting. Went close on nursery debut; denied a clear run next time but no show at the Ebor meeting. |
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6th (9)  (18/1 -100%)Atomic Mass |
18/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Atomic Mass 18/1, Fair maiden. Made a sound start to his nursery career when third of 13 over C&D in July but well held over 7f at Chester since. Connections waste no time returning him to 6f. Close third off this mark two runs back; no progress yet from him, so others are preferred. |
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7th (4)  (13/2 +19%)Teej A |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Teej A 13/2, Looked progressive when winning maiden/novice events in May. Not up to listed/Group 2 company at Newmarket since but this is more realistic back from a break. Notable 6f winner in May; scale of defeat since in Listed race and Group 2 is a concern. |
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8th (8)  (66/1 -500%)Final Angel |
66/1(-500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Final Angel 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 20/1, fourth of 5 in C&D novice (good to soft) 58 days ago. Potential improver in nurseries. All three races have been on softer than good; much better is needed on this nursery debut. |
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YES I'M MALI showed a likeable attitude when running on gamely to claim a nursery over C&D at the Ebor meeting and although he'll have to defy a 5lb rise, Richard Fahey's colt should be a tough nut to crack. Brighton Boy didn't get the run of the race when caught wide and struggling to land a blow over 7f at Glorious Goodwood, and a more straightforward passage could see him to better effect. Mythical Composer is also worthy of consideration on his handicap bow.
This is less competitive than the race YES I'M MALI won at the Ebor meeting so he's taken to defy a 5 lb rise. Clive Cox's Mythical Composer ran well in the Super Sprint when last seen in July and may give Richard Fahey's charge most to do ahead of Brighton Boy.
Most need to find excuses for their latest runs. The glaring exception is YES I'M MALI who won a 17-runner nursery at the Ebor meeting.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (4/1 +56%)Zain Blue |
4/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Zain Blue 4/1, Eased a little in the weights and back on the up when opening his account at Ascot (1m) in July. That race worked out well and he hasn't been disgraced either start since, fifth oof 16 in handicap over C&D 16 days ago. Cheekpieces go on but this mark demands a little more. Fifth of 16 over C&D 16 days ago, albeit 3l behind Apiarist; tries headgear first time. |
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2nd (8)  (9/1 -100%)Amsterdam |
9/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Amsterdam 9/1, Definite promise in trio of novice events and much improved when second of 10 on handicap debut at Ascot (7f) 44 days ago, keeping on near finish. Return to this longer trip in his favour on that evidence and unlikely we've seen the best of him yet. After just four races he could still be capable of improvement, which is needed. |
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3rd (5)  (3/1 +60%)Apiarist |
3/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Apiarist 3/1, Edged ahead late on in valuable sales' race at this track (7f, heavy) on final start at 2 yrs and performed creditably whilst looking no more than averagely treated in handicaps on each of his last 4 starts, fourth in 16-runner C&D event latest. Claims of making the frame again. Consistent in 1m handicaps; ran on from last when fourth of 16 over C&D at Ebor meeting. |
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4th (2)  (3/1 +0%)Old Cock |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Old Cock 3/1, Had a blip at Pontefract (1m) in July but upwardly-mobile otherwise, taking his career record to 3-5 at Haydock (1m) 4 weeks ago. Quickly made up into a useful sort and feasible to think the assessor hasn't caught up with him yet. Respected. Won three of his five races; scored pretty smoothly in 1m handicap at Haydock on latest. |
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5th (1)  (10/3 -11%)Markoon |
10/3(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Markoon 10/3, Son of Kingman who was 2 from 3 in novice company at up to 1m and he proved too free when sixth of 8 on handicap debut at Newbury (10f) 22 days ago. Not given a hard time when his chance had gone and feasible to think he can resume progress back down in trip. Failed to settle on handicap debut when upped to 1m2f but looked promising going into that. |
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6th (4)  (9/1 +10%)Marcella |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Marcella 9/1, Chester novice winner (7f, heavy) at 2 yrs who resumed with an improved second in 5-runner conditions' event at Kempton (1m) in April. Exploits mixed in trio of outings subsequently but she ought to find this less demanding than her latest assignment at Royal Ascot in June. Soundly beaten at 150-1 in 1m handicap at Royal Ascot last time; others look more solid. |
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It is way too early to be giving up on the well-bred MARKOON, who was his own worst enemy when pulling too hard on his handicap debut at Newbury. The son of Kingman showed tenacity when successful on his two previous starts and, assuming he settles better back over a mile, he can give his trainer back-to-back winners of this race. Class-droppers Apiarist and Marcella offer some each-way value, while Old Cock is two from three in handicaps and also rates a serious contender.
OLD COCK has quickly developed into a useful sort, posting a career-best display when winning 9-runner handicap at Haydock 4 weeks ago and, with the prospect of more to come, he gets the nod to defy the handicapper again. Markoon promises to be suited by this drop back in trip and is feared. Amsterdam and Apiarist are others in the mix.
Old Cock impressed last time when registering his third win but MARKOON can still prove well handicapped when everything clicks.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (6/4 +57%)Quinault |
6/4(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Quinault 6/4, Prolific last season, winning 7 times, including 6 in a row. Slow start to this campaign but has resumed progress of late, winning listed events at Chester/Newmarket. Another career best is required under a penalty but he's evidently thriving. Listed wins the last twice; won C&D handicap last year and can make another bold bid. |
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2nd (9)  (9/2 +18%)Purosangue |
9/2(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Purosangue 9/2, Ended solid juvenile campaign with a ¾-length success in a C&D listed event (soft). Placed in 6f Ascot Group 3 on reappearance and bounced back from 2 lesser efforts when excellent ¾-length second in Sandown Group 3 (5f, soft). No show in Stewards' Cup since and ideally wants testing ground. Flopped when favourite for Stewards' Cup but went close in Group 3 at Sandown previously. |
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3rd (3)  (11/1 -29%)Korker |
11/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Korker 11/1, Dual winner towards the end of last season but his issues at the stalls have stopped him fulfilling his full potential, doing well to finish 1¼ lengths second of 14 to Rage of Bamby in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 43 days ago having typically missed the break. Runner-up in C&D handicap last time and he's unexposed at 6f; could be a player. |
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4th (5)  (11/1 -57%)Twilight Calls |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Twilight Calls 11/1, Smart gelding but winless since April 2022 and only a respectable fifth of 9 in Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last time. Often keeps better company than this, though, so big run wouldn't surprise. Often runs well in defeat in Group races and could be involved now down in grade. |
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5th (10)  (14/1 +22%)Pink Crystal |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pink Crystal 14/1, Useful mare but yet to hit top form in 3 starts this season and bit to find even if back to her best. Listed winner at Ayr last September but not in same form on her three outings this season. |
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6th (4)  (14/1 -40%)Significantly |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Significantly 14/1, Likeable sprinter who won Ayr Gold Cup last season in between 2 more big efforts in valuable handicaps. Almost certainly needed the run on April reappearance and likely to have gone very close had he not been checked late on in a Group 3 at Newmarket following month. Off since but player if ready. Unlucky in Group 3 Palace House in May; absent since but a contender if at top of his game. |
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7th (7)  (7/1 +13%)Marine Wave |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Marine Wave 7/1, Has improved again this season and well on top when recording first win at this level at Pontefract 3 weeks ago. Penalty leaves her vulnerable in this stronger-looking contest, however. Won Listed fillies' race in good style at Pontefract latest; today's race is hotter. |
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8th (6)  (5/1 +23%)Azure Blue |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Azure Blue 5/1, Very hard to knock her strike rate and she showed a willing attitude for latest success at Ayr (dead-heat) on first try over 5f in listed company in June. Found the Nunthorpe all too much 16 days ago but big career best came when winning Group 2 over this C&D last season. Has 3 lb penalty. Won Group 2 Duke Of York over C&D in 2023; not hit same heights since but still has chance. |
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Quinault is a strong contender as he bids to complete a hat-trick of Listed wins after admirable efforts at Chester and Newmarket. However, the likes of Marine Wave and Rage Of Bamby can also race prominently and this could unfold to suit a closer. TWILIGHT CALLS appeals as one who might have the race run to suit and, having not been beaten far in the Hackwood at Newbury last time, he can deliver another sucker punch for a yard that won this race with Limato in 2018.
Plenty to consider and it could be worth chancing AZURE BLUE, who found the Nunthorpe all too much last time but had looked on the way back at Ayr the time before. The thriving and hugely likeable Quinault is high on the shortlist, while Significantly is capable of going close if ready to go after 4 months off.
York has brought out the best in RAGE OF BAMBY and she can add to her C&D handicap win in July. Korker is next best.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(22)  (13/2 +46%)Huddle Up |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Huddle Up 13/2, Threatening to come good soon having been right in the mix on 4 of his last 5 starts, including both outings for his new yard of late. Beaten in last 18 races but plenty of promise on first two runs for this yard; shortlisted. |
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1st (10)  (17/2 +29%)Northern Spirit |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Northern Spirit 17/2, Arrives at the top of his game and resumed winning ways by the narrowest of margins at Southwell 10 days ago. 6 lb rise leaves him vulnerable, however. Won at Newcastle ten days ago and not handicapped out of things back up 6lb; chance. |
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2nd (6)  (16/1 -33%)Dickieburd |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dickieburd 16/1, Went close at Epsom in July and in better form than recent form figures suggest. Not one to write off back on a winning mark. Went close off this mark in July but brings 15-race losing run to this competitive race. |
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3rd (4)  (28/1 -12%)Abate |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Abate 28/1, Mixed record this season and needs to shrug off a couple of poor efforts. Below par the last twice but now 5lb lower than when creditable fifth over C&D in May. |
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4th (7)  (12/1 -20%)It Just Takes Time |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) It Just Takes Time 12/1, Losing run is mounting up but he bounced back to form off reduced mark when ½-length second of 11 to Wreck It Ryley in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 12 days ago and potentially well treated if building on that. Returned to form when second off reduced mark at Ripon recently; entitled to respect. |
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5th (21)  (14/1 -17%)Fantasy Master |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Fantasy Master 14/1, Has dipped below his last winning mark and was third in a better race than this at Newmarket 8 weeks ago. Shouldn't be far away. Encouraging signs of late and he holds each-way claims once more. |
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6th (15)  (25/1 -79%)Minnesota Lad |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Minnesota Lad 25/1, Ended a long losing sequence with success in 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) but down the field off revised mark both starts since. Won at Doncaster in June but has to perform better than when soundly beaten the last twice. |
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7th (11)  (28/1 -100%)Flying Fletcher |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Flying Fletcher 28/1, Muhaarar colt who showed improved form to win in convincing fashion at Newcastle in December. That form has worked out well but has been off the track since. Market should guide. Commanding nursery win last December; absent since; the betting could be interesting. |
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8th (8)  (9/4 +55%)Dance And Romance |
9/4(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Dance And Romance 9/4, Lightly-raced filly who added to her Southwell debut success when making a winning handicap debut at Nottingham (6f, good) on penultimate start. Close third in better race than this at Goodwood since and she's a must for the shortlist. A win and a close third from first two handicaps; well bred and could continue to progress. |
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9th (13)  (14/1 -17%)Roundhay Park |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Roundhay Park 14/1, Veteran who has posted some decent efforts in defeat this season, including when fourth of 16 in Silver Trophy (9/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Respected off same mark. Two-time course winner who ran well at Ripon last time and may well be thereabouts. |
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10th (14)  (33/1 -175%)Late Arrival |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Late Arrival 33/1, Wasted no time getting back to form when winning for the third time this season in 10-runner handicap at Southwell 2 weeks ago but opposable up 6 lb in better race. Made it 3 wins from last 8 starts at Southwell recently; could give another good account. |
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11th (3)  (50/1 -213%)Equiano Springs |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Equiano Springs 50/1, Veteran who has wasn't beaten far in 2 of his last 3 starts but likely to find this too competitive. Has run well in defeat on two of his last three starts and is not ruled out. |
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12th (12)  (40/1 -60%)Reigning Profit |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Reigning Profit 40/1, Well backed when winning 5-runner handicap at Hamilton but back in the doldrums next 2 starts. Back up to 6f for first time since 2022 but it's worth a go; won at Hamilton 3 runs ago. |
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13th (18)  (9/1 +55%)Evocative Spark |
9/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Evocative Spark 9/1, Proving expensive to follow but trip was too far at Chester 5 weeks ago. Has joined an in-form yard and return to sprinting may help (free-going sort). Hood back on. Some good form this year and new trainer does well with recruits from other stables. |
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14th (9)  (40/1 -60%)Maxi Boy |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Maxi Boy 40/1, Built on an encouraging stable debut when second of 18 in C&D handicap. Possible excuses next 2 starts so not impossible. Second of 18 over C&D in July but down the field the next twice and needs to bounce back. |
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15th (19)  (22/1 -10%)Travis |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Travis 22/1, Winner at Pontefract in June. Decent start for this yard when fourth of 11 in handicap back at Pontefract (6f, good) but not in same form at Carlisle since. Close fourth at Pontefract on stable debut; only fifth at Carlisle since; others preferred. |
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16th (20)  (28/1 +15%)Project Dante |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Project Dante 28/1, Useful in his prime but down the field in handicaps all 4 starts this season after a long absence. Classy 2yo in 2021 but has struggled this year following a long absence. |
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17th (5)  (14/1 +0%)Modern Times |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Modern Times 14/1, Unexposed maiden. Better effort for this yard when second of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good, 3/1) 23 days ago but drop in trip looks a negative. Unexposed 3yo who has his first crack at a sprint trip and could have more to offer. |
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18th (17)  (12/1 -20%)Wreck It Ryley |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Wreck It Ryley 12/1, Gained just reward for several near misses when winning 11-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 6/1) 12 days ago by ½ length from It Just Takes Time. Hat a bit in hand that day so she's respected up 5 lb. Did well to get up at Ripon and could have more to offer in the retained blinkers. |
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MUSCIKA arrives here on the back of two narrow defeats, the first of which came over this C&D in July, and it would be no surprise to see the veteran return to winning ways. Huddle Up has also been running well in defeat of late and could give the selection plenty to think about. Others who make the shortlist are Roundhay Park, Dance And Romance and It Just Takes Time.
Highly competitive but unexposed 3-y-o DANCE AND ROMANCE finished third in a better race than this at Glorious Goodwood so she could be the answer. Fantasy Master and Huddle up are threatening to come good soon so they head the dangers.
Preference is for HUDDLE UP who has shown plenty of promise on his first two runs for Jack Jones despite things not going his way.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11)  (9/1 -64%)Young Fire |
9/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Young Fire 9/1, Ended losing run at Haydock (1m) in July and turned in best effort of the season when second of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Yard continue in fine form and booking of Simon Walker a definite plus. One to consider. Pretty consistent this summer; saw it out well when close 2nd last time in rare 1m2f run. |
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2nd (17)  (11/2 +45%)Humble Spark |
11/2(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Humble Spark 11/2, Enjoying a productive 4-y-o campaign, finding further improvement when adding to his tally at Hamilton (11f) and fared best of those from off the pace when fourth at Newcastle (10.2f) 17 days ago. Likely has another big effort in him from this mark. Comes from the back and that might be tough in this big field, but he's in cracking form. |
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3rd (20)  (22/1 -83%)Star Start |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Star Start 22/1, Down the field first 3 starts for new yard but eased a little in the weights and returned to best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/2) at Ripon (10.9f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Respected up 3 lb. Returned to form when he scored at Ripon (1m3f) 13 days ago under Charli Parker. |
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4th (4)  (12/1 +40%)Tele Red |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tele Red 12/1, Won 3 times last season (including here) and ran well after 8 months off at Pontefract in July. Not so good either start since though, seventh of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 26 days ago. Something to prove at present. Won three times last year, including under Jack Lander on sole visit to York. |
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5th (14)  (10/1 +0%)Glistening Nights |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Glistening Nights 10/1, Found her feet in recent months, bagging third success since June at Beverley (10f) in August. Improved again from the front when second of 8 in handicap back at that venue 2 weeks ago. Looks competitive on form. Can front-run; three wins this season and good second at Beverley on latest outing. |
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6th (10)  (10/1 -43%)Poet's Dawn |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Poet's Dawn 10/1, Found run of recent good form coming to a halt at Ripon but quickly back on track turned out quickly when landing 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (9f, soft) 10 days ago, making all. More on his plate up 4 lb. Made all at Carlisle last time; drawn wide and a bit more persuasive over a little shorter. |
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7th (8)  (33/1 -136%)Fourofakind |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Fourofakind 33/1, Won twice over hurdles for Harry Derham in February and left a low-key stable debut effort well behind when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good, 22/1) 22 days ago. Booking of Becky Smith a plus making handicap debut in this sphere. 2m4f hurdles win three weeks ago on second start for Lizzie Quinlan, a career best. |
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8th (18)  (11/2 +66%)Continuance |
11/2(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Continuance 11/2, Winner in first-time hood at Chepstow (10f) in May. Respectable efforts have followed, fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Sandown (10f, good) 31 days ago. Worth a second look. Wide-margin win at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) June; ran respectably both starts since. |
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9th (15)  (10/1 +17%)Royal Blaze |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Royal Blaze 10/1, Ended his 2-y-o campaign with a win at Leicester (first-time cheekpieces). Bettered that form when second on his C&D reappearance in July and not disgraced on each of his last 2 starts at Sandown/Windsor. Cheekpieces back on in place of visor here. Cheekpieces (worn only for 2yo win) are restored, which is a straw to clutch at. |
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10th (3)  (22/1 -144%)Ey Up Its The Boss |
22/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ey Up Its The Boss 22/1, Doubled his tally for the season at Ripon (9.7f) in August and solid placed efforts on 2 of last 3 starts, latterly when runner-up back at that venue 12 days ago. Not ruled out for all he's yet to defy a mark this high. None too consistent but two 1m2f wins at Ripon this term and close up on last two outings. |
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11th (13)  (12/1 +14%)Princess Niyla |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Princess Niyla 12/1, Bounced back to best to take advantage of reduced mark at Beverley (10f) in July. Good second at Redcar next time but ran below best when last of 8 in handicap back at Beverley in August. Cheekpieces back on. Has run in 15 handicaps with one win, at Beverley (1m2f) this July; form has dipped. |
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12th (5)  (18/1 -100%)Unplugged |
18/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Unplugged 18/1, Shaped as if needing the run on return at Pontefract but run well all 3 starts at up to 11.6f since, third of 12 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 45 days ago, staying on gradually. Live each-way player from unchanged mark. Registered a double last summer; no win since but mostly creditable minor honours. |
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13th (9)  (7/1 +50%)Financer |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Financer 7/1, Registered back-to-back victories at this trip prior to going down narrowly at Doncaster (10.2f) in July. Has found his improvement levelling off more recently, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 6/1) 17 days ago. Needs to get back on track but that rates distinctly possible. A fast-improving 3yo before reverses on last two outings, which had possible excuses. |
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14th (16)  (14/1 +0%)Sisterandbrother |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Sisterandbrother 14/1, Back-to-back winner of handicaps at Haydock/Nottingham in June and essentially run with credit in defeat subsequently, no extra only late on when fifth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (10f) 25 days ago. Not discounted in a wide-open affair. Not far away at Beverley on last two outings but this race looks a bit too competitive. |
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15th (19)  (40/1 -100%)Jumeira Vision |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Jumeira Vision 40/1, Completed quick-fire hat-trick at Hamilton (8.3f) in July but has essentially looked in the grip of the assessor of late, seventh of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Hat-trick June/July; more to prove over this far and he had a declining influence recently. |
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16th (6)  (16/1 -60%)Highwaygrey |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Highwaygrey 16/1, Going through a good spell of late, opening his account for the campaign at Pontefract (10f) in July and runner-up both starts back at that venue last month. Looks more of a place player away from that venue rather than one for win purposes. Excels at Pontefract, where he won for the fifth time in July and 2nd on both starts since. |
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17th (2)  (66/1 -100%)Sol Cayo |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sol Cayo 66/1, 4-y-o who probably needed the run after 15 months off starting out for new connections when sixth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 25/1) 21 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Cheekpieces reached for and he now needs to build on that. Faded into sixth of seven at Pontefract (25-1) on stable/seasonal debut three weeks ago. |
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Cases can be made for many of these but marginal preference is for FAST STEPS, who did not appear to get home over 1m4f at Epsom. However, that was still a very respectable effort and his previous second over this trip at Sandown is also strong form. Highwaygrey has made the frame in both starts since winning at Pontefract in July and is likely to be in the mix once again. Others to note are Young Fire, Poet's Dawn and Glistening Nights.
Claims can be made for most in a wide-open finale including HUMBLE SPARK. A 3-time winner already this term, Jim Goldie's 4-y-o still appeals as being on a workable mark and could just be worth siding with dropped back in trip. Financer is another worth a second look faced with an easier assignment than of late. Fast Steps, Young Fire, Unplugged and Poet's Dawn also enter calculations.
Seriously competitive but four against the field are FINANCER, Fast Steps (second choice), Humble Spark and Young Fire.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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