There were 38 Races on Thursday 19th September 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Pontefract, 7 races at Yarmouth, 7 races at Naas, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 19th September 2024
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(3) Eve's Boy 12/1, Made encouraging start at Carlisle in May but was disappointing here last time. Tries longer trip now and needs to bounce back. Placed in two small-field contests earlier in year; may be one for nurseries after this.
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2nd (1) (5/4 +17%) Catalyse
1.25
5/4(+17%)
(1) Catalyse 5/4, Made winning start at Hamilton in June and far from disgraced in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot later that month. Must enter calculations. Not seen since finishing in midfield in the Coventry; back in calmer waters; player.
2
3rd (2) (5/2 +9%) Bowen Island
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(2) Bowen Island 5/2, Improved gradually with each start, latest when fourth of 17 in maiden at York (7f, good to firm, 33/1) 27 days ago. Been gelded since and looks a likely contender. Ran well in all three starts, fourth in the Convivial Maiden at York last time; respected.
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4th (7) (20/1 -25%) Magellan Cloud
20
20/1(-25%)
(7) Magellan Cloud 20/1, Foaled March 12. 10,000 gns yearling, €95,000 2-y-o, Mohaather colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Idyllic. Dam 8.3f winner out of smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Tropical Paradise. Market check advised on debut. Faces a stiff task on debut, so probably best watched unless attracting support..
6
5th (6) (50/1 -257%) Legend Forever
50
50/1(-257%)
(6) Legend Forever 50/1, Foaled March 12. 26,000 gns foal, €140,000 yearling, Earthlight gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Baileys Jubilee and 2-y-o 1m/8.3f winner Election Day. Dam 8.2f winner. Interesting newcomer. Something to like on pedigree but a few of these set a useful standard; blinkers on.
5
6th (5) (10/3 -11%) Jorge Alvares
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(5) Jorge Alvares 10/3, Made the frame all 4 starts, running his best race when fourth of 20 in valuable sales event at York (6f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. Was doing good work late on so he could have more to offer now upped in trip. Has shown plenty of ability over 6f in all four starts; 7f should be within range.
4
7th (4) (250/1 -150%) Jachin
250
250/1(-150%)
(4) Jachin 250/1, Offered little in novice at Newcastle (6f) on debut 48 days ago. Looks one for longer term. 25-1 when last of nine on his Newcastle debut (6f, AW) last month.
8
8th (8) (11/1 +8%) Mr Cool
11
11/1(+8%)
(8) Mr Cool 11/1, Made the frame again when fourth of 17 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Tries longer trip now but lacks potential of some of his rivals here. Consistent rather than progressive; needs to find a bit more to trouble a few of these.
9
9th (9) (250/1 -150%) Mystical Sky
250
250/1(-150%)
(9) Mystical Sky 250/1, Yet to beat a rival home in a couple of outings and looks one for handicaps down the line. Gelded since last start. Failed to beat a rival in first two starts; has been gelded.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CATALYSE scored with the minimum of fuss over 6f at Hamilton on debut before finishing mid-division in the Coventry at Royal Ascot. Now with his sights lowered stepping up to 7f for the first time, the Wathnan-owned colt looks the one to side with. Jorge Alvares was doing his best work late on when finishing fourth in a valuable sales race at York last month and might be the main danger to the selection now upped in trip. Of the newcomers, Magellan Cloud appeals most.
The step up in trip should suit JORGE ALVARES and he gets the nod in the opener. Stablemate Bowen Island and Catalyse look the likeliest dangers.
The choice is BOWEN ISLAND who ran well to finish fourth in the traditionally strong Convivial Maiden at York last month.
(2) Fiscal Policy 17/2, Just second start for this yard when scoring cosily at Catterick (6f) last month. Respectable third on much softer ground at Hamilton a week later. Can show he's still on a good mark back on a sounder surface. Won at Catterick and not disgraced on heavy when third at Hamilton since; player.
1
2nd (1) (3/1 +0%) Emperor Caradoc
3
3/1(+0%)
(1) Emperor Caradoc 3/1, Course winner over 5f in July. Good in-frame efforts at Doncaster and Beverley (both 5f) since. Just as effective at 6f. Should go well again. In good nick, fourth at Beverley 35 days ago; very much one to consider back up in trip.
7
3rd (7) (5/1 -50%) Flash The Dash
5
5/1(-50%)
(7) Flash The Dash 5/1, AW winner in February. 4/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago. Reliable sort and a solid fifth at Newcastle 16 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up.
3
4th (3) (13/2 -8%) Golden Duke
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(3) Golden Duke 13/2, Creditable third of 14 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 26 days ago. One to consider. Winless in 2024 but he arrives in decent form, third in 6f Redcar handicap last month.
6
5th (6) (5/2 +69%) La La Lucrative
2.5
5/2(+69%)
(6) La La Lucrative 5/2, Runner-up in a pair of 6f handicaps in May but has struggled since. Bounce back needed. Still a maiden and he comes here below par; others appeal more.
9
6th (9) (50/1 -317%) Urban Dandy
50
50/1(-317%)
(9) Urban Dandy 50/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. It's now 16 starts since his last success and he beat only two at Redcar 26 days ago.
5
7th (5) (7/1 +22%) Gis A Sub
7
7/1(+22%)
(5) Gis A Sub 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon in July, beating Flavius Titus. Last of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Catterick (6f, good) 22 days ago. C&D winner but he came in last of eight in 6f Catterick handicap 22 days ago.
8
8th (8) (16/1 -33%) Flavius Titus
16
16/1(-33%)
(8) Flavius Titus 16/1, Won over C&D and at Newcastle this summer but his last couple of runs suggest he may have gone off the boil. C&D winner; below-par sixth at Newcastle 16 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.
4
9th (4) (80/1 -471%) Happy Place
80
80/1(-471%)
(4) Happy Place 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat for Harry Eustace. No show in 2 juvenile hurdles for Dan Skelton this summer and can only watch now sprint handicapping for new trainer Martin Keighley. Offered little over hurdles for Dan Skelton; makes yard/h'cap debut with bit to prove.
(4) Gaelic Gladiator 80/1, Circus Maximus gelding. Dam 7f-8.6f winner. Stable not known for first-time-out winners. Already gelded and stable wouldn't be a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
7
1st (7) (5/1 +50%) Hornsea Bay
5
5/1(+50%)
(7) Hornsea Bay 5/1, New Bay colt who was bought for €45,000 at the breeze-ups. Dam 1¼m-11.4f winner. Needs monitoring in the betting on debut. Stable does having winning 2yo newcomers and market support would be interesting.
1
2nd (1) (10/11 -9%) Bambalam
0.909091
10/11(-9%)
(1) Bambalam 10/11, Promising type. 11/1, fared best of the newcomers when seventh of 17 in the valuable Convivial maiden at York (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Likely to improve and hard to beat. Seventh of 17 in the Convivial Maiden at York last month; that was a promising start.
8
3rd (8) (4/1 +27%) Methgal
4
4/1(+27%)
(8) Methgal 4/1, Fair form in 2 outings over 7f this summer. Won't need to raise his game too much to play a leading role here. Showed signs of promise alongside inexperience in two starts over 7f; can do better.
12
4th (12) (40/1 -100%) West Tyrone
40
40/1(-100%)
(12) West Tyrone 40/1, 20/1, fourth of 6 in novice at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) on debut 51 days ago, merely closing up late. Will need to leave that well behind. Green when fourth of six on Beverley debut in July; may need more time.
9
5th (9) (8/1 +20%) Off Spin
8
8/1(+20%)
(9) Off Spin 8/1, Encouraging third of 9 on 1m Ripon debut (good to firm) last month. Bit below that level when fifth over 1m at York since but retains potential. Each-way claims. Promising third on debut but didn't build on it last time; nurseries beckon.
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6th (6) (150/1 -355%) Homeland
150
150/1(-355%)
(6) Homeland 150/1, Down the field in 2 runs over 6f in recent months. The much longer trip needs to spark significant improvement. Well held in two starts over 6f during the summer; looks one for nurseries after this.
3
7th (3) (28/1 -211%) Elsass
28
28/1(-211%)
(3) Elsass 28/1, Sottsass colt. Dam, German 1¼m listed race winner, half-sister to smart German winner up to 1¼m Elle Shadow out of multiple German Graded race winner Elle Danzig. Newcomer from a leading stable. The betting should help guide to expectations. Nicely bred; stable had a couple of 2yos go in first time in recent weeks; watch market.
10
8th (10) (16/1 -14%) Sherlock
16
16/1(-14%)
(10) Sherlock 16/1, Twice-raced maiden, including finishing well behind the reopposing Bambalam in the Convivial maiden at York. Behind a couple of today's rivals in his first two starts; gets a mark after this.
5
9th (5) (25/1 -150%) Hill O Rue
25
25/1(-150%)
(5) Hill O Rue 25/1, Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner Wise Words and 5f/6f winner Left Alone. Dam 8.3f-1¼m winner who stayed 1½m. One of 3 runners for a stable no stranger to first-time-out success. The betting should provide more clues. Already gelded but yard gets its fair share of winning 2yo newcomers; watch market.
11
10th (11) (100/1 -203%) Uncle Liam
100
100/1(-203%)
(11) Uncle Liam 100/1, Gleneagles colt. Closely related to winner up to 13f Annandale and half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m-2m winner Three Castles and 2-y-o 7f winner Lady McGuffy. Apprentice ridden on debut and winning 2yo newcomers from the yard are rare.
2
11th (2) (100/1 -203%) Black Sky
100
100/1(-203%)
(2) Black Sky 100/1, Modest form at best in 2 outings 12 weeks apart. A first-time visor needs to spark improvement. Beaten upwards of 10l in his first two starts; nurseries may be the way forward; visor on.
(1) Glenridding 10/3, Stepped up on previous effort when fifth of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 57 days ago. Makes nursery debut (gelded) for yard enjoying a fine season. Displayed improvement in latest qualifying race and can progress again in nurseries.
2
2nd (2) (11/1 -69%) Vilaine Verlaine
11
11/1(-69%)
(2) Vilaine Verlaine 11/1, Never able to land a blow when eighth of 16 in maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut and 1m will suit. One of several in this line-up who might get more competitive now handicapping.
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3rd (8) (25/1 -108%) Freak Encounter
25
25/1(-108%)
(8) Freak Encounter 25/1, Gelded and fared little better switched to a nursery when fifth of 8 at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Just a respectable fifth on recent nursery debut (7f); may fare better over 1m.
4
4th (4) (7/5 +72%) Hawaii Five O
1.4
7/5(+72%)
(4) Hawaii Five O 7/5, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f) 29 days ago. Nurseries more suitable and he has cheekpieces on for the first time. Soundly beaten in all three qualifying races but is bred to be a cut above this grade.
3
5th (3) (17/2 -31%) Unex Friendly
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(3) Unex Friendly 17/2, Still looked in need of the experience when seventh of 10 in novice at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Makes nursery debut and she's a potential improver. Seems rather harshly weighted for this nursery debut but remains very unexposed.
10
6th (10) (50/1 -52%) Astroqualis
50
50/1(-52%)
(10) Astroqualis 50/1, Thirteenth of 14 in novice (200/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 52 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Dylan Cunha ahead of nursery bow. A well-beaten outsider in three novice races for Dylan Cunha; 10lb wrong for nursery debut.
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7th (7) (11/2 -22%) Lolapalooza
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(7) Lolapalooza 11/2, Denied a clear run when fifth of 7 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to soft, 7/1) 9 days ago. Shortlist material from the same mark. Moves up in trip after keeping on quite well for fifth on recent nursery debut (7f).
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8th (9) (33/1 -32%) Don't Get Caught
33
33/1(-32%)
(9) Don't Get Caught 33/1, 200/1 and blinkered for first time, thirteenth of 16 in maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 24 days ago. This race should see him in a better light. Showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races last month; 9lb wrong.
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9th (6) (9/1 -100%) No Release
9
9/1(-100%)
(6) No Release 9/1, Eighth of 11 in novice at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 17 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes handicap debut and could step up on that. Down the field on all three starts (7f-1m); opening mark demands improvement.
14:20 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
It might pay to concentrate on those towards the top of the racecard, with the recently-gelded GLENRIDDING fancied to carry top-weight to victory on his nursery debut. His three qualifying runs have been moderately progressive and with the step up in trip an interesting move, the son of Ulysses can stamp his authority on a weak race. Vilaine Verlaine and Unex Friendly appeal as the pick of the rest.
Little in the way of worthwhile form in this but GLENRIDDING showed a bit more when fifth at Catterick on his final qualifying run and gelded ahead of this nursery debut, he may improve again. Lolapalooza and Unex Friendly are a pair of potential threats.
One possible improver in this low-grade nursery is well-bred gelding HAWAII FIVE O, who sports first-time cheekpieces.
(2) Carla Ridge 100/1, Went with little immediate promise when seventeenth of 19 in maiden (66/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) on debut 40 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Beaten 15l on debut at the Curragh over this trip and huge improvement is required.
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2nd (8) (11/4 +50%) Miracle Beauty
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(8) Miracle Beauty 11/4, Foaled March 10. €310,000 yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Son of Corballis. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 9f Devotee and 1¼m winner Flight Officer (both useful) out of useful winner up to 9f (2-y-o 1m winner) Danuta. Respected debutante. Is by an emerging young sire; cost 310,000Euros as a yearling; market can be revealing.
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3rd (5) (5/2 -100%) Lunigiana
2.5
5/2(-100%)
(5) Lunigiana 5/2, 9/2, ran as well as could've been expected when 3¾ lengths third of 6 to Treasure Isle in listed race at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Ought to go close reverted to maiden company. Third in a Listed race at the Curragh over 5f last time; sets the standard on form.
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4th (9) (9/4 +50%) Misappropriation
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(9) Misappropriation 9/4, Foaled March 13. Mehmas filly. Dam unraced sister to useful US Grade 3 winner Granny's Kitten (winner up to 9f). One for shortlist on debut given connections. Looks the stable selected; of interest and market strength would be significant on debut.
7
5th (7) (25/1 -79%) Marys Not Contrary
25
25/1(-79%)
(7) Marys Not Contrary 25/1, 10/1, went backwards from debut when tenth of 15 in maiden at Cork (6f, good) 3 months ago. 1 of 2 for this yard. Promise on debut but poor next time; looks the stable second-string back after a break.
12
6th (12) (11/2 +21%) Vanderbilt House
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(12) Vanderbilt House 11/2, Ran to a similar level as on debut when fifth of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good, 11/1) 4 weeks ago. Worth considering with experience on her side. Two solid runs in quality Leopardstown maidens over 7f, go well if coping with this trip.
10
7th (10) (28/1 -100%) Never Not Lucky
28
28/1(-100%)
(10) Never Not Lucky 28/1, Foaled March 19. No Nay Never filly. Sister to US 1m/8.5f winner Cathal and US 8.5f/9f winner Never So Lucky. Dam maiden sister to US Grade 3 winner Ward 'N Jerry out of 2-y-o 1m winner Tamarack Bay. By a leading sire and from a quality damline so is worth a market check.
1
8th (1) (66/1 -450%) Bad Timing
66
66/1(-450%)
(1) Bad Timing 66/1, Run best excused when fourteenth of 16 in maiden (10/3) at Navan (5.8f, good) on debut 12 days ago, worst of draw. Interesting to see if her supporters return. Beaten 11l on debut at Navan over this trip and will have to improve plenty on that.
4
9th (4) (66/1 -32%) If Dora Could
66
66/1(-32%)
(4) If Dora Could 66/1, Foaled April 23. 5,000 gns yearling, Iffraaj filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Ormolulu and 1½m winner Belcamo. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Hawk Island out of useful 1¼m/11f winner (stayed 1¾m) Crimphill. Cost 5,000gns as a yearling; best watched for future reference.
11
10th (11) (12/1 -60%) Showspinner
12
12/1(-60%)
(11) Showspinner 12/1, Foaled March 15. €90,000 yearling, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Spinaround and 2-y-o 7f winner Placo. dam, 2-y-o 7f/1m winner, half-sister to Spin Cycle and Hong Kong performer up to 1¼m Same World, both smart. Second of 8 in barrier trial at Leopardstown in August. By a quality sire from a solid damline; looks the stable selected and needs a market check.
6
11th (6) (200/1 -100%) Magna Beauty
200
200/1(-100%)
(6) Magna Beauty 200/1, Still green and unsuited by drop in trip when eighth of 9 in maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 66/1) 23 days ago. Some promise on debut at Dundalk but beaten a long way at Bellewstown since.
3
12th (3) (250/1 -150%) Escorpio
250
250/1(-150%)
(3) Escorpio 250/1, No impact in 3 maidens. Can only be watched. Beaten a long way in three 7f maidens and looks better suited to handicaps.
(1) Apache Green 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, third of 5 in maiden at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) on debut 21 days ago. Open to improvement. Green when an encouraging debut third in Ffos Las maiden; can take a sizeable step forward.
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2nd (2) (6/1 -20%) Counting Cards
6
6/1(-20%)
(2) Counting Cards 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. Offered more than on debut when fourth of 10 in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 34 days ago and remains open to progress. Took big step forward with Thirsk fourth latest; can progress so enters calculations.
4
3rd (4) (7/2 +0%) Fort Augustus
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(4) Fort Augustus 7/2, Ran with promise on debut at Newmarket last month. Not in same form when fourth of 10 in novice at Ascot (6f, good to soft, 3/1) 13 days ago but it's still early days. Failed to build on debut when fourth at Ascot 13 days ago; he's well worth another chance.
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4th (8) (4/1 -33%) Seven Symphonies
4
4/1(-33%)
(8) Seven Symphonies 4/1, Well supported and duly posted fair second of 5 in maiden at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) on debut 21 days ago. Should progress and holds solid claims. Encouraging start when second at Ffos Las; should be all the better for the experience.
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5th (7) (6/4 +45%) Reddeef
1.5
6/4(+45%)
(7) Reddeef 6/4, Posted fair form in both starts thus far, latest when third of 10 in novice at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Should be more to come yet. Advanced his form with Carlisle third latest; he can progress again; well in the mix.
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6th (6) (20/1 -25%) Keats House
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Keats House 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 18/1) 24 days ago. Likely to hold stronger claims when sent handicapping. Took step forward when fifth at Redcar 24 days ago; no forlorn hope with better to come.
5
7th (5) (18/1 -140%) Invitorio
18
18/1(-140%)
(5) Invitorio 18/1, Foaled March 29. €42,000 foal, £55,000 yearling, Invincible Army gelding. Brother to useful 5f winner Yefimenko and half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Vitello and useful winner up to 8.3f Thunder Legend. Interesting newcomer. Invincible Army gelding catches the eye on paper; interesting newcomer from leading yard.
3
8th (3) (33/1 +0%) Double Parked
33
33/1(+0%)
(3) Double Parked 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 17 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 125/1) on debut 12 days ago. Work to do. Hinted at promise when a debut eighth at Thirsk; son of Bated Breath can build on it.
9
9th (9) (200/1 -203%) Fastnet Jenkins
200
200/1(-203%)
(9) Fastnet Jenkins 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 11 in novice at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) on debut 8 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Looks a longer-term prospect. Very green when debut eighth at Carlisle; she needs to take a major step forward.
(5) Water Of Leith 11/4, Previous C&D winner who got off the mark for the season at Carlisle in August. Shaped as though still in top form when third of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) 6 days ago, making his challenge away from the main action. Of serious interest. Dual course winner who ran well when third at Doncaster last time, but 6f may suit better.
8
2nd (8) (12/1 -71%) Music Society
12
12/1(-71%)
(8) Music Society 12/1, Losing run dates back to 2022 but he's tumbled in the weights and looked back in form when sixth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (6f) last month. Eases in class so he's dangerous. Losing run up to 23 despite a sliding mark; others are more persuasive.
1
3rd (1) (9/4 -13%) Frank The Spark
2.25
9/4(-13%)
(1) Frank The Spark 9/4, Has really got his act together this summer, posting a career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Beverley 19 days ago. Up 4 lb but had a bit up his sleeve that day so seems sure to go well again. Bids for a hat-trick off a 4lb higher mark; stable has won three of the last nine runnings.
6
4th (6) (28/1 -27%) Show Me Show Me
28
28/1(-27%)
(6) Show Me Show Me 28/1, Won back-to-back 5f handicaps last summer but yet to find his feet this term, 10 lengths last of 11 to Frank The Spark in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Well handicapped, but below form lately and well behind Frank The Spark last time.
7
5th (7) (17/2 +23%) Object
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(7) Object 17/2, Cashed in on a career-low mark on reappearance at Catterick in April. Unable to match that form since, though latest effort at that venue easy to excuse given he finished with running left having been denied a clear run. Best recent form has come on a soft surface, so drying ground wouldn't be in his favour.
9
6th (9) (16/1 -33%) Ski Angel
16
16/1(-33%)
(9) Ski Angel 16/1, Hit the ground running this season, winning twice, including over C&D. Good fourth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 14/1) 5 days ago, caught further back than ideal, but that is always the risk with her. 2lb below last winning mark; didn't enjoy a clear run when fourth at Musselburgh last time.
4
7th (4) (5/1 +9%) Canon's House
5
5/1(+9%)
(4) Canon's House 5/1, Again pulled hard when third of 13 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago. Makes handicap debut down in trip and may have a bigger performance in him, particularly if learning to settle. Third in all three starts; open to improvement now handicapping; worth a second look.
3
8th (3) (18/1 -227%) Parisiac
18
18/1(-227%)
(3) Parisiac 18/1, Made second start for in-form yard a winning one over C&D in August. Just a respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Made all over C&D on his penultimate start; could go well if able to dominate again.
10
9th (10) (80/1 -186%) Earn Your Stripes
80
80/1(-186%)
(10) Earn Your Stripes 80/1, On a lengthy losing run and claims aren't obvious from out of the weights. Record of 2-40 is a concern and an extra furlong probably suits her better now.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
WATER OF LEITH was an unlucky third in a competitive handicap at Doncaster last week, taking up the running a furlong from home before being run down by two rivals who raced on the opposite side of the track. Off an unchanged mark and with his sights lowered slightly, he can gain compensation. Canon's House has shown enough in his qualifying runs to suggest that he warrants respect on his handicap debut, while a 4lb rise for a recent Beverley success doesn't discount the hat-trick seeking Frank The Spark.
WATER OF LEITH represents a yard in fine form and having shaped nicely away from the main action at Doncaster, he looks poised to strike. Frank The Spark arrives firmly on the up and won't go down without a fight in his quest for the hat-trick, with Music Society another to consider given the mark he's lurking on.
With his stable having a good record in this race, FRANK THE SPARK is taken to complete the hat-trick.
(2) Far From Dandy 14/1, Seemed backwards when sixth of 12 in maiden (13/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 4 days ago. Should improve. Showed some ability but also a tendency to run in snatches on recent debut.
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2nd (6) (16/1 -14%) Wine Dark Sea
16
16/1(-14%)
(6) Wine Dark Sea 16/1, Foaled February 27. Ulysses colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Mutashaded. Newcomer who is bred for middle distances; probably best watched over this trip.
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3rd (7) (7/2 0%) Zou's Your Daddy
3.5
7/2(0%)
(7) Zou's Your Daddy 7/2, Made a promising start to his career when narrowly denied on his 7f Kempton debut. Out of his depth in Group 3 at Sandown next time but should go well back at this level. Well held in Group 3 last month but his earlier debut was very promising.
4
4th (4) (28/1 -12%) Ruling Master
28
28/1(-12%)
(4) Ruling Master 28/1, €31,000 foal, €36,000 2-y-o, Holy Roman Emperor colt. Dam twice-raced half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1½m) Savanna La Mar and 2-y-o 6f winner So In Love (both useful). 10/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good) on debut 14 days ago, met some trouble. Too green to do himself justive when ninth of 12 on recent Haydock debut.
14
5th (14) (3/1 +50%) Make Love
3
3/1(+50%)
(14) Make Love 3/1, Fair maiden. Creditable fourth of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 8/1) 30 days ago. Beginning to look exposed after four runs but has the form to feature.
9
6th (9) (12/1 +14%) Everyoneknowsadave
12
12/1(+14%)
(9) Everyoneknowsadave 12/1, €28,000 foal, £30,000 yearling, £18,000 2-y-o, Kodiac gelding. Dam, maiden (best effort at 1m), half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Ex Cetera. 18/1, sixth of 16 in maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good) on debut 24 days ago, slowly away. Open to improvement. Nearly 5l behind Dapper Gee Gee but still made encouraging debut at Chepstow last month.
5
7th (5) (125/1 -400%) Watkins
125
125/1(-400%)
(5) Watkins 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 9 in maiden at Brighton (7f, soft) 10 days ago. Flopped when favourite on debut and spoiled chance by racing too freely last time.
8
8th (8) (9/2 -64%) Dapper Gee Gee
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(8) Dapper Gee Gee 9/2, 16,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Master Richard and 11.6f winner Move On In. Dam 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. 22/1, second of 16 in maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good) on debut 24 days ago, closing all way to line. Should progress. Ran on well to finish second of 16 on last month's debut at Chepstow (7f); one to consider.
13
9th (13) (11/1 -38%) Lantern Yard
11
11/1(-38%)
(13) Lantern Yard 11/1, Foaled April 12. Ribchester filly. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, closely related to smart 10.5f winner Alkandora out of useful 2-y-o 1m winner Poplin. One to note. Out of a well-connected 1m4f/1m6f winner; Oisin Murphy booked on debut; market may guide.
1
10th (1) (80/1 -100%) Captain Brett
80
80/1(-100%)
(1) Captain Brett 80/1, 20,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to 7f/7.6f winner Berkshire Phantom. Dam useful winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner). 12/1 and hooded, last of 10 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 30 days ago, slowly away. Ran green throughout and was always behind on debut at Kempton (1m) in August.
11
11th (11) (5/2 +25%) Master Of Zest
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(11) Master Of Zest 5/2, $20,000 yearling, Mastery colt. Dam Canadian 6.5f-1m (including minor stakes) winner. Better effort when third of 18 in novice at York (7f, good to firm, 7/1) 55 days ago, clear of rest. In the mix. Third of 18 in pretty good 7f York novice in July; ought to be in the thick of things.
(1) Antelope Canyon 11/2, 15/2 and blinkered, fifth of 13 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 57 days ago. Yard in good form. Likely to improve. Looks his powerful yard's second-string on jockey bookings but can go well.
2
2nd (2) (8/13 +100%) Currawood
0.615385
8/13(+100%)
(2) Currawood 8/13, Promising type. 7/4, second of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to firm) 61 days ago. Sets the bar pretty high. Beaten roughly 2.5l in two very strong Curragh maidens over 7f and sets a solid standard.
9
3rd (9) (5/2 +17%) Mississippi River
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(9) Mississippi River 5/2, Foaled March 22. 850,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to smart 7f-1m winner Tinker Toy and useful 1¼m winner Voodoo Queen. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Very interesting newcomer. Cost 850,000Gns as a yearling and is his powerful yard's first-string; hugely respected.
7
4th (7) (10/1 -25%) Manhattan Chute
10
10/1(-25%)
(7) Manhattan Chute 10/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 11/1) 16 days ago. Best of three runs was when beaten 4l in a valuable sales race over C&D; has to do more.
13
5th (13) (80/1 -142%) Wish This
80
80/1(-142%)
(13) Wish This 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, fifth of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to firm) 79 days ago. Down in trip. Well held in maidens over 5f and 7f; will be better suited to handicaps in time.
11
6th (11) (50/1 -150%) Sea Fort
50
50/1(-150%)
(11) Sea Fort 50/1, Twice-raced colt. 28/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at the Curragh (6f, good to firm). Off 106 days. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Solid effort behind Henri Matisse on debut but a lesser run since; has to do more.
8
7th (8) (100/1 -900%) Merchants Arch
100
100/1(-900%)
(8) Merchants Arch 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm, 14/1) 13 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Some promise on Curragh debut over this trip but seemed to find 5f at Down Royal too sharp.
3
8th (3) (150/1 -127%) Far Eclipse
150
150/1(-127%)
(3) Far Eclipse 150/1, Once-raced colt. 200/1, eleventh of 15 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) on debut 26 days ago. Beaten 15l in a Curragh 7f maiden on debut and isn't easy to fancy.
12
9th (12) (150/1 -127%) Siyaan
150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Siyaan 150/1, Once-raced colt. 40/1, last of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) on debut 13 days ago. Was beaten a long way on debut at Down Royal and can't be fancied on that showing.
6
10th (6) (250/1 -150%) Hes Bullet Proof
250
250/1(-150%)
(6) Hes Bullet Proof 250/1, Twice-raced colt. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Galway (8.4f, good, 300/1) 9 days ago. Down in trip. Beaten a long way in two maidens over a mile and can't be fancied even dropping in trip.
4
11th (4) (150/1 -127%) Fedal
150
150/1(-127%)
(4) Fedal 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 100/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to firm) on debut 21 days ago. Beaten a long way on debut at Navan and can't be fancied on that evidence.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
CURRAWOOD showed up well in third on debut at the Curragh and clearly caught a tartar when beaten into second at the same track in July. The horses that he split that day have both since delivered in Group 3 company, so the form is very strong. Aidan O'Brien's newcomer Mississippi River ticks plenty of boxes on paper. He made 850,000 guineas at Tattersalls Sales and has a couple of Group 1 entries. Furthermore, he is half-brother to a couple of Listed winners. Saracen cost a pretty penny and is in good hands for his racecourse debut, while Manhattan Chute has a mark of 88 which more than entitles him to be pitching for prize money.
CURRAWOOD has been placed in a couple of decent maidens at the Curragh and is the one to beat for the Paddy Twomey team. Aidan O'Brien has won this twice in recent years so his newcomer Mississippi River would be a possible threat if the betting vibes are positive. Fellow Ballydoyle runner Antelope Canyon is open to progress after his C&D debut fifth.
Not beaten far in two of the strongest Curragh maidens run this season, CURRAWOOD(nap) has the pace to drop down from 7f and should win
(7) King's Reign 2/1, Back from 5 months off when third of 14 in novice at Southwell (12.1f) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces now added for handicap debut and warrants respect. 1,500,000gns yearling; gelded; some progress (stays); makes handicap debut in cheekpieces.
2
2nd (2) (11/1 -38%) Saratoga Gold
11
11/1(-38%)
(2) Saratoga Gold 11/1, Multiple winner who hasn't looked the force of old but did go closer than previously this season when third of 5 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Blinkers go back on, claims if he can build on that further. Latest start showed he can still be competitive but he's probably not the percentage call.
4
3rd (4) (5/1 -43%) Gibside
5
5/1(-43%)
(4) Gibside 5/1, Returned to winning ways at Catterick (13.9f) in June and ran just as well in defeat more recently, latest when third of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, good to firm, 7/2) 20 days ago, clear of rest. Has to be taken seriously. Very solid this summer, mostly at 1m6f but this is a stiff track.
6
4th (6) (5/1 -25%) Wootton's Jewel
5
5/1(-25%)
(6) Wootton's Jewel 5/1, Made winning return at Windsor (10f) in June and arrives on back of creditable third of 8 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 21 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Merits consideration. Pedigree gives hope for 1m4f; not certain to settle but interesting if he does.
5
5th (5) (8/1 +50%) Curran
8
8/1(+50%)
(5) Curran 8/1, Dual winner as a 2-y-o including at this course (10f) in October. Yet to get his head in front this term, however, and has been below form of late. Sparked only once this term and moves up to 1m4f in revival bid.
3
6th (3) (9/2 -13%) Mafnood
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(3) Mafnood 9/2, Winner of Haydock novice as a 2-y-o and has been proving consistent in handicaps this season without getting his head in front, latest when fifth in Newbury handicap (12f, good to firm) last month. Can give another good account. Mostly on the premises in handicaps but not when stepped up to 1m4f on latest outing.
1
7th (1) (9/2 +55%) Lexington Knight
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(1) Lexington Knight 9/2, Latest win at Brighton in August. 25/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 21 days ago. Others more appealing. Less impact on revised mark, despite running well last time, but this is less competitive.
(2) Eternal Sunshine 5/1, Has 4 wins and 2 short-head second to show for her last 6 starts, losing out only to a well-treated grade dropper at Musselburgh on Sunday. Obvious claims off same mark. Four wins and two narrow defeats in her last six starts; likely to run another big race.
1
2nd (1) (11/2 -83%) Sugar Hill Babe
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(1) Sugar Hill Babe 11/2, Latest win at Ffos Las in July. Creditable neck third of 9 to Eternal Sunshine in handicap (4/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good) 22 days ago. 2 lb better off with winner here so enters calculations. Caught very late in both starts since winning at Ffos Las; shortlisted.
3
3rd (3) (15/2 -88%) Ecclesiastical
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(3) Ecclesiastical 15/2, Dropped below last winning mark and finished with running left when fourth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 41 days ago, all dressed up with nowhere to go over 1f out. 1lb below last winning mark; may not want the ground firmer than good.
8
4th (8) (25/1 -56%) Sixcor
25
25/1(-56%)
(8) Sixcor 25/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in August but well held since. Needs to bounce back. Four of his six wins have come here, but well held on last two outings; risky.
6
5th (6) (8/1 -45%) Wee Fat Mac
8
8/1(-45%)
(6) Wee Fat Mac 8/1, C&D winner. Winless this season but plenty of decent efforts, including when fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 4/1) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly. 1-21 on turf; in the frame in nine of his 12 starts since latest win but more is needed.
7
6th (7) (14/1 +13%) Classy Clarets
14
14/1(+13%)
(7) Classy Clarets 14/1, Runner-up over C&D (off 3 lb higher) in July but well held otherwise this term. 3lb lower than when second over C&D in July, but twice held since and now 0-11.
4
7th (4) (28/1 -133%) Call Me Ginger
28
28/1(-133%)
(4) Call Me Ginger 28/1, Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, 6¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Eternal Sunshine in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 10/1) 22 days ago. 20lb below last winning mark but has been in the doldrums; behind three of these last time.
9
8th (9) (200/1 -203%) Chookie Dunedin
200
200/1(-203%)
(9) Chookie Dunedin 200/1, One-time fairly-useful handicapper but has lost his way for current yard. Easy to oppose from out of the handicap. Losing run up to 24 despite a plummeting mark; best watched.
(2) Charging Thunder 4/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022 and again failed to keep straight under pressure when third of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 15 days ago. Drops back in grade on first run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Dry in over two years; can pull hard and often hangs left but still capable; new yard.
8
2nd (8) (4/1 -45%) Environment Amigo
4
4/1(-45%)
(8) Environment Amigo 4/1, Showed improved form upped in distance when opening his account in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 7/2) 24 days ago, digging deep after going for home early. Respected with more still to offer as a stayer. Open to improvement for a yard enjoying a good September and is high on the shortlist.
4
3rd (4) (7/1 +22%) Galactic Charm
7
7/1(+22%)
(4) Galactic Charm 7/1, Off the mark at Newmarket in August, before possibly finding the race coming too soon 5 days later when seventh of 8 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 4/1) 35 days ago. Could bounce back as he goes up in distance. Isn't straightforward; latest run leaves him something to prove off his revised mark.
5
4th (5) (7/4 +22%) Cool Legend
1.75
7/4(+22%)
(5) Cool Legend 7/4, Upped in trip in first-time tongue strap, first past the post in 7-runner handicap at Thirsk (14f, good to firm, 9/4) 20 days ago, subsequently demoted having caused interference. Could be able to make amends this time around. Will again be popular for last year's winning yard but wouldn't be one to trust implicitly.
3
5th (3) (20/1 -208%) Prince Maxi
20
20/1(-208%)
(3) Prince Maxi 20/1, First outing since leaving George Scott when creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 9/1) 2 weeks ago, staying on again final 1f. Can give his running again upped in trip with blinkers reapplied. Looked worth another try at this trip latest; ran fairly in one previous start in blinkers.
1
6th (1) (11/2 +50%) Wahraan
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(1) Wahraan 11/2, Took advantage of his reduced mark at Newbury in June. Has made the frame all 4 starts since, but was typically slowly away when third of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 3 weeks ago. Capable if on a going day. This mark is within range if getting a better break and finding things falling his way.
15:20 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Demoted from first to second when he caused interference near the finish at Thirsk last month, COOL LEGEND could be a different proposition now he has proven this trip is within his compass and he can put the record straight if he stays out of trouble this time. Charging Thunder has stronger credentials than some of the rest over this trip and can give the selection the most to think about, although Wahraan and the lightly-raced Prince Maxi can also get competitive on these terms.
COOL LEGEND left behind a lesser effort when first past the post at Thirsk, so he is worth another chance to open his account for the season as he makes only his second start at this trip. It also remains early days as a stayer for Environment Amigo and he is feared most, ahead of Galactic Charm.
A number of characters on show and ENVIRONMENT AMIGO looks the way to go. The expensive-to-follow Cool Legend is second choice.
(1) Tommy Mcjohn 10/3, Proved a let-down at Cork latest but finished runner-up in a pair of maidens over this trip previously and looks fairly treated on handicap bow. Blinkers on 1st time. Runner-up in two maidens before a lesser effort last time; gelded since and blinkers on.
9
2nd (9) (8/1 +33%) El Fontenaro
8
8/1(+33%)
(9) El Fontenaro 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, below form seventh of 16 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not beaten far at times in maidens and a Sligo nursery but has to do more.
11
3rd (11) (9/2 +0%) Weegeebear
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(11) Weegeebear 9/2, Well supported when respectable sixth of 11 in nursery at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago and drop back in trip could see him in a better light. Beaten about 4l in 6f and 7f nurseries last twice; could be suited by drop in trip.
3
4th (3) (7/1 -40%) Billie Be Quick
7
7/1(-40%)
(3) Billie Be Quick 7/1, Unable to land a blow at Down Royal latest but had shown fair form previously and appeals as the type to do better now sent handicapping. Some solid maiden runs in defeat including at this track; lesser efforts last twice.
8
5th (8) (25/1 -25%) Eric Lock
25
25/1(-25%)
(8) Eric Lock 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in nursery at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Others preferred. Well beaten in nurseries over 7f and 6f; needs to get back to early promise over 5f.
10
6th (10) (11/1 +21%) Tino Pai
11
11/1(+21%)
(10) Tino Pai 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Cork (5f, good to firm, 40/1) 34 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Booking of Lordan a plus. Makes handicap debut. Needs to raise game. Best run came over this trip at Cork but not as good there last time; of some interest.
5
7th (5) (22/1 -10%) No Straight Swaps
22
22/1(-10%)
(5) No Straight Swaps 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, respectable eighth of 13 in nursery at Sligo (5.7f, soft) 43 days ago. Work to do. Some decent maiden runs but likely unsuited by soft ground at Sligo on nursery debut.
7
8th (7) (7/2 +50%) Arizona Beauty
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(7) Arizona Beauty 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 10 in nursery at Navan (5.8f, good to firm, 11/1) 21 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not out of things. Best effort came on nursery debut at Navan (6f) last time; drops in trip with cheekpieces.
4
9th (4) (16/1 -167%) Desert Cyclone
16
16/1(-167%)
(4) Desert Cyclone 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, respectable seventh of 12 in maiden at Cork (5f, good to firm) 55 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Warrants respect. Not beaten far in two of his four maiden starts, all over this trip; tongue-tie tried.
2
10th (2) (25/1 -25%) Tilly's Company
25
25/1(-25%)
(2) Tilly's Company 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm, 16/1) 13 days ago. Booking of Kennedy a plus. Makes handicap debut. Improvement required. Best of four runs came at Cork a month ago but a lesser effort at Down Royal since.
13
11th (13) (66/1 +0%) Ink Sketch
66
66/1(+0%)
(13) Ink Sketch 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in nursery (80/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Hard to fancy. Some promise on debut and has to get back to that form; 4lb out of the handicap.
12
12th (12) (18/1 -125%) Alcedo Atthis
18
18/1(-125%)
(12) Alcedo Atthis 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/1, fourth of 7 in seller at Musselburgh (5f, good). Off 110 days. Makes handicap debut. Must find best form. Best run was over this trip at Cork; not as good in a Musselburgh seller last time.
6
13th (6) (50/1 -614%) Rumba Bay
50
50/1(-614%)
(6) Rumba Bay 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in maiden at this course (5.9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. May do better on handicap debut. By far the best of four maiden runs was over 6f at this track last time; one to consider.
14
14th (14) (100/1 -100%) Onomatapeoi
100
100/1(-100%)
(14) Onomatapeoi 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in maiden (100/1) at Cork (5f, good to firm) 55 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Best watched. Well held in three maidens over various trips; tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.
(7) Mc'ted 4/1, Bagged third win of 2024 when narrowly taking 6-runner handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 9/1) 25 days ago. This looks more competitive but he warrants respect. Three-time winner this year under Alice Bond, ending a drought on turf last time.
1
2nd (1) (15/2 -7%) Molinari
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(1) Molinari 15/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, soft, 12/1) 21 days ago, finishing tired. Claims on best form. Soft surfaces no real excuse for heavy defeats on either side of a 96-day absence.
3
3rd (3) (10/3 +52%) Kalikapour
3.333333
10/3(+52%)
(3) Kalikapour 10/3, AW winner in Ireland who posted his best effort for current connections when third of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Thirsk (12f, good) 34 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Claims if building on that. Dropped in the weights and offered more when a close third over 1m4f at Thirsk.
2
4th (2) (8/1 +11%) Love Your Work
8
8/1(+11%)
(2) Love Your Work 8/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in June. 13/2, ninth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 25 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Below par of late but could bounce back on this belated return to 1m2f.
5
5th (5) (6/1 -50%) Masque Of Anarchy
6
6/1(-50%)
(5) Masque Of Anarchy 6/1, C&D winner who has returned to form in recent starts, latest when good third of 11 in handicap at Ripon (10.9f, good to firm) 24 days ago, nearest finish. Likely contender. Only real blip this year came over C&D in June but solid efforts otherwise.
6
6th (6) (10/3 +39%) Chicago Gal
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(6) Chicago Gal 10/3, Backed up Beverley victory in July with creditable efforts at Leicester and Ripon but needs to bounce back from a poor run (in refitted blinkers) at latter course 24 days ago. Running well until last time when flopping in reapplied blinkers that are kept on.
10
7th (10) (12/1 -167%) Likleman
12
12/1(-167%)
(10) Likleman 12/1, Belatedly off the mark when landing 13-runner handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft, 10/1) 15 days ago. 4 lb higher now and looks worth another crack at this longer trip. First win in 18 starts when edging home at Hamilton (extended 1m) and the ground was heavy.
9
8th (9) (14/1 -17%) Edwardtheninth
14
14/1(-17%)
(9) Edwardtheninth 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 14 days ago. Must improve. Qualifying runs were poor and so too his handicap debut on the AW (1m4f).
4
9th (4) (50/1 -52%) Edwina Sheeran
50
50/1(-52%)
(4) Edwina Sheeran 50/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 15 days ago. Hard to recommend on current form. Won four times last year but it's been shocking stuff this season.
8
10th (8) (20/1 -233%) Defence Treaty
20
20/1(-233%)
(8) Defence Treaty 20/1, Showed a good attitude when taking 10-runner handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft, 22/1) 75 days ago. 3 lb rise fair but drop in trip is a concern here. Has won two of his five runs for this yard and has to be respected in his current form.
(12) Financer 33/1, 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, never dangerous when thirteenth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, soft) 11 days ago. This rates tougher again. Form has regressed since winning twice in the summer; comes with risk attached.
3
2nd (3) (9/2 +40%) Bennetot
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(3) Bennetot 9/2, Useful performer in France and capitalised on easing mark for this yard at Windsor (1m) in August. Solid efforts from inflated mark at York/Ascot have followed and he's worthy of consideration stepping back up in trip. Has twice run well off this mark since winning at Windsor; interesting back up in trip.
7
3rd (7) (9/1 +0%) Dark Moon Rising
9
9/1(+0%)
(7) Dark Moon Rising 9/1, Back to form when winning at Hamilton (13f) in June. Similar form without looking straightforward of late, hanging left from 2f out when third of 12 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Clearly in fine form but his attitude is beginning to look questionable. 7lb above last winning mark and unraced over a trip this short since July of last year.
2
4th (2) (16/1 -14%) Marhaba The Champ
16
16/1(-14%)
(2) Marhaba The Champ 16/1, Improved model last season, winning competitive handicaps at both the Dante/Ebor Festival at York. However, hasn't been in anything like the same form in 3 outings this year, making no impact back from another wind op at York last month. Has it to prove. Ran better than it looked at York last time; 1lb above last winning mark; could go well.
6
5th (6) (11/4 +58%) Have Secret
2.75
11/4(+58%)
(6) Have Secret 11/4, Winless since his juvenile days but hard to knock his consistency, second behind a well-treated rival in handicap at Chester (10.3f) 5 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces and he's expected to be thereabouts again. Had three of these behind at York last month and second at Chester last Saturday; visor on.
4
6th (4) (25/1 -39%) Arthur's Realm
25
25/1(-39%)
(4) Arthur's Realm 25/1, Successful twice with cheekpieces re-applied, his latest victory coming at Redcar (10f, soft) in May. Has run no more than respectably from higher marks in trio of starts since and others appeal more for win purposes. Handicapper has been in charge lately and drying ground would pose another question.
10
7th (10) (10/1 +0%) Pol Roger
10
10/1(+0%)
(10) Pol Roger 10/1, Landed back-to-back C&D handicaps in May and model of consistency in defeat subsequently, third of 5 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Return to this shorter trip in his favour and likely he'll run another solid race for all this is a step up in grade. Consistent since May (1122223) and record over C&D reads 11222; major player.
9
8th (9) (20/1 -43%) Barley
20
20/1(-43%)
(9) Barley 20/1, Ended a long losing sequence at Carlisle in June and in good order since, second of 10 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 14/1) 24 days ago, staying on without making an impression on a progressive 3-y-o. Probably a place player again. 9lb above last winning mark; stays this far but does need to find a bit more.
8
9th (8) (13/2 -30%) Aviemore
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(8) Aviemore 13/2, C&D winner who confirmed promise of his previous run when winning 6-runner handicap at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 6 days ago, looking well suited by the testing ground. No surprise to see him out quickly under a penalty but this does look tougher. 8lb higher than when bolting up at Chester last time but he is open to more improvement.
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10th (1) (5/1 +9%) Oviedo
5
5/1(+9%)
(1) Oviedo 5/1, Progressive last season, successful at Redcar in May and signing off with a good fourth in Cambridgeshire. Lightly raced this term but he did shape with more encouragement than the result suggests when eleventh of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f) last month. Visor/tongue tie go on and he's of interest Fourth in last year's Cambridgeshire but below form this year; new headgear tried.
11
11th (11) (18/1 -13%) Bust A Move
18
18/1(-13%)
(11) Bust A Move 18/1, Progressive juvenile, signing off with facile success at Newmarket (9f, heavy) in November. Resumed with a good second at Doncaster (10.2f) in March and clearly not 100% back at Newmarket a month later. Remains with potential back from 155 days off. Not seen since tailed off at Newmarket in April; will do well to win this on his return.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Further improvement cannot be ruled out from recent Chester scorer Aviemore and another bold bid is expected. However, it could be worth taking a punt on OVIEDO, who is racing in a first-time tongue-tie and visor. Although things haven't panned out as expected for the four-year-old this season, he faces his easiest assignment for some time and a third career victory may beckon. Have Secret and Dark Moon Rising are viable alternatives.
Boasting some strong form to his name as a 3-y-o, OVIEDO shaped with more encouragement than the result suggests when eleventh at York 26 days ago. Equipped with a first-time visor/tongue tie, he could be worth siding with having eased a little more in the weights. Bennetot and recent Chester winner Aviemore are others to consider, as is Have Secret who continues to perform with credit.
The vote goes to POL ROGER who has been so consistent since May (1122223) and whose record over this C&D reads 11222.
(5) Redorange 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Improved again when second of 12 in novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm, 11/1) 36 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Not taken lightly. Better with each start in novice company; leading claims now handicapping in a tongue-tie.
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2nd (1) (13/8 +35%) Glitterati
1.625
13/8(+35%)
(1) Glitterati 13/8, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 3/1, career best when winning 13-runner novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 38 days ago. No chances taken with opening mark but respected nevertheless. Inclined to hang left most starts, including twice when making all in the summer; player.
4
3rd (4) (7/2 +46%) Force And Valour
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(4) Force And Valour 7/2, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Thirsk in August. 11/2, possibly unsuited by conditions when seventh of 14 in valuable sales race at Newmarket (6f, soft) 26 days ago. Could resume progress now switched to a nursery. Unsuited by the soft ground in a sales race last time; potentially well treated.
7
4th (7) (7/1 0%) Ruby's Profit
7
7/1(0%)
(7) Ruby's Profit 7/1, 16/1, respectable fourth of 14 in valuable sales race at Newmarket (6f, soft) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Needs to learn to settle but can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Debut AW winner in the spring; highly tried on turf since and struggled.
3
5th (3) (40/1 -150%) Baileys Jubilation
40
40/1(-150%)
(3) Baileys Jubilation 40/1, Winner at Lingfield in June. Creditable fourth of 8 in nursery (10/1) at Beverley (5f, good) 25 days ago. Up in trip. Can give a good account but others appeal as more open to progress. Was on the go early and is exposed; no certainty this extra furlong will see improvement.
8
6th (8) (18/1 -157%) Oakley Boy
18
18/1(-157%)
(8) Oakley Boy 18/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in June. 11/8, fourth of 7 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. May prove vulnerable to more progressive types. Better on the AW than turf so far; this is tougher than on Polytrack latest.
15:50 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FORCE AND VALOUR struggled in a valuable sales race at Newmarket last time, but his previous maiden form suggests that an opening mark of 79 should be workable on his nursery debut. With that in mind, the son of Mehmas gets the vote ahead of Redorange, who has been progressive in novice company and may improve for the application of a first-time tongue-tie. Glitterati completes the shortlist.
ARDENNES was biting off more than he could chew at listed level last time but his earlier fourth in a strong Goodwood nursery makes him still of significant interest, having been dropped 1 lb since to boot. Redorange can continue on an upward curve now in a nursery, whilst Force And Valour also remains with potential.
Soft ground did for FORCE AND VALOUR in a sales race last time. He's given another chance and is preferred to Redorange.
(1) William F Browne 6/5, Lightly-raced gelding. Improved when second of 10 in maiden at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy) 30 days ago. Trainer going well. The one to beat. Showed more on heavy last month but probably vulnerable off top weight on quicker ground.
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2nd (3) (11/5 -26%) Mighty Day
2.2
11/5(-26%)
(3) Mighty Day 11/5, Thrice-raced colt. Second of 8 in maiden claimer (11/4) at Navan (8.1f, good) 21 days ago. Should go well again. Promising debut and bounced back from lesser run when beaten 1l latest; should go well.
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3rd (2) (28/1 -12%) Wonderfulwonderful
28
28/1(-12%)
(2) Wonderfulwonderful 28/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 18 in maiden (50/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) on debut 28 days ago, not knocked about. 50s when 10th (beaten 4l) in maiden; further should suit but tough ask off this weight.
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4th (7) (100/1 -203%) Handmedownmybible
100
100/1(-203%)
(7) Handmedownmybible 100/1, Lightly-raced colt. 28/1, last of 11 in nursery at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Booking of Whelan a plus. Shown very little in four starts so far; up in trip.
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5th (6) (13/2 +7%) Shocker
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(6) Shocker 13/2, Fair form. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 5 in nursery at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 11/2) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Thereabouts on his best form. Has gone close in 2 maidens so far; poor h'cap debut latest but type to bounce back.
4
6th (4) (10/1 +29%) Admirador
10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Admirador 10/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at this course (5.9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Low-key debut but better when 200-1 8th here latest; shaped like further would suit.
8
7th (8) (12/1 +14%) Antoine De Paris
12
12/1(+14%)
(8) Antoine De Paris 12/1, Foaled March 8. €4,000 Elzaam gelding. Dam unraced, out of useful winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner) Adjaliya. Check the betting. Son of Elzaam; 4,000eur yearling; trip may suit but already gelded and likely best watched.
10
8th (10) (33/1 -175%) Go On Green
33
33/1(-175%)
(10) Go On Green 33/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in nursery (14/1) at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Some minor promise in maidens; low-key h'cap debut; blinkers need to spark improvement.
12
9th (12) (50/1 +0%) Sovereign Banter
50
50/1(+0%)
(12) Sovereign Banter 50/1, Twice-raced colt. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to firm, 66/1) 79 days ago. Hasn't beaten many home in two runs to date.
11
10th (11) (150/1 -200%) Ryback
150
150/1(-200%)
(11) Ryback 150/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in maiden (200/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Well held at triple figure odds in three runs so far; blinkers on.
5
11th (5) (20/1 -25%) Morning Air
20
20/1(-25%)
(5) Morning Air 20/1, Foaled March 9. €52,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, Sottsass filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including very smart 7f-9f winner Helene Paragon and Spanish 7f-1¼m winner Alejandria. Dam 7f-11f winner in Italy. The betting should guide with this newcomer. Slowly away and not involved in barrier trial recently; well bred but best watched for now.
9
12th (9) (150/1 -200%) Dibayliss
150
150/1(-200%)
(9) Dibayliss 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 33/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) 76 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman. Shown nothing in two maidens so far; new yard and gelded since last seen.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
WILLIAM F BROWNE's runner-up finish at Roscommon last month gives him a leading chance in this claiming maiden. There was also merit in his sixth place on debut in a Leopardstown maiden. Mighty Day also posted a second place on his latest outing when beaten less than a length in a claiming maiden at Navan. He is a likely contender for a cheque. Shocker's second at Tipperary and fourth in Bellewstown are the pick of his results and those efforts bring him into contention, while Noel Meade takes the wraps off Antoine De Paris who is worth a market check.
A reproduction of the form WILLIAM F BROWNE showed at Roscommon last time will likely be good enough now dropping into a maiden claimer. Mighty Day was second in a similar race at Navan 3 weeks ago and is second choice ahead of Eoghan O'Neill's Shocker.
It might be worth chancing SHOCKER who has a hit and miss profile but has shown enough in maidens to suggest he can land this
(8) Judgementofsolomon 1/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in April who progressed again when good second of 10 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, heavy) 6 days ago, sticking to task. Cheekpieces on first time. Looks the one to beat. On the up, excellent second on first go over 2m at Chester latest; big shout up in trip.
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2nd (4) (20/1 -167%) Weddell Sea
20
20/1(-167%)
(4) Weddell Sea 20/1, 25/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 16 days ago. Yet to score on level, however. Cheekpieces refitted when a resurgent Musselburgh second latest; can make presence felt.
10
3rd (10) (40/1 -344%) Dereham
40
40/1(-344%)
(10) Dereham 40/1, Course winner. 14/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good) 43 days ago. Back up in trip. Each-way claims. Hinted at revival with Yarmouth third latest; course winner is very much one to consider.
3
4th (3) (12/1 -118%) Pons Aelius
12
12/1(-118%)
(3) Pons Aelius 12/1, Latest win at Beverley in August. 6/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (18.1f, good) 22 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Ended a long losing run at Beverley but beat only one at Musselburgh since; more needed.
6
5th (6) (11/2 +54%) Zestful
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(6) Zestful 11/2, Hood on for 1st time in this code, last of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, firm, 5/1) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Failed to beat a rival back in this sphere at Catterick last month; lots more is required.
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6th (1) (14/1 -100%) Animato
14
14/1(-100%)
(1) Animato 14/1, Confirmed return to form when fourth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good, 9/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Likely to give another good account. A dual 2m scorer in May who has got back on track of late; enters calculations eased 1lb.
2
7th (2) (12/1 +25%) Little Peter
12
12/1(+25%)
(2) Little Peter 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. 10/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (14f, firm) 41 days ago. Up in trip. Work to do. Creditable sixth on h'cap debut at Haydock last month; possibilities stepped up in trip.
5
8th (5) (20/1 -25%) Show No Fear
20
20/1(-25%)
(5) Show No Fear 20/1, Latest win at Ayr in May. 25/1 and blinkers on for 1st time in this code, last of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (18.1f, good to firm) 5 days ago. Visor back on. Makes limited appeal. Scored at Ayr (2m) in May but he's been hard to catch right since; others appeal more.
7
9th (7) (9/1 +10%) Simiyann
9
9/1(+10%)
(7) Simiyann 9/1, 8/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Visored for 1st time. Not out of things. Step back in right direction with Newcastle fourth latest; considered in headgear change.
12
10th (12) (200/1 -203%) Monticello
200
200/1(-203%)
(12) Monticello 200/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2016. 100/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, soft) 59 days ago. Below form on last Flat outing. Up against it from 6 lb out of the weights. Without a win since 2016 and pulled up over hurdles at Cartmel when last seen out in July.
9
|PU| (9) (9/1 -38%) King Of Unicorns
9
9/1(-38%)
(9) King Of Unicorns 9/1, Posted season's best, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 12 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and merits consideration. First-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Redcar latest; can go well again in same headgear.
16:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
JUDGEMENTOFSOLOMON arrives on the back of a solid second at Chester and he's 1lb well-in on this quick turnaround. Compensation could be headed in the three-year-old's direction if running to a similar level and he shades the verdict over King Of Unicorns. Micky Hammond's gelding returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when second over 1m6f at Redcar last month and this 2m1f is likely to suit. Animato also has the form to feature.
Sole 3-y-o representative JUDGEMENTOFSOLOMON should be suited by this stiffer test of stamina and can get back to winning ways. King of Unicorns and Animato are feared most.
Sir Mark Prescott's JUDGEMENTOFSOLOMON (nap) looks set to take a big step forward now his stamina is drawn out so gets a confident vote
(1) Yorkshire Lady 7/2, C&D winner who tasted success over hurdles in February. Run respectably both starts since returning from a break, fourth of 6 in handicap (15/8) at Hamilton (9.2f, heavy) 27 days ago. Return to this trip will suit and she's eased a shade in the weights. C&D win two years ago came off 7lb higher; faces a tough task against the 3yos, though.
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2nd (7) (10/1 -82%) Reyaadah Star
10
10/1(-82%)
(7) Reyaadah Star 10/1, AW maiden winner (at 11f) in May. Best effort in handicaps since when runner-up at Newmarket (10f) in July (strong form) and she raced too keenly reverting to front running when third of 6 in handicap back at that venue 5 weeks ago. Better showing anticipated. Consistent rather than progressive in five handicaps; more needed to defy this mark.
3
3rd (3) (5/1 +44%) Queen Of Soldiers
5
5/1(+44%)
(3) Queen Of Soldiers 5/1, Promising debut second at Ascot but rather disconcerting how little she has found in 2 starts since, sixth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/8) 34 days ago. Back on turf for her handicap debut but she doesn't look one to be taking short odds about. Has not built on promising debut in two runs since; needs to bounce back on handicap debut.
4
4th (4) (7/2 -100%) Dancingwithmyself
3.5
7/2(-100%)
(4) Dancingwithmyself 7/2, 3-y-o filly who is proving most progressive in handicaps, successful at Ripon (9.7f) in June and took her form up a notch when following up over 12f at that venue 33 days ago. Handicapper applies further pressure but unlikely she's done improving just yet. Good claims in hat-trick bid. Bids for a hat-trick off a 6lb higher mark after two wins at Ripon; can't be ruled out.
5
5th (5) (11/1 -69%) Tafsir
11
11/1(-69%)
(5) Tafsir 11/1, Has already enjoyed a productive year, gaining a fourth success since May at Hamilton (13f, soft) 15 days ago. Career-high mark to defy back up in grade but she's evidently operating at the top of her game at present. Down in trip. 4-11 this year, all her wins coming over 1m5f; may find some of the 3yos a bit too speedy.
2
6th (2) (9/4 +32%) Cheshire Dancer
2.25
9/4(+32%)
(2) Cheshire Dancer 9/4, Latest win at Newcastle in June. Very good second of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Sandown (10f, good) 20 days ago, no match for winner but well on top of the remainder. Up 3 lb but she's a player again with further progress at this trip not ruled out. Runner-up when stepped up to 1m2f last time and likely she has more to offer over this far.
6
7th (6) (40/1 -21%) Lucykeys
40
40/1(-21%)
(6) Lucykeys 40/1, Gleneagles filly who showed fair form on 2 of her 3 starts in maidens. However, handed a stiff-looking mark and never figured when eighth of 11 on handicap debut over C&D back in July. Eased 3 lb ahead of this but others appeal more. Unexposed after four starts but her two turf efforts fall well short of her two on the AW.
16:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 4) 10f (See Seed Six) Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The hat-trick seeking DANCINGWITHMYSELF supplemented her Ripon victory in June with another authoritative display at the same venue two months later. A 6lb higher mark is unlikely to be the ceiling of the three-year-old's ability and she rates as the one to beat. Hamilton winner Tafsir warrants respect in her current heart, but this distance may prove on the sharp side. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from the reliable Reyaadah Star.
DANCINGWITHMYSELF found further progress as she made it back-to-back wins with plenty to spare at Ripon 33 days ago and, with further progress anticipated, she can defy the assessor again back down in trip. Former C&D winner Yorkshire Lady will appreciate this step back up in trip and is feared. Reyaadah Star, whose penultimate Newmarket second is proving strong form, and Cheshire Dancer if taking up this engagement, complete the shortlist.
Preference is for CHESHIRE DANCER (nap) who was trying 1m2f for the first time when second behind a progressive rival last month.
(2) Speriamo 7/2, Sixth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 31 days ago. Others more persuasive despite falling mark. Has made far less of an impact this year; latest was a rare run over 1m2f.
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2nd (1) (9/4 +18%) Silver Nightfall
2.25
9/4(+18%)
(1) Silver Nightfall 9/4, 5/1 and visored for first time, good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 5 days ago. Back up in trip. Stepping back in the right direction this season and she now looks well weighted. First-time visor when pipped five days ago; ran well over C&D once last term.
7
4th (7) (5/1 +50%) Platinum Prince
5
5/1(+50%)
(7) Platinum Prince 5/1, Unreliable individual. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, soft) 10 days ago. Two years since his last win; beaten a neck over C&D in April and also second two runs ago.
8
5th (8) (50/1 -257%) Stormingin
50
50/1(-257%)
(8) Stormingin 50/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good to firm) 86 days ago, outpaced. Veteran; regular in amateurs' races, including for 1st and 2nd over C&D in February/April.
5
6th (5) (14/1 +13%) Lenny's Spirit
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Lenny's Spirit 14/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago, hampered at the start but still making little impression. 6-24 on turf, compared to 1-20 on AW; has largely struggled in both spheres this term.
4
7th (4) (7/2 +0%) The Bay Warrior
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(4) The Bay Warrior 7/2, Three-time C&D winner. 4/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 15 days ago, pushed out. Can give a good account. Three creditable runs in a row under apprentice before he scored at Southwell (1m3f, AW).
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|DQ| (6) (11/2 +50%) Awtaad Prince
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(6) Awtaad Prince 11/2, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to soft, 12/1) 9 days ago, sticking to his task. Below form lately but he won off this career-low mark over C&D in February.
(6) First Folio 7/2, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 10/3) 33 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Eyeshields on first time. Yet to add to his 2022 win in this race but returns here after three pretty good efforts.
2
2nd (2) (16/1 -33%) Inishfallen
16
16/1(-33%)
(2) Inishfallen 16/1, Useful at 2 but hasn't got close to that level in 3 outings this year. Bounce back needed. Showed some smart form as a 2yo but this season has been a struggle.
8
3rd (8) (6/1 +45%) Rocking Ends
6
6/1(+45%)
(8) Rocking Ends 6/1, Latest win at Newmarket in July. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Largely in good form over 5f for new stable since the spring and should be okay back at 6f.
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4th (7) (2/1 +43%) Smart Hero
2
2/1(+43%)
(7) Smart Hero 2/1, Pretty useful form and looked suited by the drop to sprinting when off the mark in 6f Southwell maiden at the end of August. Unexposed, particularly at this trip. Went close on handicap debut at Sandown (7f) last month then comfortably won 6f AW maiden.
4
5th (4) (11/2 +27%) Amazonian Dream
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(4) Amazonian Dream 11/2, Has been in very good form over 6f at Windsor this summer, winning twice (both under Oisin Murphy) and placed on 3 other occasions. Lost chance at the start at Goodwood last time and treated as if still in form. Didn't fire last time but is a big player if judged on earlier run of good form at Windsor.
10
6th (10) (14/1 -27%) Tiger Crusade
14
14/1(-27%)
(10) Tiger Crusade 14/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Goodwood (6f, good) 16 days ago. Not at best this year and probably needs others to set a very strong pace.
1
7th (1) (10/1 +9%) The X O
10
10/1(+9%)
(1) The X O 10/1, Dual AW winner who was also a good third on turf at Epsom (7f) in May. Shaped as if still in good form when ninth of 26 in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot and this easier than the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood he ran in last time. Placed over 7f at Epsom in May; subsequent defeats came in valuable races; a possible.
5
8th (5) (16/1 -100%) Buccabay
16
16/1(-100%)
(5) Buccabay 16/1, Latest win at Haydock in June. 6/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Chester (6f, good) later that month. First run for yard after leaving Eve Johnson Houghton. In career-best form in June; now with new stable, following 62,000euros sale.
3
9th (3) (28/1 -250%) Habrdi
28
28/1(-250%)
(3) Habrdi 28/1, Progressive when winning 3 times at up to 1m at the end of 2023. Not disgraced in a pair of AW listed races in March but last of 10 in German 2000 Guineas at Cologne when last seen in May (final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam). Best watched down in trip for new yard. Absent since struggling in 1m German Group 2 in May; back sprinting for new stable.
(6) Mykonian Odyssey 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Was 5th in maiden but lesser efforts twice since; workable mark; step up in trip may suit.
5
2nd (5) (11/1 +31%) Great Mover
11
11/1(+31%)
(5) Great Mover 11/1, Fair maiden. Ninth of 12 in nursery at the Curragh (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 33 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Improvement halted when beaten 10l on h'cap debut but unsuited by drop in trip on return.
11
3rd (11) (17/2 -6%) Ottoman
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(11) Ottoman 17/2, Modest maiden. 14/1, creditable fourth of 10 in nursery at Navan (5.8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Minor promise in maidens and ran to similar level when 4th on h'cap bow; new trip may help.
14
4th (14) (28/1 -12%) Your Call
28
28/1(-12%)
(14) Your Call 28/1, Modest maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 12 in nursery at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm, 25/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Showed little in 4 runs so far; well held 6th on h'cap bow; cheekpieces on; 5lb wrong.
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5th (9) (16/1 +0%) Roaming Eyes
16
16/1(+0%)
(9) Roaming Eyes 16/1, Modest maiden. Seventh of 11 in nursery at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm, 16/1) 13 days ago, slowly away. Unplaced in 5 runs so far; no improvement for switch to h'caps latest; others preferred.
10
6th (10) (12/1 +25%) Zuzzudio
12
12/1(+25%)
(10) Zuzzudio 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, good to firm, 125/1) 41 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Well held at huge odds in 3 runs so far; tongue-tie on for h'cap bow; must improve.
15
7th (15) (66/1 +0%) Faire La Nouba
66
66/1(+0%)
(15) Faire La Nouba 66/1, Modest maiden. 50/1, tenth of 12 in nursery at Galway (7f, soft) 47 days ago. Struggled so far and no improvement when 50-1 on handicap debut last month at Galway.
12
8th (12) (9/2 +0%) Buck Barrow
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(12) Buck Barrow 9/2, Modest maiden. Very good fifth of 11 in nursery (15/2) at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago, best work finish. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Low-key form in maidens but showed more on h'cap bow latest and shaped like 1m would suit.
13
9th (13) (14/1 +30%) Senior Montecristo
14
14/1(+30%)
(13) Senior Montecristo 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden claimer at Navan (8.1f, good, 16/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Hasn't shown much in three starts so far and improvement required on handicap debut.
4
10th (4) (4/1 0%) Edergole's Angel
4
4/1(0%)
(4) Edergole's Angel 4/1, Fair maiden. 10/1, good second of 8 in nursery at the Curragh (7f, good) 19 days ago, nearest finish. Player. Ability in maidens before 1l defeat on h'cap debut; 2lb higher and further likely to suit.
8
11th (8) (5/1 +0%) Now
5
5/1(+0%)
(8) Now 5/1, Fair maiden. Opening mark looks a fair one on pick of her form and she remains with potential. Good run at 1m 2 runs back; closely related to Rip Van Winkle and improver back up in trip.
3
12th (3) (16/1 -167%) Amazing Maisie
16
16/1(-167%)
(3) Amazing Maisie 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in maiden (25/1) at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Promise when beaten 4l in a maiden on debut but lesser efforts since; further may help.
7
13th (7) (25/1 -178%) Let It Linger
25
25/1(-178%)
(7) Let It Linger 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 16 in maiden (80/1) at Galway (7f, good) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Struggled either side of an 8th in a Tipperary maiden; cheekpieces now tried on h'cap bow.
1
14th (1) (14/1 +13%) Nakatomi
14
14/1(+13%)
(1) Nakatomi 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Improved with distant 2nd at Dundalk but struggled back on turf since; tough mark.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
BUCK BARROW was well beaten behind some smart performers in maidens and should benefit from stepping up to a mile. Out of a winning half-sister to Group 1 winner Dick Whittington, the selection is a half-brother to four winners and while he was outpaced on his nursery debut at Down Royal recently, finished his race really well and should progress in first-time cheekpieces. Now, a half-sister to Rip Van Winkle, has shown some promise in each of three maidens and should compete from 66, under a 5lb claimer, although it is notable Gavin Ryan stays loyal to the selection. Edergole's Angel has good nursery form but while she finished over three lengths ahead of Now at Leopardstown, is 7lb worse off.
NOW remains with potential going into nurseries and her opening mark is a fair one on the pick of her form. Edergole's Angel made a promising start to life in nurseries when runner-up at the Curragh and is next best ahead of Buck Barrow, who should be suited by the return to 1m.
NOW has shown promise and given that she's closely related to Rip Van Winkle, she may relish this step back up in trip
(7) With Style 11/2, Found improvement, on debut for new yard, when second of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 18/1) 13 days ago and likely has more to offer yet. Safely held on both 2yo runs but took big step forward when second on recent stable debut.
4
3rd (4) (4/1 +33%) Rickshaw
4
4/1(+33%)
(4) Rickshaw 4/1, Cracksman gelding. Closely related to smart French winner up to 10.5f Flight Leader and half-brother to 3 winners abroad, including UAE 1m/9f winner Right Flank. Wears tongue strap. Market check advised on debut. Out of a multiple 1m2f Listed winner; already gelded; still an interesting newcomer.
3
4th (3) (10/3 -21%) Monsieur Fudge
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(3) Monsieur Fudge 10/3, Promising individual. First run since leaving Richard Hannon when second of 7 in novice at Salisbury (8f, good to firm, 6/4) 20 days ago. Entitled to build on that (first start for 12 months) and holds solid claims. Placed in good maiden on sole 2yo start and also ran well when reappearing last month.
1
5th (1) (200/1 -33%) Edward Cullen
200
200/1(-33%)
(1) Edward Cullen 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tenth of 14 in maiden (250/1) at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Hard to fancy. A well-beaten outsider in his first two races (7f/1m3f); blinkers now added.
6
|DQ| (6) (1/1 +60%) Times Edition
1
1/1(+60%)
(6) Times Edition 1/1, Posted career best when close second of 9 in maiden at Ffos Las (8f, heavy) 20 days ago and sets the standard on that form. Fairly exposed after six runs but came second in two maidens last month; in the mix again.
2
|PU| (2) (200/1 -100%) King Kev
200
200/1(-100%)
(2) King Kev 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (9.2f, good, 100/1) 37 days ago. Looks one for handicaps down the line. Made fairly encouraging debut over C&D but others have much stronger claims.
16:40 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
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The William Haggas stable can do little wrong at present, and WITH STYLE was a major improver on her first start for the yard when runner-up at Kempton last time out. With some improvement expected on the back of that, she can get off the mark at the main expense of Monsieur Fudge, who led for most of the contest before being worn down in the final furlong at Salisbury last time. Narrowly denied at Ffos Las on her most recent effort, Times Edition cannot be ruled out either.
TIMES EDITION upped her game when second at Ffos Las last month and looks the one to beat. With Style and Monsieur Fudge look the likeliest dangers.
With Style and MONSIEUR FUDGE have similar profiles, having finished second for new stables on their belated seasonal debuts.
(1) Dain Ma Nut In 10/3, Thriving sort who ran out a comfortable winner of a Musselburgh maiden (1m) on penultimate start and had little fuss following up in handicap over that track/trip 4 days ago. Lots to like in hat-trick bid under a penalty. Musselburgh 1m wins last two starts in fine style; 6lb penalty and 5lb claimer is enlisted.
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2nd (6) (15/8 +32%) Never Better
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(6) Never Better 15/8, Winner of novice at Kempton (7f) in March who shaped well after 5 months off (also gelded) when third of 14 in handicap on turf debut at Newbury (1m) 3 weeks ago. Possesses a good deal of physical scope and shortlisted with prospect of more to come. Lightly raced 3yo who could have come on since latest start, so he's one for the shortlist.
2
3rd (2) (12/1 +0%) Hortzadar
12
12/1(+0%)
(2) Hortzadar 12/1, Successful from 1 lb lower in this race 12 months ago. Best efforts of present campaign when runner-up at Hamilton/Ripon in June and easy to excuse his latest York run on account of his position. Better showing anticipated. Won this race last year; runner-up twice this June, before two lesser efforts; considered.
3
4th (3) (16/1 +0%) Power Of Gold
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Power Of Gold 16/1, Got back on track when a running-on second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month. May have found conditions against him when ninth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 13 days ago. Soft ground may explain a poor show 13 days ago but he does not look the percentage call.
10
5th (10) (20/1 -43%) Quiet Resolve
20
20/1(-43%)
(10) Quiet Resolve 20/1, Off the mark in maiden at Newcastle (7f) in February. Hasn't built on that as expected in handicaps on turf in recent months but 6f possibly against him when last seen at Chester 97 days ago. Had wind surgery ahead of return and cheekpieces quickly discarded on first crack at 1m. Wind op in June; has his first run since, with a step up to 1m too, which he should stay.
4
6th (4) (16/1 -60%) Cancan In The Rain
16
16/1(-60%)
(4) Cancan In The Rain 16/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who showed plenty to work on after 3 months off when sixth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm, 16/1) 19 days ago, keeping on without being knocked about. Could be up to playing a part with that under his belt. Ran twice this term, off 101 days in between; player if working his way back to peak form.
7
7th (7) (7/1 +13%) Mysteryofthesands
7
7/1(+13%)
(7) Mysteryofthesands 7/1, Winner at Hamilton in July. 12/1, good third of 13 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good) 12 days ago, clear of rest. Definite claims of making the frame again provided he settles once more. Won at Hamilton in June; back near that level when Haydock 3rd (again 1m, good) latest.
14
8th (14) (11/1 +45%) Golden Valour
11
11/1(+45%)
(14) Golden Valour 11/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. 10/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 5 days ago, not looking straightforward under pressure. More needed in stronger company operating from 2 lb out of the weights. Competitive again last week; has a place squeak even though 2lb out of the handicap.
5
9th (5) (12/1 +0%) Arkenstaar
12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Arkenstaar 12/1, Latest win at Hamilton in May. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm, 12/1) 19 days ago, never landing a blow. Type to bounce back quickly but present mark does demand that bit more. Cheekpieces on last three outings, not running so well at Beverley on latest.
13
10th (13) (28/1 -75%) Ayr Poet
28
28/1(-75%)
(13) Ayr Poet 28/1, 3-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (9/2) at this course (10f, good) 38 days ago. Refitting of cheekpieces may well perk him up here and previous third at Carlisle last month was an encouraging display. Ayr specialist; no win since last September but three places this term give him a chance.
11
11th (11) (15/2 +53%) Yaaser
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(11) Yaaser 15/2, C&D winner. 8/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago, very slowly away. Back to a potentially lenient mark but needs to cut the slow starts out. Has a shout judged on some form this summer; seen much more often these days over 7f.
12
12th (12) (40/1 -43%) Cisco Disco
40
40/1(-43%)
(12) Cisco Disco 40/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at this course (10f, good) 40 days ago, possibly unsuited by the step back up in trip. Starts out for new stable but others arrive with more pressing claims. Down the field this season; same owner but left Richard Fahey since latest start.
9
13th (9) (16/1 -60%) Bella Bisbee
16
16/1(-60%)
(9) Bella Bisbee 16/1, Latest win at Doncaster in August. 4/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 25 days ago, not ideally placed. Not out of the question she could yet have more to offer. Turning to 1m and blinkers on last three outings seems to have worked; needs a bit extra.
(10) Lion Ring 6/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 47 Flat runs. 11/1, won 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 9 days ago. Carries penalty, which may anchor him. Infrequent winner but comes here on the back of a recent Lingfield win (5f, AW); e-w shout.
7
2nd (7) (7/2 -5%) The Defiant
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(7) The Defiant 7/2, C&D winner. Last of 4 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft, 8/1) 17 days ago, doing too much too soon. Eased further 2 lb and he's very dangerous if ridden with more restraint. On a lowly mark and his last two wins have come over C&D; one to take seriously.
4
3rd (4) (3/1 +79%) Sankari
3
3/1(+79%)
(4) Sankari 3/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 16/1) 34 days ago. Tumbling in the weights and cheekpieces could galvanise him. Fair 2yo but struggling this season; drops in class with cheekpieces now tried.
11
4th (11) (17/2 +39%) Hi Hoh Tonto
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(11) Hi Hoh Tonto 17/2, Unreliable type. 10/1, first run since leaving Colin Teague when bit below form third of 6 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 18 days ago. Modest maiden but has hinted at low-level ability; others look stronger.
1
5th (1) (15/2 -50%) Thismydream
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(1) Thismydream 15/2, Latest win at Bath in August. No impression on the winner when second of 5 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, soft, 13/2) 10 days ago. Same mark here. Not at his absolute best the last twice but his earlier Bath win brings him right into it.
6
6th (6) (10/1 +0%) Spanish Angel
10
10/1(+0%)
(6) Spanish Angel 10/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper but others still more persuasive. Dangerous mark and he has run well over C&D in the past; one to consider.
9
7th (9) (66/1 -230%) Lady Nagin
66
66/1(-230%)
(9) Lady Nagin 66/1, Latest win at Lingfield in May. 40/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 64 days ago. Can make presence felt returned to the AW. 5f AW winner in May but short of that level in three subsequent runs; others safer.
12
8th (12) (100/1 -203%) Belvoir Kitten
100
100/1(-203%)
(12) Belvoir Kitten 100/1, 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago. Unplaced all 13 starts; low-key return to action ten days ago; hard to fancy.
8
9th (8) (10/1 +60%) Bankrupt
10
10/1(+60%)
(8) Bankrupt 10/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 50/1) 19 days ago. Back down in trip and was prolific on the AW to end 2023 but need to see more spark. Five wins last year; nothing this time around; revival likely to be foretold by the market.
5
10th (5) (20/1 +20%) World Of Darcy
20
20/1(+20%)
(5) World Of Darcy 20/1, Tumbling in the weights without remotely looking ready to cash in, 66/1 when last of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 35 days ago. Down further in class but easy to have reservations. Going the wrong way at a rate of knots; drops in class but with lots to prove.
3
11th (3) (17/2 -21%) Man On A Mission
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(3) Man On A Mission 17/2, 7/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f). Off 119 days and this is a slight drop in class so not out of this if he's been freshened up by a break. Conditions to suit; on fair mark but his record fresh doesn't suggest this will be the day.
16:55 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
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Lion Ring made most when successful at Lingfield recently and he merits respect under a penalty, but a chance is taken on SANKARI. Recent form figures wouldn't suggest he is a winner in waiting, but his handicap mark is reflective of that. The son of Ribchester drops in both trip and grade, with newly-applied cheekpieces. He is completely unexposed on the surface and should the headgear have a positive effect, he might represent some value. Thismydream is also noted.
Hard to make a compelling case for any of these but stall 1 and this sharp 5f is probably just what THE DEFIANT needs so he gets the tentative nod. Thismydream is more likely than most to give his running, with Man On A Mission another to consider back from a break.
The Defiant ought to make a bold bid but this could be the day things fall back into place for SPANISH ANGEL.
(7) Cavalry Call 4/1, Ran best race when second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 4/1) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Must enter calculations. 2lb well-in and clearly shortlist material but has to prove he's as effective on turf.
9
2nd (9) (11/1 +21%) Falcon Nine
11
11/1(+21%)
(9) Falcon Nine 11/1, Fair maiden who again wasn't seen to best effect when 3 lengths eighth of 10 to Ratafia in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good) 25 days ago, racing away from main action. Longstanding maiden for two yards who often misses the break; needs to settle better.
5
3rd (5) (9/4 +84%) Adelabella
2.25
9/4(+84%)
(5) Adelabella 9/4, Latest win at Newmarket in August but ran below form when fifth of 6 in handicap (7/4) at Sandown (8f, good) 20 days ago. Maybe found her revised mark beyond her last time and this is tougher if anything.
10
4th (10) (14/1 +0%) Blenheim Star
14
14/1(+0%)
(10) Blenheim Star 14/1, Latest win at Brighton in July and not seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (8f, good to firm, 11/2) 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Not as good the past twice (ran flat at Brighton); some way down the pecking order.
12
5th (12) (16/1 -14%) Anglo Saxson
16
16/1(-14%)
(12) Anglo Saxson 16/1, 3-time C&D winner who wasted no time getting back to form when 1½ lengths fourth of 10 to Ratafia in handicap at this C&D (good) 25 days ago. Four-time course winner (three over C&D) who rarely runs badly round here; each-way shout.
6
6th (6) (22/1 -10%) Maysong
22
22/1(-10%)
(6) Maysong 22/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023 and struggling for form at present. Cheekpieces back on. Hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice and a better showing wouldn't surprise.
3
7th (3) (7/1 +42%) Scarlet Lady
7
7/1(+42%)
(3) Scarlet Lady 7/1, Course winner last month and can have her latest effort at Newmarket excused given where she raced. 8 lb higher here, though. New 8lb higher mark has now kicked in and she'll need a good step forward.
8
8th (8) (9/1 +36%) Born A Rebel
9
9/1(+36%)
(8) Born A Rebel 9/1, C&D winner in April but followed a below-par effort with an even worse one in a first-time visor at Newmarket (7f, good) 27 days ago. Others more persuasive. Expensive to follow since winning a weak C&D handicap on her comeback off 3lb lower.
13
9th (13) (17/2 -13%) Bonaventure
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(13) Bonaventure 17/2, Winner at Windsor in August and was unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Still may have more to offer at this trip and can give another good account. This mark could be within range if he settles better into a bigger field; one to consider.
1
10th (1) (11/1 +21%) Royal Parade
11
11/1(+21%)
(1) Royal Parade 11/1, Course winner who ran one of this season's better races when fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good, 11/1) 48 days ago. More miss than hit for his current yard but holds each-way claims down another 2lb.
17:00 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
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GRACIOUS LEADER wasn't able to follow up on his Lingfield success at Kempton last month, but it was still a creditable performance. Now in the care of George Boughey, the unexposed three-year-old sports a first-time tongue-tie and he could resume progress back on the grass. Oisin Murphy gets aboard Claxton Bay for the first time and he would hold every chance if building on his recent Salisbury second. Others to note include Ratafia and Adelabella.
GRACIOUS LEADER has made a good start to life in handicaps and, with further improvement anticipated now setting out for another top stable, he's fancied to come out on top. Cavalry Call was beaten only by a well-treated rival at Lingfield last week, while Bonaventure remains unexposed at this trip and is another to consider, along with recent C&D winner Ratafia.
Plenty to consider, headed by GRACIOUS LEADER (nap), who's open to more improvement for his new yard. Maysong is next best.
(4) Cercene 5/2, Promising type. Third of 16 in maiden (11/1) at Gowran (7f, good) on debut 54 days ago, finishing best. Open to progress so she looks a major player. Did well from position when 3rd at Gowran on debut and form looks solid; should go well.
7
2nd (7) (9/4 -29%) Rowdy Yeats
2.25
9/4(-29%)
(7) Rowdy Yeats 9/4, Promising type. Second of 8 in maiden at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 5/1) on debut, clear of rest. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip, which will suit on pedigree and he looks a big player. 2nd in a Curragh maiden that is working out well; absence and high draw both a concern.
8
3rd (8) (11/2 +61%) Bodhi Bear
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(8) Bodhi Bear 11/2, Foaled March 30. €48,000 foal, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Baron Wild and 11f winner Vesting. Starspangledbanner colt; 48,000euros foal; half-brother to winner at this trip.
9
4th (9) (12/1 -50%) Gangsta Man
12
12/1(-50%)
(9) Gangsta Man 12/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Good third of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm, 13/2) 13 days ago. Went close at Down Royal this month but more exposed than the rest in here.
5
5th (5) (14/1 -100%) Temperance
14
14/1(-100%)
(5) Temperance 14/1, Confirmed debut promise when second of 5 in minor event at Cork (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Can remain competitive. Has run to similar level in 2 runs so far; shaped like return to 7f may suit latest.
11
6th (11) (16/1 +0%) Michonne
16
16/1(+0%)
(11) Michonne 16/1, Foaled January 24. 25,000 gns yearling, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Dark Regard and 9f-1½m winner Pride of Nepal. Dam German 6f and (at 2 yrs) 6.5f winner. Cracksman filly; stayed on nicely in barrier trial; dam Listed winner; could go well.
12
7th (12) (28/1 -12%) Scarlet Widow
28
28/1(-12%)
(12) Scarlet Widow 28/1, Foaled January 24. €50,000 2-y-o, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to 11.5f winner Bunker Bay. Dam, 9.5f/1¼m winner, sister to smart 11f/1½m winner Star Storm. Picked up in eyecatching style in barrier trial; might want further than this.
1
8th (1) (11/1 +56%) Dark Ace
11
11/1(+56%)
(1) Dark Ace 11/1, Foaled March 14. €40,000 2-y-o, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Areille. Dam maiden half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Anticipated. Soldier's Call colt; 40,000 Breeze-up purchase; suitable trip but will probably need this.
13
9th (13) (40/1 -60%) Reponse Finale
40
40/1(-60%)
(13) Reponse Finale 40/1, Foaled April 20. €11,000 2-y-o, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to 1m winner El Morro and Italian winner up to 1¼m Thor de Sa Matta. Dam maiden half-sister to smart 6f winner Stormont. Inns Of Court filly; 11,000eur 2yo; half-sister to two 2yo winners; likely up against it.
16
10th (16) (66/1 -32%) Searcog
66
66/1(-32%)
(16) Searcog 66/1, Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 18 in maiden (20/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 28 days ago. Two maiden runs haven't been without promise but probably one for handicaps at this point.
2
11th (2) (10/1 +0%) Green Brothers
10
10/1(+0%)
(2) Green Brothers 10/1, Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 13 in maiden (10/3) at Galway (7f, soft) 46 days ago. Yard in good form and he's not out of this on his debut form. Encouraging 4th in a maiden on debut; maybe didn't handle testing ground since.
15
12th (15) (33/1 -106%) Good No Nay Never
33
33/1(-106%)
(15) Good No Nay Never 33/1, Foaled May 7. €5,000 2-y-o, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Burwaaz and winner up to 6f Sharaarah, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Wears cheekpieces. No Nay Never filly; half-sister to 8 winners; bred to be sharp 2yo; cheekpieces for debut.
14
13th (14) (80/1 -60%) Cala Bonita
80
80/1(-60%)
(14) Cala Bonita 80/1, Foaled February 14. €3,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Alveena out of smart winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner) (stayed 1¾m) Aliyfa. Inns Of Court filly; 3,000eur yearling; stamina on dam's side of her pedigree.
10
14th (10) (28/1 +44%) The Angelic Doctor
28
28/1(+44%)
(10) The Angelic Doctor 28/1, Foaled April 19. 8,000 gns yearling, Study of Man colt. Study Of Man colt; 8,000gns yearling; dam 1m6f AW winner; up against it on debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
ROWDY YEATS is drawn wide and has a 185-day layoff to overcome, but he showed notable form on debut and it is encouraging Colin Keane rides him over race-fit stablemate Ben Hur. He contested the season's opener on heavy ground in March when giving the subsequently Group 1-placed winner a race, while the well-held third and fifth both won afterwards. He is worryingly absent since but drops to an auction maiden and, positively, hasn't as yet been gelded. Cercene finished strongly at Gowran and while that form isn't massively strong, should progress, although she is drawn wide and concedes 1lb to the selection. Temperance received 8lb when beaten by a smart previous winner at Cork, but also concedes 1lb to the selection.
It was really encouraging how much ROWDY YEATS showed on debut over 5f and with this trip sure to suit on breeding, he seems a sure-fire improver. Cercene and Temperance are a couple of potential improvers.
It may be worth siding with CERCENE who was a big eyecatcher at Gowran on debut and that form is working out nicely
(1) Theme Park 5/1, Back on the scoresheet at York (1m, good to firm) in July and wasn't disgraced when mid-field at Haydock/York next 2 starts. Looks competitive on form. York winner in July; not in the same form since but he's capable of bouncing back.
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2nd (11) (40/1 -233%) Petra Celera
40
40/1(-233%)
(11) Petra Celera 40/1, Latest win at Southwell in August. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 9 days ago. Hasn't been running at all badly but unraced beyond 7f and that looks an issue.
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3rd (9) (25/1 -150%) Garden Oasis
25
25/1(-150%)
(9) Garden Oasis 25/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 12/1) 24 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Back down in class. Former winner of this race and having another solid season; new visor should be fine.
12
4th (12) (50/1 -150%) Visibility
50
50/1(-150%)
(12) Visibility 50/1, Unreliable individual. Course winner. Latest win here in July. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. The last of his ten wins was here over 1m2f in July; patch since and others appeal more.
6
5th (6) (5/1 -50%) Lerwick
5
5/1(-50%)
(6) Lerwick 5/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good) 25 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Respected. C&D winner and won again at Beverley last time; off 4lb higher he looks a player.
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6th (7) (17/2 +66%) Urban Sprawl
8.5
17/2(+66%)
(7) Urban Sprawl 17/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Haydock (8.2f, good) 12 days ago, not clear run. Easy to make a case on his 3yo form but this campaign hasn't picked up at all.
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7th (8) (22/1 +33%) Golden Sands
22
22/1(+33%)
(8) Golden Sands 22/1, Well held last 3 starts, found to have bled last time. Returns to his best trip after two defeats over shorter but he's hard to trust.
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8th (5) (3/1 +40%) Hale End
3
3/1(+40%)
(5) Hale End 3/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in July. 20/1, good second of 14 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt. Career best in winning at Ayr (1m, good) in July and bang there in his two subsequent runs.
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9th (3) (14/1 -133%) Light Speed
14
14/1(-133%)
(3) Light Speed 14/1, Latest win at Chester in July. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 19 days ago, no room from 2f out until finally getting a gap final 100 yds. Has to be taken seriously. Upside Monte Linas at Beverley 19 days ago and he didn't get the best of runs.
2
10th (2) (16/1 -146%) On The River
16
16/1(-146%)
(2) On The River 16/1, Bagged second win of present campaign when narrowly prevailing at Ripon (1m, good) during the summer. Latest fourth over the same C&D was a decent effort and he's in the mix back down in class. Drying conditions aren't ideal, nor a wide draw for one who likes to be up there.
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11th (4) (3/1 +14%) Monte Linas
3
3/1(+14%)
(4) Monte Linas 3/1, Better for return when creditable second of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Lower in the weights than for sole success in handicap company and should remain competitive. Has won off 1lb higher; good run at Beverley last time and he's fresher than most.
10
12th (10) (150/1 -127%) Sound Pressure
150
150/1(-127%)
(10) Sound Pressure 150/1, Fairly useful form when winning a pair of novice races in 2022 for James Horton but has shown nothing both starts for this yard after almost 2 years off. Dual winner but tailed-off last in two runs for this one after a long absence.
(9) Ahamoment 9/1, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7f, 13/2) 9 days ago. More than capable off this mark. C&D winner off 4lb higher in June 2023 but not so hot in his three visits here this year.
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2nd (4) (15/2 +25%) Sir Garfield
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(4) Sir Garfield 15/2, Winner at Catterick in July. Runner-up next 3 starts (including twice over C&D) and may have found a busy spell catching up with him when well held at Catterick last time. Freshened up since. Did well with blinkers in handicaps until never dangerous (good to firm) on latest outing.
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3rd (8) (11/2 +15%) Braes Of Doune
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(8) Braes Of Doune 11/2, Won over C&D and at Musselburgh (1m) in August. Shaped better than the bare result when third of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) 8 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Shortlist material for Goldie and Mulrennan. Badly hampered in hat-trick bid and then shaped as if still in good form eight days ago.
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4th (13) (14/1 +13%) Rwenearlytheredad
14
14/1(+13%)
(13) Rwenearlytheredad 14/1, Showed form for the first time this season when 3¼ lengths third of 9 to Homer Stokes in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 9 days ago. The fact he was a close third to End Zone in this 12 months ago from 7 lb higher makes him of some interest. Third at Catterick (7f, soft) nine days ago but needs to take another step back up ladder.
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5th (6) (20/1 -82%) Pembrokeshire
20
20/1(-82%)
(6) Pembrokeshire 20/1, C&D winner in July. Ran poorly over 6f here 3 weeks later but back on song when a close fifth of 10 at Musselburgh (7f, good) 22 days ago. Drawn widest. Won once in each of the last three seasons, most recently C&D in July; none too consistent.
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6th (5) (8/1 0%) King's Crown
8
8/1(0%)
(5) King's Crown 8/1, One win from 25 starts and that was back in 2022. Did record his best effort of the current campaign when second of 12 at Newcastle (7f) 9 days ago but others are preferred for win purposes again. Sole win (25 races) was a maiden in May 2022; two seconds this term.
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7th (10) (18/1 -50%) Jkr Cobbler
18
18/1(-50%)
(10) Jkr Cobbler 18/1, Three-time C&D winner. Creditable 2¾ lengths third of 12 to Haworth Star in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Another who has to enter the reckoning. Three C&D wins last summer; close third to Braes Of Doune over C&D last month reads well.
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8th (7) (5/1 +29%) Profiteer
5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Profiteer 5/1, Winner at Thirsk (7f) in June and remained in form with 4 runner-up finishes from his 5 outings since. Likely to give another good account. Last three runs were 6f and clearly his best form but there was a 7f win at Thirsk in June.
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9th (14) (14/1 +0%) End Zone
14
14/1(+0%)
(14) End Zone 14/1, Not obviously at the top of his game but the fact he won a division of this race last year off 6 lb higher makes him a dangerous one to discount. Won by a nose off 6lb higher in this race last year; approached that form once this term.
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10th (2) (17/2 +15%) Novak
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(2) Novak 17/2, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 9 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Engaged 8.00 Newcastle Tuesday. No joy since June 2023 but has shown enough on occasions to be given an each-way chance.
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11th (11) (33/1 -32%) Black Friday
33
33/1(-32%)
(11) Black Friday 33/1, Four-time course winner but has largely struggled since the latest one last August. His mark has come down a long way as a result but others are more obvious. Scored over C&D in August 2023 but that's his only win in nearly three years.
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12th (3) (12/1 -100%) Haworth Star
12
12/1(-100%)
(3) Haworth Star 12/1, 15/2 and hooded first time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago, well on top finish. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt again. Off the mark in a first-time hood at Newcastle (6f, AW) 16 days ago; stays 7f.
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13th (1) (17/2 -143%) Half Moon Rising
8.5
17/2(-143%)
(1) Half Moon Rising 17/2, Has reacted very well to cheekpieces and on a hat-trick after recent 7f wins at Carlisle and Catterick. Had 5½ lengths to spare at latter track 9 days ago and a 6 lb penalty seems unlikely to prevent a bold bid. Cheekpieces have seen the breakthrough last two starts, latest in grand style; 6lb penalty.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Runner-up over 6f on each of his last three starts, including a narrow reversal at Catterick last time out, PROFITEER is likely to appreciate going back up in trip and he can regain the winning thread at a track that should suit his forward-going style. Top-weight Half Moon Rising arrives on a hat-trick and is 4lb well-in after a taking success at Catterick last week. He is a key player, along with Newcastle scorer Haworth Star, while others to note include Ahamoment, Jkr Cobbler and King's Crown.
The vote in a very competitive finale goes to BRAES OF DOUNE, who was an eyecatcher when third at Carlisle last week. The hat-trick seeking Half Moon Rising heads the many dangers along with Haworth Star and last year's third Rwenearlytheredad, who returned to form when third at Catterick last Tuesday.
Several have a shout but the selection goes to BRAES OF DOUNE, who has not had the cards fall right for him in his last two starts.
(3) Saint Riquier 10/11, Has made a positive return from a long absence, successful at Lingfield (12f) before bolting up at Leicester (10f) next time. Things didn't pan out ideally for him when runner-up at Brighton on Tuesday and fancied to come out on top on these favourable terms back up in trip. Well handicapped with a penalty if he can keep up the good work after just a two-day break.
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2nd (1) (4/1 +60%) Le Rouge Chinois
4
4/1(+60%)
(1) Le Rouge Chinois 4/1, Latest win at Nottingham in June. 18/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 21 days ago, never threatening in a steadily-run affair. Fancied to give a good account. Got upset in the stalls when below form on latest start; player if straight back to form.
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3rd (2) (16/1 -167%) Beautiful Crown
16
16/1(-167%)
(2) Beautiful Crown 16/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win here in August. 1¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Saint Riquier in handicap (10/3) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 19 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Likely he'll be thereabouts. Record at short of 1m4f remains more persuasive; more to prove on this first crack at 1m6f.
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4th (7) (6/1 -100%) Kinetic
6
6/1(-100%)
(7) Kinetic 6/1, Has made a highly positive start for her new yard, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Musselburgh (12.5f) 23 days ago, all out to hold on. Revised mark demands more but she's unexposed at this sort of trip and may not have finished improving yet. Hat-trick over about 1m4f in August; 1m6f plausible and rash to rule out further progress.
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5th (4) (25/1 -25%) Delta Legend
25
25/1(-25%)
(4) Delta Legend 25/1, Two 1m AW wins at Lingfield this year. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (11/1) at this course (10f) 19 days ago, albeit never travelling well and making only late headway. Significantly up in trip. Good places over 1m2f here on last two outings, when it looked as if he would stay further.
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6th (6) (11/2 -10%) Standbackandlook
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(6) Standbackandlook 11/2, Ready winner of back-to-back Wolverhampton handicaps (at 14f) prior to a respectable third of 7 in handicap back on turf at Nottingham (14f) 4 weeks ago. Improved model since tackling this trip and he's fancied to figure. Second of his two wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) this summer was easily his best form.
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7th (5) (66/1 -313%) Manu Et Corde
66
66/1(-313%)
(5) Manu Et Corde 66/1, One win from 23 Flat runs but did run his best race for some time having fallen plenty in the weights when third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 28 days ago, weakening final 1f. However, he may well be vulnerable again for win purposes here. Way down weights and took minor honours on last two outings, making most over C&D latest.
(1) I Can't Believe 9/2, Left John & Thady Gosden (for 18,000 gns) after Windsor debut in May and little to shout about in both subsequent outings, again tardy at the start when last of 3 in maiden at Chepstow (5.1f, good, 10/3) 24 days ago. Back up in trip for handicap bow and watching brief advised. Not living up to his pedigree; needs to improve to make winning handicap debut.
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1st (5) (9/2 +63%) Flying Secret
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(5) Flying Secret 9/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, unproven at the trip and never involved when seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) just under 3 weeks ago. Was a winner on his last visit to the track and could be worth chancing from a reduced mark back down in trip. Dual 7f winner in 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but on a tempting mark now.
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2nd (4) (15/2 -36%) King Of War
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(4) King Of War 15/2, Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 4/1) 16 days ago. Operating a notch below the form he was showing earlier in the summer and given a chance by the assessor as a result. Cheekpieces added to his usual tongue tie. Rather disappointing since two 7f seconds in the spring but cheekpieces might aid him.
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3rd (11) (14/1 +44%) Moreginplease
14
14/1(+44%)
(11) Moreginplease 14/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. 25/1, fared no better back up in trip when eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 30 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Placed twice over C&D this summer; needs to better her recent efforts, though.
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4th (2) (25/1 -79%) Gamblers Kitty
25
25/1(-79%)
(2) Gamblers Kitty 25/1, 9/2, again too free and didn't see things out when sixth of 9 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Back in a handicap and will need to hit the ground running if he's to feature. Placed in AW maiden in March but two lesser efforts followed; returns from a break today.
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5th (6) (9/2 -50%) On Song
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(6) On Song 9/2, Winner at Brighton in August. Looked unlucky not to win when second of 5 in handicap at Brighton (7f, soft, 11/4) 10 days ago, keeping on well after badly hampered around halfway. Should make amends kept to this similar company. Won at Brighton last month and did well to go close there recently, having been hampered.
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6th (7) (9/1 +36%) Just Rita
9
9/1(+36%)
(7) Just Rita 9/1, 22/1, again ran below form when sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) just under 4 weeks ago. Looks to have her work cut out. Placed twice off this mark in the spring but needs to find extra to get a win on the board.
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7th (10) (11/4 +39%) Split Elevens
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(10) Split Elevens 11/4, On a roll right now, winning 4 of his last 5 starts, latest in 6-runner handicap (9/5) at Lingfield (7f, AW) just over a fortnight ago. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Brighton (7f, good) 2 days ago. Merits consideration. In-form 6yo who has won four times over 7f since July; fourth at Brighton on Tuesday.
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8th (3) (16/1 -60%) Vinaka
16
16/1(-60%)
(3) Vinaka 16/1, 7/1, failed to repeat penultimate effort when fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Down to a career-low mark and a first-time tongue strap is added. Close third at Brighton in new cheekpieces last month; not quite in same form there since.
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9th (8) (11/2 +0%) Zaltalla
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(8) Zaltalla 11/2, Ran well on form but again failed to impress with his attitude when third of 5 in handicap (9/2) at Brighton (7f, soft) 10 days ago, rallying briefly well inside final 1f. Player provided he keeps his quirks in check. Ran well when close third at Brighton last week but was just behind the unlucky On Song.
(12) Nell's Dream 80/1, Foaled March 14. €35,000 foal, €35,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Dam, 8.6f winner who stayed 10.5f, half-sister to useful 11.5f-1¾m winner Amerigo out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Geminiani. Dam 8.6f AW winner (RPR 73), half-sister to useful 1m3f/1m6f winner Amerig; up against it.
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1st (2) (18/1 +28%) Call Me Captain
18
18/1(+28%)
(2) Call Me Captain 18/1, Foaled April 29. €17,000 yearling, Calyx gelding. Dam, 2m winner, also won over hurdles/fences, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Rijeka. Son of Calyx; stamina on dam's side; already gelded.
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2nd (5) (40/1 -150%) Reyenzi
40
40/1(-150%)
(5) Reyenzi 40/1, Foaled April 13. Saxon Warrior colt. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 7f winner Raydara out of useful 7.5f-1½m winner Raydiya. Saxon Warrior colt; dam half-sister to 7f 2yo Gr 2 winner; might need this.
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3rd (10) (14/1 -100%) Edge Of Seventeen
14
14/1(-100%)
(10) Edge Of Seventeen 14/1, Foaled February 28. Circus Maximus filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 6f winner Polybius and 2-y-o 6f-1m winner Albigna, both smart. Dam 1½m/12.5f winner. Won 8-runner barrier trial at Leopardstown in August and she's very much of interest here. Circus Maximus filly; half-sister to 5 winners inc' Albigna; first home in barrier trial.
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4th (6) (11/2 -57%) Serious Contender
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(6) Serious Contender 11/2, Foaled April 15. Wootton Bassett colt. Dam, 12.5f winner, sister to very smart winner up to 10.3f Cliffs of Moher. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for powerful yard and he's respected. Wootton Bassett colt; dam 12.5f winner; nice prospect but 2nd-string and may want further.
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5th (4) (20/1 -43%) Quiz Question
20
20/1(-43%)
(4) Quiz Question 20/1, Foaled March 1. 44,000 gns foal, 60,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner out of very smart 1¼m-1½m winner (Yorkshire Oaks winner also second in St Leger) Quiff, out of 1000 Guineas winner Wince. Fourth of 7 in barrier trial at Leopardstown in August. Saxon Warrior colt who didn' get a clear run when 4th in a barrier trial.
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6th (7) (4/1 +27%) Washington Street
4
4/1(+27%)
(7) Washington Street 4/1, Foaled February 9. €300,000 2-y-o, Earthlight colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Bataar and 6f winner Majestic Steps. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Moran Gra. Noteworthy newcomer for yard very much amongst the winners. Earthlight colt; 300,000euros 2yo; yard can ready one and check market.
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7th (3) (4/6 +47%) Galveston
0.666667
4/6(+47%)
(3) Galveston 4/6, Foaled April 2. 2,000,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Half-brother to winner up to 1½m Bizarre Law. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner, sister to high-class 1¼m-1½m winner Cannock Chase. Highly appealing debutant with group race entries and he needs considering. Frankel colt; cost 2m Gns; beautifully bred and one for the shortlist.
LTO Selection:
17:40 Naas Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
GALVESTON cost 2m Guineas at the sales last year and this well bred colt may be up to defying inexperience
(3) Blue Collar Lad 7/2, Making first start since leaving Alice Haynes, ran better than for a while when second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/4) 15 days ago. Enters calculations with cheekpieces back on. Pleasing stable debut at Lingfield a fortnight ago (7f); strong claims at this level.
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2nd (6) (7/2 +13%) Lewis Barnes
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(6) Lewis Barnes 7/2, Ran well from his reduced mark when second at this course (5f) in August. Not in the same form when last of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 8/11) 15 days ago, but he could bounce back with blinkers on 1st time. 12-race maiden; disappointed last time but earlier third here (5f) gives him claims.
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3rd (10) (17/2 +15%) War Zone
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(10) War Zone 17/2, Produced his best performance when runner-up in minor event at this C&D in August. However, failed to repeat that effort when sixth of 7 in similar event here (9/2) 28 days ago. More needed back in a handicap. Conditions fine but he wasn't at his best last time and needs more back in a handicap.
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4th (5) (15/2 -7%) Poetic Jack
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(5) Poetic Jack 15/2, Sole win at this course (7f) last year. Has returned to form on his last 2 outings, fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 13/2) a fortnight ago. Capable of getting involved. Offered more the last twice and this course winner (7f) is more appealing than many.
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5th (4) (6/1 +20%) Q Twenty Boy
6
6/1(+20%)
(4) Q Twenty Boy 6/1, Three wins this year, with latest success at this course (5f) in August. Not quite in the same form last 2 starts, fourth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago, but he's not discounted back here. Three wins this year, the latest here (5f) last month; each-way claims again.
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6th (11) (33/1 -106%) Zelma
33
33/1(-106%)
(11) Zelma 33/1, In first-time blinkers and tongue strap, unsuited by drop in trip when fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 14/1) 2 weeks ago. Back up in distance but she still has work to do. 5f too sharp last time but made some late headway; 6f can help but others look safer.
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7th (2) (13/2 +46%) Araifjan
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(2) Araifjan 13/2, Four-time C&D winner. However, he was struggling for form when last seen, last of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 50/1) in June. Off 108 days (has had wind op) with tongue strap on 1st time. Conditions ideal and he returns from another wind op on a paltry mark; considered.
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8th (9) (33/1 -230%) Falmouth Boy
33
33/1(-230%)
(9) Falmouth Boy 33/1, Form has gone the wrong way this year, last of 6 in handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 2 weeks ago. Falling in the weights but others more persuasive at present. 0-10 but has shown enough to think a similar race could fall his way; return to 6f a plus.
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9th (8) (12/1 -60%) Don't Fight It
12
12/1(-60%)
(8) Don't Fight It 12/1, Stepped up on reappearance run when second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 40/1) 9 days ago, with the winner having scored again since. Well treated on old form and she can make her presence felt. Back to form when 2nd at Lingfield last week (6f, AW); dangerous if building on it.
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10th (1) (11/1 -120%) Overnight Oats
11
11/1(-120%)
(1) Overnight Oats 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Back down in trip, raced freely when seventh of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. It remains early days with his current yard, though, so he's not written off. Return of the hood may help and he's dangerously well treated if it does.
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BLUE COLLAR LAD was only beaten a head into second over 7f at Lingfield a couple of weeks ago and the five-year-old merits the utmost respect on the back of that effort, despite a 2lb rise. Q Twenty Boy has not been disgraced on either start since winning over 5f here in mid-August and he should not be discounted, while Lewis Barnes and Poetic Jack are also noted.
LEWIS BARNES produced one of his better efforts for his current yard when runner-up at this course on his penultimate start, so with blinkers applied he is taken to leave his latest run behind having eased further in the weights. Don't Fight It is also on a handy mark and could be the main danger, with Blue Collar Lad also considered.
Araifjan is always feared around here but OVERNIGHT OATS has a hood back on here and is tentatively preferred.
(12) Just Ten High 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Ripon (5f, firm) 45 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time, cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Poor form in sprints this summer; accessories on now handicapping over more suitable trip.
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2nd (6) (4/1 +33%) Cut To The Chase
4
4/1(+33%)
(6) Cut To The Chase 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 7/1) 43 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has good chance on form. Improved efforts the last twice; still low mileage and he's one to take seriously.
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3rd (2) (9/2 -29%) Comedian Leader
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(2) Comedian Leader 9/2, 7/2, creditable second of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago, nearest finish. Respected. Looks ready to strike and she's respected with a top apprentice booked; needs a good pace.
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4th (3) (11/1 -38%) Back From Dubai
11
11/1(-38%)
(3) Back From Dubai 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago. Blinkers back on. Looks competitive on form. Penultimate effort wasn't too bad and he's handicapped to go well; not ruled out.
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5th (11) (16/1 -14%) Just Typical
16
16/1(-14%)
(11) Just Typical 16/1, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 44 days ago. No significant improvement for handicaps this summer; others appeal more.
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6th (4) (9/2 -13%) Doves Of Peace
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(4) Doves Of Peace 9/2, Course winner. Winner here in August. Respectable second of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 7/2) 19 days ago. Enters calculations. Comes here in good order and conditions are suitable; shouldn't be too far away.
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7th (10) (28/1 -133%) Irrelevant
28
28/1(-133%)
(10) Irrelevant 28/1, Hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Lee Carter when good third of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/1) 19 days ago. Promising 3rd on stable debut last month; this looks stronger and he's drawn widest.
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8th (7) (40/1 -60%) Nemorum
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Nemorum 40/1, C&D winner. One win from 24 Flat runs. 16/1, last of 11 in handicap at this C&D. Off 9 months. C&D win last October but ended 2023 quietly and absent for 287 days.
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9th (1) (8/1 +43%) Captain Dandy
8
8/1(+43%)
(1) Captain Dandy 8/1, 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago, missing break. Not shone for new yard yet but down in grade and likely to stay 7f.
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10th (9) (22/1 -57%) Kodi Noir
22
22/1(-57%)
(9) Kodi Noir 22/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, last of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago. Won this race last year & also promise over C&D in May; can step up on recent runs today.
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11th (5) (15/2 -50%) Maverick Style
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(5) Maverick Style 15/2, C&D winner. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 17 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers back on. C&D winner; in and out this year but she can't be discounted in a weak race.
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12th (8) (80/1 -300%) Kodi Hawk
80
80/1(-300%)
(8) Kodi Hawk 80/1, 80/1 and visored for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 14 days ago, never nearer. The odd promising effort and stepping back up to 7f may help; far from solid though.
(3) Twitch 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 80/1, second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Can make presence felt if able to back that up. Was having first AW run in Britain when 2nd over C&D last month; dangerous with a repeat.
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2nd (4) (9/2 +0%) Capallcliste
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(4) Capallcliste 9/2, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 15/2, good second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago, keeping on well after meeting trouble. Knocking on the door recently and he's respected. Exposed maiden but he's had near misses at Lingfield the last twice; should be involved.
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3rd (2) (4/1 +0%) Dashing Donkey
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Dashing Donkey 4/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 7/4, seventh of 8 in handicap there (8f, good) 42 days ago, going off too hard. Place claims having been dropped 2 lb. Flopped on fast ground last time but he's won twice on turf this summer; one to consider.
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4th (6) (8/1 +0%) Warrior Square
8
8/1(+0%)
(6) Warrior Square 8/1, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 6/1) 19 days ago. Visor back on. Given a chance by the handicapper. Inconsistent in recent months but he has the ability to feature.
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5th (9) (11/1 -10%) Dequinto
11
11/1(-10%)
(9) Dequinto 11/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago. Can give a good account but others appeal as likelier winners. Consistent at a low level but he'll need to pull out more to make it 16th-time lucky.
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6th (5) (25/1 -108%) Tilsworth Max
25
25/1(-108%)
(5) Tilsworth Max 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Third of 9 in minor event (100/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago. On a feasible mark if able to back that up in handicap company. First form when 3rd in classified event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago; can do better.
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7th (8) (12/1 -20%) Miss Billie
12
12/1(-20%)
(8) Miss Billie 12/1, 16/1, ran up to best when fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago but more will be needed to get off the mark. Unplaced in all ten starts but there have been flickers of promise this summer; e-w claims.
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8th (10) (66/1 -164%) Greycee Bell
66
66/1(-164%)
(10) Greycee Bell 66/1, First run since leaving Tom Dascombe when last of 4 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, firm, 12/1) 47 days ago. Hard to fancy. Not progressed from her debut; latest fourth came in a slowly run race; opposable.
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9th (7) (17/2 -55%) Poles Apart
8.5
17/2(-55%)
(7) Poles Apart 17/2, 4/1, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort after racing freely. Looks capable of making greater impact in handicaps from this mark but may prove better over further. Offered more the last twice but in blinkers which are left off today; still low mileage.
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|DQ| (1) (9/2 +25%) Top Button
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(1) Top Button 9/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in July. 11/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 7f win at Brighton in July; didn't get home over 1m latest; contender back at this trip.
(3) Dutch Kingdom 8/1, Latest win at Lingfield in July. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 10/1) 36 days ago. Blinkers back on. Decisive win at Lingfield (1m, AW) in July; 2 fair efforts since; should give his running.
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2nd (5) (17/2 -21%) All Agleam
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(5) All Agleam 17/2, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in July. 10/3, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 27 days ago. 3 In good form this season but she's drawn wide and there are other front-runners on show.
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3rd (2) (28/1 -75%) Kit Gabriel
28
28/1(-75%)
(2) Kit Gabriel 28/1, 12/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 59 days ago, slowly away. Not fired in two runs this year; down in class and back up in trip; revival not impossible.
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4th (7) (16/1 -100%) The Waiting Game
16
16/1(-100%)
(7) The Waiting Game 16/1, 4-time course winner. Good third of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good, 7/2) 18 days ago. Five-timer on AW (all 6f) last season; running well in defeat this year; back up in trip.
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5th (10) (10/1 +0%) Sustained
10
10/1(+0%)
(10) Sustained 10/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Wolverhampton in June. 5/1, good third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago, having run of race. Two creditable handicap runs in recent weeks but more will be needed to take this.
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6th (8) (9/2 +18%) Laguna Boy
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(8) Laguna Boy 9/2, 5/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, making all. More needed again but remains unexposed. Improved to win a C&D handicap three weeks ago; 3lb rise fair and he retains potential.
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7th (1) (11/1 -57%) Thapa Vc
11
11/1(-57%)
(1) Thapa Vc 11/1, Latest win at Doncaster in July. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Can make presence felt. Hold-up performer; comes here on the back of a string of good turf runs; high on the list.
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8th (13) (7/1 -75%) Master Dandy
7
7/1(-75%)
(13) Master Dandy 7/1, 7/4, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 8 days ago. Can follow up off same mark. Unpenalised for last week's 6f win at Lingfield; 3lb well in; stamina not assured.
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9th (6) (16/1 +0%) Sir Oliver
16
16/1(+0%)
(6) Sir Oliver 16/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. On a good mark and conditions are no problem; other prominent racers to deal with though.
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10th (4) (40/1 -100%) Letmelivemylife
40
40/1(-100%)
(4) Letmelivemylife 40/1, 3-time C&D winner. First run since leaving Barry Brennan when ninth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 31 days ago. Conditions to suit and he's down to a lowly mark; sharper for last month's return; chance.
11
11th (11) (9/2 +31%) Jackson Street
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(11) Jackson Street 9/2, Fairly useful maiden. 11/4, very good second of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly. Still a maiden but he's been threatening and this should be run to suit; shortlisted.
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12th (12) (25/1 +50%) Roman Emperor
25
25/1(+50%)
(12) Roman Emperor 25/1, Last of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) 41 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Out of sorts on turf this summer but he returns to AW on a dangerous mark; interesting.
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13th (9) (17/2 -21%) Sovereign Knight
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(9) Sovereign Knight 17/2, Course winner. Latest win here in August. Good second of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Yarmouth (6f, good) 25 days ago. Improving over 6f; has 7f form but an easy lead seems unlikely in this field; opposable.
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MASTER DANDY responded well for Jack Doughty when landing an apprentices' race over 6f at Lingfield last week and, given he is 3lb well-in after that first handicap success, it should pay to stick with the James Fanshawe-trained gelding, with the longer trip a potential source of further progression. Thapa VC and All Agleam have been holding their form well and have solid chances, while The Waiting Game is dangerous to underestimate.
MASTER DANDY showed improved form to resume winning ways at Lingfield under this rider last week and can further enhance his solid record on the AW off the same mark (due to go up 3 lb). It surely won't be long before Jackson Street gets off the mark judged on his excellent second at Newcastle recently and is next best ahead of the in-form Thapa Vc.
A competitive race but likely to be well run and the in-form THAPA VC is taken to get the better of Jackson Street.
(5) Jacks My Boy 33/1, €16,000 yearling, Kuroshio gelding. Shaped as if better for the run when sixth of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 13/2) on debut 14 days ago, driven over 2f out and fading. Probably one for later on. Behind a couple of today's rivals at Lingfield on debut two weeks ago.
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2nd (3) (4/9 +28%) Saigon Dream
0.444444
4/9(+28%)
(3) Saigon Dream 4/9, Ran to barely a modest level on debut yet, at huge odds, he took a marked step forward when second of 10 in novice (66/1) at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago, well positioned and edged out close home. Obvious claims with a repeat. Improved at the 2nd attempt when runner-up at Kempton (7f) last month; sets the standard.
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3rd (1) (16/1 -60%) Space Trooper
16
16/1(-60%)
(1) Space Trooper 16/1, Lethal Force gelding. Half-brother to smart 6f/7f winner Apollo One and 11f winner Giorgius. Dam 1m-10.3f winner. Betting should prove a useful guide as to expectations on racecourse bow. Half-brother to stable star Apollo One (won on debut); starts in weak race; check market.
2
4th (2) (5/1 -43%) Mauchline
5
5/1(-43%)
(2) Mauchline 5/1, Territories gelding. 4/1, showed ability and likely to be better for initial experience when fifth of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 14 days ago. Looks the type to do better. 4-1 2nd fav for Lingfield debut last month and showed enough to warrant consideration.
4
5th (4) (5/1 +9%) Mr Grimes
5
5/1(+9%)
(4) Mr Grimes 5/1, €30,000 yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Easy to back, ran to a fair level when second of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW) on debut 14 days ago, keeping on without threatening the winner. Should be thereabouts on that form. Beat two of today's rivals when 2nd on recent debut (1m, AW); needs more but it's possible.
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6th (6) (200/1 -203%) Summanus
200
200/1(-203%)
(6) Summanus 200/1, 8,000 gns yearling, Barraquero gelding. Showed only greenness when last of 4 in novice (12/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 8 days ago. Can only be watched. Tailed off at Lingfield on last week's debut; hard to recommend on the back of that.
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7th (7) (80/1 -21%) Video Games
80
80/1(-21%)
(7) Video Games 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 20/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good) 13 months ago. Has since left Ralph Beckett and hard to warm to on what she has achieved to date. Poor form in two 6f runs for R Beckett last summer; best watched after long absence.
20:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SAIGON DREAM progressed from his debut run when a close second to an 80-rated rival at Kempton last month and, with further improvement likely now he steps up to a mile, this is well within reach for the son of Oasis Dream at this stage. Mr Grimes (second) finished a length in front of Mauchline (fifth) in a Lingfield maiden a fortnight ago and can give the selection some food for thought with a step forward.
SAIGON DREAM left his debut effort in his wake when finishing runner-up at Kempton 3 weeks ago, edged out only close home. A repeat should see Jack Channon's 3-y-o tough to contain. Mauchline and Mr Grimes are expected to provide chief resistance.
A weak maiden in which SAIGON DREAM is taken to prove too strong for Mauchline.
(1) Heerathetrack 9/2, Course winner. 13/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 19 days ago. Stas this far and he's likely to give it another good shot. Two good runs over 7f here last month; has form over 1m; each-way shout.
11
1st (11) (10/1 +17%) Bold Suitor
10
10/1(+17%)
(11) Bold Suitor 10/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 7 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 15 days ago, denied a clear run so a shade better than the result. He hasn't run badly in recent starts but others bring more pressing claims.
3
2nd (3) (7/1 -40%) H Key Lails
7
7/1(-40%)
(3) H Key Lails 7/1, C&D winner. Good third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 28 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. That performance marks him down as a very interesting contender. Goes well here and latest C&D third was a fine effort from the front; one to consider.
10
3rd (10) (22/1 -38%) Drifts Away
22
22/1(-38%)
(10) Drifts Away 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at this C&D 35 days ago, well positioned. Makes handicap debut and mark asks for more. Latest C&D run is perhaps not solid form but he makes his handicap debut at a low level.
13
4th (13) (14/1 -40%) Nasneen
14
14/1(-40%)
(13) Nasneen 14/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Catterick (6f, good) 22 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly back up in trip, which will help her cause. Placed at Windsor in July (1m, good to firm); less good over 6f latest; can go well.
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5th (6) (14/1 +13%) Handel
14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Handel 14/1, Seventeen runs since sole win in 2023. 14/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago. Hard to win with but narrowly missed out on his penultimate start; opposable for the win.
12
6th (12) (125/1 -150%) Kodiac Brave
125
125/1(-150%)
(12) Kodiac Brave 125/1, Long-standing maiden in Hong Kong who has finished well held on 4 of his 5 starts since switching to these shores. Hard to fancy. Poor form in Hong Kong and yet to show much since joining current yard.
8
7th (8) (15/8 +17%) Forever Proud
1.875
15/8(+17%)
(8) Forever Proud 15/8, Latest win at Lingfield in May. First run since leaving Mark Hoad when respectable third of 11 in handicap (5/4) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 9 days ago. Expected to build on that for his up-and-coming yard. Couldn't justify favouritism at Lingfield on last week's stable debut; still a key player.
9
8th (9) (22/1 +33%) Baulac
22
22/1(+33%)
(9) Baulac 22/1, Eighth of 9 in minor event (18/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago. Needs to leave that run well behind. Unplaced in all nine starts but some promise last year; yet to fire this time around.
2
9th (2) (10/1 -54%) Meng Tian
10
10/1(-54%)
(2) Meng Tian 10/1, 7/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago, a wide trip not helping his cause. On a winning mark and C&D second two runs back was a fair effort; others preferred though.
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10th (14) (50/1 -150%) Explosively
50
50/1(-150%)
(14) Explosively 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for first time, ninth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 23 days ago, very slowly away and then too free. Visor returned. Lightly raced filly but failed to improve for the switch to handicaps at Lingfield latest.
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11th (5) (16/1 +36%) United Force
16
16/1(+36%)
(5) United Force 16/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in July. Ninth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago. Yarmouth win in July has been followed by two lesser efforts; others look safer.
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12th (7) (16/1 -129%) Takes Time
16
16/1(-129%)
(7) Takes Time 16/1, Good second of 8 in handicap (11/4) at Chester (7f, heavy) 6 days ago. Makes polytrack debut but previous AW form hardly sets the pulse racing. Her two runs this month have been more encouraging; drops in grade for Polytrack debut.
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
She was a beaten favourite on her stable debut last week but FOREVER PROUD still ran pretty well and she can come out on top this time.
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