There were 40 Races on Tuesday 24th September 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Beverley, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Listowel, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 24th September 2024
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(3) Yellow Car 13/2, Point winner who overcame lingering greenness to make a successful start over hurdles at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in July. Bettered that form when second to Huelgoat under a penalty at Stratford last month and open to further improvement. Made winning debut at Newton Abbot in July but beaten by Huelgoat at Stratford last month..
4
2nd (4) (9/2 -140%) Hauraki Gulf
4.5
9/2(-140%)
(4) Hauraki Gulf 9/2, Dual fairly useful winner over fences who posted a good second at Newton Abbot when last seen in May. Showed a similar level of form over hurdles earlier in his career, so has to enter calculations. Winning chaser; 0-7 as hurdler but not out of it if translating chase form back to hurdles.
2
3rd (2) (6/5 +52%) Prince Imperial
1.2
6/5(+52%)
(2) Prince Imperial 6/5, Showed improved form on first run since leaving Harriet Dickin when easily winning 9-runner maiden hurdle at this course (19.1f, good) 16 days ago. Has good claims under a penalty. Bits and pieces of hurdle form before wide-margin winner for new yard here this month.
1
4th (1) (9/4 +18%) Huelgoat
2.25
9/4(+18%)
(1) Huelgoat 9/4, Defied a penalty in 5-runner novice hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) 28 days ago, by 5 lengths from Yellow Car. More required under a double penalty but respected all the same. Five chase wins; won last 2 completions over hurdles; big penalty but hard to keep tabs on.
5
|PU| (5) (250/1 -67%) Sox's Sun
250
250/1(-67%)
(5) Sox's Sun 250/1, Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles at Worcester. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off in both starts at massive odds; can't be recommended..
13:20 Fontwell Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
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PRINCE IMPERIAL and Huelgoat both come into this contest off the back of impressive victories, but slight preference is for the former after his 23-length success over 2m3f here. The son of Frankel is a classy performer, currently rated 87 on the Flat, and he looks well placed to follow up. As for the latter, he has to be considered after justifying favouritism at Stratford last month and is the obvious threat. Hauraki Gulf looks best of the rest.
PRINCE IMPERIAL stepped up appreciably on his previous form in this sphere starting out for a new trainer when running out an easy winner here 16 days ago and is fancied to defy a penalty. Hauraki Gulf returns to hurdling for the first time in a while but has the form to play a big part, with old rivals Huelgoat and Yellow Car warranting respect, also.
It will be difficult for any of these to keep tabs on HUELGOAT who will try and make all. Prince Imperial can follow him home.
(2) Dr Rio 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 5/1) 24 days ago. Another bold show could be on the way. Has a respectable record here; close second over C&D last time; in the mix.
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2nd (3) (11/1 -175%) Etretat
11
11/1(-175%)
(3) Etretat 11/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in July. 10/3, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago, faring best of those held up. 0-10 on turf and likely to find one or two too good once again. Ordinary 3yo; sole win came in 8.5f maiden handicap on AW.
4
3rd (4) (16/1 +0%) Another Beautiful
16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Another Beautiful 16/1, Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 14/1) 63 days ago. Tongue strap back on and sports first-time cheekpieces. Needs to raise her game. Regressive maiden on AW; fitted with cheekpieces on turf debut.
10
4th (10) (8/1 -45%) Dandy's Angel
8
8/1(-45%)
(10) Dandy's Angel 8/1, Five-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 6 days ago. Place possibilities. Five-time C&D winner; running respectably at present; on a handy mark.
6
5th (6) (13/2 +46%) Love Yours
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(6) Love Yours 13/2, C&D winner in July. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap back here (good to firm) 6 days ago. Others make more appeal. Narrow win over C&D in July; has failed to repeat that form since.
9
6th (9) (7/2 -40%) Jez Bomb
3.5
7/2(-40%)
(9) Jez Bomb 7/2, 9/4, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Nudged up just 1 lb and he's a strong candidate. Record of 31241 since wearing cheekpieces; respected in the retained headgear.
1
7th (1) (12/1 -9%) Just Hiss
12
12/1(-9%)
(1) Just Hiss 12/1, Course winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Chester (12.3f, soft) 10 days ago. Would have a serious chance if reproducing the form of his Nottingham near miss in July. Veteran who is 0-5 this term but went close at Nottingham in July.
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8th (7) (25/1 +0%) Panama City
25
25/1(+0%)
(7) Panama City 25/1, Course winner. Last of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 25 days ago, hampered. Back up in trip and he needs to get back on track. Far from solid on his form this summer.
5
9th (5) (5/1 +64%) Olympicus
5
5/1(+64%)
(5) Olympicus 5/1, 3/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago, doing too much too soon. Back up in trip and while he would be a big player if bouncing back to something like his best, others make more appeal on recent evidence. Hindered by often failing to settle; well treated granted a return to best.
8
10th (8) (11/1 -10%) Regency Boy
11
11/1(-10%)
(8) Regency Boy 11/1, 9/2 and visored for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 70 days ago. Blinkers back on and he looks vulnerable for win purposes. Best handicap effort when neck second over C&D in June; could go well.
11
11th (11) (50/1 -52%) Beguiling
50
50/1(-52%)
(11) Beguiling 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Tongue strap and cheekpieces on 1st time. Best to look elsewhere. Combination of new trip and first-time headgear needs to help.
13:40 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
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Jez Bomb accounted for his nearest rival by half a length in this grade at Wolverhampton last time and he should mount a bold bid to complete the double. However, the vote goes to DR RIO, who took the silver medal home over track and trip last month and he is only 2lb higher for that neck defeat. Declan Carroll's eight-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Etretat is another to note.
Raised just 1 lb for his recent success on the all-weather, JEZ BOMB looks the way to go. He is equally effective on turf, performing with credit on both previous visits here, and his credentials are rock-solid. An on-song Just Hiss would have a real chance off this mark, while the in-form Dr Rio is also likely to be in the thick of things.
The 4yo maiden REGENCY BOY has encouraging form this term and is taken to get off the mark. Dandy's Angel is second choice.
(5) Smurfette 9/2, Best effort so far over fences when second of 10 at Fontwell 3 weeks ago, no match for the winner. Can make her presence felt. Second to a progressive subsequent winner last month; high on the list.
12
2nd (12) (6/1 +82%) School For Scandal
6
6/1(+82%)
(12) School For Scandal 6/1, Not the most reliable. Bounced back to form when second at Hereford in February but not the biggest surprise that he's failed to reproduce that in his 5 outings since. Ran well in cheekpieces in February but his form has slumped again since.
3
3rd (3) (10/3 -67%) Get With It
3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(3) Get With It 10/3, Dual-chase scorer around 3m. Below par last season and sold from Rose Dobbin £6,000 in May. Gambled on and hit the frame both starts for this yard in recent weeks, keeping on for second having conceded first run at Worcester. Major claims with cheekpieces added. Two good runs for new yard this summer (3m2f/2m7f); down in trip with cheekpieces on.
11
4th (11) (6/1 +50%) Ballinoulart
6
6/1(+50%)
(11) Ballinoulart 6/1, Remains a maiden but made the frame once more since switched to chasing when fourth at Worcester (23f) in June. Shaped like a non-stayer starting out for this yard at Newton Abbot (25.8f) last month but also well held at Stratford since. Largely consistent for Alastair Ralph but has disappointed on both starts for new stable.
2
5th (2) (14/1 -40%) Abaya Du Mathan
14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Abaya Du Mathan 14/1, Has done well since joining current yard, winning twice earlier in the year and shaping as if still in form at Uttoxeter in July. Just mid-field at Worcester since but now just 1 lb above last successful mark. Not quite at best on last two outings but versatile regarding ground and on workable mark.
1
6th (1) (14/1 -40%) Couldbeaweapon
14
14/1(-40%)
(1) Couldbeaweapon 14/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles but only modest form at best over fences, weakening quickly on return from a break at Worcester in July. Has unconvincing record over fences but ran well to a point at Worcester last time.
4
7th (4) (18/1 -13%) Jony Max
18
18/1(-13%)
(4) Jony Max 18/1, Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, again down the field despite attracting support at Stratford. Out of form since returning from a break in May and probably better over further.
14
8th (14) (33/1 +18%) Beannaigh Do
33
33/1(+18%)
(14) Beannaigh Do 33/1, Has gone the wrong way since chase debut and he's out of the handicap again here. 0-20 under rules; 5lb out of the weights and makes only limited appeal.
8
|PU| (8) (7/1 +79%) Guguss Collonges
7
7/1(+79%)
(8) Guguss Collonges 7/1, Successful twice over fences last autumn but went off the boil as 2023/24 progressed and no impact both starts this summer. Back in trip. Dual chase winner last November but seems badly to have lost his way this year.
7
|PU| (7) (12/1 -118%) Pawpaw
12
12/1(-118%)
(7) Pawpaw 12/1, Down in the weights and on a going day when third at Worcester 3 weeks ago. Moody customer nowadays so just as likely to run badly this time. Arrested decline when close third at Worcester last month; a possible if in same form here.
9
|PU| (9) (20/1 -150%) Hey Day Baby
20
20/1(-150%)
(9) Hey Day Baby 20/1, Former point winner looked a different proposition on second chase start when cruising home at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to firm) last month. Jumped awkwardly when brushed aside from 12 lb higher mark at Newton Abbot. Burst into life with 12l win last month but has been pulled up since; hard to predict.
10
|PU| (10) (40/1 -515%) Lonimoss Bareliere
40
40/1(-515%)
(10) Lonimoss Bareliere 40/1, Long-standing maiden but excelled himself from out of the weights when second at Stratford in July. 1 lb higher now and has a shout if in the same form. Went close in a weak race in July but is now 0-36 under all codes; others preferred.
6
|PU| (6) (50/1 -52%) Crobally Boy
50
50/1(-52%)
(6) Crobally Boy 50/1, Long-standing maiden in Ireland, leaving John Joseph Hanlon having made several mistakes at Listowel when last seen under Rules 2 years ago. Patchy form in points of late. Not seen under rules since 2022 and only subsequent point win came in three-runner maiden.
13:47 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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GET WITH IT beat Pawpaw (third) when occupying the runner-up berth over 2m7f at Worcester on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb for that effort. Dan Skelton's charge takes a drop in trip and has cheekpieces applied for the first time, which could bring out the improvement required to go one better. Smurfette produced a better effort to finish second in this grade at Fontwell last time and could have a say off the same mark, while Lonimoss Bareliere completes the shortlist.
This drop in trip isn't certain to suit GET WITH IT but it surely won't be long before he opens his account for Dan Skelton and he's still comfortably the most persuasive option. Smurfette isn't fully exposed so she needs considering, along with Lonimoss Bareliere.
A strong-finishing second at Worcester this month, GET WITH IT can go one better here. Smurfette is second choice.
(6) Instant Gambler 11/8, Made a successful debut over fences after 19 months off in C&D handicap a fortnight ago, proving a totally different proposition. Strong claims if in the same sort of form up 7 lb. C&D winner on return from a long absence; respected off the 7lb rise..
3
2nd (3) (13/2 -44%) Getupearly
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(3) Getupearly 13/2, Point winner who made a promising start over fences in 2 runs at Warwick (3m) in the spring, losing second close home after travelling best last time. Has races like this in him. Has had a breathing operation. Has had wind surgery since finishing a promising third over fences in May; player..
4
3rd (4) (10/1 -33%) He'llstopatthetop
10
10/1(-33%)
(4) He'llstopatthetop 10/1, Would have probably won but for departing at the last in C&D handicap in May. Not so good since, leaving the impression he's ready for an even stiffer test. Blinkers tried. Two heavy defeats since returning from a break in August but not entirely dismissed..
1
4th (1) (11/2 -57%) Coconut Twist
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(1) Coconut Twist 11/2, Point winner at the start of the year and made a successful chase debut at Newton Abbot (21f) in May. Again ran well after 7 weeks off there last time, despite the odd error, and is up to winning again at this level. New trip. Has taken well to fences and has strong claims based on recent form; stays this far..
7
5th (7) (8/1 +20%) Ideal De Romay
8
8/1(+20%)
(7) Ideal De Romay 8/1, Irish point winner but a poor maiden hurdler and took little interest only other start in chases. Better over hurdles of late but has to be forgiven a poor run on chase debut in June..
2
6th (2) (10/1 -11%) Puddlesinthepark
10
10/1(-11%)
(2) Puddlesinthepark 10/1, Plenty of good efforts in defeat in this sphere but poor last 2 starts in the summer, off the bridle some way out and never on terms at Worcester latest. Needs to bounce back after a break. Recent form leaves him with a bit to prove but he's respected on peak efforts over fences..
5
|PU| (5) (8/1 -100%) Radharc Na Slaine
8
8/1(-100%)
(5) Radharc Na Slaine 8/1, Been going the right way in Newton Abbot handicap chases and would have made the frame again but for a luckless late exit last month. Hood added to tongue tie now. One to note with Sean Bowen now up. Improved since chasing and holds good claims with Sean Bowen looking a positive booking..
13:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
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INSTANT GAMBLER was a shock winner, judged on his odds, in this grade over C&D earlier in the month, but there didn't seem to be any fluke about the manner of that victory. Alexandra Dunn's eight-year-old was returning from a long absence on that occasion so he might take a step forward to defy his 7lb rise. Coconut Twist has made the frame at this level on each of his last two starts and should go well again, while Getupearly can fight it out for the minor honours.
INSTANT GAMBLER proved a totally different proposition upped markedly in trip for his chase debut here a fortnight ago, scoring a shade cosily, and can follow up if in the same sort of form. Getupearly is a big player, while Radharc Na Slaine is interesting with Sean Bowen up.
Radharc Na Slaine needs considering with Sean Bowen booked but preference is for GETUPEARLY who remains with potential over fences.
(7) Thrice 1/4, Promising individual. Blinkered, third of 15 in maiden (8/1) at the Curragh (7f, good) on debut 31 days ago, clear of rest. Trainer going well. Obvious claims. Got no cover at the Curragh but still ran on well to be beaten under a length into third.
2
2nd (2) (7/2 -27%) Hostility
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(2) Hostility 7/2, Promising sort. 6/1, fourth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to firm) on debut 45 days ago. Open to progress. Yard also saddles Kahu. Fourth in a 7f maiden at the Curragh that has worked out well; strong contender.
3
3rd (3) (14/1 -100%) Kahu
14
14/1(-100%)
(3) Kahu 14/1, Once-raced colt. Tongue strap on, fourth of 16 in maiden (10/1) at Gowran (7f, good) on debut 41 days ago. May well do better. Also had tongue tied on debut and was beaten just over 3l at Gowran.
6
4th (6) (33/1 -32%) Spartan Soldier
33
33/1(-32%)
(6) Spartan Soldier 33/1, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 8/1) on debut. Off 156 days. Only 8-1 when well held on testing ground in a good maiden at the Curragh.
1
5th (1) (9/1 -29%) Full Power
9
9/1(-29%)
(1) Full Power 9/1, Foaled February 19. €260,000 yearling, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to French 1½m winner Shahinda and French 1¼m-1½m winner Shahnameh. Wears blinkers. Ryan Moore prefers Thrice. Top pedigree but blinkers go on from the outset and Ryan Moore rides the yard's other one.
5
6th (5) (125/1 +17%) Parkside Prince
125
125/1(+17%)
(5) Parkside Prince 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. 100/1, twenty-first of 22 in minor event at the Curragh (6.3f, good) 9 days ago. Beaten 13l and 21l in his two runs, the latest a sales race at the Curragh; limited appeal.
10
7th (10) (50/1 0%) Nell's Dream
50
50/1(0%)
(10) Nell's Dream 50/1, 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. Kodiac filly who cost 35,000euros as a yearling; dam 8.6f AW winner (RPR 73).
11
8th (11) (100/1 -100%) Shangar
100
100/1(-100%)
(11) Shangar 100/1, (Production):first foal: dam, French 2-y-o 9.5f winner, half-sister to smart 1m/9f winner Absolutly Yes. Dam French 9.5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 78); makes sense to check the market on debut.
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9th (8) (150/1 +0%) Trubshaw
150
150/1(+0%)
(8) Trubshaw 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Ninth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good, 200/1) 7 days ago. Down the field in 1m1f/1m maidens and one for handicaps at a later date.
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It isn't difficult to envisage THRICE going forward from his near rail-side draw in stall two, in a bid to put the benefit of his experience to good use. All eyes will be on the Wootton Bassett colt, as his rider Ryan Moore debuts at Listowel. Moore triumphed on the selection's stable companion, Officer, when Thrice finished third on his first start at the Curragh last month. There was undoubted merit in the Ballydoyle juvenile's finishing spurt on that occasion, and the blinkers deployed then are unsurprisingly retained now. Aidan O'Brien has care of Thrice, and there is strong O'Brien family representation all told, with Joseph and Donnacha also fielding runners. The former's Hostility looks well-placed to at least contend for a place in the frame.
THRICE made a bright start to his career when a close third to stablemate Officer, who was the mount of Ryan Moore, on debut at the Curragh last month. Moore is aboard the son of Wootton Bassett this time (ahead of Ballydoyle newcomer Full Power) and he should prove hard to beat. Hostility shaped well on his introduction at the same course and is feared most ahead of Full Power.
Considering he got no cover it was highly encouraging that THRICE was still strong through the line when third at the Curragh.
(6) The Trickster 12/1, Foaled May 10. €95,000 yearling, €150,000 2-y-o, Persian King colt. Half-brother to several winners, including Qatari 1m winner Es'hail and smart/temperamental 2-y-o 7f winner Syphax. One to note in the betting. 150,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Persian King half-brother to seven winners; interesting.
1
2nd (1) (13/2 +13%) Divine Legacy
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(1) Divine Legacy 13/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in novice at Thirsk (8f, good to firm, 6/1) 25 days ago. Open to improvement but some of these boast more pressing claims. Has shown signs of ability but needs improvement to get off the mark.
4
3rd (4) (7/1 +50%) Rogue Diplomat
7
7/1(+50%)
(4) Rogue Diplomat 7/1, Foaled May 8. €16,000 yearling, 115,000 gns 2-y-o, Calyx colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1¾m) Almania out of smart 2-y-o 7f winner Sent From Heaven. 115,000gns 2yo; Calyx half-brother to a hurdle winner; check the betting.
2
4th (2) (7/4 +13%) Misty Memories
1.75
7/4(+13%)
(2) Misty Memories 7/4, Once-raced maiden. Third of 10 in maiden (11/2) at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) on debut 49 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement and he's a leading contender upped in trip here. Promising third in soft-ground maiden at Ffos Las seven weeks ago; leading player.
5
5th (5) (11/4 +8%) Springbok
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(5) Springbok 11/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, third of 9 in novice at York (7.9f, good to soft) 16 days ago. This represents a step down in class and he has to be respected. Has steadily progressive RPRs; ran well in stronger race at York most recently.
3
6th (3) (25/1 -25%) Pendragon
25
25/1(-25%)
(3) Pendragon 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice at Kempton (7f, 125/1) 18 days ago. Like many from this yard, he may be seen in a better light switched to handicaps next year. Needs to improve on his Kempton AW efforts.
7
7th (7) (8/1 -167%) Caspi Star
8
8/1(-167%)
(7) Caspi Star 8/1, Promising type. Sixth of 7 in novice at Goodwood (8f, soft, 9/2) on debut 31 days ago. That experience won't be wasted on her and better can be expected here. Only sixth of seven at Goodwood but may do better.
14:10 Beverley Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
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Springbok is more experienced than his rivals in this contest and sets a fair standard with a rating of 76 after his third at York last time. He holds an obvious chance, but it may pay to side with MISTY MEMORIES, who showed plenty of ability to make the frame on his debut over an extended 7f at Ffos Las. The son of Kodiac shaped as though this step up in trip would suit and, with normal improvement, he looks the one to beat. The Trickster would be of interest on debut if the market speaks in his favour.
Though CASPI STAR failed to land a blow on her introduction in a Goodwood novice, the fact that she was well-backed ahead of that Class 2 event suggests that she has been showing the right signs at home. The Camelot filly is likely to prove a different proposition with that run under her belt. Misty Memories made an encouraging start to his career at Ffos Las and is second choice ahead of Springbok and newcomer The Trickster.
Provided his Ffos Las promise is confirmed, MISTY MEMORIES holds a leading chance. Springbok and The Trickster are respected.
(1) Dodger Long 13/8, Fair in bumpers and won 10-runner juvenile hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) in cosy fashion in March. Has recorded good runner-up efforts under a penalty this summer and looks the obvious danger to Yokkell. Soft-ground winner in March and twice went close on good ground for new stable last month.
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2nd (5) (10/11 -82%) Yokkell
0.909091
10/11(-82%)
(5) Yokkell 10/11, Fairly useful on Flat and translated that ability to hurdles at the first time of asking when scoring by 19 lengths at Down Royal at the end of August. Hard to beat with improvement likely. Useful Flat racer; won comfortably by 19l on recent hurdling debut at Down Royal.
2
3rd (2) (80/1 -220%) Fidendum
80
80/1(-220%)
(2) Fidendum 80/1, Has shown ability but also looked a hard ride in bumpers, tending to pull hard. Hurdles need to help him to settle better. Not beaten far in any of three bumpers but needs to improve and learn to settle.
3
4th (3) (100/1 -203%) Just Four Fame
100
100/1(-203%)
(3) Just Four Fame 100/1, Third in an Aintree bumper in May 2022 but not seen again until last of 5 in maiden hurdle at Wincanton in February. Off a further 6 months since. Third in Aintree bumper in May 2022 but tailed off when reappearing over hurdles this year.
4
5th (4) (5/1 +17%) Latenightrumble
5
5/1(+17%)
(4) Latenightrumble 5/1, Half-brother to Latenightpass. Four-time point winner who ran to a fair level when second in a 3¼m Cheltenham hunter chase in May. Drops significantly in trip now hurdling and suspicion he won't have the pace to live with the previous hurdle winners in this line-up. Creditable second in 3m2f hunter chase on rules debut in May; might find 2m a bit sharp.
6
6th (6) (33/1 0%) Soldier's Leap
33
33/1(0%)
(6) Soldier's Leap 33/1, Runner-up in a point in May but well held on Worcester hurdle debut 8 days ago. Close second on point debut in May but tailed off in a recent maiden hurdle.
14:20 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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Harry Skelton is an interesting jockey booking aboard Latenightrumble, who makes his first start over hurdles after finishing second in a hunters' chase at Cheltenham in May. He is one to watch in the market, but the more solid option appears to be YOKKELL, who bolted up on her first start over hurdles at Down Royal last month. If John McConnell's mare can reproduce anything like that display, she could prove very difficult to beat. Dodger Long is another to keep an eye on.
This looks a very good chance for wide-margin Down Royal scorer YOKKEL to make it 2-2 over hurdles. Dodger Long can follow John McConnell's Irish raider home.
Useful Flat racer YOKKELL made a pleasing start to her hurdling career last month and looks the one to beat.
(5) Honneur D'ajonc 6/1, Followed a good run with a below-par one when sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Even if he can return to form this trip looks on the sharp side.
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2nd (2) (9/2 +25%) Cloud Dancer
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(2) Cloud Dancer 9/2, Made a winning hurdles debut at Newbury (2m) in February 2023 and bettered that form when third of 4 in a useful conditions race at Ascot (2m) on his reappearance last season. Failed to reproduce that form in 3 subsequent outings but handicapper has given him a chance on this return to action. Lightly raced and his form on good ground reads well; wouldn't want it to get too wet.
7
3rd (7) (5/1 +29%) Stanley Pincombe
5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Stanley Pincombe 5/1, Consistent sort who resumed winning ways at Plumpton last November. Reached the frame twice at Taunton in the spring and can play a part again if ready to roll after 5 months off. A good bet to give his running and a lot of his rivals have questions to answer.
6
4th (6) (28/1 -250%) Top Speed
28
28/1(-250%)
(6) Top Speed 28/1, A fairly useful winning 2m hurdler at his best for Henry De Bromhead. Well below par reverted to fences for his new yard this summer, though. Back over hurdles. Beaten a long way in three runs for current yard, all handicap chases.
4
5th (4) (10/1 -25%) Norley
10
10/1(-25%)
(4) Norley 10/1, Lost his way last season but has left Tom Gretton and rejoined former trainer. Interesting from reduced mark. Has lost his way and reappears for the first time since October; back with Ben Pauling.
1
6th (1) (10/3 +5%) Gardener
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(1) Gardener 10/3, Initially took well to chasing for new trainer Olly Murphy, winning first 2 completed starts (2m). Let down by his jumping at Ayr and probably paid for an overly-aggressive ride at Newcastle on final outing. Back over hurdles now from an appreciably higher mark than when last seen in this sphere. Interesting back over hurdles but best form is on slow ground so rain welcomed.
3
7th (3) (8/1 -167%) Drop Flight
8
8/1(-167%)
(3) Drop Flight 8/1, Landed a 5-runner hunter chase at Exeter in March. Failed to complete in the Foxhunters' Chase at Aintree on final outing and has since made an interesting yard switch. This is just his fourth start over hurdles. Better chaser than hurdler but only 0-5 in this discipline; now with Dan Skelton.
8
|F| (8) (12/1 +25%) Beat The Heat
12
12/1(+25%)
(8) Beat The Heat 12/1, Bagged 3 handicap hurdles here in 2022 and returned to form when hitting the target in a first-time visor (retained) back here in June. However, not in anything like the same form at Worcester later in the month and fared little back on the Flat 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Course winner in June but pulled up next time and well behind on recent AW start.
14:30 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow
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Honneur D'Ajonc finished a disappointing sixth when sent off favourite at Perth last time but if he can run to the level of his second at Stratford prior to that then he could get into contention. However, a chance is taken on STANLEY PINCOMBE, who could only manage fourth over 2m3f at Taunton in April but this drop in trip might prove to be a good move. With that in mind, he gets the nod to notch his fourth career victory. Drop Flight needs to be monitored in the betting market on his first start for the Dan Skelton yard.
NORLEY lost his way last season but has dropped in the weights and could be worth chancing having rejoined his former trainer. Drop Flight is another who has made an interesting stable switch and needs monitoring closely in the betting, while Cloud Dancer also returns on a tempting mark.
This looks very open. STANLEY PINCOMBE might be the answer despite his tough mark.
(17) Adam's Boy 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, good fifth of 17 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm, 33/1) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Needs considering. RESERVE. Second reserve; lightly raced and latest 2l defeat at Cork was his best run yet.
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1st (14) (11/2 +54%) Amemri
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(14) Amemri 11/2, Respectable seventh of 17 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm, 10/1) 13 days ago. One for the shortlist. Three wins last year, twice over 7f; off a reduced mark and last two runs were better.
4
2nd (4) (28/1 -12%) Nika Pika
28
28/1(-12%)
(4) Nika Pika 28/1, 25/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago, folding. Looks competitive on form if shrugging off latest effort. Competitive on occasions in handicaps but only won a claimer and others more convincing.
13
3rd (13) (14/1 +0%) Seas And Oceans
14
14/1(+0%)
(13) Seas And Oceans 14/1, Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good, 9/1) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. All over the shop trip-wise this year but best efforts were his two seconds over 1m.
10
4th (10) (5/1 +9%) Skontonovski
5
5/1(+9%)
(10) Skontonovski 5/1, Latest win at Fairyhouse in July. Solid third of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Punchestown (9.2f, good) 7 days ago, despite racing wide. Back down in trip. Player off an unchanged mark. 7f winner at Fairyhouse in July and nothing wrong with his third at Punchestown last week.
7
5th (7) (7/1 -155%) Simple Endeavour
7
7/1(-155%)
(7) Simple Endeavour 7/1, 7/2, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good) 23 days ago. Down in trip and ought to be thereabouts. Close up the last twice at 1m2f and 1m1f; expect a positive ride back at this trip.
1
6th (1) (6/1 -50%) Dark Viper
6
6/1(-50%)
(1) Dark Viper 6/1, Good second of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, soft, 8/1) 22 days ago. Can give a good account. Now 0-12 but has been running well from 6f to an extended 7f.
2
7th (2) (15/2 +25%) Golden Days
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(2) Golden Days 15/2, Latest win at Gowran in July. 18/1, respectable eleventh of 28 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Stable in good form. Enters calculations. Gowran winner two runs back; below par since but a player if back in the zone.
9
8th (9) (4/1 +27%) Akeela
4
4/1(+27%)
(9) Akeela 4/1, Winner at Naas in July. 12/1, good second of 16 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Can make presence felt. 40-1 Naas win was no fluke having performed well in her two subsequent runs.
18
9th (18) (11/1 +45%) Purring Along
11
11/1(+45%)
(18) Purring Along 11/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago, slowly away. RESERVE. Third reserve; both wins on slow ground and form on quicker surfaces is less convincing.
12
10th (12) (33/1 +0%) Draiocht
33
33/1(+0%)
(12) Draiocht 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Nothing to shout about in maidens (1m-1m2f) and he's back in distance for handicap debut.
8
11th (8) (10/1 +50%) The Cola Brasil
10
10/1(+50%)
(8) The Cola Brasil 10/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Punchestown (9.2f, good) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Two years since last successful and has finished well beaten in two runs after a break.
15
12th (15) (80/1 -60%) Second Fiddle
80
80/1(-60%)
(15) Second Fiddle 80/1, Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, soft, 66/1) 22 days ago, very slowly away. Still a maiden and she's not getting any better; held by a few of these on recent form.
11
13th (11) (25/1 +24%) Rock Dandy
25
25/1(+24%)
(11) Rock Dandy 25/1, 25/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good) 59 days ago so needs to bounce back. Won twice last year, both handicaps over 7f; well below form in two starts this term.
3
14th (3) (80/1 -60%) What A Squeeze
80
80/1(-60%)
(3) What A Squeeze 80/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Cork (9f, good to firm, 80/1) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. Threatened for previous yard but hasn't had a sniff in three runs for this one; opposable.
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It's not often that connections of SIMPLE ENDEAVOUR find themselves competing down at this level. Nonetheless it'll be viewed as an important project, to secure a winning bracket with a well-bred filly such as this, after her purchase for a huge sum as a yearling in 2022. The daughter of Dubawi has had to miss out on a couple of intended assignments in recent times but patience could be rewarded now. She's joined here by stable companion and top-weight Dark Viper, and he's undoubtedly a player too. Back-in-trip Simple Endeavour can turn silver to gold though, after going close the last twice, from the plum draw in stall one. Sneddy Eddie has the form to make a telling impression. The presence of Colin Keane on his back will only go to heighten the confidence of his backers.
Lots with chances but SKONTONOVSKI signalled he is ready to go in again when an encouraging third at Punchestown so edges the vote. Akeela heads the list of dangers on the back of her good Cork second, although Golden Days, Dark Viper and Nika Pika all need factoring in too.
Wide open. SIMPLE ENDEAVOUR has to be ridden positively over this shorter trip and she's dropped lucky with the draw in that respect.
(3) Nala Star 5/4, Fairly useful filly. Winner at Catterick in August. Good second of 12 in nursery at Bath (5f, good, 7/2) 10 days ago. Very much the one to beat. Went very close in recent Bath nursery and holds leading claims despite the 7lb penalty.
11
2nd (11) (100/1 -203%) Genius Mistake
100
100/1(-203%)
(11) Genius Mistake 100/1, Foaled May 4. 1,000 gns yearling, Land Force filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Haughty. Dam 1m winner out of useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Dignify. Doesn't have the look of a probable first-time-out winner on paper. Bolted before start and withdrawn from intended debut at Ripon last month (125-1 at time).
9
3rd (9) (10/1 -25%) Pearly Squirrel
10
10/1(-25%)
(9) Pearly Squirrel 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 20 in minor event (300/1) at Doncaster (6.5f, good) 12 days ago. Down in trip and tongue strap on 1st time. This is a more realistic assignment and she's open to improvement. Well beaten on both starts; had tough task last time but others appeal more.
2
4th (2) (12/1 +25%) Just King High
12
12/1(+25%)
(2) Just King High 12/1, Foaled February 9. 45,000 gns yearling, Kodiac gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 6f) half-sister to US 5f/7f winner Big Handsome and winner up to 6f Frenetic (by Kodiac) (both smart). Wears tongue strap. Entitled to come on for the run. 45,000gns yearling; dam from talented family; one to watch in the betting on debut.
8
5th (8) (9/2 +72%) Fair Call
4.5
9/2(+72%)
(8) Fair Call 9/2, Foaled January 31. Soldier's Call filly. Dam lightly-raced maiden half-sister to smart 6f winner Mobsta. Yard rarely strikes with 2-y-o newcomers but she's worth a market check all the same. Trainer has had a few 2yo newcomers run well at decent odds this season.
6
6th (6) (11/4 +31%) Monetize
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(6) Monetize 11/4, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 6 in novice (16/1) at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once again. Third on both starts and she's a leading form player this afternoon.
4
7th (4) (33/1 -106%) Elouise's Prince
33
33/1(-106%)
(4) Elouise's Prince 33/1, Foaled April 6. 8,500 gns yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Dam Italian winner up to 9f (2-y-o 5f-7f winner) from family of Warning and Commander In Chief. Yard newcomers typically come on for a run. 8,500gns yearling; dam Italian 7f-1m1f winner (RPR 81); perhaps best watched on debut.
10
8th (10) (40/1 -150%) Coul Harswell
40
40/1(-150%)
(10) Coul Harswell 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, fifth of 6 in novice at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Hasn't shown enough on her first two starts to suggest she'll be winning this.
7
9th (7) (66/1 -371%) Bella Fortunata
66
66/1(-371%)
(7) Bella Fortunata 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/2) on debut 19 days ago, not knocked about. Probably more one for the longer-term. Always behind on debut but was well backed and represents powerful northern yard.
1
10th (1) (50/1 -213%) Andalseeyagraham
50
50/1(-213%)
(1) Andalseeyagraham 50/1, Foaled February 28. €62,000 yearling, Profitable gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 10.3f Sir Busker and unreliable 5f/6f winner Nag's Wag. Dam unraced. Worth a peek in the betting. Half-brother to Group 2 winner Sir Busker; trainer's 2yos usually need their debut outings.
14:45 Beverley Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
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MADDELINA caught the eye when finishing third on her debut at Carlisle earlier in the month and she should have learned a great deal from that experience. John and Sean Quinn's filly has plenty of scope for improvement and it would be no surprise to see her go in at the second time of asking. Nala Star filled the runner-up spot in a handicap at Bath last time and she has to be respected back in novice company. Of the remainder, Monetize makes the most appeal.
The vote goes to NALA STAR, who followed her Catterick maiden success with a near-miss in a Bath nursery 10 days ago. She looks rock-solid in the context of this race and is taken to see off Maddelina and Pearly Squirrel, both of whom are open to improvement. Monetize also has each-way claims.
Having been a promising third on her recent debut at Carlisle, MADDELINA earns the vote ahead of previous winner Nala Star.
(2) G A Henty 10/3, Didn't need to improve to justify short odds 23f novice hurdle at Market Rasen in June. Creditable third in handicap hurdle and chase since and should be in the thick of things here. Rallying third (close up) on his switch to fences over this far at Market Rasen; same mark.
3
2nd (3) (5/1 -82%) Roll With It
5
5/1(-82%)
(3) Roll With It 5/1, Hurdles winner for Richard Spencer last summer and 2 chase wins for new yard this season, scoring by 10 lengths over 23f at Worcester last time. Should remain very competitive despite a 10 lb rise. Clearcut Worcester win has come at a cost of 10lb but he's on a roll.
6
3rd (6) (14/1 +13%) Exmoor Forest
14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Exmoor Forest 14/1, Got back on the up in first-time cheekpieces when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Bangor (3m, good) in July but pulled up at Market Rasen since. Had taken pretty well to fences until pulling up the last time two months ago.
7
4th (7) (11/2 +0%) Phil De Pail
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(7) Phil De Pail 11/2, Took his advantage of his reduced mark over 3m at Uttoxeter in June and only just denied off 7 lb higher at Market Rasen the following month. Same mark here back from 11 weeks off. First and second in his two completed chases and he's open to further progress.
8
5th (8) (12/1 +40%) Illogical Logic
12
12/1(+40%)
(8) Illogical Logic 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has yet to make an impact in handicaps, including Worcester chase debut 23 days ago. 0-6 over hurdles and ended up tailed off on his switch to fences 23 days ago (2m4f).
1
6th (1) (10/1 +9%) Itso Fury
10
10/1(+9%)
(1) Itso Fury 10/1, Useful handicap hurdler. Below that level in 2 chase starts this summer but his mark has come down 8 lb and it's too soon think he won't make the grade over fences. Defied a higher mark over hurdles but he hasn't looked a natural in either of his chases.
5
|PU| (5) (2/1 +60%) Crypto Currency
2
2/1(+60%)
(5) Crypto Currency 2/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who has been placed in 3 handicap chases over 2½m this summer. The step up to 3m is a possible source for improvement. Tom Bellamy seemingly prefers him to stablemate Galloping Pride. Finished his final race out strongly and stepping up to 3m should be just the ticket.
14:55 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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ROLL WITH IT picked his way through the field to bolt up by 10 lengths in this grade at Worcester on his most recent outing and a 10lb rise might not be enough to halt him. The eight-year-old has lots in his favour and he looks the one to be on. G A Henty wasn't disgraced when third on his chase debut Market Rasen last time and he would be dangerous to dismiss off an unchanged mark, while Galloping Pride is another to watch out for.
The vote in a tight-looking handicap goes to Dan Skelton's G A HENTY. Roll With It and Emma Lavelle pair Crypto Currency and Galloping Pride may give him most to do.
This is competitive but CRYPTO CURRENCY appears to be crying out for this step up to 3m. G A Henty heads the dangers.
(6) Groom De Cotte 20/1, Long-standing maiden who ended time with Sean Curran with a respectable third over hurdles at Stratford in May but has been down the field in 4 outings over fences for this yard. Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling over a much longer trip makes any difference. 18-race maiden who has struggled in his four runs over fences for current stable..
3
2nd (3) (10/3 +33%) Lucky Rose
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(3) Lucky Rose 10/3, Fair in bumpers and has translated that ability to hurdles, bumping into a big improver when 16 lengths second on 2¾m course handicap debut last month. Respected now stepping up in trip. Second on her handicap debut (2m6f) at this track last month and a stiffer test can suit.
11
3rd (11) (66/1 -725%) Nan Brady
66
66/1(-725%)
(11) Nan Brady 66/1, Pulled up only start in Irish points and no encouragement in bumper/novice hurdles for Fergal O'Brien at the start of 2024. Placed on the Flat on Jersey lately but could only consider if backed on this first outing for Barry Brennan. Yet to be placed from five runs over hurdles and is best watched..
2
4th (2) (4/1 -14%) Bahtiyar
4
4/1(-14%)
(2) Bahtiyar 4/1, Maiden who can be a bit headstrong for his own good but he is form, finishing third of 16 at Stratford (2¾m) last month. Up in trip again. Considered for top stable. 0-19 under all codes but stayed on well when third at Stratford last month..
10
5th (10) (16/1 +36%) Wearapinkribbon
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Wearapinkribbon 16/1, It's now 20 runs since his last win in 2020 and he hasn't shown enough in 2 outings this summer to think he's close to snapping that losing run. Cheekpieces back on. Well beaten on his two runs in the summer and difficult to make a case for..
4
6th (4) (16/1 -60%) Farceur De Maulne
16
16/1(-60%)
(4) Farceur De Maulne 16/1, Won over 23f at Worcester in May 2022 and showed he retains his ability when fourth of 13 in handicap back there on his return from 15 months off in July. Made an encouraging return from a lengthy absence when fourth at Worcester in July..
8
7th (8) (9/1 +0%) Redbridge Rosie
9
9/1(+0%)
(8) Redbridge Rosie 9/1, Maiden but was runner-up twice in handicap hurdles last autumn. Place claims if returning from a 10-month break in similar form. Placed on all four starts last term but returns from 308-day absence..
1
8th (1) (25/1 -25%) Confidential Gosip
25
25/1(-25%)
(1) Confidential Gosip 25/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Jessica Harrington but well below form when remote sixth in a Worcester maiden on recent yard debut. Steps up in trip on handicap debut. Hard to fancy. Well held when sixth of 12 on stable debut at Worcester but now goes handicapping.
12
9th (12) (9/1 +36%) Baby Sham
9
9/1(+36%)
(12) Baby Sham 9/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (19f, good, 12/1) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Scored over C&D in June 2023 but has lost her way over hurdles since..
7
10th (7) (14/1 -100%) Hurley Girly
14
14/1(-100%)
(7) Hurley Girly 14/1, Well held in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles but handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance and the yard is among the winners. Check the betting. Well held at massive prices in 3 hurdle starts but of more interest now handicapping..
5
|PU| (5) (3/1 +0%) Propelled
3
3/1(+0%)
(5) Propelled 3/1, From a top yard but isn't straightforward, albeit his latest second in a 26.5f Stratford handicap was creditable and shows he's down to a mark he can be competitive from. 0-12 but shaped with plenty of promise upped in trip when second at Stratford in July..
9
|PU| (9) (50/1 -52%) Stripe Of Honour
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Stripe Of Honour 50/1, Showed his effectiveness when fresh when second on 3m Southwell reappearance in May but well beaten on all 3 outings since. Temperament under suspicion so looks an easy swerve. Back on his last winning mark but well beaten on his last three starts and hard to fancy..
15:05 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
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LUCKY ROSE looked in need of further when staying on for a distant second over the extended 2m5f here on her handicap debut and should relish the extra yardage on offer today. She gets the nod ahead of Propelled, who filled the runner-up berth off this mark in a similar event at Stratford when last seen in July. Redbridge Rosie merits consideration following a 2lb drop in the ratings since her latest start.
BAHTIYAR ran well stepped up to 2¾m at Stratford recently and could prove to be the answer to the first division of this staying handicap if his stamina holds now going up even further in trip. Lucky Rose and Nicky Henderson's Propelled are obvious threats after creditable runner-up efforts last timer, while Neil Mulholland handicap newcomer Hurley Girly is one to monitor in the betting.
Nicky Henderson's PROPELLED can land his first win over hurdles. Lucky Rose is next best.
(5) Ramiro 8/1, C&D winner. 16/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 52 days ago, left poorly placed. Five-time winner, won on heavy over C&D in 2020, rain would enhance his chance.
10
2nd (10) (11/2 +61%) Dragon Of Malta
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(10) Dragon Of Malta 11/2, C&D winner. Last of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Galway (7f, soft) 52 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won this last year off 76, poor effort latest, C&D form figures of 341, could revive.
12
3rd (12) (5/1 +9%) Summer Snow
5
5/1(+9%)
(12) Summer Snow 5/1, Latest win at Gowran in June. 7/2, below form eleventh of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 38 days ago, not knocked about. Not taken lightly. Two wins at Gowran over 7f this term, 6f too sharp on latest, chance with Keane up again.
7
4th (7) (13/2 -63%) Perfect Judgement
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(7) Perfect Judgement 13/2, 7/1, improved on recent efforts to win 18-runner handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 33 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Won at Leopardstown latest, up 5lb but could be more to come, well drawn, obvious chance.
4
5th (4) (14/1 -40%) Linger For Longer
14
14/1(-40%)
(4) Linger For Longer 14/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Limerick in July. 13/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Cork (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. Won twice this year, ground possibly too quick on latest, has course form, place chance.
6
6th (6) (7/1 -40%) Eddie G
7
7/1(-40%)
(6) Eddie G 7/1, Good second of 12 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good, 5/1) 14 days ago. Possibilities. Second at the Galway Festival, good run back there latest, career high mark, thereabouts.
8
7th (8) (11/1 +21%) Mount Ruapehu
11
11/1(+21%)
(8) Mount Ruapehu 11/1, 22/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 52 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Solid efforts here in June and at Fairyhouse in July, ground too soft latest, interesting.
11
8th (11) (12/1 +0%) Racing Royalty
12
12/1(+0%)
(11) Racing Royalty 12/1, C&D winner. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 22/1) 52 days ago. Shaped well on penultimate start and he looks competitive on form. Good run at Tipperary in May, best form on testing ground so needs rain, others preferred.
1
9th (1) (12/1 -118%) Ferrybank
12
12/1(-118%)
(1) Ferrybank 12/1, 11/2, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good) 75 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won three times this year, should have a place chance but vulnerable for win purposes.
2
10th (2) (16/1 -14%) Free Solo
16
16/1(-14%)
(2) Free Solo 16/1, 9/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Laytown (7f) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Won at Dundalk in January, no win on turf since 2019, others have more pressing claims.
3
11th (3) (28/1 -40%) Tawaazon
28
28/1(-40%)
(3) Tawaazon 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Navan (5f, good) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Ground versatile, beaten 1l off 81 in July, 7lb lower now, has course form, not discounted.
9
12th (9) (15/2 +25%) Louiescall
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(9) Louiescall 15/2, 7/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 52 days ago. Others have achieved more. 0-7, sound efforts last five starts, behind a couple of these on latest, needs more to win.
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LOUIESCALL returns to Listowel, after a third placed run here in June. Connections kept the Soldier's Call gelding busy at the Galway festival, and though his second effort didn't match the first in a couple of outings at Ballybrit, there are still grounds for optimism. Granted, Louiescall is the only maiden in this line-up, but as the least experienced he is likely one of those with the most scope for progression. Trainer Harry Kelly is presumably still learning with the youngster. The cheekpieces he had on last time are dispensed with for this assignment, where his prominent racing style can put him right in the firing line come the business end. Others may prefer the tried and tested. To that end previous Listowel winners Ramiro, Dragon Of Malta and Racing Royalty will appeal.
PERFECT JUDGEMENT got on top close home at Leopardstown and he is taken to follow up off this 5 lb higher mark here. Next on the list is Summer Snow, who is much better than she was able to show at the Curragh last time. Eddie G, Ferrybank and Racing Royalty all make each-way appeal.
MOUNT RUAPEHU shaped well over 6.5f here in June, he's 3lb lower now and he can be forgiven his last run on account of soft ground.
(2) Tees Spirit 4/1, Useful gelding. Latest win at Sandown in July. 12/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago, first home in group. Unfavourable terms but won on his only other start over C&D. Has something to find today but has won twice this year and may make a bold bid.
3
2nd (3) (8/15 +61%) Emaraaty Ana
0.533333
8/15(+61%)
(3) Emaraaty Ana 8/15, Smart gelding. 18/1, very good neck third of 7 to Democracy Dilemma in listed race at this C&D (good to firm) 24 days ago. Outstanding chance on these terms. Very close Listed third over C&D last month and he'll be tough to beat if reproducing that.
4
3rd (4) (18/1 -50%) King Of Stars
18
18/1(-50%)
(4) King Of Stars 18/1, Useful front runner with some good efforts here to his name but not been seen for 21 months. Absent since 2022 but showed some strong form that year and he could have a part to play.
1
4th (1) (4/1 -129%) Clarendon House
4
4/1(-129%)
(1) Clarendon House 4/1, 11¼ lengths last of 7 to Democracy Dilemma in listed race (9/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 24 days ago, again very slowly away. Visor on 1st time. C&D winner in small-field event (also second in this in 2022). Problems at the start mean he's become an unreliable betting proposition. Below par on last three runs but key player if back on song in a first-time visor.
15:20 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
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EMARAATY ANA arrives on the back of a fine third in the Listed Beverley Bullet and a repeat effort would make Jamie Osborne's sprinter difficult to beat. Clarendon House blew the start once again when finishing last of seven behind the selection, but a visor is applied today and he has every chance on these terms if the headgear has the desired effect. Tees Spirit is a useful handicapper on his day and is preferred to King Of Stars, who returns from a prolonged absence.
EMARAATY ANA went close in the Beverley Bullet over C&D 3 weeks ago and could be hard to beat if replicating that effort on these terms down in class. Clarendon House is the class rival but has been having real trouble at the start this season.
King Of Stars is interesting on his return but preference is for EMARAATY ANA, who was a close Listed third here last time.
(5) Get Up Mush 7/4, Dual 2m4f winner this summer and he posted a solid fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good to firm, 5/4) 24 days ago. Bold showing is on the cards now stepping up in trip. 2-4 over fences since a long absence; could have more to offer now upped in trip.
8
2nd (8) (7/2 +42%) Planned Paradise
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(8) Planned Paradise 7/2, Scored at Perth in the summer and jumped better than usual when third of 5 in 2m4f Fontwell handicap chase last time. One to consider. Won off a reduced mark this summer but has not yet built on that performance; up in grade.
1
3rd (1) (11/2 -57%) Pull Again Green
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(1) Pull Again Green 11/2, Got back on track reverted to fences when third of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, good) 27 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Inconsistent over last year or so but posted sound effort on latest outing.
7
4th (7) (40/1 -60%) Innisfree Lad
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Innisfree Lad 40/1, Not the most reliable on balance and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, good) 151 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on with something to prove. Good stalwart over the years; inconsistent nowadays but comes here fresh; not ruled out.
2
5th (2) (4/1 +27%) Castle Robin
4
4/1(+27%)
(2) Castle Robin 4/1, Had wind op/off 6 months since coming in a below-par seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft). Needs to hit the ground running. Ended last season's light campaign with two 36l defeats but has good record when fresh.
4
6th (4) (10/1 -54%) Sacre Coeur
10
10/1(-54%)
(4) Sacre Coeur 10/1, Three-time chase winner last season who was set a lot to do when fourth of six in 17f handicap chase at Stratford 17 days ago. Possibilities off an easing mark. Keen-going front-running; not quite at best lately but versatile ground-wise; a possible.
6
7th (6) (16/1 +36%) Jimmy The Digger
16
16/1(+36%)
(6) Jimmy The Digger 16/1, Looked out of sorts when last seen 7 months ago, pulled up in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft). Needs to get back on track. Out of form during light campaign last season; current ability tricky to gauge.
15:30 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow
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PULL AGAIN GREEN appreciated last month's return to the larger obstacles when finishing a decent third at Worcester. He has his favoured ground once again and Fergal O'Brien's charge can resume winning ways in this lower grade. Get Up Mush has won two of his four starts over fences so far and looks worth a try over this extra distance. Harry Skelton's presence on the latter suggests he's preferred to stablemate Sacre Coeur, while Planned Paradise is another upped in trip with a shout.
GET UP MUSH can resume his progress and is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of Pull Again Green, who got back to form when third at Worcester. Sacre Coeur, a stablemate of the selection, is another worthy of respect in an open handicap chase.
Low-mileage 6yo GET UP MUSH (nap) has made a bright start to his chasing career this season and may improve again over this new trip.
(2) No Way Pedro 25/1, Scored at Worcester in July but only tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle there (23f, good) 13 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Never on terms when tenth of 13 at Worcester 13 days ago; needs to bounce back..
11
2nd (11) (9/2 +68%) Bella Cavalla
4.5
9/2(+68%)
(11) Bella Cavalla 9/2, Temperamental sort but not disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle here (21.8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. No forlorn hope. Third at Uttoxeter in May and when fourth at this track last month..
5
3rd (5) (9/1 +25%) Danzini
9
9/1(+25%)
(5) Danzini 9/1, C&D winner in May and shaped as if in need of the run when ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 33 days ago. Needs considering with that run under her belt. Scored over C&D in May off 4lb lower mark but tailed off at Newton Abbot last month..
4
4th (4) (11/1 -69%) Horizon D'or
11
11/1(-69%)
(4) Horizon D'or 11/1, C&D winner but he turned in a poor effort when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, heavy) 10 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. Two staying wins last autumn but off since flopping at Warwick last November..
8
5th (8) (11/2 +27%) Rubys Reward
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(8) Rubys Reward 11/2, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 33 days ago. Not ruled out. Respectable second at Newton Abbot last month and holds each-way claims at least..
12
6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Pour Une Raison
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Pour Une Raison 40/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021 and only eighth of 12 at Plumpton (25f, good to firm) 16 months ago on final run for Richard Mitchell. Has plenty to find from 4 lb out of the handicap. On the downgrade and hasn't been placed in last nine points; new trainer.
6
7th (6) (5/1 +0%) Gone In Sixty
5
5/1(+0%)
(6) Gone In Sixty 5/1, Remains a maiden after 23 runs but he recorded a good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) 28 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. 23-race maiden but stayed 2m6f well last time and should stay further.
9
8th (9) (66/1 -32%) Crookbarrow
66
66/1(-32%)
(9) Crookbarrow 66/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Plumpton (25f, good) 163 days ago. Others look better treated at these weights though. Has started at triple-figure odds on all ten starts and has yet to make the frame..
1
9th (1) (12/1 -71%) Mac's Xpress
12
12/1(-71%)
(1) Mac's Xpress 12/1, Still looking for first success but arrives on back of good fifth of 12 in 2m4f Worcester handicap hurdle last month on his final run for Paul Gilligan, faring best of those held up. One to consider for his new yard. Shaped encouragingly when fifth at Worcester last month; steps up in trip for new yard..
7
10th (7) (10/3 +0%) Lady Harriett
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(7) Lady Harriett 10/3, Improved since tackling 3m+ and posted an excellent second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Expected to be bang there in her bid for a breakthrough success. Ran her best race over hurdles when beaten a neck at Cartmel last month..
3
|PU| (3) (9/1 -80%) Hugueneau
9
9/1(-80%)
(3) Hugueneau 9/1, A winner at Huntingdon in May and ran to a similar level upped to 23f when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Worcester 68 days ago. Likely to go well again after a break over this longer trip. Off the mark in May; not disgraced on last 2 starts; shouldn't be far away.
15:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
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This is a tricky puzzle for punters to solve but there is plenty to like about the chances of GONE IN SIXTY, who was doing his best work at the finish when runner-up the last twice and should appreciate this longer trip. Lady Harriett has strong claims on her neck second over an extended 3m1f at Cartmel last month but she is 4lb higher now, while Danzini is respected on her C&D victory off 4lb lower in May. Fellow track-and-trip scorer Rubys Reward and Luna Run are others to consider.
LADY HARRIETT hasn't looked back since sent over staying trips and is weighted to gain a maiden victory here on the back of her excellent Cartmel second. Hugueneau could emerge as the main danger now his stamina is drawn out more with Gone In Sixty and Danzini also in the mix.
This may be the day that GONE IN SIXTY's consistency is rewarded. Hugueneau is next best.
(2) Curvature 5/1, Useful filly. 5/1, creditable 1¼ lengths fourth of 9 to One Look in listed race at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can make presence felt. Talented filly but seems to need plenty of juice underfoot to show her best form.
9
2nd (9) (11/2 -38%) Princess Child
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(9) Princess Child 11/2, Useful filly. 9/2, length second of 9 to One Look in listed race at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago, with reopposing stablemate Mexicali Rose just behind in third. One to consider. Brings solid form claims after two seconds in Listed races (7f/1m).
8
3rd (8) (3/1 +14%) Fleur De Chine
3
3/1(+14%)
(8) Fleur De Chine 3/1, Useful filly. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Gowran in June. 6½ lengths seventh of 9 to Greenfinch in listed race (3/1) at Killarney (8.2f, good) 69 days ago. Gowran Classic winner; no further progress but one of the better ones in today's company.
3
4th (3) (17/2 +58%) Kayhana
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(3) Kayhana 17/2, Fairly useful filly. Respectable 4¼ lengths sixth of 12 to Raknah in listed race at Galway (7f, good to soft, 11/1) 54 days ago. Up in trip. Only 1-9 and no better than fifth in three previous Listed assignments.
4
5th (4) (5/1 +38%) Mexicali Rose
5
5/1(+38%)
(4) Mexicali Rose 5/1, Useful filly. Latest win at Galway in July. 17/2, creditable length third of 9 to One Look in listed race at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Has good chance on form. A repeat of her latest close third in a Listed race (1m) won't see her far away.
5
6th (5) (4/1 +11%) Mundi
4
4/1(+11%)
(5) Mundi 4/1, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 6½ lengths fifth of 8 to Lord Massusus in listed race at the Curragh (8f, good, 17/2) in June. Given a break since and retains potential on return with Ryan Moore siding with him over Bomberg. Never well positioned in a Listed race last time; back from a break and still unexposed.
7
7th (7) (33/1 -65%) Cancelled
33
33/1(-65%)
(7) Cancelled 33/1, Fairly useful filly. Winner at Gowran in August. Last of 5 in minor event at Roscommon (10.3f, soft, 10/3) 22 days ago. Has a bit to find at this level. Has only won a Gowran maiden and has her work cut out on these terms.
1
8th (1) (10/1 -67%) Bomberg
10
10/1(-67%)
(1) Bomberg 10/1, 11/2, won 9-runner maiden at Limerick (8f, good) on debut 79 days ago, comfortably. Ryan Moore sides with Mundi but this son of Siyouni surely has more to come. Won an ordinary maiden on debut but this colt has the build to improve with his racing.
6
9th (6) (100/1 -52%) Solar Breeze
100
100/1(-52%)
(6) Solar Breeze 100/1, Fairly useful mare. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 19 in handicap (28/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good) 10 days ago, slowly away. Exposed two-time winner and these terms are surely too tough to overcome.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Third in this event last year behind her stable companion, the hugely surprising 80/1 victor, Maud Gonne Spirit, perhaps it'll be a slightly better outcome for CURVATURE this time around. Jessica Harrington's stable jockey Shane Foley is on Fleur De Chine, and that's hardly surprising given that she gave her rider a big pay-day at Gowran back in high summer. It shouldn't neccessarily detract from the confidence of those rowing in with Curvature though, given that Colin Keane takes the reins for the first time. The addition of cheekpieces may help to eke out that bit more from the marginal first choice. She only yielded close home in a similar heat at Killarney a month ago. Curvature, Princess Child and Mexicali Rose are closely matched on evidence from then.
It might be worth chancing MUNDI back from a break with Ryan Moore over for the ride. Mexicali Rose, Princess Child and Curvature are closely matched on last month's Killarney form and should be in the mix again, while the selection's stablemate Bomberg has the potential for plenty of improvement after his debut success.
Opportunity knocks in not the strongest of Listed races. PRINCESS CHILD (nap) has been running well and this longer trip should help.
(12) Ifonlytheycudtalk 16/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago. 16-race maiden but has often run well this season and could be in the shake-up.
6
2nd (6) (6/1 +45%) Sergeant Mayer
6
6/1(+45%)
(6) Sergeant Mayer 6/1, Took a step forward when opening his account in 9-runner handicap at Nottingham (6.1f) last month. Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable 2¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Blue Force in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/1) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Won at Nottingham last month but beaten on his next three outings and is now just 1-17.
4
3rd (4) (8/1 -45%) La Boo
8
8/1(-45%)
(4) La Boo 8/1, Eyeshields on for 1st time and hooded for 1st time, good fifth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Still seeking first win but has dropped to a career-low mark. 0-11 but very close fifth at Redcar last Tuesday; contender if reproducing that form.
7
4th (7) (10/3 +39%) Musical Diva
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(7) Musical Diva 10/3, Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 3/1) 15 days ago. Can make presence felt again. Another good run in defeat when third on AW recently and could be thereabouts.
10
5th (10) (11/1 -22%) Stoneacre Girl
11
11/1(-22%)
(10) Stoneacre Girl 11/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 12/1) 28 days ago. Runner-up at Musselburgh last time and today's stiffer track should suit.
8
6th (8) (7/1 -27%) Northern Prince
7
7/1(-27%)
(8) Northern Prince 7/1, Good third of 9 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm, 9/2) 7 days ago. Eyeshields on 1st time. 0-12 but has run well more often than not in handicaps; he's one to consider.
13
7th (13) (80/1 -60%) Sally Anne's Dream
80
80/1(-60%)
(13) Sally Anne's Dream 80/1, 150/1, 3¼ lengths seventh of 11 to Blue Force in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago. Not disgraced when mid-division at Newcastle recently but needs another step forward here.
3
8th (3) (15/2 -15%) Blue Force
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(3) Blue Force 15/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago. Claims if backing that up returned to turf with yard going better. Won at Newcastle (5f, AW) recently; has run just twice on turf (well beaten each time).
2
9th (2) (10/3 +49%) Macarone
3.333333
10/3(+49%)
(2) Macarone 10/3, 11/2, creditable eighth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has dipped in the weights and is a player having won a C&D nursery. C&D nursery winner last August but he needs to better his recent performances.
11
10th (11) (80/1 -60%) Ninety Nine
80
80/1(-60%)
(11) Ninety Nine 80/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm, 50/1) 57 days ago. Runner-up in a C&D seller in May but has struggled in handicaps on her four starts since.
9
11th (9) (22/1 -38%) Louella
22
22/1(-38%)
(9) Louella 22/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Roger Fell & Sean Murray when ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 7/1) 12 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. On a handy mark but now 0-17 and needs to turn things around.
1
12th (1) (50/1 -213%) Sacred Melody
50
50/1(-213%)
(1) Sacred Melody 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 4 months/first run since leaving Edward Lynam when 3½ lengths eighth of 11 to Blue Force in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Didn't run badly on recent stable debut but others are more compelling.
15:55 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
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The penny seems to have dropped with the unexposed BLUE FORCE and he opened his account over the minimum trip at Newcastle earlier in the month. The son of Blue Point can effectively race off a 2lb lower mark today with his apprentice's allowance taken into account and another bold bid looks on the cards. Northern Prince is fitted with eye-shields after placing at Redcar and rates a threat, while Musical Diva will likely be thereabouts at the finish once again.
MACARONE has slipped in the weights and could be set to resume winning ways having scored in a nursery here last year. Marching Mac (declared to run at Wolverhampton on Monday), Musical Diva and Blue Force are other likely contenders.
The filly STONEACRE GIRL kept on for second at Musselburgh last time and can get off the mark with this stiffer track set to suit.
(9) Apples Moon 12/1, From the family of very smart hurdler/chaser Finian's Oscar. Little impact in bumper/3 races over hurdles. Improvement needed now handicapping up in trip. Unexposed after only three hurdle starts but needs improvement on handicap debut.
3
2nd (3) (13/8 +7%) Fashionelle
1.625
13/8(+7%)
(3) Fashionelle 13/8, Off the mark in similar event at Worcester last week, proving a different proposition with a more positive ride bringing out the best in her. Good shout under a penalty. Won readily at Worcester last week and could still be well treated under 7lb penalty.
5
3rd (5) (9/1 -29%) Faerie Cutlass
9
9/1(-29%)
(5) Faerie Cutlass 9/1, Won similar handicap at Worcester early last season but not been in same form more recently, looking held in a share of fourth when falling heavily 3 out there 3 weeks ago. Placed on three of her five hurdling starts since the spring; more appealing than most.
8
4th (8) (12/1 +52%) Regally Blonde
12
12/1(+52%)
(8) Regally Blonde 12/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland but yet to match that level over hurdles, finding nothing off the bridle a couple of times in handicaps. Cheekpieces added to tongue tie now back from 5 months off. 0-8 over hurdles; returns from break in cheekpieces and with quite a lot to prove.
13
5th (13) (18/1 -13%) Bella Ciao
18
18/1(-13%)
(13) Bella Ciao 18/1, Made the frame in a couple of handicaps at Southwell in summer 2023 and may have needed July Uttoxeter return back from a year off. Headgear back on. Good second over 3m in summer 2023; returned from one-year absence with a lesser effort.
1
6th (1) (9/2 +63%) I Am Gonna Be
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(1) I Am Gonna Be 9/2, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner but well held the last twice having had another breathing operation in-between. Down to another career-low mark. Respectable fifth in stronger race than this when back over hurdles last month.
7
7th (7) (8/1 +20%) The Midwife
8
8/1(+20%)
(7) The Midwife 8/1, Point winner who showed improved form under Rules when striking on her handicap bow at Market Rasen (21f) in February. Not so good since but handicapper giving her some slack. 25-1 winner off this mark in February but not in same form afterwards; back from break.
11
8th (11) (25/1 +24%) Olivia Kate
25
25/1(+24%)
(11) Olivia Kate 25/1, Couple of heavy defeats in handicap hurdles and needs to improve back up in trip now fitted with cheekpieces. 50-1 third in 2m novice in June but well down the field in two handicaps since.
10
9th (10) (7/1 +13%) Valentine Getaway
7
7/1(+13%)
(10) Valentine Getaway 7/1, Couple of good placed efforts over further in the spring but well held at Worcester the last twice. Drops in trip from career-low mark as she continues to seek a first success. Good second at Huntingdon in May but form has dipped since; now 0-13 over hurdles.
6
10th (6) (25/1 -213%) Hot Fizzy Lizzy
25
25/1(-213%)
(6) Hot Fizzy Lizzy 25/1, Fair bumper winner who offered definite signs of promise over hurdles in her qualifying runs but easy to back and shaped as if amiss making her handicap debut in a first-time tongue strap at Stratford 9 weeks ago, reportedly losing her action. Placed in 2m Stratford maiden in July and had excuse when pulled up in a handicap there.
14
|PU| (14) (66/1 -32%) All Blues
66
66/1(-32%)
(14) All Blues 66/1, Poor maiden under both codes. Safely held off lowly marks in all three handicap hurdles (2m-2m5f).
16:05 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
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It could pay to stick with last week's Worcester winner FASHIONELLE in this. The unexposed five-year-old forged clear of her rivals in the closing stages and can defy a 7lb penalty with more to come from her. Leave Her To Me makes her handicap debut having won a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter in July and she also has scope for further progress, while I Am Gonna Be is a likely improver on her second start after a wind operation.
FASHIONELLE did the job readily under a more positive ride at Worcester last week and can follow up under a penalty. Leave Her To Me and Duchamps Art are a couple of the potential dangers.
Fashionelle is respected under her penalty but preference is for class-dropper I AM GONNA BE, who ran quite well last month.
(1) Sycamore Gap 1/3, Fair maiden who again ran well when second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, running on. A reproduction of that form could see him open his account. Maiden who's gone close on last 2 starts, the latest over C&D; every chance off same mark.
2
2nd (2) (9/2 -13%) Albert Lasker
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(2) Albert Lasker 9/2, Confirmed return to form when fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Catterick (12.1f, good to soft) 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. Could go well again. Better treated now and creditable 4th over 1m4f on turf latest; course debut.
6
3rd (6) (9/1 -13%) Strike Rate
9
9/1(-13%)
(6) Strike Rate 9/1, Fared better than previously in handicaps when third of 7 at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, not ideally placed. Has 1m2f form here and hampered when upped to 1m4f on turf latest; likely needs more.
4
4th (4) (12/1 -33%) Lady Phoebe
12
12/1(-33%)
(4) Lady Phoebe 12/1, 7/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, again ran below form when sixth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Close 2nd over 1m4f on turf in August but well held since; not sure to revive back here.
5
5th (5) (40/1 -60%) Magic Glen
40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Magic Glen 40/1, Down the field in novice events/maiden. Improvement needed on handicap debut. Modest form at 1m2f-1m4f; from good family and this handicap debut is more realistic.
16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
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SYCAMORE GAP was closing all the way to the line when just held by a neck over C&D last week and his rating remains unchanged. With Kaiya Fraser claiming a valuable 5lb this time around, he could prove very hard to beat. Albert Lasker finished a fair fourth in this grade at Catterick on his latest outing and might get involved off a 1lb lower mark, while Strike Rate can pick up any pieces.
SYCAMORE GAP has been knocking firmly on the door of late and this could well be his day. Albert Lasker isn't straightforward but confirmed his return to form at Catterick a fortnight ago and can give the selection most to think about.
This can go to SYCAMORE GAP who has plenty to recommend him on his recent close second off the same mark over C&D.
(5) Call Off The Dogs 13/2, Understandably took a few runs before finding his form this year following a lengthy absence but right back to form when a back-to-back winner here in May. Couldn't live with Belgarum when bidding for the hat-trick over C&D last time but no disgrace in that given the winner's progressive profile. Dual course winner in May; obvious contender if still in good form after break.
3
2nd (3) (10/1 +38%) Fat Sam
10
10/1(+38%)
(3) Fat Sam 10/1, Four-time chase winner but this 10-y-o hasn't got his head in front for over 2 years and he's essentially opposable, despite slipping to a potentially handy mark. No win since summer 2022 but was placed in big-field handicap chase in July; a possible.
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3rd (7) (7/2 +30%) Supposedtobe
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(7) Supposedtobe 7/2, Dual hurdles winner who stepped up on his low-key chase debut when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Cartmel last month. Another creditable effort when over hurdles at Stratford (18.7f, good) recently and he's worth considering back in this sphere. Aided by cheekpieces when running well the last twice (chase/hurdle); one to consider.
1
4th (1) (17/2 +15%) Zestful Hope
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(1) Zestful Hope 17/2, Returned to form when runner-up in Huntingdon handicap hurdle (20.7f, soft) in January. However, he has failed to reproduce that in 3 subsequent starts and, though on a workable mark if able to bounce back now returned to fences, he was well held when last seen in this sphere. Very well handicapped on some of last year's chase/hurdle form but is on the downgrade.
4
5th (4) (13/2 +54%) Aviles
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(4) Aviles 13/2, Fair hurdler who hasn't looked a natural over fences but jumped much better fitted with this headgear and ridden more positively when close second at Fakenham in April. Poor at Plumpton next time, though, and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Call Off The Dogs. 11-race maiden with very mixed record; back from a break; hard to predict.
6
6th (6) (8/1 -14%) Flamelco
8
8/1(-14%)
(6) Flamelco 8/1, Shaped like he was ahead of his mark when runner-up here in February and having been well held at Huntingdon next time, he got back on track when fifth of 11 over this C&D in April. Faller back here on latest start a month later but definite chance if able to get it together jumping-wise. Sold out of Moore stable for £6,000 after falling in May; on good mark for new yard.
8
7th (8) (20/1 -471%) Royal Juniper
20
20/1(-471%)
(8) Royal Juniper 20/1, Chase winner at Wexford for Tony Martin last summer. No show first 3 starts for present connections (all over hurdles) but back on track returned to this sphere when 2½ lengths second to Call Off The Dogs over C&D (good) in May and now meets that rival on 4 lb better terms. Belied 33-1 odds when second to Call Off The Dogs over C&D in May; back from break.
2
8th (2) (5/2 +50%) Pure Theatre
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(2) Pure Theatre 5/2, Tasted success twice in mares' contests over hurdles during first half of last year. Efforts mixed thereafter but latest sixth of 11 in a Worcester handicap hurdle (23f, good) was creditable and she could be involved if her jumping passes the test now switched to fences. 2-8 over hurdles; ran okay last month, after a break; makes chasing debut today.
16:15 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Following a C&D success, CALL OFF THE DOGS only found a subsequent winner too good when bidding for a hat-trick here in June and this looks a good opportunity for him to make a winning return from a break. Supposedtobe is dropped 3lb on the back of a couple of placed efforts and he looks the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of course winner Pure Theatre.
It remains to be seen if ROYAL JUNIPER is able to back up his latest effort when following home Call Off The Dogs over this C&D at the end of May. That said, if he is able to do so he will have a real chance of reversing the placings with that rival on these revised terms. Flamelco's jumping has been an issue but the ability is there if he puts in a clean round, while chase debutante Pure Theatre and Supposedtobe both need a second look, too.
Call Off The Dogs was in good form here in the spring but his former stablemate FLAMELCO is on a good mark and worth chancing.
(3) Medici Venus 15/8, Thrice-raced maiden who took another step forward when second of 16 in maiden at Galway (7f, good) 14 days ago. Yard in good form and may do better still. Touched off by a well-regarded sort last time, goes up in trip, has to be considered.
7
2nd (7) (10/1 +50%) The Marty Party
10
10/1(+50%)
(7) The Marty Party 10/1, Confirmed the improvement shown last time in opening his account in 11-runner nursery at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm, 3/1) 18 days ago. This is tougher. Won nursery off 63, poorly treated by race conditions, looks the yard's second string.
6
3rd (6) (5/1 +0%) Sir Jeremy
5
5/1(+0%)
(6) Sir Jeremy 5/1, Showed much improved form to get off the mark in 12-runner nursery at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago, soon clear. Likely to progress further and has leading claims. Promise in maidens, hacked up on handicap debut, tougher race now but should go well.
4
4th (4) (6/5 +88%) Drivers Seat
1.2
6/5(+88%)
(4) Drivers Seat 6/5, Showed more than on debut when third of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm, 9/2) 47 days ago. Open to further progress. Promise in both maidens, had a next time out winner behind on latest, needs more to win.
1
5th (1) (22/1 -175%) No Return
22
22/1(-175%)
(1) No Return 22/1, Ran close to previous form when third of 13 in maiden (4/1) at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 23 days ago. Hood on for 1st time. Closely matched with Shiota on debut run, not so good on latest but can't discount; hooded.
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Conditions are unlikely to suit dual winner Lady O, with the Australia filly taken out of a Group 3 at the Curragh last month due to quick ground. Off the same mark of 87, MEDICI VENUS is the selection. Badly hampered when still in with every chance on her penultimate start at Naas, she went down narrowly when last seen at Galway. Clearly progressive, it'll be disappointing if she's not involved towards the business end. The Joseph O'Brien-trained Drivers Seat has two solid efforts to his name and looks a winner in waiting. Third at Leopardstown on his latest start, he was a place ahead of subsequent impressive Galway victor Trinity College. O'Brien also saddles The Marty Party who has plenty to find on ratings, while Shiota and the Adrian McGuinness pair of Sir Jeremy and No Return (first time hood) complete the line-up.
SIR JEREMY took a big step forward when running out a wide-margin winner of a Down Royal nursery 18 days ago and looks capable of following up with further progress on the cards. Drivers Seat is another progressing nicely, with Lady O and Medici Venus others warranting plenty of respect.
Perhaps MEDICI VENUS can get her head in front. She was narrowly denied at Galway and her pedigree suggests this trip is worth a go.
(9) Captain Corelli 10/3, In excellent heart, getting the hat-trick up in 7-runner handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 7 days ago, always holding on. This is tougher but he's unpenalised and is hard to dismiss in bid for 4-timer. Has won his last three and escapes a penalty for last Tuesday's victory at Redcar.
4
2nd (4) (6/1 0%) Finbar's Lad
6
6/1(0%)
(4) Finbar's Lad 6/1, 4/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. That ended a good run of form. Often well found in the betting. Disappointing at Thirsk last time but went there on the back of two good placed efforts.
2
3rd (2) (15/2 +53%) Enola Grey
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(2) Enola Grey 15/2, Fifth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Good third over C&D in July but she's gone off the boil on her three outings since.
1
4th (1) (9/2 +25%) Youarenotforgiven
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(1) Youarenotforgiven 9/2, Capitalised on his reduced mark at Leicester in July and not seen to best effect both starts since, denied a clear run when sixth of 14 at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Needs things to drop right given his hold-up style. Won at Leicester in July and fair sixth of 14 at Newbury last time; not ruled out.
7
5th (7) (5/2 +0%) Capital Guarantee
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(7) Capital Guarantee 5/2, Gambled-on 11/4, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 8 days ago, tanking along and doing too much too soon. Good chance if backing that up off the same mark back up in class. Runner-up off reduced mark at Thirsk last week and he's on the shortlist.
5
6th (5) (11/1 -38%) Ugo Gregory
11
11/1(-38%)
(5) Ugo Gregory 11/1, 4-time C&D winner. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Not won for a while but on a reduced mark and usually goes well here. A return to form is needed but he likes it here and has a good record in this race.
3
7th (3) (28/1 -40%) Legend Of Leros
28
28/1(-40%)
(3) Legend Of Leros 28/1, 125/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Interesting from reduced mark if there's plenty of give in the ground. Form went the wrong way for Marco Botti and he's struggled on both outings for this yard.
16:30 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
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The betting suggested CAPITAL GUARANTEE would bounce back to form at Thirsk and he duly finished a creditable second. David O'Meara's inmate looks primed to score off his current mark and is just preferred to Captain Corelli. The latter is upped in class bidding for a four-timer and escapes a penalty after winning an apprentices' race at Redcar last week, while Finbar's Lad merits a second glance on his third at York in July.
CAPITAL GUARANTEE strikes as a really well handicapped sort following last week's second at Thirsk when doing too much too soon having been well backed. He looks set for another big run off the same mark. Captain Corelli bids for a 4-timer and is unpenalised for his Redcar victory so has to be feared despite the rise in class, while Legend of Leros has dropped to a very tempting mark and would be interesting if the ground softens.
It is hard to look beyond CAPTAIN CORELLI (nap), who is on a four-timer and escapes a penalty for last Tuesday's win at Redcar.
(6) Craven Bay 4/1, Winner of 23f Worcester maiden hurdle last summer and has posted respectable efforts in a couple of handicaps since returning to action in July. Eased 2 lb since latest run and he's of strong interest now faced with a stiffer test on this debut for new yard. Keeping on over 2m7f the last time (beaten 9l) and this far is worth a go.
4
2nd (4) (5/2 +0%) Chatty Chich
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(4) Chatty Chich 5/2, Has improved since switched to handicaps and faced with a stiffer test, scoring on good ground at Huntingdon (25f) and Fakenham (23.4f) prior to finishing a creditable third when bidding for the hat-trick dropped to 2½m at Worcester last time. Very much a player back up in trip here. 2m4f too sharp last time when bidding for a hat-trick; softening ground a worry.
2
3rd (2) (33/1 +18%) Butler's Brief
33
33/1(+18%)
(2) Butler's Brief 33/1, Now 11 lb lower than for this latest win at Kelso last November but with good reason, having barely beaten a rival home in 4 subsequent completions. The blinkers he sported for the first time at Bangor recently are swiftly replaced with his usual cheekpieces. On a good mark but has struggled in cheekpieces/blinkers since returning from a break.
10
4th (10) (4/1 +43%) Time To Tinker
4
4/1(+43%)
(10) Time To Tinker 4/1, Has spent a long time in the doldrums (last win was gained back in November 2021) but he stopped the slide, to an extent, when third in a 10-runner Bangor handicap (19.6f, good) earlier this month. Solid each-way chance if able to build on that. An improved run for this yard when a 3l third at Bangor but that was over 2m3f.
7
5th (7) (9/1 -13%) Ballyvaughan Bay
9
9/1(-13%)
(7) Ballyvaughan Bay 9/1, Took a sizeable step forward when opening his account upped to 3m at Southwell in June but not in quite the same form when fifth off this mark at Stratford the following month. Others preferred. Still lightly raced and unlikely that he's handicapped out of it (6lb above his win).
3
6th (3) (25/1 +24%) Dublin Four
25
25/1(+24%)
(3) Dublin Four 25/1, Largely performed with credit over fences during his time with Fergal O'Brien but has offered precious little in 4 runs for this yard since returning from a 14-month absence in May. Tailed off in his last hurdle race and suffered a similar fate in three subsequent chases.
1
7th (1) (5/1 -67%) Dynamite Kentucky
5
5/1(-67%)
(1) Dynamite Kentucky 5/1, Snapped a losing run stretching back to January 2022 when seeing off 10 rivals at Worcester (23f, good) last month. Remains on a fair mark back up 5 lb and, with no concerns stamina-wise, he's entitled to have a say in the finish. He won't mind the recent rain and a lack of stamina won't stop him.
5
|F| (5) (18/1 +10%) Highland Frolic
18
18/1(+10%)
(5) Highland Frolic 18/1, Fairly useful form on the Flat for the Gosdens and opened hurdles account in 2m Plumpton maiden in April 2023. However, he was pulled up on his latest start in this sphere last October and has failed to fire on 2 of his 3 starts on the level since changing hands during the spring. Maiden hurdle winner in 2023; mostly disappointing since then under both codes.
16:40 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
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Chatty Chich has struck in two of her last three starts and even a repeat of her most recent third at Worcester might put her into contention. However, DYNAMITE KENTUCKY looks the way to go. The nine-year-old may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests over 2m7f at Worcester last month and he should have no issues with this extra distance to defy his 5lb rise. Fine By Me is the pick of the remainder.
Low-mileage 8-y-o CRAVEN BAY shaped as though this stamina test would be right up his street when third over 23f at Worcester last time and he could be the answer. Dynamite Kentucky is feared most on the back of his success at the aforementioned course, while Chatty Chich has to enter calculations and both Fine By Me and Time To Tinker merit respect, too.
The 9yo DYNAMITE KENTUCKY is on a tough mark but has plenty going for him otherwise and he's preferred over Ballyvaughan Bay.
(2) Three Platoon 10/3, One win from 26 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 20/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 8 days ago, doing too much too soon. Others more persuasive. Poor strike-rate; dangerous mark if back to his best but consistency not his forte.
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2nd (1) (3/1 -60%) Masque Of Anarchy
3
3/1(-60%)
(1) Masque Of Anarchy 3/1, C&D winner who came in fifth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to firm, 6/1) 5 days ago when not ideally placed. Has to be taken seriously. Conditions to suit and comes here in form; inexperienced rider but still commands respect.
6
3rd (6) (3/1 -9%) Vintage Love
3
3/1(-9%)
(6) Vintage Love 3/1, 5/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Can give a good account in her bid for a maiden success. 0-15; ran a solid race over C&D last week; could have more to offer at this trip.
8
4th (8) (80/1 -142%) Cookie Queen
80
80/1(-142%)
(8) Cookie Queen 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 6 in novice at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 44 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Poor form in three runs at around a mile; this more suitable but not easy to recommend.
4
5th (4) (7/2 +61%) Yorkshire Glory
3.5
7/2(+61%)
(4) Yorkshire Glory 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. No improvement in 7f handicaps this summer; not bred to need this far; unexposed at least.
3
6th (3) (5/1 -82%) Fiftyshadesaresdev
5
5/1(-82%)
(3) Fiftyshadesaresdev 5/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, slowly away. Merits consideration. Ran well on AW debut when 2nd over C&D last week; no banker to be in the same form here.
7
7th (7) (150/1 -127%) Red Hatter
150
150/1(-127%)
(7) Red Hatter 150/1, Unreliable individual. 125/1, last of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Poor form in seven starts; hood now added but easy to swerve over this new trip.
5
8th (5) (100/1 -300%) Bellslea
100
100/1(-300%)
(5) Bellslea 100/1, 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Offered little since returning from a 950-day absence in April; new headgear today.
16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
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FIFTYSHADESARESDEV had Vintage Love (fourth) behind when sporting a first-time tongue-tie and hitting the crossbar over track and trip last week, which was a much improved display. Micky Hammond's five-year-old goes off the same mark and provided he can back that performance up, he could be the one to beat. Masque Of Anarchy is a dual C&D winner to take seriously, as he lurks on an appealing mark after his fifth at Pontefract last time. Bellslea sports first-time cheekpieces and he can fight it out for a place.
C&D winner MASQUE OF ANARCHY didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth at Pontefract last time so is taken to capitalise on a lenient mark at the chief expense of in-form maiden Vintage Love. Fiftyshadesaresdev also needs considering in this open handicap.
Masque Of Anarchy is respected but VINTAGE LOVE can reverse last week's C&D placings with Fiftyshadesaresdev.
(1) Calshot Spit 3/1, Found only a well-handicapped rival too strong in 2m handicap at Stratford last month and successful on the level either side of that, drawing clear at Bath 10 days ago. Major player back hurdling. Chased home a big improver on handicap hurdle debut; big player off the small rise..
3
2nd (3) (4/1 +20%) Atreides
4
4/1(+20%)
(3) Atreides 4/1, Maiden but shaped better than the result on more than one occasion last term. Likely he needed the run on last month's return to action and better expected for in-form yard. Ran well for a long way on last month's reappearance and shouldn't be too far away..
4
3rd (4) (10/1 -11%) No Mean Feat
10
10/1(-11%)
(4) No Mean Feat 10/1, Got back on track for his new yard when second in handicap hurdles over C&D and at Cartmel this summer. Backward step returned to this venue 3 weeks ago. Twice a runner-up in June/July but below par over C&D latest; considered on peak efforts..
6
4th (6) (9/2 +50%) Greenways
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(6) Greenways 9/2, Modest form in bumpers/maiden hurdles and having attracted support, he failed to land a meaningful blow when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f) a month ago. Stayed on for a respectable fourth on last month's handicap debut; place claims..
5
5th (5) (11/1 -38%) Martin Spirit
11
11/1(-38%)
(5) Martin Spirit 11/1, Winner over fences in France and, having had a wind op, opened his hurdles account with a comfortable success at Plumpton in March. Hurdles efforts since a bit disappointing but he did win on the level at Epsom in July and is fit from that code. Has found some spark in the blinkers on the Flat of late; interesting back over hurdles..
11
6th (11) (7/1 -27%) Go On Ya Goodthing
7
7/1(-27%)
(11) Go On Ya Goodthing 7/1, Modest maiden hurdler for David Brace and looked in need of the experience sent chasing by his new yard in recent weeks. Has a handy mark to exploit over timber. Modest maiden; offered more over fences on second start for stable latest but needs more..
10
7th (10) (33/1 -230%) Pyrrhic Dancer
33
33/1(-230%)
(10) Pyrrhic Dancer 33/1, Modest Flat winner (on the AW) who hasn't shown much over hurdles so far. May up his game now handicapping. Three-time AW winner; best watched unless strong in the market on handicap hurdle debut..
9
8th (9) (7/1 +72%) Miss Applejack
7
7/1(+72%)
(9) Miss Applejack 7/1, A fair bumper winner but it's yet to click over hurdles. Shaped promisingly on first start back from wind surgery last month; could figure..
2
9th (2) (40/1 -186%) Rubies Or Gold
40
40/1(-186%)
(2) Rubies Or Gold 40/1, Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish bumpers (for Mags Mullins) and has shown promise in his qualifying runs. No immediate impact on handicap debut at Stratford but slight step up in trip can only help his cause. Well held on this month's handicap debut and has plenty to prove at present..
7
|PU| (7) (33/1 -230%) Wonderful Delight
33
33/1(-230%)
(7) Wonderful Delight 33/1, In good hands but no promise in his qualifying runs in early 2024. Handicap debut following a break fitted with cheekpieces. Needs to take a big step forward in the newly fitted cheekpieces on handicap debut..
12
|PU| (12) (40/1 -21%) Cellar Club
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Cellar Club 40/1, Modest maiden hurdler who hasn't been showing enough to suggest a first success is on the cards here. Could improve for the new heagear but she's difficult to make a case for in current form..
16:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow
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CALSHOT SPIT is fancied to give weight and a beating to these rivals. Sheena West's gelding only found subsequent winner Got Grey too good on his handicap debut at Stratford last month and that solid display is wedged between two decisive victories on the Flat. Open to greater improvement, he is expected to have too much for the likes of Martin Spirit, who has also been in fine form on the level, and Atreides.
Having found only a well-backed stable switcher too good at Stratford, CALSHOP SPIT comfirmed he's in excellent order when an easy winner on the Flat at Bath 10 days ago. He's fancied to continue the good work, possibly at the chief expense of Go On Ya Goodthing (returned to timber) and Atreides.
Atrreides should be all the sharper for last month's return but that might not be enough to trouble the in-form CALSHOT SPIT (nap).
(7) Global Energy 5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at the Curragh in May. Off 3 months, bit below form fifteenth of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 18/1) 24 days ago. Four-time winner, 3lb above last win, beaten off revised rating latest, others preferred.
9
2nd (9) (10/1 -100%) Orandi
10
10/1(-100%)
(9) Orandi 10/1, Winner at the Curragh in May. 5/2, third of 12 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, soft) 22 days ago. Shortlist material. Slow starts and traffic issues last two runs, best on testing ground, probably needs rain.
2
3rd (2) (4/1 -113%) Monasterboice
4
4/1(-113%)
(2) Monasterboice 4/1, Latest win at Killarney in August. Good second of 12 in minor event at Galway (8.4f, good, 3/1) 14 days ago. Thriving and respected back in a handicap. Just denied four-timer latest, career high mark, wide draw, vulnerable for win purposes.
1
4th (1) (9/1 -20%) Emporio
9
9/1(-20%)
(1) Emporio 9/1, Bit below form sixth of 12 in minor event (12/1) at Galway (8.4f, good) 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Could fare better in a handicap. Not a bad effort at Galway last time, has C&D form, ground should suit, not discounted.
6
5th (6) (16/1 +0%) Facethepuckout
16
16/1(+0%)
(6) Facethepuckout 16/1, Course winner. Latest win at Naas in July. Twenty first of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 100/1) 24 days ago. Had been in good form before that. Won on seasonal return, course winner probably best on soft ground, can't fully discount.
5
6th (5) (5/1 +64%) Narmar
5
5/1(+64%)
(5) Narmar 5/1, C&D winner. Respectable eighth of 24 in handicap (28/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 24 days ago, not clear run 2f out and not knocked about. Tongue strap on 1st time. Interesting. Sole win came in a C&D maiden, traffic problems two of last three runs, big chance.
4
7th (4) (16/1 -482%) Exquisite Acclaim
16
16/1(-482%)
(4) Exquisite Acclaim 16/1, Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at Gowran (7f, good, 11/1) 41 days ago. Not an obvious type to follow up. First turf win on latest at Gowran (7f), same mark but is drawn wide, others preferred.
3
8th (3) (9/1 +64%) Simply Sideways
9
9/1(+64%)
(3) Simply Sideways 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Gowran in May. Thirteenth of 17 in handicap (22/1) at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 54 days ago, struggling when badly hampered. Others more persuasive. Six-time winner, back down to last winning mark, won here last year, chance if it rains.
8
9th (8) (3/1 +85%) No More Porter
3
3/1(+85%)
(8) No More Porter 3/1, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form thirteenth of 25 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good, 22/1) 9 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Significantly back up in distance. Not beaten far last twice, went close off this mark in June, rain would enhance his chance.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Despite the fact his winning streak came to an end at Galway, MONASTERBOICE looks difficult to oppose. Reeled in close home at Ballybrit, the likeable three-time winner lost little in defeat. While the only three-year-old in the line-up here, he is the highest rated on a mark of 93. No More Porter should appreciate this drop in class and is given second preference after finishing a fine sixth of 24 in the Cambridgeshire on his penultimate start. His stable companion Exquisite Acclaim won when last seen at Gowran and is sure to have plenty of supporters in his bid to follow-up. Course winners Facethepuckout, Simply Sideways and Narmar all warrant respect, with the latter, who is fitted with a tongue strap for the first time, of definite interest after finishing a never nearer eighth when last seen in the Cambridgeshire.
NARMAR caught the eye in the Irish Cambridgeshire, sure to have finished closer granted a clear run, and he could be the way to go back at the scene of his sole success. Orandi and Monasterboice are a couple of the other likely players.
It might be worth chancing C&D maiden winner NARMAR who has been unlucky in two of his last three starts in premier handicaps.
(1) It Just Takes Time 11/4, C&D winner. 12/1, respectable fourth of 18 in handicap at York (6f, soft) 16 days ago. In good form and strongly respected having first go over this trip in a while. Has returned to form over 6f the last twice and he won over C&D in 2022.
4
2nd (4) (7/1 -8%) Princess Alex
7
7/1(-8%)
(4) Princess Alex 7/1, Latest win here in May. 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, slowly away and never landed a blow. Just 2 lb below that last successful mark now. One to consider. C&D winner who is edging back down the weights, but needs to raise her game.
2
3rd (2) (9/1 +25%) Powdering
9
9/1(+25%)
(2) Powdering 9/1, C&D winner in May. 25/1, last of 10 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good) 6 days ago, looking none too keen. Has rather lost her way after a fine spell in the spring. Won three in a row in May (two over C&D) but well beaten the last twice.
6
4th (6) (12/1 -100%) Paladin
12
12/1(-100%)
(6) Paladin 12/1, Won at Haydock last summer over 7f. Off a year/gelded. Returns with yard among the winners. Won soft-ground 2yo novice last July; returns from a year off (gelded in interim).
3
5th (3) (5/2 +29%) Magical Merlin
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(3) Magical Merlin 5/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good) 29 days ago. Should get a decent pace to aim at again and he's got strong claims back down in class. Has run some good races in defeat this season and every chance he'll be in the shake-up.
8
6th (8) (8/1 +20%) Overlooked
8
8/1(+20%)
(8) Overlooked 8/1, Fair maiden. Struggled in 3 runs earlier this year and has left Tom Dascombe. Drops in trip on first run for 123 days. Struggled in the spring but well treated on last year's 2yo form; has changed hands.
7
7th (7) (18/1 -64%) Ravishing Beauty
18
18/1(-64%)
(7) Ravishing Beauty 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, first run since leaving Harry Charlton when sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago. Her mark probably remains on the high side. Lightly raced 3yo who has shown promise and is not discounted on second stable start.
5
8th (5) (10/1 -54%) Harswell Duke
10
10/1(-54%)
(5) Harswell Duke 10/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Off 11 weeks, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, soft, 5/1) 26 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Could be much closer to his best form now. On a competitive mark on this season's best form; has done his winning on soft/heavy going.
9
9th (9) (28/1 -180%) Obee Jo
28
28/1(-180%)
(9) Obee Jo 28/1, Latest win at Leicester in May. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft, 17/2) 14 days ago. Squeezed out at start two weeks ago; just 2lb higher than when winning at Leicester in May.
17:02 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
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MAGICAL MERLIN certainly wasn't disgraced in a class 2 handicap over 1m at Chepstow last time and he looks to have a great chance now dropped in both class and trip. It Just Takes Time has been running well over 6f and the C&D scorer must enter calculations, while Princess Alex is no forlorn hope off just 2lb higher than when winning here in May.
IT JUST TAKES TIME won on his last run over C&D and arrives in good form having his first go over 7f for a while. He just gets the vote over Magical Merlin and Princess Alex in a competitive contest.
This can go to IT JUST TAKES TIME, who has run really well in defeat over 6f the last twice and won over C&D in 2022.
(4) Stans The Man 4/1, Firmly back in form with cheekpieces fitted last 3 starts, creditable third at Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm) last time. This step back up in trip looks a good move and he's another with an each-way chance. In the frame three consecutive times since fitted with cheekpieces this summer.
2
2nd (2) (6/4 +40%) Clararose
1.5
6/4(+40%)
(2) Clararose 6/4, Improved over hurdles since tongue tied, opening her account over 21f here in May and has done little wrong since, beaten just 2 lengths when third in a Class 2 handicap at Bangor (23.2f, good) recently, despite the steady gallop counting against her. Major player. Won by 5l here (2m5f) in May and has remained in good form since; respected.
5
3rd (5) (9/2 -13%) Champetre
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(5) Champetre 9/2, Fair bumper performer for Harry Whittington who has upped his game since fitted with a visor, producing his best effort yet when second to Dynamite Kentucky in a 23f Worcester handicap (good) last month. 3 lb rise fair and will be a threat if coping with this step up in trip. One of two to pull clear of the others when going close at Worcester last month; up 3lb.
7
4th (7) (50/1 +0%) Sporty Jim
50
50/1(+0%)
(7) Sporty Jim 50/1, Low-mileage 7-y-o who has yet to fire for his current yard and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Out of form over fences and hurdles for new stable this season.
1
5th (1) (11/2 +31%) Tzarmix
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(1) Tzarmix 11/2, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who landed a Chepstow novice for Sam Thomas back in March 2023. Posted just about his best effort for this yard when fourth of 11 at Worcester (23f, good) last month and, down another 1 lb, he's in with an each-way shout. Not beaten far when fourth at Worcester last month and ran will aid his cause.
3
6th (3) (16/1 +20%) In Rem
16
16/1(+20%)
(3) In Rem 16/1, C&D winner who returned to form (back over hurdles) when third of 8 in handicap at Exeter (23f, heavy) in March. He failed to back that up at Ffos Las a month later, though, and is probably worth taking on here following a 5-month absence. C&D winner; absent since below-par run in April but heavy rain will increase his appeal.
9
7th (9) (8/1 +0%) Faded Fantasy
8
8/1(+0%)
(9) Faded Fantasy 8/1, Southwell maiden winner in 2023 and easily his best effort since when runner-up at Worcester in June. Creditable fifth back there (23f, good) last month and, with this stiffer test in his favour, he should be on the premises. Ran okay at Worcester last month but this year's record is mixed; not the percentage call.
17:10 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
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CLARAROSE has made the frame in deeper contests than this the last twice, including when finishing third off this mark at Bangor last time. Dan Skelton's six-year-old can capitalise on the drop in grade, with her main danger possibly being Champetre, who arrives on the back of a career-best effort at Worcester last month. Keep an eye on Stans The Man too.
There could be better to come from SHIBUYA SONG now that she's faced with a stiffer test and a 7 lb rise for her Worcester success looks manageable. The consistent Clararose is next on the list but only just, as Faded Fantasy also makes some appeal having shaped as though stepping up to this trip would be in his favour last time. Champetre is another to consider.
Clararose has remained in good form since her course win in May but TZARMIX may cope better if the forecast rain arrives.
(2) Mr Fantastic 4/9, Progressive maiden who came in good second of 4 in novice at Ascot (7f, good to soft, 4/1) 17 days ago. Holds leading form claims. Improved with each turf run; sets the standard and there's encouragement for AW on paper.
6
2nd (6) (10/1 -25%) My Mate Beattie
10
10/1(-25%)
(6) My Mate Beattie 10/1, 16/1, fourth of 5 in novice at Haydock (6f, good to firm) on debut 67 days ago. Needs to build on it. 6f too sharp on her debut in July; new trip a plus but improvement is still a must.
1
3rd (1) (9/4 -13%) Boston Run
2.25
9/4(-13%)
(1) Boston Run 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden and fair form shown, good fourth of 12 in maiden (10/3) at Haydock (7f, good) 19 days ago. Well in the mix. Best run came on debut; not beaten far last time and he's a big player in this field.
3
4th (3) (150/1 -50%) Oselton
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Oselton 150/1, Tongue strap on, tenth of 12 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good, 200/1) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. 200-1 when down the field in a 7f maiden at Haydock 19 days ago; not easily recommended.
5
5th (5) (50/1 -25%) Harbour Snug
50
50/1(-25%)
(5) Harbour Snug 50/1, 16/1, last of 7 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good) on debut 45 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Green when last of seven on last month's Ayr debut (6f); blinkers now reached for.
4
6th (4) (150/1 -88%) Albanach
150
150/1(-88%)
(4) Albanach 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in maiden (80/1) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 65 days ago. Finished last in two 7f turf runs in July; no appeal.
17:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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MR FANTASTIC has arguably improved with each of his three runs, with his best performance coming when filling the runner-up spot at Ascot earlier in the month. The son of Showcasing sets a lofty standard with a rating of 82 and he looks tough to oppose. The main threat might be Boston Run, who finished a close-up fourth at Haydock on his most recent start and should give a good account under Tom Marquand. My Mate Beattie can pick up any pieces.
MR FANTASTIC possesses much the best form on offer so gets a confident vote to go one better than his recent Ascot second. Boston Run appeals as the one to chase home Karl Burke's progressive colt ahead of My Mate Beattie.
Boston Run and MR FANTASTIC are the standouts on form and the selection could progress again now switched to AW.
(9) Catboy 9/2, Has found his jumping holding him back over hurdles, fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 69 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now in his bid for a breakthrough success. Offered more on most recent start but needs to find improvement for cheekpieces.
2
2nd (2) (4/1 -100%) Sanitiser
4
4/1(-100%)
(2) Sanitiser 4/1, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat. Yet to strike over hurdles but has been knocking on the door this spring, good third at Huntingdon (15.8f) latest. Player. Posted a solid effort when second at Stratford last month; leading player..
1
3rd (1) (4/1 -20%) Highway One O Five
4
4/1(-20%)
(1) Highway One O Five 4/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (6/4) at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 152 days ago. Needs considering after a break in his bid for a maiden victory. Steadily progressive 5yo who was running well when last seen in April; player..
8
4th (8) (18/1 -100%) Guinessed
18
18/1(-100%)
(8) Guinessed 18/1, Underwent breathing surgery before beating only one in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Much more required on her handicap debut. Poor maiden who makes little appeal returning from a break on handicap debut..
5
5th (5) (10/1 +50%) Joker De Thaix
10
10/1(+50%)
(5) Joker De Thaix 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden but he was pulled up on his handicap debut at Taunton (19f, soft) when last seen 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. Hard to gauge his ability but not entirely ruled out if ready to roll back from a break..
6
6th (6) (28/1 -40%) Too Sharp
28
28/1(-40%)
(6) Too Sharp 28/1, Modest maiden hurdler. Only seventh of 10 in novice at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) 24 days ago so lots more is required with tongue strap back on for his handicap debut. Makes handicap debut but he's only shown minor promise and it's easy to look elsewhere..
11
|F| (11) (33/1 +0%) Onnaroll
33
33/1(+0%)
(11) Onnaroll 33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 runs and only seventh of 9 in handicap chase here (19.5f, good) on his debut over fences 131 days ago. Reverts to hurdles with more needed. 17-race maiden and out of sorts when last seen in May; hard to recommend..
4
|PU| (4) (2/1 +50%) Selectivelistening
2
2/1(+50%)
(4) Selectivelistening 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden who took a step forward when second of 12 in handicap hurdle here (21.8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Holds solid claims. Improved since handicapping and was only denied late here latest; respected back in trip..
17:25 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow
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SELECTIVELISTENING is slowly but steadily getting the hang of things and posted a solid runner-up effort on just his second handicap start over an extended 2m5f here latest, when he led at the last before being headed on the run-in. Cutting back in distance today, he makes slightly more appeal than Sanitiser, who arrives fit from the Flat, and the returning Highway One O Five.
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and SANITISER, who arrives fit from the Flat and on a handy-looking mark, is taken to gain a maiden success in this sphere. Selectivelistening is feared most on the back of his good recent second here, with Highway One O Five also worthy of respect.
Selectivelistening needs respecting but SANITISER has shown more than enough to suggest he can win a race of this nature.
(7) Granite Bay 9/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 20/1, good fourth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (12.1f, soft) 22 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Won 10f and 12f handicaps in May, may have needed last run, upped in trip, chance if stays.
6
2nd (6) (16/1 -60%) Dark Oak
16
16/1(-60%)
(6) Dark Oak 16/1, 25/1, career best when winning 7-runner maiden at Galway (12f, good) 14 days ago, always holding on. Must improve to go in again back in a handicap. 25-1 winner of Galway fillies' maiden, up in trip, don't discount for in-form yard.
8
3rd (8) (9/1 +25%) Slurricane
9
9/1(+25%)
(8) Slurricane 9/1, Winner at Killarney in May. Creditable fourth of 18 in handicap (11/1) at the Curragh (10f, good) 31 days ago, having to pick way through. Significantly up in trip. Can make presence felt. Killarney handicap winner in May off 74, 3lb higher, up in trip but not bred for this test.
2
4th (2) (2/1 -14%) Rosso
2
2/1(-14%)
(2) Rosso 2/1, Promising type. 8/11, career best when winning 13-runner maiden at Roscommon (12.1f, soft) 22 days ago, comfortably. Makes handicap debut from a very fair mark and there's more to come. Off the mark in soft ground maiden latest, acts on good, handicap bow, up in trip, chance.
3
5th (3) (28/1 -75%) Messerschmitt
28
28/1(-75%)
(3) Messerschmitt 28/1, Unseated rider in juvenile hurdle (6/4) at Killarney (17f, soft) on NH debut 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Fairly useful on the Flat, creditable fifth on last Flat outing. No win since debut, unseated over hurdles latest, unproven at this trip, others preferred.
1
6th (1) (13/2 -18%) Highland Bling
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(1) Highland Bling 13/2, Winner at Fairyhouse in June. 11/4, second of 4 in handicap at Gowran (12.4f, good) 41 days ago, rallying. Can give another good account. Front-runner, beaten a neck last two starts, worth a try at this trip, bold bid expected.
4
7th (4) (7/2 -5%) Emphasis
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(4) Emphasis 7/2, Lightly-raced winner. 15¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Chemistry in listed race at Leopardstown (14f, good, 18/1) 33 days ago. Makes handicap debut for top yard. Killarney maiden winner, form is solid, could be well treated and this easier than latest.
5
8th (5) (25/1 +0%) Cruden
25
25/1(+0%)
(5) Cruden 25/1, Winner at Limerick in May. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Killarney (14.4f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Winner on testing ground at Limerick in May, well-beaten first two handicaps, best watched.
9
9th (9) (12/1 +0%) El Regalo
12
12/1(+0%)
(9) El Regalo 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 10 in handicap at Navan (14f, good, 7/2) 3 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. 0-5 but is from a shrewd yard, this trip seemed to stretch him at Navan, blinkers go on.
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The progressive ROSSO might be able to take this on his first try in handicap company. A real stayer, the Camelot bay will appreciate this step up in trip and is versatile regards ground. Beaten by a neck on recent starts at Galway and Gowran respectively, Highland Bling certainly wouldn't be winning out of turn. The highest rated runner in the line-up, he too is upped in trip and will be ridden by Keithen Kennedy who claims a valuable 7lb. While he failed to make an impact when last seen in a Listed heat at Leopardstown, a much improved performance is likely from the Aidan O'Brien-trained Emphasis. A never nearer fourth at the Curragh last month, Slurricane warrants respect, while dual winner Granite Bay is another for the shortlist.
ROSSO created a good impression when landing the odds without too much difficulty at Roscommon 3 weeks ago and with the prospect of further progress now handicapping, he makes plenty of appeal. Emphasis and Highland Bling could be the main dangers.
The form of EMPHASIS' maiden win at Killarney has received a couple of boosts and he could be on a nice mark for his handicap debut.
(7) Claxton Bay 7/2, Cemented positive start for current yard second of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago, having run of race. Can give a good account. Remains a maiden after 13 starts but he's run well on both outings for this stable.
11
2nd (11) (13/2 +7%) Inspiring Speeches
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(11) Inspiring Speeches 13/2, 10/3 and blinkered for first time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations. Back in the cheekpieces today, in which he twice went close last month; could be involved.
9
3rd (9) (28/1 -133%) Jalaybee
28
28/1(-133%)
(9) Jalaybee 28/1, 18/1, respectable second of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Has work to do. 0-11 but stayed on for (well-beaten) second over 7f last time; this new trip is worth a go.
4
4th (4) (16/1 -33%) Colorada Dancer
16
16/1(-33%)
(4) Colorada Dancer 16/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Given further respite by the assessor but has plenty to prove at present. Has dropped down the weights, but for good reason in view of this season's form.
1
5th (1) (9/1 +36%) Stratocracy
9
9/1(+36%)
(1) Stratocracy 9/1, Better than ever when winning at Ripon in August. Last of 4 in handicap (9/2) at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 35 days ago. May get back on track returned to this trip. Well beaten when upped to 1m2f at Nottingham last time but won at Ripon previously.
2
6th (2) (10/1 -25%) Straight A
10
10/1(-25%)
(2) Straight A 10/1, Too keen fitted with cheekpieces when fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago, also carrying head a shade awkwardly. Eased 2 lb and headgear left off. Soundly beaten on first two starts for this yard but well treated when things click again.
12
7th (12) (12/1 -50%) Oceanic Wonder
12
12/1(-50%)
(12) Oceanic Wonder 12/1, Winner at Redcar in August. 7/2, 14 lengths sixth of 7 to Hardman in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago, slowly away. Won at Redcar last month, then maybe didn't handle the track at Musselburgh.
8
8th (8) (11/2 -83%) Hardman
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(8) Hardman 11/2, 9/4, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago, driven clear. Carries penalty but a major player in his quest for the hat-trick. Made it two in a row with easy win at Musselburgh; strong claims under a 6lb penalty.
13
9th (13) (80/1 -60%) Timely Chance
80
80/1(-60%)
(13) Timely Chance 80/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 66/1) 52 days ago. Up in trip. Hood on first time. Seven-race maiden who looks up against it unless the first-time hood prompts improvement.
3
10th (3) (9/2 +18%) Edvard Grieg
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(3) Edvard Grieg 9/2, First run since leaving A. Slattery when excellent second of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 35 days ago. Expected to be bang there from the same mark. Encouraging second behind well-handicapped winner on last month's stable debut.
5
11th (5) (20/1 -25%) Ribble Radiant
20
20/1(-25%)
(5) Ribble Radiant 20/1, Course winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good, 16/1) 8 days ago, though that effort wasn't devoid of promise. 0-7 since debut win here in June 2023, but she's back here for the first time since.
10
12th (10) (15/2 +46%) Made All
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(10) Made All 15/2, Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good) 40 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. That was a sound return from a break. 0-8 with a patchy profile, but he went close in May and is not discounted.
17:37 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
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HARDMAN arrives here in top form, building on his gritty Chelmsford win when scoring impressively at Musselburgh nine days ago, and he is fancied to complete the hat-trick. Claxton Bay has been knocking on the door of late and he is likely to be in the shake-up once again, while Edvard Grieg also merits consideration following a pleasing stable debut for Dylan Cunha at Nottingham last month.
EDVARD GRIEG surpassed his Irish form at the first attempt for new connections when second at Nottingham a month ago and from the same mark, a very bold bid to go one place better is on the cards. Hardman chases a hat-trick so demands respect, with Claxton Bay also of interest.
The improving HARDMAN won in good style at Musselburgh recently and is taken to defy a 6lb penalty and complete a hat-trick.
(5) Lady Buttercup 22/1, Big price and limited impact both starts in early 2024. Comfortably held in two races last term but this looks less competitive.
3
2nd (3) (4/7 -43%) Georgia's Charm
0.571429
4/7(-43%)
(3) Georgia's Charm 4/7, Order of St George filly. Half-sister to 2¼m bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Green Glory, stays 2¾m. Showed plenty when third in a big-field bumper at Cork in May for Margaret Mullins. Repeat of that will see her hard to beat for new yard. Promising third of 17 at Cork on sole start for Mags Mullins; sets a clear standard.
6
3rd (6) (18/1 -80%) Mustamento
18
18/1(-80%)
(6) Mustamento 18/1, First foal, dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Let's Get At It and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) The Last But One. Hooded on debut. First foal of an unraced dam; wears hood on debut; yard is 0-30 in bumpers.
1
4th (1) (10/3 -21%) Honour High
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(1) Honour High 10/3, £2,800 3-y-o, Lope De Vega mare. Dam runner-up at 1m at 2 yrs in US. Shouldn't lack for speed and she's in good hands, so a newcomer to consider. £2,800 3yo; has a Flat pedigree; in good hands; looks the pick of the newcomers.
2
5th (2) (28/1 +15%) County Royal
28
28/1(+15%)
(2) County Royal 28/1, Closely related to a winner, and half-sister to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Gentleman Duke, stayed 2½m. Dam ran once on Flat. Last of 12 starting out at Worcester in July. Finished last of 12 at Worcester in July; not screaming to be backed.
4
6th (4) (100/1 -150%) Glen Affric
100
100/1(-150%)
(4) Glen Affric 100/1, Telescope filly. Dam (c107/h65), 2½m-25f chase winner, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Our Katie. £1,600 4yo; not a likely type on breeding; stable is 0-13 in bumpers.
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GEORGIA'S CHARM made a highly encouraging first bumper start when making the frame at Cork in May and she should take a big leap forward from that effort. The daughter of Order Of St George has since switched to the Harry Fry yard and she looks well placed to make a winning start for her new connections. Honour High is related to a few winners and wasn't an expensive purchase, but she wouldn't need to be anything out of the ordinary to have a say in this contest on her debut. Any market confidence behind Mustamento should be noted too.
GEORGIA'S CHARM made a promising debut when third of 17 at Cork in May and having transferred to another good yard, she'll take some stopping. Newcomer Honour High may offer most resistance.
The clear form pick is GEORGIA'S CHARM based on her Irish effort. Honour High, who looks best of the newcomers, is feared most.
(5) Orange Sky 1/1, Promising No Nay Never filly. 11/4, second of 11 in maiden at Newbury (7f, soft) on her debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Open to improvement. Big shout. 330,000gns yearling; promising second in 7f newcomers' event at Newbury; respected.
8
2nd (8) (5/2 -11%) Titian Blue
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(8) Titian Blue 5/2, Twice-raced filly, not disgraced when sixth of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 6/5). Off 113 days but can't be ruled out. May still do better but pedigree has mixed messages with regard to this new trip.
1
3rd (1) (4/1 -14%) Arkinthestars
4
4/1(-14%)
(1) Arkinthestars 4/1, Once-raced filly. 18/1, ninth of 22 in minor event at the Curragh (6.3f, good) on debut 9 days ago, best work finish. Likely to improve. Made eyecatching late headway in Curragh sales race for an auspicious debut; interesting.
4
4th (4) (66/1 -164%) Media
66
66/1(-164%)
(4) Media 66/1, Once-rac3ed filly. 28/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good) on debut 19 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. 3 Brings the worst piece of form, having run to a modest RPR in Haydock maiden.
3
5th (3) (25/1 -108%) Harswell Ruby
25
25/1(-108%)
(3) Harswell Ruby 25/1, Twice-raced filly. 25/1, only sixth of 9 in novice at York (7.9f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Should still progress. Has shown ability on turf but needs improvement to get off the mark.
7
6th (7) (10/1 +60%) Thamna
10
10/1(+60%)
(7) Thamna 10/1, Foaled February 2. €30,000 yearling, €40,000 2-y-o, Churchill filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f/7.5f winner Al Aresh and 7f winner Nine Dragons. Possibilities. 40,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Churchill; check the betting.
6
7th (6) (40/1 -471%) Sweet Scent
40
40/1(-471%)
(6) Sweet Scent 40/1, Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 2m Yibir, very smart winner up to 1¼m Wild Illusion and smart 1½m winner Wild Crusade, out of useful winner up to 2m Rumh. This Teofilo filly needs considering on her debut. Debutante by Teofilo and the first foal of a well-related 7f 2yo winner.
2
8th (2) (80/1 -300%) Candle Of Time
80
80/1(-300%)
(2) Candle Of Time 80/1, Foaled February 19. Time Test filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Burning Emotion and 2-y-o 7f winner Arantes Nascimento. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Sea of Flames. Market can guide. Time Test half-sister to two winners for her stable; heed the market signals.
17:55 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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ORANGE SKY finished clear of the rest when second on the soft ground at Newbury on her introduction. This surface could prove more to her liking and the daughter of No Nay Never may edge affairs. Titian Blue took a backwards step at Windsor last time but is upped in distance with a shout, while Harswell Ruby moves in the opposite direction having been set a stiff task in a competitive novices race over a mile at York.
None of these can be ruled out but George Boughey's ORANGE SKY shaped well when runner-up on her recent Newbury second so looks the way to go with improvement very much on the cards from this daughter of No Nay Never. Titian Blue has the form to play a part with Arkinthestars and Sweet Scent also worthy of consideration.
Newbury runner-up ORANGE SKY is taken to go one better. Arkinthestars is feared most, ahead of Titian Blue.
(5) Indy's Angel 3.75/1, Modest form Good fifth of 11 on 6f Southwell nursery debut 3 weeks ago, although the reopposing Monticristo Boy was ahead in second. Ran creditably for a close 5th on nursery debut three weeks ago; open to further progress.
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2nd (3) (3/1 -50%) Monticristo Boy
3
3/1(-50%)
(3) Monticristo Boy 3/1, Placed in both nurseries, running particularly well when second over 6f at Southwell on the first occasion. Can come good back on AW. Ran well for second on nursery debut at Southwell but less good at Musselburgh latest.
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3rd (4) (16/1 -100%) Stat Goddess
16
16/1(-100%)
(4) Stat Goddess 16/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 6 in nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. 0-10 over 5f; has shown promise but the new trip needs to prompt improvement.
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4th (6) (15/2 -88%) Ashen Glow
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(6) Ashen Glow 15/2, Respectable fourth of 8 in nursery (10/1) at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago, no extra final 1f. The drop back to 6f is worth a go. Considered. Not built on early promise but latest Chepstow 4th was a step back in the right direction.
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5th (7) (4/1 +47%) Charm Runner
4
4/1(+47%)
(7) Charm Runner 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 14 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 78 days ago. Has hinted at ability and a market move would be interesting for a yard which had a well-backed nursery debut winner in these silks at Musselburgh recently. Minor form in three runs in June/July but hinted at better; market useful now handicapping.
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6th (2) (9/2 +10%) Ettorino
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(2) Ettorino 9/2, Poor form. Eighth of 11 in nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good, 20/1) 40 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on first time. Others more persuasive. Faded in two nurseries this summer but this is weaker, he's been gelded & now has headgear.
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7th (9) (125/1 -793%) Lilchita
125
125/1(-793%)
(9) Lilchita 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in novice at Carlisle (6f, good to soft, 250/1) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Only beat two rivals in her three qualifying runs; bred to do better at some point.
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8th (10) (25/1 -25%) Aria's Dream
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25/1(-25%)
(10) Aria's Dream 25/1, Down the field in 3 quick outings in May. Given a break ahead of nursery debut. This stablemate of Monticristo Boy is worth a second look in the betting. Poor form in three sprint maidens in May; can do better but best watched after a break.
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9th (1) (17/2 +66%) Hickton
8.5
17/2(+66%)
(1) Hickton 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, tenth of 11 in nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good) 40 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First-time blinkers need to spark improvement. 66-1 when well held on nursery debut last month; now blinkered for AW debut; may do better.
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10th (8) (40/1 -60%) Poet's Peace
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40/1(-60%)
(8) Poet's Peace 40/1, Poor form, including well held in AW nurseries on last 2 starts. Unplaced in six runs at 5f-7f; blew the start at Chelmsford last month; hard to recommend.
18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MONTICRISTO BOY produced his best effort so far when second on the Tapeta at Southwell. He proved unsuited by the drop back to 5f at Musselburgh on his latest start, but gets another chance back on this surface. Indy's Angel wasn't far behind the selection when fifth at Southwell on her handicap bow and will likely have a say in proceedings, while Ashen Glow gave the impression a return to today's shorter trip would suit when fourth at Chepstow.
If MONTICRISTO BOY can reproduce the form of his penultimate 6f Southwell second he might prove the answer to this nursery. The return to 6f may suit Ashen Glow who is second choice for the Archie Watson/Hollie Doyle combination. Charm Runner and the selection's stablemate Aria's Dream are possible improvers in nurseries and need monitoring in the betting.
Monticristo Boy may do better now back up to 6f but in a weak race the tentative vote goes to ETTORINO.
(5) Barnaby 4/1, Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 7/1) 31 days ago, never nearer. Makes tapeta debut. This step up to 7f looks worth a go. Less exposed than a lot of these. Maiden; had few suitable chances; looked ready for a go at 7f on last 2 starts; AW debut.
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2nd (2) (7/1 +13%) Drakeholes
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7/1(+13%)
(2) Drakeholes 7/1, C&D winner in March. Third at Southwell next time but below par in 2 outings back from a break. Both wins over C&D; below best in two runs since break; every chance on earlier form.
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3rd (12) (11/1 +31%) Chillout Charlie
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11/1(+31%)
(12) Chillout Charlie 11/1, Poor maiden. Respectable fifth of 9 in classified event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 25 days ago. Down in the weights since first handicapping but not yet looked like getting involved.
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4th (6) (17/2 -6%) Asadjumeirah
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(6) Asadjumeirah 17/2, Course winner. Forty two runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, below form sixth of 16 in handicap at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. All wins at sprint trips, two here; didn't look a non-stayer in rare 7f runs this year.
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5th (1) (5/1 +50%) Smalleytime
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5/1(+50%)
(1) Smalleytime 5/1, C&D winner in April. 14/1, respectable sixth of 14 in C&D handicap 21 days ago. Now 1 lb below that winning mark. Scraped home over C&D in April; difficult times since and dropped out quickly here latest.
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6th (4) (8/1 -129%) Doomsday
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8/1(-129%)
(4) Doomsday 8/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Good second of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) 10 days ago. Shortlist material under Hollie Doyle. Both wins over 7f on turf, the latest in August; had course form earlier in career.
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7th (13) (50/1 -52%) Entrecasteaux
50
50/1(-52%)
(13) Entrecasteaux 50/1, Poor form at best. Sixth of 9 in classified minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 18/1) 25 days ago, merely closing up late. Glimmer of promise at Beverley in July but hasn't repeated it since; up against it..
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8th (9) (18/1 -29%) Madame Christine
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18/1(-29%)
(9) Madame Christine 18/1, Modest maiden. Bit below form fifth of 10 in classified event (22/1) at Catterick (7f, good) 27 days ago. Has found little over 7f of late but two of her best efforts were on this track (6f).
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9th (10) (12/1 -50%) Mutanaaseq
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12/1(-50%)
(10) Mutanaaseq 12/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Multiple turf winner but 0-11 on AW and a much-reduced mark isn't helping at present.
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10th (8) (15/2 -25%) Alice's Impact
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(8) Alice's Impact 15/2, Winner at Beverley (7.5f) in July. Good second next 2 starts and claims if latest Catterick effort can be forgiven. Tom Marquand does the steering. Unraced on AW and below best latest; has some potential on earlier turf runs at about 7f.
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11th (11) (20/1 +20%) Candy Eye
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20/1(+20%)
(11) Candy Eye 20/1, Poor maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in C&D handicap 21 days ago. Bold effort from the front over 1m in March; other front-runners could queer her pitch.
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12th (7) (10/1 +60%) Cage Rattler
10
10/1(+60%)
(7) Cage Rattler 10/1, Unreliable type. Winner at Gowran in May. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (1mf, soft, 22/1) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Convincing 7f winner on soft turf in Ireland; less to go on since; Tapeta debut.
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13th (3) (11/1 -38%) Miss Willows
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11/1(-38%)
(3) Miss Willows 11/1, Winner at Catterick in July. 9/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Close 2nd and a win at Catterick (7f on soft) this year; needs to show she can do it on AW.
19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
DOOMSDAY came out second best in a fight to the line over a mile at Musselburgh 10 days ago. He made all to win over today's shorter distance at the same track last month and another strong bid from the front is anticipated. Smalleytime scored over course and distance in April and could feature again competing off a slightly lower mark, while Alice's Impact debuts on the all-weather with a shout based on her victory at Beverley during the summer.
Hollie Doyle has a 2-6 record for Liam Bailey and the pair can combine for another win courtesy of DOOMSDAY. Kevin Ryan 3-y-o Barnaby is second choice ahead of Miss Willows.
It might be worth chancing ASADJUMEIRAH's stamina as he acts well here and he kept on well in both 7f attempts this year.
(8) Yaahobby 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 11 in C&D handicap 12 days ago but he was unlucky not to finish closer after meeting trouble. Not beaten far on turf last month; failed to fire over C&D 12 days ago; others look safer.
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2nd (4) (9/4 +25%) Barossa
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(4) Barossa 9/4, C&D winner in July. Creditable second of 14 back here 21 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Last four runs here have resulted in a win and three seconds; leading claims once again.
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3rd (1) (12/1 +40%) Gordonstoun
12
12/1(+40%)
(1) Gordonstoun 12/1, 10/1, last of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm) 63 days ago. Back down in trip. On the downgrade and too much to prove, for all this is a drop in class.
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4th (5) (8/1 +43%) Polly The Rocket
8
8/1(+43%)
(5) Polly The Rocket 8/1, C&D winner off 5 lb higher in January but more miss than hit since. C&D winner in January; fair run here 3 weeks ago; not in the same form latest; e-w chance.
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5th (10) (4/1 -33%) Alibi Warning
4
4/1(-33%)
(10) Alibi Warning 4/1, Still a maiden but runner-up over 6f on 3 of her last 4 starts, going down by only a neck here 12 days ago. Stays 7f. Should go well. Threatening in recent starts, notably a neck 2nd here (6f) 12 days ago; stiffer test a ?.
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6th (2) (10/3 +33%) Concert Boy
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(2) Concert Boy 10/3, C&D winner. One win from 29 Flat runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 14 over C&D (10/1) 21 days ago. Poor strike-rate; likely to run his race but suspicion a few will prove stronger.
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7th (9) (50/1 -52%) Mr Coco Bean
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50/1(-52%)
(9) Mr Coco Bean 50/1, Forty four runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (1m, 80/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Veteran on a long losing run; needs to leave recent reappearance well behind him.
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8th (11) (125/1 -150%) Hyrcanian
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125/1(-150%)
(11) Hyrcanian 125/1, Down the field both starts for this yard and easy to look elsewhere again. Well beaten in two runs for this yard and she's hard to recommend.
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9th (12) (66/1 -32%) Thea Bell
66
66/1(-32%)
(12) Thea Bell 66/1, Poor maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) 9 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Tailed off on turf last week; best run came on AW but still not easily recommended.
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10th (6) (12/1 +14%) Rum Runner
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Rum Runner 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Beverley in July. 25/1, not seen to best effect when seventh of 14 over C&D 21 days ago, running on late. Needs things to drop right but more than capable at this level. Capable on his day but slow starts complicate matters for him.
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11th (7) (33/1 +0%) Zebra Star
33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Zebra Star 33/1, Won on 7f Ayr reappearance in May but has been operating below her best since. Horribly out of sorts in recent months but 8lb lower than for May's turf win as a result.
19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Alibi Warning continues to run well in defeat and she looks sure to be in the shake-up once again, but BAROSSA could be her conqueror this time. Nigel Tinkler's filly arrives following solid win and placed efforts over C&D and she remains attractively handicapped off a mark of 50. Concert Boy, a track-and-trip winner himself, and the dropped-in-trip Believe Me Now are others to note.
Richard Fahey's ALIBI WARNING has been knocking on the door over 6f and might be able to come good now returning to 7f. Barossa has been performing well over C&D lately and is second choice ahead of Believe Me Now and Concert Boy.
Barossa looks solid to go well but BELIEVE ME NOW may have a bit more upside.
(4) Barleybrown 9/2, Temperamental sort. C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 8/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, though that effort easy to excuse given he was denied a clear run. Two C&D wins this year; met major traffic issues last time; still of interest.
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2nd (3) (15/2 -25%) Strangerontheshore
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(3) Strangerontheshore 15/2, C&D winner. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 14 days ago. Engaged 3.53 Leicester Monday. Defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October; inconsistent this term.
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3rd (1) (100/1 -203%) Wyvern
100
100/1(-203%)
(1) Wyvern 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago. Yet to show any worthwhile form for this yard. Three AW wins for previous yard; poor form for current stable.
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4th (8) (18/1 -29%) Pop Favorite
18
18/1(-29%)
(8) Pop Favorite 18/1, Five-time C&D winner. 4 lengths seventh of 8 to Balqaa in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Five C&D wins, the most recent in January; not solid on subsequent form.
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5th (5) (7/1 +50%) Langton Wold
7
7/1(+50%)
(5) Langton Wold 7/1, Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 14 days ago. Further 2 lb rise will help his cause. Ran quite encouragingly over C&D two weeks ago; possibilities.
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6th (6) (10/1 +17%) Whatwouldyouknow
10
10/1(+17%)
(6) Whatwouldyouknow 10/1, Three-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Needs to build on that. Three-time C&D scorer in autumn months; ran below par here last time.
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7th (9) (10/3 +58%) Tiger Trap
3.333333
10/3(+58%)
(9) Tiger Trap 10/3, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 9/1) 14 days ago. This is a slightly weaker band of handicap. Still a maiden but looks ready for a crack at this new trip.
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8th (7) (12/1 +40%) Brazen Rascal
12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Brazen Rascal 12/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (7.1f) 21 days ago. Lot to prove on his 2024 form. Maiden; possibly needed his run here (back from a break) last time.
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9th (10) (33/1 -371%) Haaf A Diamond
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33/1(-371%)
(10) Haaf A Diamond 33/1, Eleventh of 14 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft, 10/3). Off 104 days and has a career-low mark to work with. Not in top form this year; often fails to settle; others preferred.
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10th (2) (3/1 -60%) Balqaa
3
3/1(-60%)
(2) Balqaa 3/1, Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D (11/2) 7 days ago. Carries penalty and looks the one to beat in his quest for the hat-trick. Bids for an AW hat-trick; remains well treated on historical data; respected.
20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BALQAA will arrive brimming with confidence following comfortable victories at Southwell and over this C&D, and despite having to shoulder a 5lb penalty for the latter success, she is fancied to round off the hat-trick. Whatwouldyouknow, a three-time track-and-trip scorer, continues to creep down the handicap and could make his presence felt, while Barleybrown also has a squeak with Billy Loughnane on board.
Unlike the majority of these, BALQAA arrives in excellent order and a quick-fire hat-trick may well be on the cards under a penalty. Barleybrown isn't straightforward but he has a fair record over this C&D so he needs considering, with Haaf A Diamond also of interest at the foot of the weights.
Off a mark she defied in her early days, BALQAA (nap) looks capable of completing a hat-trick. Barleybrown is second choice.
(13) Piper's Fort 40/1, Winner at Yarmouth in June. Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 22/1) 13 days ago. Not found his best form for current stable; vulnerable despite a reduced mark.
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1st (4) (7/1 -27%) Alfa Whiteburd
7
7/1(-27%)
(4) Alfa Whiteburd 7/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to soft, 11/2) 14 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. 0-12 but he's run well in both starts following wind surgery; should go well once again.
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2nd (8) (28/1 -133%) Spartan Fighter
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28/1(-133%)
(8) Spartan Fighter 28/1, Five-time C&D winner. 50/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, sticking to his task pretty well. Blinkers back on and he's well weighted. Better on AW; good run over C&D three weeks ago; not discounted.
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3rd (1) (5/2 +55%) Golden Duke
2.5
5/2(+55%)
(1) Golden Duke 5/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) 5 days ago. Dips slightly in class returned to the AW. Quiet last week but this year's best gives him sound claims now dropping into a Class 6.
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4th (5) (6/1 +14%) Lord Abama
6
6/1(+14%)
(5) Lord Abama 6/1, Latest win at Thirsk in June. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, soft, 13/2) 20 days ago. Has dipped below last winning mark returned to the AW. Won twice at Thirsk this summer; 1lb lower than for the second of them; gone quiet lately.
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5th (7) (5/1 +0%) East Bank
5
5/1(+0%)
(7) East Bank 5/1, Course winner. Blinkered for first time, fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 7/1) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. Has to be of interest with return to 6f no bad thing. On dangerous mark & ran creditably here last time (7f); other pace to deal with back at 6f.
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6th (12) (40/1 -233%) Tathmeen
40
40/1(-233%)
(12) Tathmeen 40/1, Three-time C&D winner. 7/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago, left poorly placed following usual tardy start. Prolific veteran; promise at Wolverhampton last time; others still look stronger.
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7th (10) (10/1 +50%) Front Gunner
10
10/1(+50%)
(10) Front Gunner 10/1, 10/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, last of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Hood fitted back in distance. Inconsistent maiden; soft ground an excuse last time; new headgear; others are more solid.
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8th (3) (14/1 -56%) Callianassa
14
14/1(-56%)
(3) Callianassa 14/1, Down in the weights and took a small step back in the right direction when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 12 days ago, never nearer. Return to 6f should suit. Maiden but down to a dangerous mark and latest run suggested returning to 6f would help.
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9th (11) (14/1 -40%) Noble Captain
14
14/1(-40%)
(11) Noble Captain 14/1, C&D winner. 12/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm). Off 125 days. C&D win in March; should win more races but perhaps not this one back from a break.
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10th (6) (33/1 -340%) Howzak
33
33/1(-340%)
(6) Howzak 33/1, Latest win at Chepstow in June. First run since leaving Deborah Faulkner when fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 9/2) 12 days ago. Should strip fitter for that. Low-key stable debut here 12 days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.
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11th (14) (80/1 -300%) Quanah
80
80/1(-300%)
(14) Quanah 80/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Leicester (6f, heavy). Off 150 days and record fresh suggests he'll need this. Course winner; in fair form in the spring but returns to action in a competitive race.
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12th (9) (50/1 -52%) Rogue Thunder
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Rogue Thunder 50/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 28/1) 21 days ago. Yet to fire for new connections and risky, for all he's tumbled down the weights.
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13th (2) (3.75/1 +42%) He's An Angel
3.75
3.75/1(+42%)
(2) He's An Angel 3.75/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. 50/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago, doing too much too soon. Racked up a 4-timer on the AW last winter. On a good mark and first signs of life for new yard 3 weeks ago; drops in class; dangerous.
20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Craig Lidster looks to have a strong hand here with Alfa Whiteburd and EAST BANK. The former produced a career-best performance when runner-up at Catterick last time and demands respect, but his stablemate has looked more convincing on the all-weather, including running well in first-time blinkers over 7f here latest, and he could regain the winning thread. Noble Captain and Golden Duke also hold claims in a competitive event.
EAST BANK is below his last winning mark, gained at this venue, and having shaped as though back in form over 7f here 12 days ago, a bold bid looks assured returned to 6f. Lord Abama also lurks on a dangerous mark and is feared, while Golden Duke is likely to be in the thick of action down slightly in class.
Golden Duke and Callianassa are dangerous but HE'S AN ANGEL hinted at a full revival at Southwell last time.
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