There were 53 Races on Saturday 28th September 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Ripon, 7 races at Listowel, 7 races at Market Rasen, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 28th September 2024
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(5) Naina 6/1, Already a three-time winner (one in a seller) over 7f this season, finding more to land a 10-runner class 5 nursery at Yarmouth a fortnight ago. This is a lot tougher. Record of 3-4 since upped to 7f, winning at Yarmouth most recently; not dismissed.
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2nd (10) (5/1 +44%) Magic Love
5
5/1(+44%)
(10) Magic Love 5/1, Well backed and built significantly on earlier promise to get off the mark on nursery debut in class 6 event at Thirsk a fortnight ago, well on top at the finish. Both her pedigree and physique suggests she can do better still, with 7f sure to suit. Good shout. Justified favouritism at Thirsk (nursery debut) early last week; type to improve further.
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3rd (8) (16/1 -33%) Royal Equerry
16
16/1(-33%)
(8) Royal Equerry 16/1, Went close in 6f Goodwood maiden in May that worked out but held twice since at Nottingham, flashing her tail on handicap debut last time. Hood goes on upped in trip and probably vulnerable. Pedigree suggests she may improve for this new trip; hood added; not written off.
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4th (1) (11/1 +31%) Santa Savana
11
11/1(+31%)
(1) Santa Savana 11/1, Made a winning start over 6f at Leicester in May and ran well on form despite not being good enough in the Group 3 Dick Poole at Salisbury a fortnight ago. Hood back on for nursery debut. Not sure to stay. Raised 4lb for a last-time-out Group 3 result that may flatter her; opposed.
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5th (6) (9/2 +55%) Harmonia
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(6) Harmonia 9/2, Has improved for the switch to nurseries/step up in distance, once going showing a good attitude as she landed a third success in 1m Doncaster contest a fortnight ago. More needed again up 4 lb but that's not out of the question. Record of 21131 in nurseries, most recently scoring at Doncaster; progressive filly.
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6th (4) (15/2 +25%) Shining Pearl
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(4) Shining Pearl 15/2, Has made a fair start, having the run of the race but finding a well-bred newcomer too good at Thirsk (1m) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on for handicap debut. Threatening to win; form has received boosts; possibilities if taking well to headgear.
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7th (2) (3/1 +33%) Ghost Run
3
3/1(+33%)
(2) Ghost Run 3/1, Got back on the up returned to handicap company as she landed a gamble in big-field 6.5f Doncaster nursery a fortnight ago. Raised 5 lb and looks set to give it another good go from the front. Recorded a game success in similar event at the Doncaster St Leger meeting last time.
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8th (9) (7/1 +30%) Geo
7
7/1(+30%)
(9) Geo 7/1, Much improved stepped up to 7f on handicap debut when scoring under this rider at Newbury a month ago. Upped markedly in class but good chance she can progress further and leading claims. Justified favouritism under William Buick at Newbury (nursery debut) last month; respected.
11
9th (11) (22/1 +12%) Creative Lady
22
22/1(+12%)
(11) Creative Lady 22/1, Won 7f Lingfield AW maiden last month but failed to improve on handicap debut behind Naina at Yarmouth. This is even more competitive. Held by Naina on Yarmouth running and this represents a harder task.
13:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
GHOST RUN arrives on the back of a determined success in a similar contest at Doncaster's St Leger meeting and, as a daughter of Kameko, going up to 7f may bring about further improvement in Andrew Balding's charge. Shining Pearl keeps hitting the crossbar and her turn will come sooner rather than later, while Naina has won three of her last four starts and may not have stopped progressing yet. The extra furlong and application of a hood might be just what is needed for Royal Equerry to begin to live up to her pedigree, and Harmonia is another to consider.
GEO took a big step forward and won in good style on her handicap debut at Newbury and can progress again. She's taken to follow up, with improving Thirsk winner Magic Love the biggest threat ahead of Ghost Run, who got back on the up with victory at Doncaster.
With further improvement on the cards, GEO is taken to follow up her Newbury win. Magic Love is second choice.
(16) Fregada 12/1, Foaled March 30. Kodiac filly. Sister to useful 1m/9f winner Kodiak West and half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Angel Grey and 6f-8.6f winner Rayat. Dam 1m winner. Kodiac filly likely best watched on debut.
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2nd (3) (11/4 +14%) Bounty
2.75
11/4(+14%)
(3) Bounty 11/4, Foaled January 30. No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 9.5f Turnberry Isle. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Makes plenty of appeal for top connections. Ballydoyle debutant with no fancy entries but nonetheless demands respect.
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3rd (1) (14/1 -115%) Aston Value
14
14/1(-115%)
(1) Aston Value 14/1, £72,000 yearling, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 7f Deep Intrigue. Third of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm, 22/1) on debut 17 days ago, green and not knocked about. Should improve. Encouraging Cork debut augurs well; more needed in a stronger maiden here.
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4th (6) (5/1 -33%) Mathan
5
5/1(-33%)
(6) Mathan 5/1, Foaled February 26. 215,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Lady Lynetta and 7f winner Princess Olly. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. Appealing newcomer. Kodiac colt from top yard and market strength has to be noted on debut.
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5th (8) (3/1 -85%) Red Evolution
3
3/1(-85%)
(8) Red Evolution 3/1, Thrice-raced colt. Evens, fourth of 8 in minor event at Naas (5.9f, good) 84 days ago. Sets the standard. Solid efforts and sets the standard here but possibly vulnerable.
2
6th (2) (18/1 +49%) Ballintogher
18
18/1(+49%)
(2) Ballintogher 18/1, Foaled April 23. Gregorian gelding. Half-brother to 5f-6f winner All The Time. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Papacito. Speedily-bred newcomer worth a market watch.
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7th (15) (100/1 -150%) Amavasya
100
100/1(-150%)
(15) Amavasya 100/1, Foaled April 9. €42,000 yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Dam maiden, half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Shendam out of smart 1¼m-15f winner Shemima. Sea The Moon filly cost 42,000euros; trip looks on the short side.
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8th (17) (7/2 +7%) Night Magic
3.5
7/2(+7%)
(17) Night Magic 7/2, Promising sort. 18/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) on debut 79 days ago, not knocked about. That was a good race and she can improve if all is well. Too keen on debut; time off since and drops in trip here so don't rule out.
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9th (7) (11/1 +0%) Ohmali
11
11/1(+0%)
(7) Ohmali 11/1, Once-raced colt. Fifth of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm, 12/1) on debut 17 days ago. Some debut promise at Cork recently but has a bit to find with Aston Value on that run.
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10th (13) (150/1 -127%) Unique Journey
150
150/1(-127%)
(13) Unique Journey 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 8 at Dundalk (5f, 100/1) 8 days ago. Slow to break when well held at both Bellewstown and Dundalk.
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11th (18) (100/1 -52%) Raising The Flag
100
100/1(-52%)
(18) Raising The Flag 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Well held both starts, eligible for a mark after this.
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12th (10) (18/1 -13%) Six Thirty
18
18/1(-13%)
(10) Six Thirty 18/1, Foaled April 4. €26,000 yearling, Inns of Court colt. Dam unraced. Debutant likely all the better for the experience.
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13th (14) (150/1 -127%) Aiyana Rose
150
150/1(-127%)
(14) Aiyana Rose 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Eleventh of 16 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm, 50/1) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Drop in trip could suit but still best watched.
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14th (9) (80/1 -129%) Scott Key
80
80/1(-129%)
(9) Scott Key 80/1, 33/1, tenth of 15 in maiden at this course (7f, good) on debut 35 days ago. Soon beaten on debut here last month (7f); back in trip here but seems best watched.
12
15th (12) (50/1 -317%) Tam Lin
50
50/1(-317%)
(12) Tam Lin 50/1, Foaled April 2. €90,000 foal, Starspangledbanner gelding. Half-brother to 12.5f winner Seelie. Fourth of 5 in barrier trial. Barrier trial fourth in July; yard's juveniles always worth a look.
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16th (4) (150/1 -127%) City Pass
150
150/1(-127%)
(4) City Pass 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 80/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago. Never counted on recent Cork debut and seems best watched for now.
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17th (5) (100/1 -52%) Lily's Magic
100
100/1(-52%)
(5) Lily's Magic 100/1, Once-raced gelding. Tenth of 11 in maiden (17/2) at Cork (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago, slowly away. Third runner for the yard and hard to fancy on recent Cork debut run when slowly away.
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18th (11) (150/1 -329%) Siyaan
150
150/1(-329%)
(11) Siyaan 150/1, Twice-raced colt. Ninth of 11 in maiden (150/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Well beaten at long prices both starts this month; can only be watched.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
The Michael O'Callaghan-trained RED EVOLUTION should be able to make his experience count to register a first career win. Beaten narrowly on all three starts to date, the Mehmas colt appears to have been found a nice opportunity to get his head in front. While he could have done with a more favourable draw, he should be sharp enough away from the stalls to bag a nice early position. Night Magic, who finished sixth on her racecourse debut over 7f at Leopardstown in July, should appreciate dropping down a furlong. Having showed plenty of pace early on that day, the Jessica Harrington-trained filly weakened late on. Cork third Aston Value is noted too.
NIGHT MAGIC shaped better than the distance beaten suggests in a hot maiden at Leopardstown in July and could improve plenty. She gets the vote over Aston Value and standard-setter Red Evolution. Bounty and Mathan are interesting newcomers.
A maiden seemingly lacking depth and so it could pay to stick with RED EVOLUTION
(4) Flying Finn 18/1, Won brace of handicaps over this trip on slow ground earlier this year but below form in better company when last seen in June and returns on a stiff-looking mark here. 2-3 in handicaps and she's had tough tasks last twice; not ruled out back in calmer waters.
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2nd (6) (5/2 +62%) Dashing Darcey
2.5
5/2(+62%)
(6) Dashing Darcey 5/2, Won a pair of 1m Lingfield novices on AW in December and has progressed again in handicaps, reaching the frame 3 times before scoring over C&D in June. Not disgraced in Brittania at Royal Ascot subsequently and warrants respect on first start since here. Record of 3-9 including a C&D win; still has potential and he's respected back from break.
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4th (9) (16/1 +20%) Spirit Catcher
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Spirit Catcher 16/1, Ripon winner for Charlie Johnston last summer but not reached same level in a trio of starts for current yard in 2024, albeit he was upset in the stalls and slowly away last time. Hood back on. In rear in three runs for his current yard and he needs a major turnaround; hood back on.
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5th (3) (13/2 -18%) Earls
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(3) Earls 13/2, Won heavy-ground handicap (7f) earlier this year and wasn't seen to best effect in a couple of runs at Galway Festival since. One for shortlist. Course winner who is suited by soft/heavy; dangerous if this sets up for his closing style.
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6th (2) (7/1 +0%) Raadobarg
7
7/1(+0%)
(2) Raadobarg 7/1, Losing run stretches back to 2022 and failed to build on promise of his Ascot third (8f) in July at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Now tries first-time visor. On dangerous mark but he's not easy to predict and last win was in 2022; new headgear.
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7th (7) (13/8 +75%) Skipper
1.625
13/8(+75%)
(7) Skipper 13/8, Posted personal best when second in Southwell maiden last month and took advantage of a good opportunity when landing the odds at Chelmsford City (8f) since, well on top finish. Likely more to come on handicap debut, although his ability to handle slow conditions has to be taken on trust. Unexposed 3yo who won at Chelmsford latest and needs a close look on his handicap debut.
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8th (8) (200/1 -203%) Sceptic
200
200/1(-203%)
(8) Sceptic 200/1, Dual winner for Andrew Balding last year but offered little in a trio of starts for Ian Williams and is best watched on debut for new yard here. Out of sorts last winter and has plenty to prove on return for another new yard.
13:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Skipper got off the mark at the fourth attempt at Chelmsford and is entitled to respect on his handicap debut. That said, he hasn't faced conditions of a testing nature yet and the vote, as a result, goes to DASHING DARCEY. A winner over C&D in June, he makes his first appearance since the Britannia later that month and appears capable of taking another step forward. Whiskey Pete and Rhoscolyn appeal most of the remainder.
Course-winner EARLS didn't get the rub of the green at Galway but may well have been targeted at this contest by his excellent handler and remains feasibly treated. He can land the opener. Skipper is low mileage and will be dangerous if handling the likely slow conditions, whilst Whiskey Pete and Rhoscolyn are also much respected.
Plenty have claims but the vote goes to C&D winner DASHING DARCEY, who could resume his progress back at this track after a break.
(8) Medinilla 11/4, Rumble Inthejungle filly who was held back by inexperience but caught the eye with her finishing effort as the penny dropped when sixth of 12 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to soft) on debut 8 days ago, noted finishing with running left. Respected with improvement anticipated. Caught the eye when sixth on last week's 6f Newbury debut; big player.
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2nd (5) (17/2 -31%) Leblon Girl
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(5) Leblon Girl 17/2, Kodiac filly. 22/1, showed a bit when 6.5 lengths second of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good) on debut 39 days ago. Hood on 1st time and claims of being in the mix again. 6.5l second to a useful sort on 6f debut; hooded now; may do better.
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3rd (1) (7/1 +7%) Bishopton
7
7/1(+7%)
(1) Bishopton 7/1, Invincible Spirit gelding who showed a lot more than first time up when third of 7 in novice at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy, 25/1) 36 days ago. Underfoot conditions will hold no fears and claims of hitting the frame again. Third over 7.5f on heavy latest; gelded after; shapes as if he could be effective at 6f.
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4th (3) (12/1 -33%) I'm Next
12
12/1(-33%)
(3) I'm Next 12/1, Green and offered little on debut back in the spring but having been gelded/off 5 months showed a lot more of what he's about when third of 9 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Likely he'll be suited by 7f on that evidence. Off five months after debut (gelded) and returned with improved third at Beverley recently.
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5th (7) (28/1 -180%) Lima Sierra
28
28/1(-180%)
(7) Lima Sierra 28/1, €18,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Barbusi. Showed a bit at a big price when sixth of 11 in novice at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago, keeping on without landing a blow. Likely she can do better but nurseries may be more her bag. Hinted at ability on 5f Beverley debut last week; likely to be wiser now and 6f could suit.
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6th (2) (4/5 +77%) Dothan
0.8
4/5(+77%)
(2) Dothan 4/5, 52,000 gns yearling, Territories colt. Was well backed and made a promising mid-race move before displaying clear signs of inexperience when fourth of 8 in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago, not knocked about. Looks sure to improve. Promise on recent 6f debut (heavy); should improve and go well.
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7th (6) (22/1 -175%) Amelia's Joy
22
22/1(-175%)
(6) Amelia's Joy 22/1, Foaled March 1. 19,000 gns foal, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 7.4f Byron's Choice and 2-y-o 6f winner Twilight Song. Dam, winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner). Precautionary market check advised on debut. The betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer.
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8th (4) (40/1 -186%) Mister Sky Blue
40
40/1(-186%)
(4) Mister Sky Blue 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. 8/1, sixth of 10 in novice at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago, weakening gradually. Debut form certainly contained promise so he's not one to be writing off. Fifth on debut but backward step at Redcar since.
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9th (9) (150/1 -275%) Smooth Spot
150
150/1(-275%)
(9) Smooth Spot 150/1, Foaled March 4. €3,000 yearling, Smooth Daddy filly. Sister to 5f winner Smooth Silesie. Dam unraced half-sister to useful US 2-y-o 6f (minor stakes) winner Surfside Tiara. Rare juvenile runner for this yard who is probably best watched on debut. A watching brief is advised on debut for this daughter of Smooth Daddy.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DOTHAN shaped better than his finishing position suggested when fourth on debut at Chester, having attempted to chase down the winner at a crucial point. With that experience under his belt, Ed Bethell's colt is likely to step forward on this occasion and should go well. Bishopton has been gelded following his third at Ffos Las and may also appreciate a drop in trip, while I'm Next's third at Beverley earns him a place on the shortlist.
MEDINILLA produced a promising first effort amidst inexperience and was noted finishing with running left when sixth in maiden company at Newbury (6f) 8 days ago. Looking a sure-fire improver with that under her belt, she can confirm the promise of that effort and make it second time lucky. Dothan looks another likely improver having shaped with promise at Chester, so he's next best ahead of Leblon Girl.
Having caught the eye in a Newbury maiden on last week's debut, Jack Channon's MEDINILLA could prove the answer to this opening maiden.
(7) Wimbledon Hawkeye 4/1, Kameko colt has improved a chunk with each of his three starts, landing 7f Kempton novice on his debut and coming in a fine second of 11 to The Lion In Winter in Acomb Stakes at York (7f) last time. The one to beat with this step up in trip also a positive. Two 7f Group placings, so he's one of the top two on form and it looks as if 1m will suit.
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2nd (6) (7/1 +13%) Royal Playwright
7
7/1(+13%)
(6) Royal Playwright 7/1, Looked a good prospect when making a winning start at Salisbury (7f) in July and backed it up with an excellent third of 7 in Solario Stakes at Sandown. One to consider with this step up to 1m a likely big plus. Looks set for further progress after his Group 3 Solario third and has each-way claims.
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3rd (1) (3/1 +54%) Angelo Buonarroti
3
3/1(+54%)
(1) Angelo Buonarroti 3/1, €1,000,000 breeze-up purchase. Promising debut ninth in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot for Raphael Freire before cosily landing 17-runner maiden at York (7f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Capable of better, especially upped to 1m, so possibilities. 1,000,000euros breeze-up buy; ninth in the Coventry on debut and won valuable York maiden.
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4th (5) (3/1 +40%) Puppet Master
3
3/1(+40%)
(5) Puppet Master 3/1, Camelot colt who confirmed debut promise with a facile victory in 6-runner maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) 56 days ago. In top hands so he can't be ruled out despite the big step up in grade. Asserted by 4l when 1-2 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) eight weeks ago; from top team.
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5th (4) (4/1 -60%) Luther
4
4/1(-60%)
(4) Luther 4/1, Improving Frankel colt who went 2-3 with ready success in 8-runner listed race at Haydock (8.2f, good) 21 days ago by 2 lengths. Likely more to come yet and is not taken lightly. Travelled best in 1m Listed race at Haydock and asserted in good style once in the clear.
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6th (2) (25/1 +50%) Hawksbill
25
25/1(+50%)
(2) Hawksbill 25/1, Got off the mark in 1m Haydock novice in August. Advanced his form when 3¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Luther in listed race there (8.2f, good) 21 days ago but this demands another clear personal best. Short of room when fourth of eight to Luther in 1m Listed race at Haydock (good) latest.
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7th (3) (18/1 +10%) Law Of Design
18
18/1(+10%)
(3) Law Of Design 18/1, Sottsass gelding who built on debut promise when impressively bagging 4-runner novice at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Should have more to offer stepped up to 1m so no forlorn hope. Won four-runner novice at Ascot (7f, soft) latest, staying on well despite hanging right.
13:50 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
LUTHER looked like a colt with an exciting future when scoring with consummate ease in the Ascendant Stakes at Haydock and he is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming. Softer ground should not be an inconvenience to the son of Frankel, and it may be that Wimbledon Hawkeye gives him the most to think about following a career-best effort when a keeping-on second in the Acomb behind Classic favourite The Lion In Winter. A taking winner of the Convivial at York, Angelo Buonarroti deserves his place in the line-up, as does Royal Playwright, who ran a highly encouraging race from the front when third in the Solario.
WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE found only The Lion In Winter too strong when a fine second in York's Acomb Stakes last time out and with this longer trip also likely to suit then James Owen's Kameko colt looks the way to go. Charlie Fellowes' upwardly-mobile son of Frankel Luther could emerge as the main danger, with Royal Playwright, Angelo Buonarroti and Puppet Master all capable of better and worthy of consideration too in a fascinating Royal Lodge.
They all look capable of better but LUTHER did so while winning a 1m Listed race in some style, so he brings some of the best form too.
(1) Bolo Neighs 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/4, fourth of 9 in maiden at Newbury (6f, soft) 23 days ago. Improvement required to play a prominent role. 2nd to Aesterius back in May; excuse at Newbury latest and trainer does well here.
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2nd (5) (5/1 -11%) Mollie Foster
5
5/1(-11%)
(5) Mollie Foster 5/1, Fairly useful form when winning 6f Haydock novice in July. 11/4, second of 8 in novice at Goodwood (6f, good) 36 days ago. Could feature. Stayed on for 2nd in Goodwood maiden before Haydock win; back to form with 2nd latest.
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3rd (2) (4/1 -82%) Lightning Bear
4
4/1(-82%)
(2) Lightning Bear 4/1, Promising individual. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, much improved and won 10-runner maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm, 7/1) 22 days ago, keeping on well. More to come up in trip and good shout. 3rd to Magnum Force on debut before maiden win and yard do well with 2yo sprinters.
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4th (9) (12/1 -33%) Sunglow
12
12/1(-33%)
(9) Sunglow 12/1, €260,000 yearling, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 9f winner Mawjood and winner up to 8.3f Dalaalaat, both useful. 8/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at this course (7f, good) on debut 69 days ago, very green. Blinkered for 1st time. Open to improvement, possibly a good deal. Well held 9th of 11 on debut here over 7f and enough to prove at this level; blinkers on.
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5th (6) (7/4 +30%) Nancy J
1.75
7/4(+30%)
(6) Nancy J 7/4, Won 16-runner maiden at Gowran (7f) on debut. 20/1, 2 lengths fifth of 9 to Chantez in listed race at Leopardstown (7f, good) 14 days ago. Good chance dropped in trip. Promising start to career in 2 runs at 7f; hard to gauge whether 6f will suit; respected.
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6th (3) (9/1 -20%) Mount Parnassus
9
9/1(-20%)
(3) Mount Parnassus 9/1, Fairly useful maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 19½ lengths last of 16 to Nancy J in maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 5/2) 45 days ago, reportedly coughing post race. Blinkers back on. Placed in 3 maidens here but below par last 2 runs; return to here may spark revival.
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7th (7) (16/1 +0%) New Theory
16
16/1(+0%)
(7) New Theory 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 21 in maiden at this C&D (good, 7/2) 127 days ago. Needs to resume her progress back from a break. Narrowly denied on debut but beaten fav last twice and jolt of improvement required.
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8th (4) (50/1 -52%) Rhodreego
50
50/1(-52%)
(4) Rhodreego 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, third of 4 in minor event at Navan (5.8f, good) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Hasn't really built on promise he showed on debut and has a bit to find; cheekpieces on.
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9th (8) (33/1 -136%) Skillman Ave
33
33/1(-136%)
(8) Skillman Ave 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden (18/1) at Cork (5f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Promising start to career but hasn't built on that in recent starts and others appeal more.
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10th (10) (200/1 -506%) Tortola
200
200/1(-506%)
(10) Tortola 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) 8 days ago, missing break. Difficult ask. Low-key form in two maidens so far and hard to fancy here.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
A staying-on fifth in a Listed race at Leopardstown on Champions Weekend, NANCY J should appreciate the drop in class. Although dropping a furlong is not ideal, the Jessica Harrington-trained filly should have the class to cope with 6f in this company. The unexposed Lightning Bear rates a serious danger for the Jack Davison yard. Third on his introduction at Cork last month, the gelding came forward from that run to win his maiden at Down Royal earlier this month. Stepping up an additional furlong could see the son of Kuroshio progress further. British raider Mollie Foster has to be respected under Saffie Osborne.
NANCY J has made a bright start and can land this big pot dropped to 6f. Down Royal winner Lightning Bear seems sure to go well if the cheekpieces work again. Mollie Foster could also be in the hunt.
LIGHTNING BEAR shaped with promise on debut before winning a Down Royal maiden cosily and there's a good chance he'll improve again
(5) One Eye Jack 9/2, Foaled January 26. €85,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Dam, third at 1½m in France, half-sister to smart 8.6f-1¼m winner (stayed 12.5f) Riven Light. 3 of yard's last 5 newcomers have won so he's got to be respected. 85,000euros yearling; yard's useful 2yos include a winning newcomer at Newbury last week.
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2nd (6) (11/8 +31%) Sir William
1.375
11/8(+31%)
(6) Sir William 11/8, Well backed when fading on debut at Newmarket (7f) and showed a bit more fitted with a tongue tie at Goodwood (1m) subsequently. That race has thrown up winners and he can do better again. Big run likely. Sixth at Newmarket (7f, good) and Goodwood (1m, good); this should be a weaker race.
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3rd (3) (50/1 +50%) Is I Right
50
50/1(+50%)
(3) Is I Right 50/1, Well held in 7f novices. Well beaten in 7f novice races at York (good to firm) and Yarmouth (good to soft).
2
4th (2) (14/1 +44%) Driftspin
14
14/1(+44%)
(2) Driftspin 14/1, Modest form in a couple of 7f contests, looking green at Kempton latest. Stiffer test here will suit but will surely be seen in a better light in handicaps. Showed ability both starts; promise too but ideally he would learn to settle a lot better.
4
5th (4) (10/1 -67%) Mersea Island
10
10/1(-67%)
(4) Mersea Island 10/1, Foaled May 19. 85,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Brother to 9.6f winner Astar, and half-brother to 1¼m winner Blackcatblackitten and useful 10.7f-13f winner Aeronautic. Not over-faced on debut and one to note. 85,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; late foal; powerful yard; the market can give clues.
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6th (1) (2/1 -82%) Calyxoh
2
2/1(-82%)
(1) Calyxoh 2/1, Fairly useful maiden who has run well the last twice, keeping on behind a promising winner in valuable 1m Windsor novice last month. Hood goes on and surely has a race in him. Reliable, pretty useful and showed his form last time over 1m; a hood is enlisted.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This may be the opportunity that CALYXOH has been waiting for in his attempt to gain a first career success. Jane Chapple-Hyam's youngster has been consistent so far in his career and the application of a hood for the first time might help to make the difference. Driftspin is likely to appreciate the extra furlong and is respected along with newcomer Mersea Island, who boasts a staying pedigree.
A repeat of CALYXOH's last 2 efforts might be enough to see him finally open his account if the fitting of a hood is beneficial. Sir William surely has races in him also, while the newcomers One Eye Jack and Mersea Island are both appealing.
Haggas-trained SIR WILLIAM could improve past the form horse Calyxoh, but the newcomers need a close check.
(5) Law Degree 15/8, Off the mark at Beverley (7.4f) in July and back to that sort of form when third of 5 in nursery at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Respected. Arrives in form and won his previous nursery on soft; should go well.
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2nd (3) (9/4 +50%) Cristo
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(3) Cristo 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. May have been undone by high draw when ninth of 14 in nursery at Newbury (7f, good to soft, 9/1) 8 days ago and remains fairly treated. Well held on soft over 7f last week but claims on 1m AW third prior to that.
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3rd (1) (13/2 -136%) Blessed Star
6.5
13/2(-136%)
(1) Blessed Star 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/2, second of 6 in novice at Haydock (8f, good) 22 days ago, no match for winner. Warrants respect on handicap debut. Runner-up all three starts; not obviously well treated for nursery debut but could improve.
2
4th (2) (9/2 -64%) Captivate
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(2) Captivate 9/2, Caught further back than ideal when fifth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 25 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should have more to offer on handicap debut. Only fifth on AW latest but promise on turf before and could resume progression in h'caps.
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5th (6) (20/1 -150%) Bebside
20
20/1(-150%)
(6) Bebside 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, good fourth of 12 in nursery at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Not out of things. Fourth in both nurseries but more will be needed to come out on top here.
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6th (4) (11/1 -83%) Greek Gift
11
11/1(-83%)
(4) Greek Gift 11/1, Latest win at Beverley in August. Fourth of 5 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/3) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won two turf nurseries; also second on soft in August; player if lesser run on AW forgiven.
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The drop back in distance is likely to see Greek Gift in a better light with her proven form on a softer surface another positive, while Captivate and Law Degree shouldn't be discounted. However, the vote goes to BLESSED STAR. Charlie Johnston's filly has filled the runner-up spot in novice company on all three starts to date and an opening mark of 77 may underestimate her true ability on nursery debut.
Preference is for CAPTIVATE, who looks to have been crying out for this sort of trip and begins handicapping off a fair mark. Law Degree may provide the chief threat.
Tim Easterby's LAW DEGREE is back on soft for the first time since beating a subsequent three-time winner at Beverley and gets the vote.
(7) Kingdom Calling 250/1, Behind in 2 bumpers and showed nothing sent hurdling in a first-time tongue strap at Tramore (16.6f, good) 10 days ago. Well beaten in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle so best watched for now.
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2nd (6) (10/3 -33%) Kazakh D'arthel
3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(6) Kazakh D'arthel 10/3, Third of 9 in bumper at Paray-Le-Monial (11.9f, soft). Off 11 months. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Emmanuel Clayeux. Interesting to see what the market makes of him. Third on debut in a 3yo bumper in France over 1m4f last year; yard going well; shortlisted.
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3rd (10) (7/2 +91%) That Danny Feeling
3.5
7/2(+91%)
(10) That Danny Feeling 7/2, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) My Immortal. By a useful sire but best watched on debut for future reference.
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4th (19) (80/1 +20%) The Blaggard
80
80/1(+20%)
(19) The Blaggard 80/1, Soundly beaten in 2 maiden hurdles. RESERVE. Well behind in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better; reserve.
17
5th (17) (200/1 -300%) Shing Shilla
200
200/1(-300%)
(17) Shing Shilla 200/1, Laboured effort when well held in sole bumper at Ballinrobe. Reluctant to race and beaten a long way in a bumper on debut so best watched.
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6th (18) (28/1 -75%) The Sugarhill Lady
28
28/1(-75%)
(18) The Sugarhill Lady 28/1, Kingston Hill filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Millstream Lady, stays 2¾m. Wears tongue strap. Related to winners and could run respectably on debut with a tongue-tie on.
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7th (1) (16/1 -14%) Desert Haven
16
16/1(-14%)
(1) Desert Haven 16/1, Fairly useful on Flat and given a considerate introduction to hurdling when eleventh of 20 in maiden at Galway (16.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. Should improve. Dual Flat winner over 7f; beaten 30l on hurdling bow earlier this month; others preferred.
14
8th (14) (11/8 -209%) Korea
1.375
11/8(-209%)
(14) Korea 11/8, Fairly useful on Flat in France, stays 15f, won maiden final start in 2023. Sold from N. Clement €50,000 later same year. Of obvious interest. Won a heavy ground maiden in France so has to be seriously respected on hurdling debut.
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9th (15) (40/1 -43%) Randall Poets Lass
40
40/1(-43%)
(15) Randall Poets Lass 40/1, Modest maiden handicapper on Flat, stays 1¼m, step back in right direction last time. Likely outsider on hurdle debut. Flat form has gone badly downhill this year and best watched on hurdles debut.
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10th (3) (5/1 +23%) Edge Of Darkness
5
5/1(+23%)
(3) Edge Of Darkness 5/1, Second of 8 in claimer at Roscommon (10.4f, heavy, 13/2) 39 days ago, clear of rest. Modest over hurdles, ran respectably when fourth on most recent outing in this sphere. Not bad efforts in three maiden hurdles before 2nd in a Roscommon Flat claimer last time.
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11th (11) (125/1 -213%) To The Wire
125
125/1(-213%)
(11) To The Wire 125/1, Winning pointer at second attempt who was always behind on hurdle debut at Wexford 29 days ago. Won a maiden point in May but was beaten 51l in a Wexford maiden hurdle on rules debut.
13
12th (13) (40/1 +0%) Emerald Flyer
40
40/1(+0%)
(13) Emerald Flyer 40/1, Westerner filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 9f winner Wild As The Wind. Dam lightly raced on Flat in Italy. Wears hood. Related to winners; hooded for debut and likely to improve for this.
2
13th (2) (250/1 -25%) Dylan's Chance
250
250/1(-25%)
(2) Dylan's Chance 250/1, Soundly beaten in 3 maiden hurdles. Beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles and will be better off in handicaps.
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14th (8) (66/1 -136%) Kingkong Ciergues
66
66/1(-136%)
(8) Kingkong Ciergues 66/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in points but was well held in a Roscommon bumper 53 days ago. Beaten 43l in a Roscommon bumper last month and loads of improvement needed.
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15th (4) (250/1 -25%) Getaway Blondie
250
250/1(-25%)
(4) Getaway Blondie 250/1, Has shown more temperament than ability in 2 maiden hurdles Poor form in three starts and can't be fancied.
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16th (9) (125/1 -25%) Shashado
125
125/1(-25%)
(9) Shashado 125/1, Well held in a brace of maiden hurdles. Well behind in two maiden hurdles and handicaps await soon.
16
|PU| (16) (300/1 -20%) Rhodesia
300
300/1(-20%)
(16) Rhodesia 300/1, Down the field in 2 maiden hurdles. Hooded for 1st time. Flat maiden has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better.
14:15 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
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While second five times, KOREA managed just one win from eight starts in France, claiming a heavy ground maiden over an extended mile and a half trip last November. Starting off for Willie Mullins now, she looks the one to beat despite her lack of experience over flights. Newcomer Kazakh D'arthel won't have to be a star to make his presence felt, with the Gavin Cromwell-trained French bred out of a half-sister to seven time winner Enjeu D'Arthel. The 111-rated Edge Of Darkness finished second in a claimer at Roscommon last month and on his initial outing for new connections, he should be able to make an impact. A good third over the course and distance on Thursday, Herbies Rover is another leading hope.
KOREA showed a fairly useful level of form on the Flat in France and, having transferred to Willie Mullins' yard, he makes plenty of appeal on this switch to hurdling. Kazakh d'Arthel is another interesting runner having shown promise in his sole outing in bumpers in France and is feared most ahead of Edge of Darkness.
Not many make a lot of appeal. KOREA looks the one to side with from the champion trainer.
(5) Lake Victoria 6/4, Frankel filly who, like Babouche, is unbeaten in 3 starts, improving another chunk when taking Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good) just under a fortnight ago, the first under pressure but well on top finish. Drops to 6f for the first time and capable of better still. Helps to set the standard with Babouche; huge player if coping with drop to 6f.
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2nd (4) (13/2 +7%) Daylight
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(4) Daylight 13/2, Bolted up in newcomers race at Chantilly in May and improved when doubling her tally in Group 3 Prix de Cabourg at Deauville in July. Took her form up a notch when third of 9 to Whistlejacket in Group 1 Prix Morny at latter course just under 6 weeks ago and further progress puts her in the mix. Solid third in the Prix Morny; now has first attempt against her own sex; interesting.
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3rd (1) (25/1 -25%) Arabian Dusk
25
25/1(-25%)
(1) Arabian Dusk 25/1, 525,000 gns breeze-up buy who ran to a useful level in getting off the mark at third attempt in Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge on July course (6f) on penultimate start. Failed by some way to confirm that improvement in Group 1 Prix Morny subsequently and looks out of her depth once again. Substandard winner of Group 2 contest prior to coming up well short in the Morny.
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4th (2) (2/1 -23%) Babouche
2
2/1(-23%)
(2) Babouche 2/1, Confirmed herself one of the best of what looks a deep bunch of juvenile fillies when taking Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 7 weeks ago, again looking straightforward and clocking a fast time. Should go on improving and can take her unbeaten record to 4 back against her own sex. Talented filly who beat colts in the Phoenix Stakes, taking record to 3-3; respected.
3
5th (3) (16/1 -33%) Celandine
16
16/1(-33%)
(3) Celandine 16/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when supplementing her Windsor win in listed company on July course in June (6f). Solid efforts at pattern level next 2 starts and resumed winning ways in Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York (6f) just over 5 weeks ago. More required in this company. Substandard winner of the Lowther and will need further improvement to follow up.
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6th (8) (11/1 +21%) Rayevka
11
11/1(+21%)
(8) Rayevka 11/1, A daughter of Blue Point who was narrowly denied first time up at Deauville last month but improved when going one better in minor event at Chantilly (6f) 12 days ago, making all to beat Arctic Summer by 5 lengths. Open to further progress, but this is a completely different kettle of fish. Impressive at Chantilly early last week; supplemented for this race; very promising.
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7th (6) (12/1 +25%) Leovanni
12
12/1(+25%)
(6) Leovanni 12/1, Justified short odds first time up in Nottingham maiden and impressive when ready winner of the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot next start. Wasn't far off that form after a 2-month break when third to Celandine in Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York (6f) last time but others seemingly have more potential. Won the Queen Mary then finished third in the Lowther; this is a harder task.
14:25 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow
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It is difficult to look past the unbeaten BABOUCHE, who impressed when scoring from subsequent Group 1 winner Whistlejacket in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. The fact she beat colts is a major plus and she won over slightly further on her previous outing so won't mind if the rain places more emphasis on stamina here. After getting up late to land the Moyglare less than two weeks ago, Lake Victoria is turned out again quickly and looks to be the main danger for a stable that has won this four times. A highly creditable third in the Prix Morny, French raider Daylight must enter calculations, along with determined Lowther winner Celandine, who has been a consistent filly throughout the summer.
The first of two Group 1s in Britain for 2-y-o fillies and this looks a mouth-watering clash between an unbeaten pair, the sponsor's representative BABOUCHE selected to take her sequence to four at the expense of Ballydoyle's Lake Victoria, who is a most exciting prospect but may flourish over further in time. French-raiders Daylight and Rayevka can fight out third spot, the former narrowly preferred having gone close in the Prix Morny at Deauville last month.
Babouche and Lake Victoria bring the best form. French fillies DAYLIGHT and Rayevka are interesting alternatives.
(1) Hotazhell 2/1, Dual winner, taking 7f course maiden and the 5-runner Group 3 Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown. 2/1, length second of 4 in Futurity at this course (7f, good) 35 days ago, flattered by proximity to Henri Matisse, although a length clear of the subsequent National winner. Strong claims on that form. Futurity second sets a good standard and every chance of staying the 1m trip.
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2nd (3) (9/1 -13%) Tennessee Stud
9
9/1(-13%)
(3) Tennessee Stud 9/1, Much improved when winning 6-runner maiden at Tipperary (9f, good, 5/1) 27 days ago, always holding on. Open to further progress. Stamina no issue after maiden win; could make a bold bid.
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3rd (5) (2/1 +73%) Windlord
2
2/1(+73%)
(5) Windlord 2/1, Dubawi colt who has made a bright start, improving again when winning 9-runner novice at York (7.9f, good to soft, 6/5) 20 days ago. Will go on progressing. Impressive at York recently over this trip; much more on his plate here but respected.
4
4th (4) (18/5 +20%) Trinity College
3.6
18/5(+20%)
(4) Trinity College 18/5, Superbly-bred colt who took a huge step forward in first-time blinkers when winning 10-runner maiden at Galway (8.4f, good, 10/11) 18 days ago, kicking on home turn and drawing clear in good time. Another fine prospect from the yard. Runaway Galway maiden winner; didn't beat much but has to be respected.
2
5th (2) (7/1 -75%) Lambourn
7
7/1(-75%)
(2) Lambourn 7/1, Fortunate winner on debut but made it 2-2 in 7-runner listed race at Craon (8.2f, soft, 9/10) 28 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Good chance there is more to come. Unbeaten in two starts; blinkers now fitted and needs to improve upped in grade.
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The Jessica Harrington-trained HOTAZHELL can resume winning ways having found one too good at this track last time. Stepping up to a mile for the first time, the son of Too Darn Hot can register a third career success. Lambourn looks the pick of the two Ballydoyle runners. A somewhat fortunate winner of his maiden at Killarney in July, the Australia colt stepped forward from that when landing a Listed race in France last month. One slight concern is the fact that Wayne Lordan, who was in the saddle on his debut, has seemingly chosen to ride Trinity College instead. The latter was an impressive winner at Galway earlier this month and is interesting.
Aidan O'Brien can win this for a remarkable 22nd time, with TRINITY COLLEGE narrowly preferred to the unbeaten Lambourn. The fantastically-bred son of Dubawi stormed clear in a good time at Galway and could be hard to catch again. Hotazhell's Futurity second looks better now and he seems sure to be in the mix.
Hotazhell sets the standard but preference is for WINDLORD, who impressed at York over this trip
(5) Woven 16/1, Ran a cracker when fourth in 21-runner contest at York (6f) in May. Shade disappointing returned to that venue in June and ran to only a similar level at Pontefract when last seen in July. Well treated with Knebworth on March run (6f, soft); modest win record but goes well fresh.
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2nd (9) (5/2 +77%) Trilby
2.5
5/2(+77%)
(9) Trilby 5/2, Produced a career best C&D in August when scoring for the third time this season. Has remained in good form since, doing best of those who came from off the pace in the Ayr Bronze Cup last week. Made it 2-3 over C&D in August; has won on heavy; remains in form; shortlisted.
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3rd (11) (7/1 0%) Harry's Halo
7
7/1(0%)
(11) Harry's Halo 7/1, Resumed winning ways after a 9-week break in 8-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good) 12 days ago, just holding on. Nudged up only 1 lb and should remain competitive. Had to work hard to win at Windsor but back up just 1lb and return to soft can suit.
13
4th (13) (14/1 +0%) Mister Sox
14
14/1(+0%)
(13) Mister Sox 14/1, Built on a couple of promising efforts to take his record at Catterick to 2-2 in May. Caught only in the dying strides back there the following month and shaped well returning from a 3-month break at Thirsk recently. One to consider. Acts well on good to soft/soft; good run of form in the spring but needs extra.
2
5th (2) (9/2 +25%) Knebworth
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(2) Knebworth 9/2, Scored at Doncaster in March and has remained in good heart since, finishing third of 9 in a higher grade of handicap than he normally contests at Doncaster 13 days ago. Should remain competitive. Has won and finished 2nd in three C&D starts; good 3rd latest; shouldn't be far away.
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6th (10) (20/1 -150%) Cold Stare
20
20/1(-150%)
(10) Cold Stare 20/1, C&D winner who ran well when fifth of 24 in Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Could go well once more. Good run at Ayr last Saturday but has a better record on that track than this one.
1
7th (1) (6/1 -33%) Wobwobwob
6
6/1(-33%)
(1) Wobwobwob 6/1, Won Ayr Silver Cup last autumn and, having slipped back down to that mark, capitalised on the drop in grade in 15-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) in May. Confirmed return to form when fifth of 17 in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time and can make presence felt once again. Eng 5.40 here Friday. Suited by good to soft and slower; just 1lb higher than useful 6f win in May.
12
8th (12) (11/1 +8%) Parisiac
11
11/1(+8%)
(12) Parisiac 11/1, Scored on just second start for current connections when making all at Ayr in August and returned to a similar level second of 24 in Ayr Bronze Cup last week. Respected. Storming 2nd in Bronze Cup (good) last week; needs improvement on most 6f form on soft.
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9th (6) (20/1 -25%) Dapper Valley
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Dapper Valley 20/1, Newbury maiden winner on debut and posted a good third at Newmarket on reappearance in April. Below that level since, however. Has left Richard Hannon and had a breathing operation since last seen. Well treated on 6f form in April; lesser runs since; new aids and had wind op; new yard.
3
10th (3) (22/1 -120%) Chairmanoftheboard
22
22/1(-120%)
(3) Chairmanoftheboard 22/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021 but ran well when placed in competitive handicaps at Newbury at Newmarket in the spring. Run best excused at York on final outing but has never won returning from a sizeable break before. C&D winner on soft; capable of a big run but may need this back from a break.
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11th (4) (14/1 +13%) Mr Wagyu
14
14/1(+13%)
(4) Mr Wagyu 14/1, Without a win since 2022 but has fallen in the weights and wasn't seen to best effect when ninth of 22 in Ayr Silver Cup last week, drawn wrong side and doing third best in his group. Not ruled out. 2-4 over C&D; has won on soft but nearly all of his 15 wins on good or quicker.
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12th (7) (14/1 -100%) Flaccianello
14
14/1(-100%)
(7) Flaccianello 14/1, Has slipped below her last winning mark and ran creditably when fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago, albeit well positioned. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Return to a straight 6f will help and on a good mark again now; on the premises.
14:40 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow
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NARIKO relished similar underfoot conditions when last seen, winning over C&D in May, and Hugo Palmer's filly is expected to handle a 7lb rise from the handicapper. Parisiac finished second in the Bronze Cup at Ayr last week and has to enter calculations based on that display. Knebworth has been running consistently well and is never one to ignore, while Mr Wagyu and Flaccianello complete the shortlist.
NARIKO came out on top in comfortable fashion in a C&D handicap in May and, with that form proving strong, a 7 lb rise looks well within his compass. Harry's Halo was probably value for a bit extra over the result at Windsor having idled once hitting the front, while Wobwobwob confirmed his return to form in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time and completes the shortlist.
The lack of a recent run raises a query but NARIKO looked a good prospect when winning a soft-ground race over C&D in May.
(4) Our Absent Friends 9/2, Returned to winning ways at Haydock (5f) earlier this month and backed that up with creditable third of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 10/3) 13 days ago. Respected. Cheekpieces have perked him up of late; should go well under suitable conditions.
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2nd (6) (10/1 -122%) High Opinion
10
10/1(-122%)
(6) High Opinion 10/1, Looked better than ever when winning 10-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) 33 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Our Absent Friends. Effective with cut in the ground and merits consideration. Too strong for Our Absent Friends over C&D latest; up 5lb but profile is upwardly mobile.
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3rd (7) (3/1 +45%) Another Baar
3
3/1(+45%)
(7) Another Baar 3/1, Course winner. Latest win at Doncaster in August. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 3/1) 22 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Claims on best form. Two course wins; conditions won't be an issue; not at best at Kempton latest.
9
4th (9) (15/2 -25%) Albegone
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(9) Albegone 15/2, Given a chance by the assessor and only narrowly failed to take advantage in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft, 10/3) 18 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and is one for shortlist. Runner-up in 3 of his last 4 starts; effective over C&D and on soft; others appeal more.
10
5th (10) (9/2 +25%) Mattice
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(10) Mattice 9/2, C&D winner. 7/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. 8lb lower than for his C&D win in May; in better form than his figures suggest; contender.
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6th (3) (20/1 -43%) Faro De San Juan
20
20/1(-43%)
(3) Faro De San Juan 20/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. Ninth of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Form has dipped the last twice but he's on a fair mark and handles all ground.
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7th (8) (25/1 +0%) Mondammej
25
25/1(+0%)
(8) Mondammej 25/1, Unreliable sort. Thirty nine runs since last win in 2021. Thirteenth of 16 in handicap (28/1) at Thirsk (5f, good). Off 104 days. Not easy to make a strong case for. On a long losing run and not sure soft ground is what he wants; opposable despite low mark.
2
8th (2) (8/1 +33%) Abate
8
8/1(+33%)
(2) Abate 8/1, Course winner. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Has often run well here; on a dangerous mark; chance enhanced if the ground dries out.
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9th (5) (4/1 +11%) Count D'orsay
4
4/1(+11%)
(5) Count D'orsay 4/1, C&D winner who got back on scoreboard when landing 12-runner handicap at Chester (5.5f, soft) 7 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and another bold bid is likely. 2-3 over C&D; did well at Chester latest & 2lb rise looks generous; claims despite stall 1.
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HIGH OPINION arrives searching for a fourth win from his last six starts and the five-year-old, who got the better of Our Absent Friends when the pair met here last month, is expected to come out on top once again. The latter backed up that performance by winning at Haydock on his penultimate start and has to be a leading player if in similar form. Stable companions Count D'Orsay and Albegone can fight it out for the minor honours.
COUNT D'ORSAY arrives on the back of victory at Chester last week and will be suited by underfoot conditions here. He can follow up. High Opinion and Albegone can also make their presence felt.
A competitive race but conditions will suit COUNT D'ORSAY and his Chester win last week was in spite of some adversity.
(4) Where's My Jet 9/2, Bumper winner who left hurdling debut form when winning 14-runner maiden at Killarney (16.4f, good to soft, 10/1) 35 days ago, pushed out. Should be fine with the step back up in trip and much respected in follow-up bid. Bumper winner won a Killarney maiden hurdle last time over 2m; this trip is a question.
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2nd (3) (4/6 +59%) My Great Mate
0.666667
4/6(+59%)
(3) My Great Mate 4/6, Promising type completed a simple task in 7-runner maiden hurdle at Sligo (20.6f, soft, 1/11) 38 days ago, unchallenged. Likely to progress further. Won a Sligo maiden hurdle in a canter last time; closely matched with Donnie Devito.
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3rd (1) (9/2 -157%) Donnie Devito
4.5
9/2(-157%)
(1) Donnie Devito 9/2, Improved again to make it 2 wins from 3 starts over hurdles in 12-runner novice hurdle (11/1) at Galway (20.7f, good to soft) 58 days ago, responding well. Much respected despite having to concede weight all round. Improved lately to win a Punchestown maiden and Galway novice; double penalty but a player.
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4th (5) (10/1 -54%) Disco Dancer
10
10/1(-54%)
(5) Disco Dancer 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Cork in July. Creditable third of 6 in minor event hurdle at this C&D (good, 5/1) 6 days ago. Should remain competitive. Maiden hurdle winner has been consistent in defeat lately; 3rd over C&D earlier in week.
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|F| (6) (80/1 -60%) Cathryns Ruby
80
80/1(-60%)
(6) Cathryns Ruby 80/1, Went backwards from hurdling bow when seventh of 9 in maiden at Sligo (17.4f, soft, 11/1) 38 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Distant 3rd in a Cork maiden hurdle but well beaten since and plenty to find; hood on.
14:50 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
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Willie Mullins saddles two and while Paul Townend has opted to partner My Great Mate, it might be worth siding with his stable companion WHERE'S MY JET. Disappointing when keen on his penultimate start at Galway, he bounced back in style at Killarney, making virtually all when comfortably accounting for 13 rivals. Proven on testing ground, he goes back up in trip now and a bold bid looks likely. The hat-trick seeking Donnie Devito is the clear form choice, after battling successes at Punchestown and Galway respectively. He beat the aforementioned My Great Mate by half a length when they clashed at Punchestown and there is again likely to be little between them here. A solid third over the course and distance on Sunday last, Disco Dancer also warrants respect.
MY GREAT MATE completed a simple task in the manner of a useful sort at Sligo last month and is fancied to follow up with further progress on the cards. Where's My Jet, a stablemate of the selection, could be the one to provide the main threat.
The 5lb swing in the weights could be enough to enable MY GREAT MATE to turn the tables on Donnie Devito from their earlier clash.
(1) Listentoyourheart 1/10, Overcame inexperience to make a winning start in a Sedgefield bumper in October and showed better form in defeat thereafter, including when fifth of 16 in Grade 2 Nickel Coin Mares' National Hunt Flat Race at Aintree on final outing. Potentially useful recruit to hurdling. Quite a useful bumper performer who is the one to beat on her hurdles debut.
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2nd (5) (50/1 -25%) Raincloud
50
50/1(-25%)
(5) Raincloud 50/1, No form in 2024 on Flat and just modest form standout effort over hurdles. Mainly modest form on the Flat and over hurdles and others make more appeal.
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3rd (4) (17/2 -13%) Pure Gold
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(4) Pure Gold 17/2, Fair handicapper on Flat. Yet to reach that level over hurdles but has been placed in a maiden/novice this summer and was considerately handled when a bit below form at Newton Abbot last week. 7f AW Flat winner; two fair runs from six starts over hurdles this summer; more needed.
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4th (6) (50/1 -257%) Talysh
50
50/1(-257%)
(6) Talysh 50/1, Shaped as if in need of the experience when well held in juvenile hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) on NH debut 10 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Ben Pauling. £38,000 buy as a 2yo; tailed off only start so far; probably best watched on stable debut.
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5th (2) (20/1 +20%) Now Then Wendy
20
20/1(+20%)
(2) Now Then Wendy 20/1, A fair 1m4f Flat winner for Hughie Morrison who finished down the field in 3 bumpers for Laura Morgan but shaped as if retaining ability tried hurdling at Worcester 12 days ago, still in touch when when all but came down 2 out (pulled up quickly). 1m4f AW Flat winner for Hughie Morrison; promising hurdles debut; interesting contender.
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6th (7) (13/2 -18%) Tilly's Gunner
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(7) Tilly's Gunner 13/2, Telescope filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler Sam's Gunner. Dam (b85) placed in bumpers. Market should point the way. Half-sister to useful 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner Sam's Gunner; worth a market check on debut.
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7th (3) (50/1 -257%) One Colour
50
50/1(-257%)
(3) One Colour 50/1, Dual bumper winner in 2023 but has finished down the field in 3 maidens/handicap on Flat for current yard this year. Modest on AW for this yard, but won two bumpers for Rae Guest; hurdles debut.
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|PU| (8) (80/1 -100%) Tres Bien
80
80/1(-100%)
(8) Tres Bien 80/1, Showed a bit when third on 8 in a Newton Abbot bumper on debut but disappointed on first start for current yard at Worcester last time. Hard to fancy. Fair third of five in a bumper for David Pipe; sold £5,000; bit to prove on hurdles debut.
14:53 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4)
17f Race Class Flow
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LISTENTOYOURHEART has some smart bumper form to her name, including her fifth in a Group 2 event at Aintree in April, and she goes for the in-form Dan Skelton stable. The daughter of Getaway looks to have found an ideal opportunity on her hurdles debut. Tilly's Gunner is related to a few winners and she would be interesting if the market speaks in her favour, while Pure Gold looks best of the rest.
LISTENTOYOURHEART is a potentially useful recruit to hurdling based on her bumper exploits, so her claims are crystal clear in a weak-looking affair. Pure Gold and newcomer Tilly's Gunner can battle it out for minor honours.
Having shown plenty of promise in bumpers LISTENTOYOURHEART is the one to beat with Now Then Wendy likely to be her main danger.
(7) Shadow Of Light 11/4, Progressive, winning maiden/novice events on first 2 starts before going down by only ¾ length to Cool Hoof Luke in Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm) 5 weeks ago. More to come and he's a definite player. Gimcrack runner-up; progressing well and is closely related to the 2019 Middle Park winner.
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2nd (8) (4/5 +100%) Whistlejacket
0.8
4/5(+100%)
(8) Whistlejacket 4/5, Dominant display when winning 6-runner July Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft, 11/10) and back to winning ways with another gutsy display in the Prix Morny at Deauville last month. Significant that Ryan Moore prefers him, so he's the one to beat. Precocious colt who landed the Prix Morny at Deauville most recently; now 3-6; top rated.
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3rd (2) (40/1 +39%) Dash Dizzy
40
40/1(+39%)
(2) Dash Dizzy 40/1, Confirmed debut promise when comfortably off the mark in a novice at Kempton last time but has more than likely been pitched in too deep here. Won well on AW last time; bottom of this pack on RPR but is open to further progress.
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4th (1) (12/1 -9%) Black Forza
12
12/1(-9%)
(1) Black Forza 12/1, Landed a Fairyhouse maiden before improving further to bag the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood in early August. Trip to the USA didn't bear fruit (excusable run at Kentucky Downs) but likely to be back on his game. Substandard winner of the Richmond but may do better still; below par in US race last time.
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5th (6) (22/1 +45%) Jouncy
22
22/1(+45%)
(6) Jouncy 22/1, Strong at the finish when opening account at Goodwood in July. Visored and back on track when second to Symbol of Strength in Sirenia Stakes at Kempton 3 weeks ago but improvement needed if he's to trouble some of these rivals. Progressive at 6f, most recently second in AW Group 3; well bred and may rate higher still.
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6th (3) (7/1 +56%) Defence Minister
7
7/1(+56%)
(3) Defence Minister 7/1, €210,000 breeze-up purchase who made it 2-2 when quickening to see off a couple of promising sorts at Haydock (6f, good) 23 days ago. Definitely more to come and would be dangerous to completely dismiss him. Successful in a couple of 6f novice events; lot to find on bare ratings but has potential.
15:00 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow
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Aidan O'Brien looks to hold a strong hand as he bids for a record-extending eighth Middle Park and WHISTLEJACKET may prove tough to peg back. A brother to the yard's brilliant juvenile Little Big Bear, the progressive son of No Nay Never impressed when landing the Prix Morny and a reproduction of that effort could be enough to see him in the winner's enclosure once more. His stable companion Ides Of March showed his class when running out a comfortable winner of the Round Tower Stakes, although Gimcrack runner-up Shadow Of Light remains open to improvement after just three starts and might emerge as the main danger. The unbeaten Defence Minister impressed when scoring comfortably at Haydock and is respected too.
Aidan O'Brien looks to have a strong handle on this race again and the tough WHISTLEJACKET is a strong candidate to make all at the likely expense of stablemate Ides of March, who was most impressive in the Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh last time. Shadow of Light hasn't finished improving, so he's the clear pick of the British-trained contingent.
Aidan O'Brien holds a particularly strong hand. SHADOW OF LIGHT and Defence Minister are interesting alternatives.
(11) Keke 3/1, Completed a hat-trick over 6f here in August and shaped well when fourth of 25 in handicap here (6f, good) 13 days ago, travelling strongly long way. Expected to be bang there reverted in trip. Progressive 4yo back to minimum trip here nicely drawn so potentially big player.
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2nd (10) (20/1 -43%) Harry's Hill
20
20/1(-43%)
(10) Harry's Hill 20/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bellewstown in August. 8¾ lengths last of 11 to Ostraka in handicap at Navan (5f, good, 4/1) 21 days ago. Enters calculations if back on his A game. Last year's second well drawn here and could bounce back from below-par Navan run.
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3rd (6) (4/1 +33%) Greek Flower
4
4/1(+33%)
(6) Greek Flower 4/1, Course winner. 9/1, shaped well when seventh of 25 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 13 days ago, running on having suffered a poor passage 2f out. Player. Ran well from a bad draw in Bold Lad 13 days ago and remains of interest.
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4th (13) (15/2 +32%) Emerald Harmony
7.5
15/2(+32%)
(13) Emerald Harmony 15/2, Winner at Tipperary in August. Creditable second of 13 in handicap at Cork (5f, good to firm, 9/2) 43 days ago. Needs considering. Progressive on fast ground of late; recent rain a concern.
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5th (9) (12/1 +25%) Apache Outlaw
12
12/1(+25%)
(9) Apache Outlaw 12/1, 20/1, respectable eleventh of 25 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 13 days ago. Shortlisted. Bad draw in Bold Lad here on latest but still has a bit to find.
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6th (4) (11/1 -38%) Ostraka
11
11/1(-38%)
(4) Ostraka 11/1, C&D winner. 15/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Navan (5f, good) 21 days ago, pushed out. Not taken lightly in her current mood. Thriving of late over this trip; likely still on competitive mark, not sure if rain suits.
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7th (14) (11/1 -22%) Rappell
11
11/1(-22%)
(14) Rappell 11/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. 8/1, career best when winning 17-runner handicap at this course (6f, good) 28 days ago, running on. In the mix. Up 12lb for recent win here; drop back to 5f may not be ideal.
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8th (5) (10/1 +29%) Transcendental
10
10/1(+29%)
(5) Transcendental 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Navan in August. 15/8, 7 lengths eighth of 11 to Ostraka in handicap at Navan (5f, good) 21 days ago so needs to get back on track. Raced on wrong side at Navan; better draw here so improvement expected.
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9th (16) (25/1 -25%) Nouvel Espoir
25
25/1(-25%)
(16) Nouvel Espoir 25/1, Latest win at Tipperary in August. Respectable 3 lengths third of 11 to Ostraka in handicap (11/2) at Navan (5f, good) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Ought to be in the shake-up. Navan third to Ostraka a good run but plenty to do here from 8lb out of handicap.
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10th (8) (20/1 +39%) Sturlasson
20
20/1(+39%)
(8) Sturlasson 20/1, Winner at Navan in May. 100/1, twenty second of 25 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Out of form since good Epsom second; blinkers tried.
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11th (3) (12/1 -71%) Mehmar
12
12/1(-71%)
(3) Mehmar 12/1, Dual 6f winner but only eighth in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm) 42 days ago (sixth past the post but subsequently disqualified for jockey failing to weigh in). Blinkers on 1st time and needs to bounce back. Blinkers tried and dropped in trip; low draw and likely softer ground not ideal.
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12th (7) (16/1 -33%) Laugh A Minute
16
16/1(-33%)
(7) Laugh A Minute 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. 66/1, fourteenth of 25 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Last year's winner out of form of late but down to potentially dangerous mark; rain suits.
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13th (12) (40/1 -21%) Arnhem
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Arnhem 40/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 200/1, eighteenth of 25 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Coming down in the handicap still has a fair bit to find on recent Bold Lad run.
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14th (17) (125/1 -89%) Step Back In Time
125
125/1(-89%)
(17) Step Back In Time 125/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 7/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 54 days ago, slowly away. Difficult ask at these weights. Way out of the handicap here and seemingly no earthly chance.
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15th (15) (33/1 -230%) Sporting Hero
33
33/1(-230%)
(15) Sporting Hero 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Navan (5f, good) 7 days ago. One to consider with the headgear retained. Good Navan run last time when blinkered; much stiffer task here from 7lb out of handicap.
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From a potentially favourable high draw, KEKE can register the biggest win of his career to date. Having completed a hat-trick when successful over 6f here last month, the Eddie Lynam-trained four-year-old subsequently ran a huge race when a close-up fourth at this track on Champions Weekend. Dropping back to the minimum trip is unlikely to be an issue, especially with the soft ground sure to make this a proper test. Greek Flower, who finished a few places behind the selection in that aforementioned race, has again been done no favours with a low draw. The Johnny Feane-trained filly certainly has the ability to win in this grade, though, with the testing ground a huge positive. Laugh A Minute, who finished second in last year's renewal, shouldn't be discounted under his optimum conditions.
Lots with chances but KEKE comes here at the top of his game and with this drop back to the minimum trip a likely plus he is fanced to quickly resume winning ways. Greek Flower caught the eye when seventh in a big field here last time and heads the list of dangers ahead of Grand City Hall, Ostraka and Rappell.
Bold Lad fourth KEKE gets the vote from a good draw
(3) Blue Storm 9/1, Useful colt who landed 3-y-o "Dash" at Epsom prior to a fine second in big-field Royal Ascot handicap. Below best when sixth in listed Beverley Bullet but return to handicaps in his favour and another who will have problem with forecast conditions. Has done well for this yard; Listed race proved too much latest but he could yet do better.
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2nd (1) (5/1 -67%) Wiltshire
5
5/1(-67%)
(1) Wiltshire 5/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who was value for extra when making a winning return at Newbury (6f) in April. Had firmer ground as an excuse next time and he was quickly back on the up when posting a career-best display to score at Newcastle (6f) in June. Big shout up 6 lb back from a break. Progressive sprinter; mark still appeals but he'll need to be more smartly away back at 5f.
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3rd (8) (9/2 +25%) Aberama Gold
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(8) Aberama Gold 9/2, Won Stewards' Cup last year and looked to be coming to the boil again before lesser efforts at Newcastle/Doncaster in recent weeks. The fact he's gone well under testing conditions is an obvious plus here though and his mark has steadily eased this term. Blinkers back on. 0-11 this year but on a good mark and the return to testing ground is a huge positive.
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4th (5) (7/2 +42%) Jer Batt
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(5) Jer Batt 7/2, C&D winner in August who quickly dispelled a lesser effort on all-weather when runner-up in 10-runner handicap back here 21 days ago, beaten only by a progressive 3-y-o. Should give another good account from same mark. Two C&D runs this year have yielded a win and a good 2nd; fair mark; should be involved.
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5th (4) (10/1 +29%) Designer
10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Designer 10/1, Had wind op/off 11 months before coming in only twelfth of 14 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm) on her belated return 38 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. On a good mark and handles bad ground; bit to prove after her low-key return though.
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6th (6) (12/1 +14%) Changeofmind
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Changeofmind 12/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who got back on track when second of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) in August. Not himself when last of 10 in C&D handicap 21 days ago though, and this looks another deep enough race. Return to testing ground is in his favour; needs to bounce back from a poor run last time.
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7th (10) (10/1 +70%) Never Dark
10
10/1(+70%)
(10) Never Dark 10/1, Made all at Nottingham in July and whilst he's found life tougher since, he did hint at a revival when finishing midfield in last week's Ayr Silver Cup. Handicapper has given him a chance if he can build on that and he landed this race from a 4 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Won this race last year off 4lb lower; mixed in 2024 but capable under these conditions.
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8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Hyperfocus
14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Hyperfocus 14/1, 4-time course winner who has tasted success twice at Chester (at up to 6f) this summer and quickly put 2 lesser runs behind him when second of 10 in handicap (5f, soft) back at that venue 7 days ago, beaten only by a well-handicapped rival. Each-way possibilities. Conditions ideal & comes here on the back of a cracking 2nd last week; e-w claims at least.
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9th (9) (16/1 +20%) Blind Beggar
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Blind Beggar 16/1, Bounced back to winning ways in the mud at Bath (5f, heavy) in April. Seen only twice since, shaping with a little encouragement after 5 months off when sixth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Entitled to be sharper with that under his belt. Conditions to suit and should be sharper for a recent run at Doncaster; considered.
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10th (2) (8/1 -14%) Silky Wilkie
8
8/1(-14%)
(2) Silky Wilkie 8/1, Comes here on a long losing run but confirmed more positive signs from the Portland when posting a cracking second (visored) in last week's Ayr Gold Cup, the only one to serve it up to stablemate Lethal Levi. Well proven with give underfoot and respected back at 5f. Ran a cracker for 2nd in last week's Ayr Gold Cup; each-way shout if the visor works again.
15:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
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Wiltshire hasn't been seen since winning at Newcastle at the end of June, but he's a four-year-old on the up and must be respected, along with Silky Wilkie, who finished a fine second in the Ayr Gold Cup last Saturday. The form of Jer Batt's recent C&D runner-up effort has worked out well and he's another of definite interest, but the vote goes to ABERAMA GOLD. David O'Meara's charge has yet to score this season, but softening ground conditions will play to his strengths. He is now 11lb below his last winning mark and it would come as no surprise were he to take the necessary step forward.
Low-mileage 4-y-o WILTSHIRE took his form up another notch when successful at Newcastle in June and, with a 6 lb rise looking far from prohibitive, he looks to hold sound claims of coming out on top again returned to turf. Silky Wilkie, following his excellent second in last week's Ayr Gold Cup is a threat with conditions holding no fears. Jer Batt and Blue Storm complete the shortlist.
A competitive race but the return to testing ground could see ABERAMA GOLD (nap) exploit his lowly mark. Blind Beggar is next best.
(11) Eye Of Dubai 4/1, Opened account at Catterick (7f) in April and largely acquitted himself well in defeat since, latest when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 30 days ago. Shortlisted. Beaten fav in all five handicaps this year; ability not in doubt but patience running out.
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2nd (8) (18/1 -125%) Secret Guest
18
18/1(-125%)
(8) Secret Guest 18/1, Newcastle winner (6f) earlier this year and back to that sort of form in recent starts, latest when creditable third of 17 in handicap over C&D (good to firm) 42 days ago. Should give another good account. Two good runs since returning from a wind op, including C&D; slow ground a slight concern.
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3rd (12) (10/1 -43%) Fortamour
10
10/1(-43%)
(12) Fortamour 10/1, Six-time C&D winner, including 6-runner handicap last month. Wasn't seen to best effect here latest and must enter calculations. Conditions to suit but not at his very best last time and others are more appealing.
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4th (2) (11/1 -29%) Baradar
11
11/1(-29%)
(2) Baradar 11/1, 6 lengths seventh of 9 to Baldomero in handicap at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft, 11/4) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others look better treated. Not found his best this year but down in the weights and new headgear could pique interest.
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5th (5) (12/1 +0%) Dakota Gold
12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Dakota Gold 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in May. Last of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Hard to fancy on current form. Veteran who has suitable conditions & the rail draw; below par the last twice though.
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6th (4) (15/2 -7%) Baldomero
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(4) Baldomero 15/2, Career best when making all in 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft, 10/1) 13 days ago. 5 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated. Dominant display at Doncaster a fortnight ago; up 5lb but still unexposed on deep ground.
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7th (9) (9/1 -50%) Tropical Island
9
9/1(-50%)
(9) Tropical Island 9/1, Course winner. 13/2 and hooded for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 0-5 in handicaps this year but has shown promise & she's down in the weights; interesting.
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8th (6) (5/2 +71%) Quest For Fun
2.5
5/2(+71%)
(6) Quest For Fun 5/2, Back to best form when good second of 11 in handicap at Chester (7f, heavy, 10/3) 15 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and not taken lightly. Engaged 5.10 Haydock Friday. First 6f run for this yard; mudlover but he folded late on at Haydock yesterday.
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9th (3) (33/1 -230%) Magical Spirit
33
33/1(-230%)
(3) Magical Spirit 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Doncaster in April. 50/1, fifteenth of 17 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 42 days ago. Others preferred. Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive winning reappearance; conditions to suit.
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10th (1) (11/1 -10%) Tacarib Bay
11
11/1(-10%)
(1) Tacarib Bay 11/1, Not seen to best effect latest but had hit the crossbar in a couple of handicaps over this trip previously and must enter calculations. Two good runs over 6f in recent weeks but his form dipped behind Baldomero latest.
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11th (10) (18/1 -29%) The Turpinator
18
18/1(-29%)
(10) The Turpinator 18/1, Latest win at Pontefract in June. 12/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good) 22 days ago. Others more appealing. Feasible mark back at 6f but the prospect of slow ground tempers enthusiasm.
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BALDOMERO looked back to something like his best on the soft ground at Doncaster when returning a convincing winner of a competitive sprint. The underfoot conditions remain in his favour and another bold bid is anticipated, despite a 5lb rise for that success. Secret Guest has solid claims on his third in the Great St Wilfred here last month, while the veteran Dakota Gold is not easily dismissed on this surface and is preferred to Tacarib Bay.
BALDOMERO got back on the scoreboard at Doncaster earlier this month and hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper for that success. He may be able to follow up. Tacarib Bay and Eye of Dubai head the list of dangers.
3yos Eye Of Dubai and TROPICAL ISLAND can fight this out. The selection still has potential and has dropped in the weights.
(4) Champella 13/2, Latest win in hurdle at Galway in July. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Place possibilities. Won off 116 at Galway Festival, beaten 18.5l off revised mark latest, others preferred.
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2nd (7) (5/4 +62%) Ballywilliam Boy
1.25
5/4(+62%)
(7) Ballywilliam Boy 5/4, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 14 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft, 4/1) 2 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Last won over hurdles in 2021, placed in four of last five, declared to run on Thursday.
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3rd (10) (10/1 -186%) Brilliant Light
10
10/1(-186%)
(10) Brilliant Light 10/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Useful winner at 12f on Flat. Won 11-runner novice hurdle (11/8) at Worcester (16f, good) 27 days ago, finding extra. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Shortlist material. Off the mark in a novice at Worcester, classy on the Flat, may find this ground too soft.
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4th (1) (9/2 +10%) Toto Too
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(1) Toto Too 9/2, Creditable third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft, 10/1) 35 days ago, faring best of those held up. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Novice winner on testing ground, burst blood vessels twice since, better latest but risky.
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5th (5) (11/2 +27%) Gold Speed
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(5) Gold Speed 11/2, C&D winner. 18/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Could have a part to play. Won this off 118 a year ago, can lead, ground fine and sharper for last run, chance.
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6th (9) (14/1 -27%) Dream In The Park
14
14/1(-27%)
(9) Dream In The Park 14/1, 10/3, pulled up in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good to soft) 145 days ago, beaten some way out. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Emma Lavelle. UK recruit, stable debut after 145 day absence, pulled up on latest, ground a worry, watch.
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7th (8) (9/1 +55%) Thegraveyardbookie
9
9/1(+55%)
(8) Thegraveyardbookie 9/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. 40/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy), pulled up after next. Off 6 months. Maiden hurdle winner on heavy in December, pulled up when last seen in March, watch.
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8th (6) (50/1 -150%) Shesadream
50
50/1(-150%)
(6) Shesadream 50/1, Sixth of 8 in novice chase (28/1) at Ballinrobe (23.4f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Best form on good ground, poor efforts the last twice, pulled up sole try on soft.
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Successful in this very race 12 months ago, GOLD SPEED is the selection. Seen just once since that triumph, the now 11-year-old had a pipe-opener at Killarney last month and is sure to come on plenty for that effort. Toto Too and Champella were third and fourth in that Killarney contest and they both look to have solid claims, with the former tried in first time cheekpieces. The same headgear worked the oracle on Barry Lydon when he readily accounted for his rivals at Bellewstown last month. The subject of good market support on that occasion, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up. Handicap debutant Brilliant Light is an interesting contender after making the breakthrough at Worcester recently, while Ballywilliam Boy, who was third over the course and distance on Thursday, and dual UK winner Dream In The Park are others of interest.
BRILLIANT LIGHT made it third time lucky in this shere at Worcester at the beginning of the month and he could have more to offer now pitched into a handicap. Barry Lyndon is feared most ahead of Dream In The Park and Ballywilliam Boy, who has been knocking on the door.
A chance is taken on GOLD SPEED. He won this last year, his last run should have blown away any cobwebs and he is versatile tactically.
(4) Liam Swagger 4/6, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m), best effort last time. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Father of Jazz (2m winner) for connections and fair staying hurdler Dequall. Tongue tied and makes plenty of appeal on jumps debut for in-form yard. Fairly useful Flat maiden so he rates an interesting debutant for his in-form handler.
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2nd (1) (9/2 -64%) Torrent
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(1) Torrent 9/2, Fair Flat performer who has made a good start to his hurdling career and defied a penalty for his Uttoxeter victory at the second attempt at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago. More needed again but it's not out of the question. Went 2-3 with a cosy success in juvenile at Newton Abbot latest; not taken lightly.
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3rd (5) (6/1 -33%) Model Approach
6
6/1(-33%)
(5) Model Approach 6/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1½m), again ran well in handicap last time (sold from Jim Bolger 27,000 gns in July). One to consider on hurdles debut. A fair Flat maiden for Jim Bolger; changed hands for 27,000 gns so a considered newcomer.
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4th (3) (33/1 -106%) Benvoy
33
33/1(-106%)
(3) Benvoy 33/1, Fair maiden on Flat (sold from Henry de Bromhead £6,500 in July). Half-brother to useful 2m hurdle winner Arabian Revolution (scored first time up in this sphere). Wouldn't completely dismiss. Fair maiden in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead; not discounted going hurdling for new yard.
6
5th (6) (11/2 -65%) Malinka
5.5
11/2(-65%)
(6) Malinka 11/2, Fair Flat performer who made a winning debut over hurdles in smooth style after 11 weeks off for new yard at Cartmel, responding well and seeing off Torrent. Her form on the level quickly tailed off but she's entitled to progress after such a promising start. Made winning start in this sphere in Cartmel juvenile; must enter calculations here.
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MALINKA accounted for Torrent (second) in commanding style on heavy ground at Cartmel and she might have plenty more to offer on only her second start in this sphere. Jennie Candish's filly looks well placed to go in again. Torrent has subsequently struck at Newton Abbot and he might prove the main threat again, while any market support for newcomer Liam Swagger with Sam Twiston-Davies booked should be noted too.
A useful-looking renewal of what has been a good juvenile over the years and LIAM SWAGGER is taken to make a successful start in this sphere. A fairly useful and consistent maiden on the level, he's related to a couple of winning hurdlers and makes plenty of appeal. There might not be much between Cartmel 1-2 Malinka and Torrent, the latter having won again since at Newton Abbot. Model Approach also makes some appeal starting out in this code.
James Owen's LIAM SWAGGER was the best of these on the Flat and is related to a couple of hurdles winners so can make a winning debut
(1) Liberty Lane 8/1, Well held in last year's Cambridgeshire but he landed a C&D win in May and arrives on the back of a near miss at Doncaster (1¼m) a fortnight ago. Can go well again if in similar form. C&D winner who went close at Doncaster recently and is capable of playing a leading role.
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2nd (20) (20/1 +50%) James Mchenry
20
20/1(+50%)
(20) James Mchenry 20/1, Won on 1m Carlisle reappearance and has shown better form in defeat since, finishing 2 lengths fourth of 18 in a valuable 1m handicap at the York Ebor meeting last month. No reason why he won't give a good account. Won on reappearance at Carlisle in May and has continued in good form; each-way shout.
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3rd (13) (28/1 -12%) Toimy Son
28
28/1(-12%)
(13) Toimy Son 28/1, Chose a good day to open his account for this yard when a 2-length winner of the valuable Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood last month. Shaped better than result when fourth of 9 to Godwinson back there since, nearest finish after meeting trouble. Needs considering under Buick. Won Golden Mile at Goodwood; this first venture beyond 1m could prompt further improvement.
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4th (23) (20/1 +9%) Bennetot
20
20/1(+9%)
(23) Bennetot 20/1, Useful performer in France and capitalised on easing mark for this yard at Windsor (1m) in August. Solid efforts in defeat since and he's one of a few from his yard who could play a part. Won at Windsor last month and has run well in defeat on his three starts since.
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5th (18) (66/1 +18%) Andaleep
66
66/1(+18%)
(18) Andaleep 66/1, Better than ever as an 8-y-o, winning 3 times this year. Runner-up on a further 3 occasions in July/August but his run of good form came to a halt at the York Ebor meeting. Plenty of good form this year but he was well beaten at York last time.
36
6th (36) (66/1 0%) Ebt's Guard
66
66/1(0%)
(36) Ebt's Guard 66/1, Thirsk maiden scorer who produced a trio of solid efforts in defeat in handicaps thereafter, notably when runner-up at Glorious Goodwood (1m) in August. Respectable sixth of 14 at Kempton (1m again) latest. Wouldn't be sure to benefit from this slightly longer trip. Not seen to best effect the last twice but went close at Glorious Goodwood.
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7th (30) (33/1 +18%) Look Back Smiling
33
33/1(+18%)
(30) Look Back Smiling 33/1, Successful at Doncaster last October and picked up where he left off when taking 18-runner Spring Mile at that venue in March (both on heavy ground). Made a respectable return from a 4-month break at Ascot 3 weeks ago and these big-field handicaps do suit his hold-up style. Last three turf wins on soft/heavy; conditions to suit today; could have big part to play.
35
8th (35) (66/1 +0%) Waiting All Night
66
66/1(+0%)
(35) Waiting All Night 66/1, Won twice on July Course here (7f/1m) this summer. Latest Sandown fourth shows he's still in form but not obviously ahead of his mark now and also has to prove himself at this trip. Two wins on other Newmarket course last month; suspicion this will be too competitive.
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9th (7) (14/1 -17%) Norwalk Havoc
14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Norwalk Havoc 14/1, Very useful 3-y-o who reacted well to a first-time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination (retained) when narrowly denied in 8.5f handicap at the Galway Festival at the end of July. Will need a really smart handicap performance from his lofty mark but still can't be discounted. 3yo who ran on for second of 18 in 8.5f handicap at Galway in July and is one to consider.
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10th (17) (14/1 +0%) Bopedro
14
14/1(+0%)
(17) Bopedro 14/1, Losing run is mounting up but plenty of creditable efforts to his name this season, including second of 14 at Doncaster (1m, good) a fortnight ago. Third in this off a 9 lb higher mark last year. Interesting. 9lb lower than when third in this last year and went close at Doncaster latest; contender.
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11th (4) (33/1 -83%) Dual Identity
33
33/1(-83%)
(4) Dual Identity 33/1, Added to fine Sandown record when taking 1m handicap in May and has remained in form since, posting a career best when second of 17 to stablemate Sir Busker at the York Ebor meeting. Ought to give his running again but he's another 3 lb higher now. Finished third in this in 2022. 3rd in this in 2022; enjoying good year; surplus stamina a plus if conditions are testing.
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12th (27) (25/1 +0%) Majestic
25
25/1(+0%)
(27) Majestic 25/1, Won this in 2022 and good fourth last year. Added another fine effort over C&D when fourth of 13 at the Guineas meeting in May. Below par back from a 12-week break at Yarmouth recently but his record here makes him a dangerous one to discount. 0-14 since winning this in 2022 but often runs well and might not be far away.
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13th (21) (33/1 -32%) Mr King
33
33/1(-32%)
(21) Mr King 33/1, Successful at Naas (1m) on final outing for Ger Lyons in June and has remained in form for new yard, finishing a close third in 1m Ayr handicap (good to firm) last Saturday. Effective over this far and on going softer than good. Finished strongly for close third over 1m at Ayr last Saturday; gets an extra furlong here.
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14th (8) (8/1 +43%) Balmacara
8
8/1(+43%)
(8) Balmacara 8/1, Pair of Doncaster novice wins came over 7f but he's shown even better form when runner-up in 1¼m Sandown handicaps on his last 2 starts. This slightly shorter trip might suit him even better. Lightly raced 3yo; runner-up in Sandown h'caps the last twice; could continue to progress.
14
15th (14) (18/1 -80%) Godwinson
18
18/1(-80%)
(14) Godwinson 18/1, Fine placed efforts in Newbury and York in the first half of this year and returned from a 10-week break to win a 1m Goodwood handicap (good to soft) 5 weeks ago. 4 lb higher now but a lightly-raced profile provides hope that he may not have reached his limit. Won at Goodwood last time; this lightly raced 4yo is in good hands to continue to progress.
34
16th (34) (50/1 +50%) Mythical Guest
50
50/1(+50%)
(34) Mythical Guest 50/1, Pair of 1¼m wins in the spring, the latter here. Shaped better than bare result when fourth in 9f Yarmouth handicap, caught too far back and denied a clear run. Could go well at likely big odds. Won here in May but this is a much tougher task than he's used to; unproven on slow ground.
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17th (16) (20/1 -25%) Theoryofeverything
20
20/1(-25%)
(16) Theoryofeverything 20/1, Has found his feet for this yard lately, winning handicaps at Hamilton (9f, good) and Ascot (1m, good to soft). Should be competitive under a 4 lb penalty. Thriving 4yo who has won on soft ground on two of his last three starts.
12
18th (12) (28/1 -27%) Silver Sword
28
28/1(-27%)
(12) Silver Sword 28/1, Three-time winner (at up to 1m1f) last season. Recorded a couple of respectable efforts in listed races at the start of the current campaign but he's struggled in handicaps the last twice. Not at his best this season but attractively handicapped on last October's C&D form.
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19th (26) (17/2 -6%) Roi De France
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(26) Roi De France 17/2, Runner-up first 2 starts and confirmed those positive impressions when winning with plenty in hand at Windsor (1m) in July. Improved second when stepped up to this trip for recent Yarmouth handicap debut. Top stable has won this twice with lightly-raced 3-y-os in recent years. Tops the shortlist. Yard has won this five times; unexposed 3yo with more to give; soft ground is a concern.
33
20th (33) (16/1 +43%) Paddy The Squire
16
16/1(+43%)
(33) Paddy The Squire 16/1, Useful form at 3 (winner at 1¼m on heavy) and has shaped well when placed on both starts since reappearing after wind surgery. Leaves the impression he's got bigger performances in him. Two good runs in defeat this term, following an absence, and may still have more to offer.
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21st (25) (28/1 +30%) Empirestateofmind
28
28/1(+30%)
(25) Empirestateofmind 28/1, This mark is an attractive one judged on his peak form and he showed a bit more than on his belated seasonal reappearance at Thirsk last time, for all that he again finished nearer last than first. Blinkers refitted. Well handicapped on last season's form but hasn't threatened on either run this term.
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22nd (37) (6/1 +33%) Poniros
6
6/1(+33%)
(37) Poniros 6/1, Useful performer who has placed in ultra-competitive London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m) in May. Progress stalled on next 3 starts but he got his career back on track with a hood added when 4 lengths third over 1½m at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Drops back 3f in trip now. Third over 1m4f on soft at Ascot last time; surplus stamina may be no bad thing.
15
23rd (15) (12/1 +45%) Ron O
12
12/1(+45%)
(15) Ron O 12/1, Been a fine servant for his owner/trainer, winning handicaps over 1m at Redcar and 1¼m at York at the start of the summer. Has recorded 3 creditable efforts back at York since, on the latest fifth of 17 at the Ebor meeting. Not discounted. Has had excellent season with two wins; up in the weights but could be involved each-way.
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24th (6) (10/1 +0%) This Songisforyou
10
10/1(+0%)
(6) This Songisforyou 10/1, Has a progressive profile on the Flat, winning a 14-runner handicap at the Curragh (1¼m, good) 13 days ago under Colin Keane. Well backed during the week for a stable which has plundered a few big handicaps in Britain. Merits plenty of respect. Stylish win at the Curragh a fortnight ago and has been well backed this week; 4lb penalty.
32
25th (32) (50/1 +38%) Great Acclaim
50
50/1(+38%)
(32) Great Acclaim 50/1, Fourth 1m turf win of a very productive summer when seeing off 8 rivals in a Racing League event at Windsor last month. Progressed again when close second of 14 at Southwell (1m again) since. Another 4 lb higher now. This is the longest trip he's tackled. Progressive 3yo who has won four times this year and is not discounted.
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26th (5) (100/1 +20%) La Trinidad
100
100/1(+20%)
(5) La Trinidad 100/1, Has won 1m handicaps at Redcar and Thirsk (edged out James McHenry) this summer. No impact in a big-field handicap at the York Ebor meeting but he is running off 4 lb lower this time. 7yo who was better than ever this summer, but this may prove too competitive.
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27th (28) (28/1 +0%) Under Siege
28
28/1(+0%)
(28) Under Siege 28/1, Chased home Economics on debut at Newbury in April and opened his account when landing the odds in a 1m Chelmsford maiden last month. Shaped much better than the bare result (caught too far back) when sixth of 13 on 7.5f Chester handicap debut 4 weeks ago. Remains open to improvement. Hasn't fulfilled early promise but this 3yo remains lightly raced and is not written off.
22
28th (22) (40/1 +20%) Tolstoy
40
40/1(+20%)
(22) Tolstoy 40/1, Hasn't always been the most straightforward but resurgent for present yard, completing a 7f York hat-trick in June/July and going in again at Newcastle (1m) last month. Had excuses when below par at Doncaster latest. His stamina isn't assured here. Has excelled this year for new yard and could have potential at this new trip; interesting.
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29th (29) (50/1 +24%) Dutch Decoy
50
50/1(+24%)
(29) Dutch Decoy 50/1, Ran a cracker to fill the runner-up spot (to Toimy Son) in the Golden Mile at Goodwood for the second year running. Not in the same form twice since but capable of bouncing back (creditable sixth in this last year). Beaten on last 15 starts but on a handy mark and has twice run creditably in this race.
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10th (2) (80/1 +20%) Teumessias Fox
80
80/1(+20%)
(2) Teumessias Fox 80/1, Found a little more progress when successful at Kempton (1½m) in January but it's been downhill pretty much all the way since and he needs to bounce back in a major way. Ran well when fourth at Windsor last month but soundly beaten otherwise on turf this year.
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|31| (11) (100/1 +0%) Lion Of War
100
100/1(+0%)
(11) Lion Of War 100/1, Useful in Britain in the first half of last season. Down the field in a couple of starts in the US at the end of last summer and a suffered a similar fate on recent Doncaster reappearance having rejoined Charlie Johnston. Entitled to come on for the run but still tough to fancy. Cheekpieces go on. Runner-up at Royal Ascot last year but well beaten on recent belated reappearance.
15:40 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 9f Race Class Flow
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This Songisforyou arrives on the back of a comfortable victory over 1m2f at the Curragh and must enter calculations under a penalty for his astute connections, but it may pay to take a leap of faith with TOLSTOY. Already a four-time winner this season, Brian Ellison's charge can be forgiven his recent below-par effort at Doncaster after racing far too keenly and, off an unchanged mark with a strong gallop promising to suit, he can plunder the valuable prize. Mr King teed himself up nicely for a tilt at this with a solid third over a mile at Ayr last week, while C&D winner Liberty Lane is just one more to consider.
Going softer than good is an unknown for ROI DE FRANCE but his stable has had a couple of 3-y-os win this race with plenty to spare in recent years and he gets the vote with further improvement on the cards. Bopedro is 9 lb lower than when third in this last year and it would be no surprise to see him make a bold bid again. Paddy The Squire and This Songisforyou are other likely types, while Mythical Guest shaped well behind the selection at Yarmouth and could go well at longer odds.
This week's rain has been a major plus for LOOK BACK SMILING (nap), who is extremely well equipped to handle testing conditions.
(2) Apples And Bananas 5/2, Useful colt. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 6-runner listed race at Deauville (8f, good to soft, 2/1) 42 days ago by ¾ length from Rosa Salvaje. Holds very good form claims. Thriving over 1m recently; drop in trip not in his favour but major claims.
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2nd (1) (9/4 +44%) Antelope Canyon
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(1) Antelope Canyon 9/4, Took a big step forward to land 11-runner maiden (11/2) at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Stable having good spell so he's a player with more to come, especially upped to 7f now. Battled well for Naas maiden win over good yardstick; definite player if he stays.
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3rd (9) (16/1 -78%) Celtic Motif
16
16/1(-78%)
(9) Celtic Motif 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/2, head third of 16 to Garden of Eden in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) 34 days ago (second past the post but subsequently disqualified). Should improve. Considered. Two solid maiden runs at this trip; more needed though.
14
4th (14) (9/1 +25%) Valencia
9
9/1(+25%)
(14) Valencia 9/1, Promising sort. Second of 7 in maiden (11/4) at Leopardstown (8f, good) 72 days ago. Likely to improve so she ought to be in the shake-up. Leopardstown maiden second likely more to offer but drop in trip not ideal.
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5th (7) (33/1 -50%) Mano Chicago
33
33/1(-50%)
(7) Mano Chicago 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 8½ lengths last of 5 to Hotazhell in Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to soft, 14/1) 65 days ago, slowly away. Possibilities. Gelded since finishing last of five in Group 3 at Leopardstown; stiff task here.
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6th (10) (16/1 +36%) Diamond Exchange
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Diamond Exchange 16/1, €120,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett filly. Dam, 1¼m-12.3f winner. Last of 9 in barrier trial at Leopardstown in August. Low-key effort when last of nine in a barrier trial; big ask on debut.
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7th (8) (16/1 -60%) American Bar
16
16/1(-60%)
(8) American Bar 16/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Listowel in June. 13¼ lengths last of 9 to Truly Enchanting in Airlie Stud Stakes (5/1) at this course (6f, good to soft). Off 91 days and not ruled out. Given a break after disappointing Group effort here in June; don't rule out.
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8th (6) (14/1 +58%) Imperial Trooper
14
14/1(+58%)
(6) Imperial Trooper 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Ffos Las in August. 11/4, good second of 9 in nursery at Sandown (7f, good) 28 days ago, well ridden. No forlorn hope. Solid sort but appears to have plenty to find with some of these on ratings.
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9th (4) (14/1 -100%) Dante's Lad
14
14/1(-100%)
(4) Dante's Lad 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 10 in maiden (5/4) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Open to progress so in the mix. Two good runs in maidens at this trip, good bit more needed to feature here though.
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10th (3) (66/1 +34%) Captain Harry
66
66/1(+34%)
(3) Captain Harry 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, seventh of 12 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good) 23 days ago. Lots more is required. Just fair level of ability in two maiden runs; surprising if he were to play a major role.
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11th (13) (33/1 -18%) Senna's Girl
33
33/1(-18%)
(13) Senna's Girl 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14¾ lengths last of 5 to Bedtime Story in Debutante Stakes (80/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Not discounted. Some promise in maidens but well held in stakes company recently; plenty to find.
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12th (11) (6/1 -9%) Garden Of Eden
6
6/1(-9%)
(11) Garden Of Eden 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. Very good ¾-length second of 9 to Chantez in listed race at Leopardstown (7f, good, 25/1) 14 days ago, running on. Yard having good spell. Should go well again. Major claims on recent Leopardstown second although draw doesn't look ideal.
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13th (5) (40/1 +39%) Evangelic
40
40/1(+39%)
(5) Evangelic 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, good third of 13 in maiden at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Needs to step forward. Newbury run a small improvement on Sandown debut effort; good bit to find here.
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14th (12) (33/1 -83%) Noli Timere
33
33/1(-83%)
(12) Noli Timere 33/1, Foaled April 13. €235,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Dam, third at around 1¼m, sister to smart winner up to 1½m Pablo Escobarr out of very smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f winner) Bewitched. Starspangledbanner filly cost 235,000euros; debutante faces stiff task.
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APPLES AND BANANAS, a recent Listed winner at Deauville, can take this valuable prize for the Joseph O'Brien stable. Having landed his maiden at Killarney on his previous outing, the Wootton Bassett colt looks very much on the upgrade. With an official rating of 100, he sets the standard in this contest. Leopardstown runner-up Garden Of Eden looks the biggest danger on what she has achieved to date. The Aidan O'Brien-trained filly went down narrowly on Champions Weekend, having earlier won her maiden at Naas. Stablemate Antelope Canyon is difficult to assess, having only won a maiden thus far. However, given the manner in which he opened his account at Naas recently, the colt has to be respected.
Aidan O'Brien's No Nay Never colt ANTELOPE CANYON looks to have a fair bit more to offer, especially now his stamina is drawn out more, so he edges the vote from form pick Apples And Bananas who rates a big threat. Garden of Eden and Valencia can also both have a say too in a fascinating Goffs Million.
Apples And Bananas holds the best form credentials but is passed over in favour of ANTELOPE CANYON (nap) at this trip
(5) Music Piece 13/8, Camelot filly who produced a promising first effort when going down by only a length to a useful sort from the Aidan O'Brien stable at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 22 days ago. Will be tough to beat if making the anticipated improvement. Plenty to like about her debut second at Ascot (1m, soft) and she should have a big shout.
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2nd (1) (6/5 +26%) Consent
1.2
6/5(+26%)
(1) Consent 6/5, Group-entered filly who overcame greenness to make a winning start to her career over 1m at Thirsk (good to firm) 29 days ago, readily on top at the finish. Faces totally different ground conditions this time but it's likely she has plenty more to offer. 10-11 in Thirsk novice (1m, good) and found plenty to deal with a fair sort; Group 1 entry.
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3rd (4) (9/2 +25%) Miss Wong
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(4) Miss Wong 9/2, Study of Man filly and the first foal of a useful 1½m winner (including at 2 yrs). The betting should help guide to expectations. By Study Of Man; first foal; dam 1m 2yo/1m4f Listed winner (RPR 105); needs a market check.
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4th (2) (33/1 +34%) Aphrodites Rock
33
33/1(+34%)
(2) Aphrodites Rock 33/1, Better effort in 7f novices when fourth of 6 at Newbury in June but it's only modest form. Needs big improvement back from 95 days off. Well beaten over 7f here (soft) in May and at Newbury (good to firm) in June.
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5th (3) (16/1 +60%) Miss Calvados
16
16/1(+60%)
(3) Miss Calvados 16/1, Seventh of 10 in a valuable newcomers race at Deauville last month. Could only consider if the betting hints that a good deal better is expected this time. 110,000euros yearling; well beaten in newcomers race at Deauville (7f, good).
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
15:50 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
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The ability to handle testing conditions will stand Music Piece, runner-up to the very promising Ballet Slippers at Ascot, in good stead. Progress is likely, but preference is still for CONSENT. A comfortable winner at Thirsk on her racecourse bow, the Lope De Vega filly must shoulder a penalty. However, she holds a Fillies' Mile entry and if she is going to take it up, Sir Mark Prescott will be hoping she can get the job done here. Miss Calvados appeals most of the remaining trio.
Unless the market speaks strongly in the favour of one of the others it's likely this will develop into a straight fight between MUSIC PIECE and Consent, with the former taken to make the most the 7 lb she receives from the Thirsk winner.
While Consent made a winning start and has a Group 1 entry, conceding 7lb might be a tough task against the promising MUSIC PIECE.
(10) The Nagger Reidy 10/1, Promising type. Sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 150/1), not knocked about. Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement and worth a market check. Best effort in maidens a 10l sixth, best watched on handicap bow after 286 day break.
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2nd (9) (10/1 +50%) Duke Otto
10
10/1(+50%)
(9) Duke Otto 10/1, 16/1, good fourth of 13 in handicap at Clonmel (16.6f, good) 23 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle run. Others make more appeal. On last winning mark, should appreciate the return to softer ground, check the market.
1
3rd (1) (7/2 +0%) Dgalwaygallivantor
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(1) Dgalwaygallivantor 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 19f in chases. Career best when winning 11-runner novice chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good to soft, 11/2) 127 days ago, readily. Switches from chase to hurdles. Looks well in and is worth chancing. 1-9 over hurdles, won a beginners chase when last seen in May, off 127 days, may need this.
16
4th (16) (9/1 +25%) Le Fanu
9
9/1(+25%)
(16) Le Fanu 9/1, 9/1, respectable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.3f, good) 67 days ago. Deserves respect. No real impact in first three handicaps, only down 2lb, needs more to feature here.
4
5th (4) (10/1 -67%) Jake Peter
10
10/1(-67%)
(4) Jake Peter 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2018. 22/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. In good form when last seen in this sphere and should be on the premises. Placed on last three starts over hurdles, soft ground a concern, others preferred.
8
6th (8) (10/1 +9%) Dark Image
10
10/1(+9%)
(8) Dark Image 10/1, Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon in June. Creditable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 20/1) 6 days ago. Not ruled out. Both wins came on good ground, form figures on soft 6088, others are preferred.
13
7th (13) (7/1 -27%) Toon Town
7
7/1(-27%)
(13) Toon Town 7/1, Winner in hurdle at Wexford in May. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft, 11/1) 29 days ago. Enters calculations. First win over timber at Wexford in May, solid run off revised mark latest, can't discount.
15
8th (15) (10/1 +17%) Ilbdare
10
10/1(+17%)
(15) Ilbdare 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. Relatively unexposed, promise in both handicaps, ground an unknown, chance if acts on it.
2
9th (2) (14/1 -17%) Only A Dollar
14
14/1(-17%)
(2) Only A Dollar 14/1, Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in May. Respectable twelfth of 20 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Galway (16.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, left with lot to do. Not dismissed. Won maiden hurdle at Clonmel in May, best handicap effort at Galway latest, can't discount.
6
10th (6) (7/1 +0%) Cosmic Rock
7
7/1(+0%)
(6) Cosmic Rock 7/1, Course winner. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 162 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Merits consideration. Off 162 days, ground versatile course winner has won fresh, looks the first-string, chance.
17
11th (17) (33/1 -65%) Racing Daisy
33
33/1(-65%)
(17) Racing Daisy 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 85 days ago. Beaten 34l and 18.5l in first two handicaps, softer ground may help but hard to fancy.
5
12th (5) (20/1 -67%) Cullagh Pride
20
20/1(-67%)
(5) Cullagh Pride 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Respectable third of 9 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 4/1). Off 14 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Unlikely to be tuned up. Placed in three maiden hurdles, off 442 days and unproven on soft ground, watch.
12
13th (12) (66/1 -100%) Deep Sigh
66
66/1(-100%)
(12) Deep Sigh 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 8f on flat. Fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle (125/1) at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) 157 days ago. Uphill task. 0-4 over hurdles, hampered on handicap debut, probably best watched back from a break.
7
14th (7) (14/1 +30%) Ixigreczed
14
14/1(+30%)
(7) Ixigreczed 14/1, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in July. Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Wexford (20.4f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Needs to do more. Made all penultimate start, up 7lb and tailed off latest; soft a worry, others more likely.
19
15th (19) (40/1 -21%) Red Night Sky
40
40/1(-21%)
(19) Red Night Sky 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 121 days ago. Tough to assess at present. RESERVE. Well-beaten on handicap bow, only down 2lb, hard to make a case for on form; reserve.
18
|PU| (18) (28/1 -133%) Duhallow Jury
28
28/1(-133%)
(18) Duhallow Jury 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, third of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 139 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Plenty to find on form. Promise in maidens, opening mark looks fair, could improve on return from 139 days off.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Local trainer Eoin McCarthy is responsible for four of the 18 set to take part in this wide-open contest. His DARK IMAGE ran well to finish sixth in a slightly stronger contest over the course and distance on Sunday last, and she should get closer now with Calum Hogan claiming a valuable 7lb. McCarthy also saddles Aboy Joey, Spavango (declared on Friday) and course winner Cosmic Rock, with the latter last seen finishing third at Limerick in April. Top weight Dgalwaygallivantor won over fences at Downpatrick in May and will be well-fancied to follow-up, while six-time winner Jake Peter is another likely to have plenty of supporters. Returning from a lengthy absence, it'll be interesting to see how Cullagh Star fares, while fellow handicap debutants The Nagger Reidy and Duhallow Jury are others of note.
DGALWAYGALLIVANTOR has a solid hurdles record and showed improvement to score in a novice chase at Downpatrick last time. Back in this sphere, he's potentially thrown in, so he gets the nod over Cosmic Rock and Toon Town, who arrive in good order.
A chance is taken on ILBDARE in the hope that he acts on sof. He has shaped well in both handicaps and the drop in trip here may suit.
(7) Eldeyaar 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Good fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/1) 5 days ago, no extra late on having done plenty in front. Each-way claims with conditions fine. Three good runs this month; C&D winner who handles soft ground; contender.
3
2nd (3) (4/1 +11%) Music Society
4
4/1(+11%)
(3) Music Society 4/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 9 days ago. Up 3 lb on the back of that but this his first foray into class 6 company and worth a second look despite lengthy losing run. Good 2nd at Ayr last time (5f, good) and still feasibly weighted despite a 3lb rise.
5
3rd (5) (11/2 +8%) White Umbrella
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(5) White Umbrella 11/2, Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f) in April. Exploits mixed since but comes here having shaped better than bare result when sixth of 11 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 15 days ago, no extra late on having made a big move out wide. One to consider. Latest Chester run needs upgrading; should get a pace to aim at; dangerous down in class.
2
4th (2) (7/2 -40%) Run This Way
3.5
7/2(-40%)
(2) Run This Way 7/2, Dual C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win here in June. Creditable second of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 15 days ago, doing well having chased a strong pace. Shortlisted returned to this venue. Conditions to suit, on a winning mark and ran well at Chester last time; should run well.
8
5th (8) (10/3 +70%) John Kirkup
3.333333
10/3(+70%)
(8) John Kirkup 10/3, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/2, respectable fourth of 16 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. However, others appeal more for win purposes. Conditions fine and he's reliable enough; will need to raise game a notch to win though.
9
6th (9) (40/1 -344%) Fylingdale
40
40/1(-344%)
(9) Fylingdale 40/1, Creditable 2¾ lengths third of 10 to Run This Way in handicap at this C&D (soft) in May, staying on final 1f having started slowly. Capable of defying this sort of mark but she's the type who needs things to drop just right. Third over C&D when last seen in May; now tongue tied; not ideally drawn; others stronger.
4
7th (4) (6/1 +57%) Happier
6
6/1(+57%)
(4) Happier 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Tongue strap on for 1st time, may of needed run after 4 months off when fourth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good, 22/1) 6 days ago. Entitled to be sharper here. Yet to win a handicap but conditions no problem and this a drop in class; yard runs three.
6
8th (6) (20/1 -300%) Hurstwood
20
20/1(-300%)
(6) Hurstwood 20/1, 3-time C&D winner. 10/3, won 12-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Fancied to go well again nudged up 4 lb. Three-time C&D winner; successful at Redcar latest; solid despite a 4lb rise.
1
9th (1) (14/1 -56%) Woobay
14
14/1(-56%)
(1) Woobay 14/1, Doubled her tally over 5f here in July. Down the field last 2 starts, but her saddle slipped when last of 10 in handicap back here (5f) 33 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to this longer trip. Course win in July; needs to bounce back from two quiet runs (excuse latest); best at 5f.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
RUN THIS WAY landed a hat-trick earlier this season and that included a couple of wins over C&D. Paul Midgley's mare has returned to the same mark as when last successful and she can resume winning ways with the ground in her favour. Recent Ayr runner-up Music Society represents last year's winning yard and looks a threat off her current mark, while last month's Redcar winner Hurstwood won a division of this contest back in 2022.
WHITE UMBRELLA shaped better than the bare result having made a big mid-race move from an unpromising position at Chester 2 weeks ago and, having steadily eased in the weights, she could well be worth chancing to confirm the promise of that effort here. Music Society and Run This Way are other in-form sorts to consider, as is recent Redcar-scorer Hurstwood.
Run This Way was in front of WHITE UMBRELLA (nap) at Chester last time but the placings can be reversed this afternoon.
(3) Safe Destination 2/1, Unreliable sort but twice a 3m winner last term. Has won off a break so can't be ruled out on his seasonal return. Proved hard to catch last term but not ruled out on return given he has gone well fresh.
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2nd (9) (11/1 -10%) Toad Of Toad Hall
11
11/1(-10%)
(9) Toad Of Toad Hall 11/1, Unreliable individual who has yet to fire this term, fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good to firm) 108 days ago. Has something to prove. Yet to hit top form this term, beating only one at Fontwell in June; others appeal more.
7
3rd (7) (10/1 +17%) The Electrician
10
10/1(+17%)
(7) The Electrician 10/1, Course winner in May but he's an unreliable sort and came in only seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, good to soft) 90 days ago. Others are preferred. Won here in May but he's twice failed to back it up; plenty more is required after a break.
6
4th (6) (3/1 +0%) Ginger Pointe
3
3/1(+0%)
(6) Ginger Pointe 3/1, Made a winning yard/ chase debut over 21f here in August and backed it up with a very good fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, good) 27 days ago. Has to be taken seriously eased 1 lb. Has taken his form up a notch switched to chasing for his current yard; big shout here.
1
5th (1) (6/1 -200%) Another Day Out
6
6/1(-200%)
(1) Another Day Out 6/1, Winning Irish pointer and got off the mark under Rules in 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) 124 days ago. Can make her presence felt after a break. Got off the mark under Rules at Huntingdon in May; off since but still needs considering.
8
6th (8) (8/1 +20%) Layerthorpe
8
8/1(+20%)
(8) Layerthorpe 8/1, Winless over fences but he comes here in good nick, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, soft) 19 days ago. Needs considering. In solid form, fourth of seven in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot 19 days ago; shortlisted.
12
7th (12) (40/1 +39%) Voice Of Hope
40
40/1(+39%)
(12) Voice Of Hope 40/1, It's now 24 runs since his last win in 2021 but he posted a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good) 21 days ago. 5 lb "wrong" in the weights here though. Solid fifth at Stratford three weeks ago; more required from 5lb out of the h'cap however.
11
8th (11) (25/1 -56%) Reine Des Tartes
25
25/1(-56%)
(11) Reine Des Tartes 25/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in points. Offered little in trio of quick-fire novice hurdle runs earlier this year and similar story switched to fences this summer. A winning pointer but she's yet to offer much over hurdles and fences; has lots to prove.
10
9th (10) (16/1 -14%) Fast Deal
16
16/1(-14%)
(10) Fast Deal 16/1, Scored at Stratford (27.5f) in April but arrives well below par, eighth of 11 in 21f handicap chase here 42 days ago. More is needed. Got off the mark at Stratford (3m3f) in April but his more recent form is less encouraging.
4
|PU| (4) (20/1 +50%) Badbad Leroy Brown
20
20/1(+50%)
(4) Badbad Leroy Brown 20/1, Fair winner over hurdles in 2016/17 for Oliver Greenall. Multiple winning pointer since but well held back under Rules/switched to fences this summer. Tongue strap back on with lots to prove. Veteran has offered little over fences for his current yard this summer; others preferred.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ANOTHER DAY OUT made every yard of the running to score in this grade at Huntingdon in May and the handicapper might have been kind to only put her 4lb for that triumph. If Martin Keighley's six-year-old returns in similar form, she could prove very tough to beat. Ginger Pointe wasn't disgraced when fourth at this level at Worcester earlier in the month and he should go well off a 1lb lower rating, while Jolie Baie is another to note.
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and GINGER POINTE is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his very good Worcester fourth. Huntingdon-scorer Another Day Out is feared most with in-form Layerthorpe another who can have a say.
This looks a good opportunity for GINGER POINTE to bag a second chasing win for Danny Brooke on the back of his good Worcester fourth
(3) Meadram 11/4, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Goodwood (9f, good) 36 days ago. Entitled to come on for that and he's one to consider back on the AW. Career littered with layoffs but retains ability and made promising reappearance.
6
2nd (6) (8/1 +0%) Shield Of Honour
8
8/1(+0%)
(6) Shield Of Honour 8/1, Winner at Yarmouth in July. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good) 23 days ago. Blinkers back on and needs to raise his game. Made all in 1m3f classified on turf in July; inconclusive AW form; shade to prove.
7
3rd (7) (9/2 +0%) Bascinet
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(7) Bascinet 9/2, Course winner. Very good second of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Bath (11.6f, good) 14 days ago. Shortlist material off the same mark. Three AW staying wins in 2023; slow to find form in 2024 but better latest; trip query.
1
4th (1) (13/2 -95%) Forge Valley Lad
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(1) Forge Valley Lad 13/2, C&D winner. 12/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago. Now 15 lb below last winning mark and he's not without each-way hope. Had been out of sorts but better at Lingfield latest; well handicapped now; close up.
4
5th (4) (12/1 -100%) Hellavapace
12
12/1(-100%)
(4) Hellavapace 12/1, Latest win at Brighton in September. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (8f, soft, 9/4) 19 days ago. Up in trip and she's not without a chance. Consistent; deserved recent 1m turf win; has C&D form but this is as far she wants to go.
2
6th (2) (11/2 -57%) Star Of St James
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(2) Star Of St James 11/2, 5/2, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) 30 days ago. Back up in trip and he merits respect. Has won on Fibresand and Polytrack; two wins under S Dorey; could prove hard to peg back.
10
7th (10) (14/1 +44%) Stormingin
14
14/1(+44%)
(10) Stormingin 14/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Fifth of 7 in handicap (50/1) back here 9 days ago and others make more appeal. Excuses of late; went kindly for E Smart when C&D winner in February; possible reviver.
5
8th (5) (33/1 -230%) Zooks
33
33/1(-230%)
(5) Zooks 33/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 33/1), not knocked about. Off 6 months and drops significantly back down in trip here. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Maiden; has yet to look well handicapped over a range of distances on the Flat.
8
9th (8) (8/1 +20%) Handel
8
8/1(+20%)
(8) Handel 8/1, One win from 39 Flat runs. Below form fifth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f) 9 days ago. Back up in trip and he looks competitive on form. Close 2nd under L Banham at Wolverhampton (about 1m1f) in July; not ruled out.
9
10th (9) (50/1 -100%) Love Is A Rose
50
50/1(-100%)
(9) Love Is A Rose 50/1, Seventh of 10 in minor event at this C&D (16/1) 30 days ago, slowly away. Hopes pinned on the first-time visor sparking improvement. Not much to latch on to since handicapping and no improvement for 1m2f here last time.
11
11th (11) (25/1 +38%) Daffin
25
25/1(+38%)
(11) Daffin 25/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Ripon (10.9f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Readily passed over. Has shown ability on AW but well beaten since back from wind op; others more likely.
16:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
FORGE VALLEY LAD was denied a clear run at a crucial stage when finishing fourth over this trip at Lingfield recently and, eased 2lb, he gets the vote to gain compensation. Star Of St James ran out a ready winner under this rider over 1m2f at Nottingham on his penultimate start and, on the back of a solid fourth at Carlisle latest, he warrants respect. C&D winner Stormingin is also considered.
BASCINET left the strong impression that his turn is near when finding just one too good at Bath a fortnight ago and he looks the way to go. With last month's spin at Goodwood likely to bring him on, Meadram could be a threat, along with Handel and Star of St James.
Forge Valley Lad and Meadram are both interesting at this level but STAR OF ST JAMES could be hard to peg back.
(8) Saqqara Sands 4/1, Sent off 2/1 and shaped very well when second of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 39 days ago, finishing with running left. Should do much better. Found her stride too late when 7f Wolverhampton second but it was fair form and promising.
10
2nd (10) (11/1 +8%) Texas Starlight
11
11/1(+8%)
(10) Texas Starlight 11/1, Foaled March 1. €185,000 yearling, Pinatubo filly. Half-sister to French 9f winner Al Alaali and German 11f winner First Smiling. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. 185,000euros yearling by Pinatubo; trainer's 2yos are among the winners.
11
3rd (11) (2/1 +11%) Wild Angel
2
2/1(+11%)
(11) Wild Angel 2/1, Closely related to high-class winner up to 8.3f Space Blues and shaped with plenty of promise when third in 12-runner novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 12 days ago. Sure to improve. Favourite, always close up when third of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f, AW) 12 days ago.
3
4th (3) (10/1 -54%) Digub
10
10/1(-54%)
(3) Digub 10/1, Foaled April 15. 360,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to very smart Australian 6f-1¼m winner Fifty Stars and 1¼m winner Seek And Destroy. Dam unraced. Plenty to like on paper. 360,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; from a leading yard, so needs a market check.
4
5th (4) (13/2 +7%) Glamorous Marlene
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(4) Glamorous Marlene 13/2, Foaled March 16. 65,000 gns yearling, Make Believe filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Anisette and useful 1m-1¼m winner Chasing Aphrodite. Bred to be smart and of interest on debut. 65,000gns yearling by Make Believe; trainer has a good record in this race.
9
6th (9) (5/1 +9%) Season Of Light
5
5/1(+9%)
(9) Season Of Light 5/1, Foaled March 24. Too Darn Hot filly. Dam, useful French 7f-9.5f winner, half-sister to useful 1m-9.5f winner Conte de Fee. Not first choice on jockey bookings but still an interesting newcomer all the same. By Too Darn Hot; second foal; dam French 7f turf Listed/9.5f AW winner (RPR 102).
12
7th (12) (40/1 -60%) Zaraquelle
40
40/1(-60%)
(12) Zaraquelle 40/1, Looks one for the longer term. Blew it at the start at Haydock; can do better but probably a longer-term prospect.
6
8th (6) (66/1 -164%) Queen Himiko
66
66/1(-164%)
(6) Queen Himiko 66/1, Foaled April 20. 34,000 gns yearling, Study of Man filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Cancan In The Rain. Dam, French 9f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 10.3f Starboard. 34,000gns yearling by Study Of Man; yard without a 2yo win this term but won this in 2020.
1
9th (1) (9/1 +25%) Brightandbeautiful
9
9/1(+25%)
(1) Brightandbeautiful 9/1, Foaled March 6. Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Game And Set and 1¼m winner Symbolic Power. Dam, 1¼m winner who stayed 1¾m, sister to top-class winner up to 2½m Fame And Glory. Wears hood. Needs a market check. Sea The Moon half-sister to two fairly useful winners; hooded for debut; from a major yard.
7
10th (7) (125/1 -89%) Sansanetti
125
125/1(-89%)
(7) Sansanetti 125/1, Sottsass filly who shaped as if better for the run when well held in a 6f maiden at Lingfield on debut 18 days ago. Low-level form at Lingfield (6f, AW) but some promise and she's bred much more for 1m+.
16:15 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
WILD ANGEL showed plenty of ability on her first taste of racecourse action when third at Kempton 12 days ago, and this looks a good opportunity to shed her maiden tag at the second time of asking. Plenty of improvement can be expected from the Too Darn Hot filly, who showed signs of greenness towards the closing stages of that contest. The main danger might come in the form of Saqqara Sands, who only found one too good on her introduction at Wolverhampton. Brightandbeautiful, Digub and Season Of Light are newcomers to note.
This seems likely to prove an informative maiden given the yards and pedigrees on show. WILD ANGEL was undone by a poor draw that compounded her inexperience on her recent debut at Kempton and looks sure to improve plenty on that initial outing, so she earns the vote. Saqqara Sands made a promising start to her career at Wolverhampton last month and should make considerable progress, too, with Glamorous Marlene and Texas Starlight making most appeal of the newcomers before market clues.
Wild Angel and SAQQARA SANDS look easily the best among those who have run but the newcomers need a close check.
(13) Triangle D'or 20/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy) 39 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. Encouraging 3rd on debut but backwards step on testing ground at Roscommon latest.
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1st (6) (9/2 +40%) Just For One Day
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(6) Just For One Day 9/2, Promising sort. Fourth of 17 in maiden (100/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Open to improvement so needs considering. Left low-key debut behind when a C&D 4th last month; more required but not ruled out.
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2nd (1) (20/1 -25%) Badda Bing
20
20/1(-25%)
(1) Badda Bing 20/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Last of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, good, 25/1) 37 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Consistent before latest run but tough ask back in a maiden; tongue-tie on.
4
3rd (4) (125/1 -213%) Court Phoenix
125
125/1(-213%)
(4) Court Phoenix 125/1, Once-raced gelding. 18/1, last of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) on debut. Off 9 months. Hooded for 1st time. Well held last on AW on debut; off 281 days and hood on for return; gelded.
3
4th (3) (25/1 -56%) Camachero
25
25/1(-56%)
(3) Camachero 25/1, Twice-raced gelding. 10/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 44 days ago. Needs to build on it. Hasn't shown enough to be a contender in two maidens so far; back down in trip.
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5th (14) (22/1 -38%) Ukiyo
22
22/1(-38%)
(14) Ukiyo 22/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 22 days ago, never nearer. More is required. Not disgraced in a couple of maidens so far and step back up in trip should suit.
9
6th (9) (4/1 -129%) Emerald Banner
4
4/1(-129%)
(9) Emerald Banner 4/1, Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Below form fifth of 15 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm, 9/2) 64 days ago. Well in the mix if back on her A game. Sets the standard on 2yo form but not at same level this term.
12
7th (12) (9/1 +64%) Penny Mountain
9
9/1(+64%)
(12) Penny Mountain 9/1, €9,000 yearling, €1,000 2-y-o, Churchill filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Full Moon out of useful winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f/7f winner) Dowager. Churchill filly; re-sold for 1,000euros as a 2yo; likely best watched on debut.
10
8th (10) (18/1 -112%) Many Thanks
18
18/1(-112%)
(10) Many Thanks 18/1, Thrice-raced filly. Twelfth of 14 in maiden (25/1) at this C&D (heavy). Off 160 days. Promise in 2 maidens last year; may have needed April's return but off another 160 days.
15
9th (15) (11/8 +59%) White Clover
1.375
11/8(+59%)
(15) White Clover 11/8, Fair filly. Creditable second of 17 in maiden (9/2) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago, no match for winner. Cheekpieces on 1st time and firmly in the picture. Frustrating to follow but consistent with 2 of these just in behind latest; cheekpieces on.
7
10th (7) (50/1 -79%) Life In A Day
50
50/1(-79%)
(7) Life In A Day 50/1, Once-raced mare. Thirteenth of 17 in maiden at this C&D (good, 25/1) on debut 35 days ago. Was 25-1 when beaten 13l over this C&D last month; speedy pedigree but likely best watched.
2
11th (2) (18/1 -13%) Benji Bee
18
18/1(-13%)
(2) Benji Bee 18/1, Once-raced gelding. 14/1, eleventh of 17 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. May well do better. Well held in a C&D maiden on debut last month and cheekpieces need to have dramatic effect.
5
12th (5) (14/1 +50%) Free Range Kid
14
14/1(+50%)
(5) Free Range Kid 14/1, Once-raced gelding. Sixteenth of 20 in maiden (14/1) at this course (5.9f, heavy) on debut, slowly away. Off 11 months. Showed very little in a C&D maiden on debut 11 months ago; gelded ahead of return; big ask.
8
13th (8) (100/1 -257%) Certified Freak
100
100/1(-257%)
(8) Certified Freak 100/1, Soldier's Call filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to useful 1m/8.4f winner Royal Blue Star. Soldier's Call filly; dam unplaced 7f-1m4f; tough ask for a newcomer on debut.
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WHITE CLOVER, who had a number of these behind when runner-up over course and distance last month, can open her account. The Joseph Murphy-trained filly again showed her liking for the track, having run well on two previous visits. Fitted with first-time cheekpieces here, the mount of Gary Carroll has plenty in her favour. Just For One Day, who finished two places behind the selection here last time, is a potential improver on what is just her third start. The Mark Molloy-trained filly is nicely drawn towards the stands' side rail on this occasion. Emerald Banner, a filly who has reached the frame in half of her eight starts to date, has to be respected given her experience.
PANSY POE is proving a reliable sort and looks to have been found a good opportunity to get off the mark at the chief expense of White Clover who is also in-line to get off the mark. Emerald Banner and Just For One Day also enter calculations in this open maiden.
First-time cheekpieces could be the answer for WHITE CLOVER who had a couple of these in behind over C&D last month
(1) Our Mighty Mo 4/1, Got off the mark at Hamilton in September and backed it up with a solid fourth of 9 in nursery at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Not taken lightly now stepping up in trip. Won on heavy at Hamilton before a fair effort at Ayr last week; dangerous back in grade.
3
2nd (3) (16/5 +36%) Tactical Plan
3.2
16/5(+36%)
(3) Tactical Plan 16/5, Gained a deserved first victory in 7-runner maiden at Chester (7f, soft) 14 days ago. Not discounted reverted to nursery company now. Won soft-ground maiden at Chester latest and he's open to more progress back in a nursery.
8
3rd (8) (33/1 -32%) Barry's Boy
33
33/1(-32%)
(8) Barry's Boy 33/1, Good fourth in 6f Newbury novice but he came in last of 11 in similar event at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Lots more is required now going into handicaps. Mixed results in his first three starts and he needs to kick on again on nursery debut.
4
4th (4) (25/1 -150%) Blueandtangerine
25
25/1(-150%)
(4) Blueandtangerine 25/1, Time Test filly who opened her account in a Beverley maiden (7.4f) in August. Came in last of 6 in 1m novice here last time so needs to bounce back. Beverley winner but she was disappointing latest and still has something to prove on soft.
2
5th (2) (5/1 -11%) Notimeforchitchat
5
5/1(-11%)
(2) Notimeforchitchat 5/1, Time Test colt who built on debut promsie to land 10-runner novice at Kempton (8f) 39 days ago. May do better still so he's much respected on his handicap debut. Made all over 1m at Kempton latest and he's respected back in trip on nursery debut.
5
6th (5) (11/1 -100%) Modern Utopia
11
11/1(-100%)
(5) Modern Utopia 11/1, Fair form shown on her three runs to date, fifth of 10 in 7f Newmarket maiden in July. Can take a step forward after a break on her nursery bow so one to consider. Half-sister to ten winners and she looks a possible improver on nursery debut; hood on.
6
7th (6) (9/1 -29%) Impartiality
9
9/1(-29%)
(6) Impartiality 9/1, Fair maiden who posted a solid fourth of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 18 days ago. Hood on now going into handicaps and possibilities. Promise in two of his three qualifying runs and he looks interesting on nursery debut.
9
8th (9) (3/1 +25%) Marry The Night
3
3/1(+25%)
(9) Marry The Night 3/1, Arrives in very good nick without winning, not enjyoing a clear passage when second of 10 in nursery at Chester (7f, soft) 7 days ago. Weighted to go well despite a 2 lb rise. Close second in slow-ground nurseries last twice and is open to more progress; big player.
7
9th (7) (28/1 -40%) Sir Geoff Morgan
28
28/1(-40%)
(7) Sir Geoff Morgan 28/1, Fair form shown in maidens but he beat only one when tried in cheekpieces in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 15 days ago. More is needed on his handicap debut. His form slumped on heavy last time and has some questions to answer on nursery debut.
16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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OUR MIGHTY MO will appreciate the return to testing ground, given he won a competitive nursery on heavy going over 6f at Hamilton earlier this month. The son of Kodiac is 3lb higher, but an apprentice's allowance helps on that score and this extra furlong will likely bring further improvement. It was soft underfoot when Tactical Plan won a maiden at Chester and he returns to handicap company with a shout, while Kempton novice winner Notimeforchitchat is one to note on his nursery debut.
Tim Easterby's MARRY THE NIGHT rates just the pick of these weights so is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough success at the chief expense of in-form top-weight Our Mighty Mo. Notimeforchitchat and Impartiality can also have a say on their respective nursery bows.
Top of the list is MARRY THE NIGHT, who has gone close in his last two runs and didn't get much luck at Chester last time.
(14) Donacheady Gale 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, soft, 50/1) 3 days ago, running on. Switches from hurdles to chase. Grade 3 runner up in April, shaped ok over hurdles on Wednesday, not ruled out; 1lb wrong.
8
2nd (8) (9/2 +25%) Law Ella
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(8) Law Ella 9/2, Latest win in chase at Thurles in October. 3/1, very good ¾-length second of 6 to Marsh Wren in listed chase at Thurles (22.1f, soft). Off 7 months. Makes handicap chase debut. Thurles beginners' chase winner, off 219 days, could be well treated, worth a market check.
9
3rd (9) (14/1 -100%) Walnut Beach
14
14/1(-100%)
(9) Walnut Beach 14/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase (12/1) at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft) 35 days ago, driven out. Listed handicap winner off 8lb lower on latest, career high mark but should run well again.
6
4th (6) (22/1 -57%) Another Choice
22
22/1(-57%)
(6) Another Choice 22/1, Latest win in chase at Downpatrick in April. Fourth of 6 in novice chase at Wexford (19.4f, good to soft, 16/1) 29 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Makes handicap chase debut. Has done all his winning on a sound surface, yard has a better chance with Moonovercloon.
3
5th (3) (11/1 -10%) Falco Blitz
11
11/1(-10%)
(3) Falco Blitz 11/1, Thirteenth of 13 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago (sixth past the post but subsequently disqualified). Switches from hurdles to chase. Won two in a row last year, beaten off revised rating at Aintree, may be on a tough mark.
4
6th (4) (11/2 +21%) Flanking Maneuver
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(4) Flanking Maneuver 11/2, Respectable third of 20 in handicap chase (17/2) at Galway (22.5f, soft) 57 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Well treated on pick of form. Stable debut, solid effort latest in the Blazers, same mark here and place claims again.
11
7th (11) (5/1 +29%) Slane Hill
5
5/1(+29%)
(11) Slane Hill 5/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 77 days ago. Closely matched with The Short Go, freshened up since that Wexford run, could go well.
12
8th (12) (10/1 -11%) Watch The Weather
10
10/1(-11%)
(12) Watch The Weather 10/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good to soft, 7/2) 22 days ago. Promising start over fences, beaten favourite on handicap chase debut, soft a worry.
15
|F| (15) (33/1 -65%) A Mere Bagatelle
33
33/1(-65%)
(15) A Mere Bagatelle 33/1, Latest win in chase at Killarney in May. 5/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 24 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Won in May, now 12lb higher, fell over hurdles latest, may be on tough mark, 3lb wrong.
5
|U| (5) (9/2 -29%) Moonovercloon
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(5) Moonovercloon 9/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Galway (22.5f, soft) 56 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Can make presence felt. Just denied in the Blazers on last chase start, handles soft ground, leading claims.
13
|U| (13) (20/1 +0%) King Ferdinand
20
20/1(+0%)
(13) King Ferdinand 20/1, Latest win in chase at Killarney in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, good to soft, 12/1) 19 days ago. Won off 9lb lower at Killarney, bombed out off revised mark on latest, others more likely.
2
|PU| (2) (20/1 -25%) Embittered
20
20/1(-25%)
(2) Embittered 20/1, 50/1, respectable sixth of 17 in handicap chase at Punchestown (20.4f, good to soft) 150 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Uphill task. Won a nice race at Navan last year for former yard, lost form since, watch on stable debut.
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A case can be made for the vast majority of these, with handicap debutant LAW ELLA the suggestion. Successful on her first start over fences at Thurles last season, she went down by just three quarters of a length in Listed company when last seen at the Co Tipperary venue. Returning from a break now, a bold bid looks likely from the seven-year-old, with the trip and ground both in her favour. Second and third in the Galway Blazers, Moonovercloon and Flanking Maneuver are both likely to prove popular, with the latter starting off for Gordon Elliott and the Cheeky Pups Syndicate. Walnut Beach landed a valuable prize at Killarney last month and looks to have solid claims with Gary Noonan again claiming a valuable 5lb, while others of interest in this fiercely competitive affair are Watch The Weather, King Ferdinand and The Short Go.
FLANKING MANEUVER has returned to form with blinkers enlisted the last twice and, still on a potentially handy mark, he could be the answer on debut for the Gordon Elliott yard. Watch The Weather has been knocking on the door in recent months and he is likely to be on the premises once more. If all is well following a 219-day absence, Law Ella won't be far away and Walnut Beach is another with claims.
DONACHEADY GALE could go well off a feather-weight on ground he'll relish. He looks well-handicapped on the best of his chase form.
(7) Saint Riquier 11/2, Has been in cracking form on the Flat since returning from a long absence, winning 3 times since the end of August. Won off a similar mark over hurdles in 2022. Needs considering. In excellent form on Flat this summer, scoring at Chelmsford 9 days ago; not taken lightly.
9
2nd (9) (15/8 -25%) Got Grey
1.875
15/8(-25%)
(9) Got Grey 15/8, Has had lots in hand when winning both starts for Dan Skelton in recent weeks. Effectively12 lb higher here (1 lb out of the handicap) and there could be plenty more to come for this yard and he can complete the hat-trick. On hat-trick after easy wins at Stratford/Bangor; 12lb higher now but still leading claims.
1
3rd (1) (25/1 -79%) Allmankind
25
25/1(-79%)
(1) Allmankind 25/1, Smart hurdler and high-class chaser during his time with Dan Skelton. Hasn't been seen since finishing lame at Cheltenham in January 2023 but new trainer James Owen has a cracking record with new recruits. Check the betting. Very smart hurdler for Dan Skelton; off since 2023 but can't be discounted for new yard.
8
4th (8) (9/1 +25%) Greyval
9
9/1(+25%)
(8) Greyval 9/1, Dual winner in juvenile hurdles in 2022/23 season, including a listed event at Doncaster. Two creditable efforts at Stratford in the spring but been off for 5 months and might be best watched this time. Solid third at Stratford in May; needs to hit the ground running after a lay-off though.
4
5th (4) (10/1 -43%) Pisgah Pike
10
10/1(-43%)
(4) Pisgah Pike 10/1, Arrives in decent nick, winning 2m Worcester handicap (good) at the end of August. Should remain competitive up 5 lb. Resumed winning ways in 2m Worcester handicap last month; up 5lb now but not ruled out.
2
6th (2) (4/1 +20%) Our Champ
4
4/1(+20%)
(2) Our Champ 4/1, Likeable sort who was in good form when last seen in the spring, winning at Plumpton before third of 18 at Cheltenham. Won on last season's reappearance. Respected. Enjoyed an excellent time last season, winning three times; much respected on his return.
5
7th (5) (9/1 +10%) Castel Gandolfo
9
9/1(+10%)
(5) Castel Gandolfo 9/1, Cemented superb record at Market Rasen when landing the valuable Summer Hurdle in July. Only respectable sixth at Perth since but better can be expected back here. Goes really well here and landed Summer Hurdle over C&D in July; must enter calculations.
6
|U| (6) (9/1 +36%) Oslo
9
9/1(+36%)
(6) Oslo 9/1, Produced a career best to land a 9-runner handicap at Huntingdon (2m, good) in April. Placed on both completed starts over hurdles since and also shaped well back on the Flat at Kempton recently. C&D scorer; a good recent fourth in 1m4f Kempton AW handicap so he's in the shake-up.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
PISGAH PIKE hasn't stood much racing over the past couple of years, but he has worked his way back to form and ended a drought with a gritty triumph at Worcester. A 5lb rise still leaves him on a handy mark and he can continue to make up for lost time. Got Grey hasn't broken sweat in winning twice since joining the Skeltons and is a big danger, despite the 11lb hike for his Bangor victory leaving him just out of the handicap. Saint Riquier has been flying on the level and bids to books his ticket to the American Champion Hurdle.
GOT GREY takes a jumps in class but he's had loads to spare when winning twice in recent weeks and can make it 3-3 since joining Dan Skelton. Saint Riquier has made hay on the Flat since returning from a long lay-off and is feared most ahead of Chris Gordon's Our Champ, who was at the top of his game when last seen in the spring and won on his reappearance last autumn.
It's hard to ignore GOT GREY (nap), who is improving fast for Dan Skelton and taken to overcome a 12lb weights hike
(8) Tilsworth Turf 18/1, Winner at Leicester in April. However, not in anything like the same form in handful of starts since, eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 100/1) 28 days ago. Others preferred. Hard to fancy on vast majority of form but he was a 125-1 winner on soft going in April.
1
2nd (1) (11/1 -69%) Oso Rapido
11
11/1(-69%)
(1) Oso Rapido 11/1, 13/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 15 days ago, weakening having helped force the strong early gallop. Mark has eased a little more and no great surprise to see a better showing from handy draw. Went very close last month but unable to replicate that form on his four starts since.
5
3rd (5) (6/1 +33%) Canaria Queen
6
6/1(+33%)
(5) Canaria Queen 6/1, Caught the eye at Hamilton (6f, soft) on penultimate start but failed to build on that when tenth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Chester (5.5f, soft) 7 days ago, ridden 2f out and soon beaten. Needs to bounce back. Signs of return to form at Hamilton and not written off despite subsequent disappointment.
4
4th (4) (5/2 +29%) Havana Pursuit
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(4) Havana Pursuit 5/2, Course winner. Produced best effort of present campaign under a switch to front-running tactics when second of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good, 3/1) 5 days ago. Definite claims with a repeat. Course winner who went close at Hamilton on Tuesday and is on the shortlist.
2
5th (2) (5/2 +0%) Thornaby Pearl
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(2) Thornaby Pearl 5/2, C&D winner. Good fifth of 11 in handicap (5/2) at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 15 days ago, not beaten at all far despite having been pestered throughout on the front end. Well proven under these conditions and worth considering from career-low mark. Two-time C&D winner who arrives in pretty good form and can make a bold bid.
7
6th (7) (8/1 +33%) Without Flaw
8
8/1(+33%)
(7) Without Flaw 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft, 15/2) 18 days ago, not ideally placed and unable to really open up. Pick of her form this year suggests she's capable of playing a part from this mark and conditions will hold no fears. Just 1-16 but well treated on this year's best C&D form and not a forlorn hope.
3
7th (3) (12/1 -118%) Stormy Pearl
12
12/1(-118%)
(3) Stormy Pearl 12/1, Landed back-to-back handicaps at Hamilton/Redcar in July. Excuses on 2 of his 3 starts since, keeping on when short of room last ½f when seventh of 9 in handicap at latter-named venue (5f, good to firm, 4/1) 11 days ago. However, he remains 6 lb above last winning mark. Two 6f wins in July and encouraging run over 5f at Redcar recently.
6
8th (6) (40/1 -233%) Obligatory
40
40/1(-233%)
(6) Obligatory 40/1, Record very patchy this season but he arrives here on the back of a good second of 8 in novice (18/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 38 days ago, no match for winner. Return to handicaps more suitable if he can back that up here. Ten-race maiden but runner-up in Carlisle novice last month and is not ruled out.
9
9th (9) (14/1 -115%) Mr Trevor
14
14/1(-115%)
(9) Mr Trevor 14/1, Bounced back to form with blinkers reapplied when good second of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago, sticking on well having set a sound pace. Claims of making his mark again back at 6f provided the headgear has desired effect once more. Ran well from the front when runner-up over 7f on soft ground last time.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
HAVANA PURSUIT was winning off a 5lb higher mark at this time last year. A recent second at Hamilton suggests Tim Easterby's inmate is primed to get his head back in front and today's soft going is another positive. Thornaby Pearl is potentially well treated having scored off a higher mark at Doncaster back in March, while Mr Trevor ran his best race for some time when second at Catterick 18 days ago and also merits consideration.
THORNABY PEARL ran a solid race, that despite being pestered throughout on the front end, when finishing a close-up fifth over this trip at Chester 2 weeks ago. Lining up here from a career-low mark, he's well proven on soft ground and can confirm the promise of that effort here. Havana Pursuit rates the chief threat following a good second at Hamilton earlier this week. Without Flaw and Oso Rapido also make each-way appeal.
Having kept on well over 5f at Redcar recently, STORMY PEARL earns the vote back up in trip. Thornaby Pearl is feared most.
(13) Spanish Blaze 13/2, Consistent sort again emerged with plenty of credit when beaten 1½ lengths into a fast-finishing fourth by Telemark a 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Respected again. Consistent; close fourth at Doncaster most recently; frame possibilities.
7
2nd (7) (33/1 -136%) Street Kid
33
33/1(-136%)
(7) Street Kid 33/1, Has his own way of doing things but is a largely reliable sort and bounced back to form when third of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Now below last winning mark and he can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Not the percentage call, having done his winning in lower grades.
8
3rd (8) (3/1 +33%) Mission To Moon
3
3/1(+33%)
(8) Mission To Moon 3/1, Returned with 7f Goodwood win on soft and showed he's effective on a firmer surface when an excellent fourth of 29 in the Britannia at the Royal Ascot. Good fourth there last time despite making effort away from winner and he has to be shortlisted. Consistent colt; 2024 form includes a good effort in the Britannia; solid.
12
4th (12) (8/1 +33%) Run Boy Run
8
8/1(+33%)
(12) Run Boy Run 8/1, Dual winner at the July Course here this summer (including beating Granger Bay on second occasion) but found his run of good form coming to a halt meeting softer conditions at Newbury last time. Frame claims if able to bounce back. Not sure to confirm August placings with the improving Granger Bay.
4
5th (4) (6/1 +14%) Darkness
6
6/1(+14%)
(4) Darkness 6/1, Scored at Newmarket (7f) in June and bounced back to his best when doubling his tally for the year in a 9-runner handicap (7/1) at Sandown (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Did well to overcome a pace bias there and merits consideration from only 2 lb higher mark. Third off 1lb higher in this race last year; won at Sandown most recently.
9
6th (9) (11/1 +8%) Noodle Mission
11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Noodle Mission 11/1, Has been a real success story for current yard, better than ever when notching a fourth win of the year in 14-runner event at Southwell (7.1f) last month, edging ahead 2f out and asserting late on. Draw makes life tougher here but he's clearly on the upgrade. Won over C&D on last turf attempt; markedly higher in the weights now.
2
7th (2) (14/1 +0%) Spangled Mac
14
14/1(+0%)
(2) Spangled Mac 14/1, Been in mixed form this season but ran creditably enough when fourth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Looks on a more than workable mark but high draw is a concern. Attractively weighted off current mark and with Fred Daly taking off 7lb.
1
8th (1) (11/1 -69%) Telemark
11
11/1(-69%)
(1) Telemark 11/1, Improved for fitting of a tongue tie when successful at Thirsk (7f) in June and bounced back to his best when winning 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft, 12/1) 13 days ago. Displayed a likeable attitude there and he's respected from a 4 lb higher mark. Won similar event at Doncaster (7f, soft) last time; inconsistent this term.
10
9th (10) (3/1 +45%) Granger Bay
3
3/1(+45%)
(10) Granger Bay 3/1, Much improved to get off the mark on his second handicap start in a 7-runner event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 22 days ago, tanking along before drawing clear to score by 6 lengths. 15 lb is clearly hefty but he's yet to reach his ceiling. Won very easily at Ascot this month; bred to do better still; one to follow.
16:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow
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Granger Bay made a mockery of a mark of 77 when scoring in facile fashion at Ascot earlier this month and another bold bid can be expected, but he may be left susceptible to a better-treated rival off a 15lb higher mark. A chance is taken on MISSION TO MOON, who is proven on the ground and finished a close fourth in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot earlier in the season. The ultra-consistent Noodle Mission is also likely to be on the premises.
A hot handicap, though the value may lie with MISSION TO MOON, who has shaped as if up to winning a race of this nature several times this season and caught the eye from a poor position at Ascot last time. Darkness and unexposed 3-y-o Fifty Nifty are also high on the shortlist.
There should be more to come from GRANGER BAY, who is taken to defy a big rise in the weights. Mission To Moon is second choice.
(1) Khutulun 7/1, 16/1, again offered little when ninth of 12 in novice at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 3 months ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Still looks a work in progress and can't be written off on handicap debut. May improve now handicapping and upped in trip with headgear fitted.
10
2nd (10) (40/1 -233%) Ruby Rascal
40
40/1(-233%)
(10) Ruby Rascal 40/1, Again offered little when seventh of 8 in nursery (17/2) at Brighton (6f, good) just under 4 weeks ago. Makes polytrack debut. Pedigree suggests this step up to 7f may prompt improvement.
4
3rd (4) (4/1 +0%) Havana Club
4
4/1(+0%)
(4) Havana Club 4/1, 7/1, fourth of 7 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago, leading until under 2f out. Hood back on. Enters calculations. Couple of respectable efforts since handicapping; frame possibilities.
2
4th (2) (11/1 -57%) City Captain
11
11/1(-57%)
(2) City Captain 11/1, Fared little better when ninth of 10 in maiden at Bath (8f, good, 80/1) 2 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut. From a family that has served his owner-breeder well; open to progress.
6
5th (6) (7/1 +22%) Mehmasself And I
7
7/1(+22%)
(6) Mehmasself And I 7/1, 7/1 and visored for 1st time, fourth of 7 on nursery debut at Kempton (7f) 38 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ties in with Havana Club on Kempton form last time (nursery debut).
11
6th (11) (5/1 +44%) Lift Lady
5
5/1(+44%)
(11) Lift Lady 5/1, 17/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, offered little when fourth of 7 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago, merely closing up late. Hollie Doyle an interesting booking and she could fare better on just her second all-weather start. In-form filly but she is the most exposed contender, being 0-9.
7
7th (7) (9/4 +81%) Adelaide Bay
2.25
9/4(+81%)
(7) Adelaide Bay 9/4, Fared no better upped in trip after 13 weeks off when sixth of 7 in maiden (11/1) at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Attracted support the last twice; seemingly thought capable of better.
8
8th (8) (22/1 +12%) Fregola
22
22/1(+12%)
(8) Fregola 22/1, 22/1, below form eighth of 13 in nursery at this C&D 4 weeks ago, short of room final 1f. Others more persuasive. Still looks one of her powerful stable's lesser lights.
9
9th (9) (28/1 -155%) Twilight Poppy
28
28/1(-155%)
(9) Twilight Poppy 28/1, 50/1, showed a bit more than previously but didn't go about it in a likeable way when fifth of 10 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, good) 12 days ago, never nearer having gone with little fluency. Makes polytrack debut. Gives the impression she may improve for this new trip; possibilities.
5
10th (5) (22/1 -57%) Poke The Bear
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Poke The Bear 22/1, 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, couldn't land much of a blow after a sluggish start when sixth of 12 on nursery debut at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Ties in with Me Tarzan on Kempton running last week; not ruled out.
14
11th (14) (50/1 +24%) Ardads Dream
50
50/1(+24%)
(14) Ardads Dream 50/1, 50/1 and visored for 1st time, again showed little when ninth of 12 in nursery at Bath (8f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. Best effort when midfield over C&D on penultimate outing.
13
12th (13) (16/1 +0%) Top Biller
16
16/1(+0%)
(13) Top Biller 16/1, Well held in minor event/maidens. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Handicap debutant; stablemate of Freak Encounter; check the betting.
16:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Khutulun goes up in trip on her nursery debut sporting first-time cheekpieces and is a player, while Havana Club also merits consideration. The verdict is for MEHMASSELF AND I, though, who could improve for the application of a first-time tongue-tie and reverse Kempton form with the aforementioned Havana Club. Of the others, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Lift Lady went well.
ME TARZAN shaped better than the bare result making his nursery debut at Kempton recently and remains with potential. Havana Club, Khutulun and Lift Lady round off the shortlist.
Provided a wide draw proves no hindrance, ME TARZAN may be the answer. Second choice is City Captain.
(9) Narragansett 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at Limerick (8f, good to firm). Off 108 days. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Getting better each run and beaten 5l in Limerick maiden latest; fair mark; off 108 days.
2
2nd (2) (9/2 -20%) Bear Profit
4.5
9/2(-20%)
(2) Bear Profit 9/2, Latest win at Leopardstown in June. Eighth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Cork (9f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form. Gained first turf win at Leopardstown in July; this could stretch him if it turns soft.
5
3rd (5) (11/2 +21%) Nunc Est Bibendum
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(5) Nunc Est Bibendum 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in maiden (11/1) at Naas (8f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Promise in each of 3 maiden runs so far; slower ground a concern but workable mark.
3
4th (3) (11/2 +31%) Nahori
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(3) Nahori 11/2, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Punchestown (9.2f, good, 7/1) 11 days ago, needing stiffer test. Cheekpieces on 1st time. No wins since debut and no progress in h'caps; ground could be against her.
7
5th (7) (18/5 +55%) Forlio
3.6
18/5(+55%)
(7) Forlio 18/5, Winner at Limerick in May. 12/1, creditable third of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (12.2f, heavy) 39 days ago, not ideally placed. Returned from lengthy absence to win in May and has recently bounced back to form.
11
6th (11) (11/2 -38%) Someone's Wish
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(11) Someone's Wish 11/2, 4/1, career best when winning 11-runner maiden chase at Downpatrick (17.8f, good to soft) on debut over fences 8 days ago. Respectable sixth of 17 in a Navan Flat handicap prior to that. Respected for Gordon Elliott. Won beginners' last week and dual AW winner but others look better treated.
4
7th (4) (9/1 -125%) Chicago Storm
9
9/1(-125%)
(4) Chicago Storm 9/1, 20/1, won 13-runner handicap at Naas (10.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off 5 lb higher. Off the mark at 23rd attempt latest; 5lb higher but consistent on the level this term.
12
8th (12) (14/1 -65%) Tartaraghan
14
14/1(-65%)
(12) Tartaraghan 14/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 10/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Punchestown (9.2f, good) 11 days ago. 0-17; shaped like turn was near 2 starts ago but not as good latest; may not want rain.
15
9th (15) (100/1 -203%) Wayside Lady
100
100/1(-203%)
(15) Wayside Lady 100/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, first run since leaving Conor O'Dwyer when last of 6 in minor event hurdle at Listowel (20f, good, 250/1) on NH debut 6 days ago. Something to find on form. 10-race maiden on the Flat and hasn't shown enough since switching to handicaps.
1
10th (1) (9/1 +44%) Out On Friday
9
9/1(+44%)
(1) Out On Friday 9/1, Latest win at Roscommon in July. 9/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 42 days ago, doing too much too soon. Front runner who gained 7th win in July; may get lead and any rain would be fine.
10
11th (10) (18/1 -100%) Jawhary
18
18/1(-100%)
(10) Jawhary 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 8 days ago. Sole win came in 2021; hinted at return to form on AW latest but others more convincing.
14
12th (14) (33/1 -18%) Trueba
33
33/1(-18%)
(14) Trueba 33/1, Course winner. 20/1, below form ninth of 17 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. On losing run and has stamina to prove at this sort of trip, particularly if rain arrives.
6
13th (6) (16/1 -14%) Alfheim
16
16/1(-14%)
(6) Alfheim 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, below form eighth of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (12.1f, soft) 26 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap debut. Improved when a C&D 4th; lesser runs twice since but shorter trip may suit on h'cap bow.
8
14th (8) (100/1 -400%) Promo Queen
100
100/1(-400%)
(8) Promo Queen 100/1, Course winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Galway (8.4f, good) 18 days ago. Hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Every chance if back to best. Won 7f h'cap here last year; yet to prove as effective over further; new headgear.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Chicago Storm will have his supporters after scoring over a similar trip at Naas, but a 5lb rise for a neck success leaves him with no margin for error and it could pay to side with NUNC EST BIBENDUM. The selection caught the eye staying on for a good fourth in a 1m maiden last month and should relish the step up in trip for her handicap debut, while an opening mark of 68 looks fair. Forlio ran out of gas late on when making the frame over 1m4f at Roscommon last time and he's another to note now eased in trip.
FORLIO shaped quite well from a poor draw at Roscommon last time and might prove the answer to this student derby. Last month's Naas scorer Chicago Storm rates an obvious danger, while Gordon Elliott's Someone's Wish also enters the reckoning on the back of a recent chase success. Nunc Est Bibendum rates a possible improver in handicaps and completes the shortlist.
FORLIO got back on track with a solid placed effort at Roscommon last month and he won from just a 2lb lower mark earlier this term
(7) Melon 4/1, Has shown ability in a trio of maidens at up to this trip on soft/heavy. Improvement could be on the way now that he's pitched into a handicap and it'll be interesting to see which way he goes in the betting. Brother to 12.5 German winner and looks a possible improver now switched to a handicap.
5
2nd (5) (6/1 -71%) Three Dons
6
6/1(-71%)
(5) Three Dons 6/1, Added another success to what has been a highly productive 2024 campaign when seeing off 4 rivals in good style at Ffos Las (1½m, heavy). Impossible to rule out in current form but now moves up in class off an 8 lb higher mark, so a new personal best is certainly needed. Usually ridden by Molly Gunn; won six of his last eight races, last two on heavy at 1m4f.
4
3rd (4) (17/2 -113%) Dark Jedi
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(4) Dark Jedi 17/2, Snapped a long losing run when coming from off the pace to score in tidy fashion at Thirsk in May. Below par since but has edged back down to that winning mark and it's not hard to envisage a bold show from this 8-y-o with conditions in his favour. Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings.
2
4th (2) (9/1 +44%) Goobinator
9
9/1(+44%)
(2) Goobinator 9/1, Dual purpose performer who proved he retains his ability following 18 months off when striking at Catterick (1½m, heavy) last October. However, he hasn't fired on all cylinders so far this season and arrives here on the back of a moody display at Chester a fortnight ago. Ran badly at Chester latest; cheekpieces (tried once in 2022) replace his usual hood.
1
5th (1) (11/4 +0%) Percy Shelley
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(1) Percy Shelley 11/4, Useful performer in France who was successful 3 times in 2022. Yet to score in 11 attempts for current yard but has slipped to a good mark as a result and posted arguably his best effort on these shores when hitting the crossbar at Doncaster (1½m, good) recently. Strong claims. 0-11 in Britain but down the weights and plentiful evidence that he can be competitive.
6
6th (6) (10/3 -21%) Free Speech
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(6) Free Speech 10/3, Consistent filly who has upped her game equipped with cheekpieces the last twice, scoring on soft ground at Pontefract before following up here (11.6f, good) earlier this month. 4 lb rise fair enough and she has to be respected in her hat-trick bid. Reliable sort and progressive too given that she's won both her starts in cheekpieces.
3
7th (3) (10/1 +70%) Graphite
10
10/1(+70%)
(3) Graphite 10/1, Veteran who was better for return spin/following a wind op when second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1¾m) last month. However, he has underperformed on turf either side of that, most recently finishing well adrift of Percy Shelley at Doncaster. Veteran who last won in 2021; AW second in August but no impact on turf for a long time.
17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Three Dons has won six times already this year and will relish the prevailing soft going. He warrants consideration, despite an 8lb rise for his latest success at Ffos Las, but the three-year-old FREE SPEECH is equally progressive. Ed Dunlop's filly has benefited from the application of cheekpieces and this extra test of stamina should play to her strengths as she bids for a hat-trick on the back of winning over the extended 1m3f here. Percy Shelley has tumbled down the handicap and can get involved off his current mark.
PERCY SHELLEY is appealing on the back of a solid effort at Doncaster where he chased home an unexposed, progressive type. The 5-y-o remains on an attractive mark nudged back up 2 lb and he gets the nod ahead of Dark Jedi, who has slipped back to his last winning mark and he has his conditions. The hat-trick seeking Free Speech and handicap-debutant Melon are others to consider.
Percy Shelley and Free Speech are shortlisted but this may be yet another win for THREE DONS.
(3) Galon De Vauzelle 10/1, Below form seventh of 14 in handicap chase (25/1) at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Hard to make a strong case for. Won over 2m6f at Leopardstown last Christmas but lost his form after and needs best again.
7
2nd (7) (9/2 +55%) Decimation
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(7) Decimation 9/2, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Fourth of 5 in minor event chase at Ballinrobe (17.2f, soft, 25/1) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Lost his form over hurdles this year; well held three chase starts and needs more.
9
3rd (9) (13/8 +19%) Meehall
1.625
13/8(+19%)
(9) Meehall 13/8, 7/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Killarney (23.4f, soft) 37 days ago, driven clear. Fancied to follow up. Won over this trip at Killarney last time in a first-time hood; 7lb higher but go well.
5
4th (5) (9/1 -157%) Avec Espoir
9
9/1(-157%)
(5) Avec Espoir 9/1, 13/2, much improved when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 33 days ago, unchallenged. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has good chance on form. Wide-margin front-running winner over hurdles and fences this term; has to be respected.
8
5th (8) (7/1 -133%) Aurea Fortuna
7
7/1(-133%)
(8) Aurea Fortuna 7/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Gerard Keane when below form sixth of 11 in novice chase at Roscommon (16.5f, soft) 53 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Not dismissed. Glimpses of ability in three hurdle and three chase starts; top rider booked on h'cap bow.
10
6th (10) (17/2 +39%) Carrig Carol
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(10) Carrig Carol 17/2, One win from 21 NH runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good, 11/2) 144 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Well beaten over hurdles and fences in the spring so needs a resurgence after her break.
4
7th (4) (14/1 -27%) Robinstown
14
14/1(-27%)
(4) Robinstown 14/1, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in January. Tenth of 12 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (19f, good to soft, 13/2) 135 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Is 0-7 over fences; poor over hurdles when last seen but chance on earlier Down Royal 3rd.
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|F| (11) (16/1 -14%) Kadys Dirha
16
16/1(-14%)
(11) Kadys Dirha 16/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. 7/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23.4f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Maiden has been 2nd in three chases this term; needs a bit more 3lb out of the handicap.
6
|PU| (6) (12/1 -33%) C'est Quelqu'un
12
12/1(-33%)
(6) C'est Quelqu'un 12/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 141 days ago, tailed off when pulled up between last 2. Switches from hurdles to chase. Return to this sphere could help. Three chase wins but pulled-up on two of last three starts and has to return to best.
2
|PU| (2) (22/1 -10%) Dragon Rock
22
22/1(-10%)
(2) Dragon Rock 22/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (28/1) at Wexford (25.5f, soft) 66 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Won over 3m on testing ground last winter; questions after pulled-up on last two starts.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Successful aboard Mica Malpic in 2022 and Harvey's Quay last year, Derek O'Connor now teams up with interesting handicap debutant AUREA FORTUNA. A half-brother to dual Grade 1 winner Battleoverdoyen, he ran his best race to date when sixth at Roscommon last month and still only five, there should be plenty more to come from the Mount Nelson chestnut. Second and third in this very contest 12 months ago, Galon De Vauzelle and Avec Espoir both look to have solid claims, with the latter sure to have plenty of supporters after easily winning two of his last three. Recent Killarney victor Meehall and the locally trained Kadys Dirha are others for the shortlist in this competitive affair.
MEEHALL upped his game and displayed a good attitude when scoring at Killarney last time and the bulk of his rivals have something to prove, so he gets the nod over Avec Espoir, who is a huge threat if able to replicate the form of his recent hurdling success.
Robinstown and AVEC ESPOIR like to get on with matters and could get away from the others early on. Preference is for the latter.
(2) Francky Du Berlais 9/4, Cracking servant to connections, dual Summer Plate winner over C&D. Holding his form well this season before a lesser run in listed handicap chase at Killarney (20.8f) last month and he's very much the type to bounce back. Dual winner of the Summer Plate over C&D (fourth this year); chance unless it gets soft.
3
2nd (3) (5/2 +38%) Envious Editor
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(3) Envious Editor 5/2, Bounced back to his best following a point success for Mrs C. Crow in 2m5f Stratford hunter chase in May. Continued good work in pair of starts for new yard, running on for second in 9-runner Worcester handicap (20f) 17 days ago. Possibilities again. Winning pointer/hunter chaser; has run 3 decent races in h'caps this summer.
4
3rd (4) (11/4 +8%) Imac Wood
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(4) Imac Wood 11/4, Registered 3 chase victories last season and left opening pair of efforts this term well behind when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 73 days ago. Still only a 6-y-o, so further progress not ruled out. 6-12 over fences, latest win at Uttoxeter last time; put up 4lb; not out of it.
5
4th (5) (10/3 +26%) Small Bad Bob
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(5) Small Bad Bob 10/3, Fair winning hurdler/chaser for Paul Henderson and back to best for present yard in the spring, winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.6f) in May. Remains lightly raced in this sphere and another in with a shout back from a break. Rare course runner for his trainer; comes here in decent form.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Chris Ward and IMAC WOOD have struck up a fine partnership and the six-year-old has won half of his 12 chase starts, most recently at Uttoxeter in July. There should be even more to come from him and he is preferred to Small Bad Bob, who was successful over the smaller obstacles at Huntingdon when last seen. Envious Editor put in a solid effort to fill the runner-up berth at Worcester, while Jet Plane's hat-trick bid ended in failure at the Scottish National meeting and he is 4lb higher for his return.
No shortage of in-form sorts in this small-field affair including IMAC WOOD. He enhanced his excellent strike rate over fences (well backed) at Uttoxeter (20f) in July and, still only a 6-y-o, there's a suspicion he could yet have more to offer. Jet Plane, on seasonal bow, and Francky du Berlais head the dangers.
In an open race the vote goes to veteran FRANKY DU BERLAIS, who has a good record here and has been in decent form this summer.
(6) Lady La Fay 15/8, Excellent effort when runner-up at Carlisle in July (11.2f). Not in quite the same form when fourth of 7 in novice (7/2) at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm) 65 days ago but a return to this easier surface can see her in a better light. Fancied to feature. Carlisle 2nd (1m3f, good) gives her a big shout but she was rather disappointing next time.
2
2nd (2) (7/4 +7%) Al Ameed
1.75
7/4(+7%)
(2) Al Ameed 7/4, Lightly-raced maiden who produced another solid effort without proving a match for the winner when respectable second of 7 in novice at Kempton (12f) 12 days ago. Sound claims for all he's yet to encounter ground this soft. Kempton 2nd (1m3f, AW) two starts back reads well; his two turf races were on good to firm.
4
3rd (4) (20/1 -300%) Pagan Sun
20
20/1(-300%)
(4) Pagan Sun 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Southwell (14.1f) 24 days ago, well positioned. Visor on 1st time. His AW efforts were better than his two on turf; visor on; unraced on softer than good.
3
4th (3) (33/1 -65%) Famous Shoes
33
33/1(-65%)
(3) Famous Shoes 33/1, Son of New Approach who was soon under pressure and never figured when tenth of 14 in novice at Southwell (12.1f, 22/1) on debut 25 days ago. Subsequently gelded and this should reveal more. Tenth of 14 when 22-1 for a novice at Southwell (1m4f, AW) early this month; gelded since.
1
5th (1) (9/4 +25%) Creatif
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(1) Creatif 9/4, Fairly useful colt who made a winning debut at Saint-Cloud (12f) in May and similar form when third of 6 in minor event back at that course a month later. Acquired by new yard for no less than €140,000 thereafter and he's interesting starting out for yard in fine form. 1st and 3rd over 1m4f in France; 140,000euros sale in July; 7lb penalty but unexposed.
5
6th (5) (50/1 -213%) Krissy
50
50/1(-213%)
(5) Krissy 50/1, Calyx filly. Held back by inexperience but was getting the message late on when seventh of 14 in maiden (40/1) at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago. Looks sure to improve and increase in trip looks in her favour. 40-1 seventh of 14 from the back at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) was promising, but modest form.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Creatif changed hands for 140,000 euros after finishing third in France last time and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market. However, AL AMEED looks the way to go. The son of Kodiac has filled the runner-up berth at Kempton the last twice and he sets the standard with a rating of 84. Lady La Fay is another to keep an eye on after her fourth at Doncaster.
AL AMEED's effectiveness under these conditions needs to be taken on trust but he's shown more than enough to think a race of this nature is within reach and he earns the vote to get off the mark back on turf. Lady La Fay may emerge as the chief threat back on an easier surface ahead of David O'Meara's French-recruit Creatif.
Al Ameed and Lady La Fay are top on ratings but today's surface will be very different. A chance is taken on ex-French CREATIF.
(5) Rock Master 14/1, Seventh of 11 in novice at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 20/1) on debut 66 days ago. Significantly up in trip and likely needs more time. No obvious promise on 5f turf debut in July; steps up 2f in trip on return.
3
1st (3) (13/8 +64%) Hyperchromatic
1.625
13/8(+64%)
(3) Hyperchromatic 13/8, Ran to a similar level as on debut when fourth of 9 in novice (11/2) at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 6 weeks ago. In the mix. Has reached the frame on both starts and can give Sapphire Valley most to do.
10
2nd (10) (28/1 -180%) Loving Apprentice
28
28/1(-180%)
(10) Loving Apprentice 28/1, Showed ability again up against a favourite destined for something much better when second of 12 in maiden (12/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 18 days ago. Beaten 13l when second latest and needs plenty of improvement to trouble Sapphire Valley.
4
3rd (4) (16/1 0%) It'sneverjustone
16
16/1(0%)
(4) It'sneverjustone 16/1, Showed more despite being caught wide from the highest draw when fourth of 7 in maiden at Chester (7f, soft, 20/1) 2 weeks ago. Kept on for fourth when stepped up to 7f at Chester two weeks ago; may do better again.
1
4th (1) (1/1 -50%) Sapphire Valley
1
1/1(-50%)
(1) Sapphire Valley 1/1, 12/1, picked up very cheaply as a 2-y-o and made the perfect start when readily winning 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 7 days ago, leading over 1f out. Hard to beat under a penalty. Easy winner on last Saturday's Wolverhampton debut; can defy a penalty.
6
5th (6) (28/1 -100%) Bust A Moon
28
28/1(-100%)
(6) Bust A Moon 28/1, Foaled March 3. Rumble Inthejungle gelding. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Wears hood but yard capable of readying a newcomer. Check the betting for a stable which gets winning newcomers.
8
6th (8) (200/1 -400%) Makes Me Wonder
200
200/1(-400%)
(8) Makes Me Wonder 200/1, Well held in 2 maidens. Handicaps after this will be more suitable. Big prices and well held in two AW runs so far.
14
7th (14) (150/1 -200%) Take The Boat
150
150/1(-200%)
(14) Take The Boat 150/1, Showed signs of ability amidst inexperience when fourth at Newmarket on debut but hasn't progressed on both subsequent all-weather starts. Looks one for later down the line. Hinted at ability in three starts but unlikely to be of interest until handicapping.
11
8th (11) (18/1 -50%) Terramindar
18
18/1(-50%)
(11) Terramindar 18/1, 9/1, very green but gave signs of getting the idea late on when fifth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 47 days ago. Promise when fifth of 14 on 7f Kempton debut; may improve.
7
9th (7) (40/1 -60%) Currahee
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Currahee 40/1, Foaled April 14. €15,000 2-y-o, Mehmas gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 1m) out of winning half-sister to high-class winner up to 9.2f Gold Away. Market support worth noting for yard which had one go close in a similar race last month.
2
10th (2) (25/1 -257%) Campani
25
25/1(-257%)
(2) Campani 25/1, Foaled March 4. 31,000 gns yearling, Time Test colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f/6f winner Lajatico and 1m/9f winner Talyani, both useful. Ticks plenty of boxes on paper. A half-brother to six winners and one to keep an eye on in the market.
12
11th (12) (150/1 -50%) Baileys Value
150
150/1(-50%)
(12) Baileys Value 150/1, Made little appeal on paper and never landed a blow when eleventh of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f, 125/1) on debut 12 days ago. 125-1 and in rear throughout on recent Kempton debut.
9
12th (9) (33/1 0%) We're Done
33
33/1(0%)
(9) We're Done 33/1, Green when down the field in 2 maidens. Looks one for later on. Well behind Sapphire Valley last week and looks more of a handicap project.
13
13th (13) (250/1 -150%) Rationale
250
250/1(-150%)
(13) Rationale 250/1, 125/1, fared no better than on debut when ninth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago. Down the field in two runs this month; outsider again.
17:25 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SAPPHIRE VALLEY impressed when scoring with the minimum of fuss over 7f at Wolverhampton on his debut last week, and the son of Blue Point gets the nod to give weight and a beating to these rivals. This step up in trip can see 32,000-euro breeze-up purchase Rock Master improve on his debut effort over 5f at Lingfield and he can give the selection most to think about. Terramindar is also worthy of consideration.
SAPPHIRE VALLEY made the perfect start at Wolverhampton last week and with further improvement on the cards, George Boughey's charge is fancied to defy a penalty at the expense of Hyperchromatic, who ran to a similar level as on debut when fourth at Ripon 6 weeks ago and should be bang there on all-weather debut. Debutants Campani and Bust A Moon can fight out third.
The way SAPPHIRE VALLEY swept clear at Wolverhampton last weekend marks him down as potentially useful and he can defy a penalty.
(8) No More Porter 4/1, Course winner. Twenty eight runs since last win in 2021. 3/1, last of 9 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Both wins have come here but losing run since 2021 and didn't beat a rival latest.
2
2nd (2) (6/1 +25%) Chicago Fireball
6
6/1(+25%)
(2) Chicago Fireball 6/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Leopardstown in June. Respectable seventh of 24 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 20/1) 28 days ago. Won back-to-back after gelding procedure earlier in campaign and still in good form.
5
3rd (5) (13/2 +19%) Genuine Article
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(5) Genuine Article 13/2, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable eighth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at this course (10f, good) 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. Looks competitive on form. No wins since maiden success and drop to 7f against him this time.
10
4th (10) (13/2 -44%) Merisi Diamond
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(10) Merisi Diamond 13/2, C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (9/2) at Roscommon (7.4f, soft) 26 days ago, finding extra. Needs considering. C&D winner who got back on track with Roscommon win latest; shortlisted despite 9lb rise.
15
5th (15) (22/1 +12%) Salah Belle
22
22/1(+12%)
(15) Salah Belle 22/1, Course winner. Latest win here in June. 11/1, last of 11 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Won 2 of first 3 starts incl' course h'cap but failed to beat a rival in 2 of 3 runs since.
1
6th (1) (10/1 +44%) Hurricane Ivor
10
10/1(+44%)
(1) Hurricane Ivor 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. 22/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, good) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. C&D winner; 2nd at Galway before lesser run latest; good mark and won't mind the ground.
13
6th (13) (12/1 -20%) Mehman
12
12/1(-20%)
(13) Mehman 12/1, Latest win at Naas in May. Off 12 weeks, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Could be spot on with that run behind him and only 1 lb above the mark he deied at Naas. All four wins at 5f; in good form but probably best watched on first go at 7f.
16
8th (16) (22/1 +12%) Back Down Under
22
22/1(+12%)
(16) Back Down Under 22/1, C&D winner. Winner here in June. Tenth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Cork (7f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Sole win came over C&D in June; not as good twice since and up against it in a tough race.
14
9th (14) (40/1 -400%) Punk Poet
40
40/1(-400%)
(14) Punk Poet 40/1, 9/4, good third of 10 in handicap at Laytown (7f) 12 days ago. Good run at Laytown 12 days ago but these probably aren't his conditions.
7
10th (7) (15/2 -88%) Imperial Dream
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(7) Imperial Dream 15/2, Course winner under Billy Lee last month. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Cork (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Billy Lee back on board now. Much respected. Course winner last month and only one too good since but those runs were on quicker ground.
11
11th (11) (11/1 -10%) Profit Refused
11
11/1(-10%)
(11) Profit Refused 11/1, Visored for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to firm, 7/1) 30 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Maiden winner last year; good runs this term but unproven on slower than good.
12
12th (12) (14/1 -56%) Dagoda
14
14/1(-56%)
(12) Dagoda 14/1, Won this race last year. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 16/1) 69 days ago. Enters calculations back from a short break Latest win in this race last year; drop back in trip and slower ground will help.
17
13th (17) (33/1 +0%) Uncle Albert
33
33/1(+0%)
(17) Uncle Albert 33/1, Winner at Cork in March. 11/2, below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Gained first win on seasonal return (7f, heavy); not as good since but ground may suit.
3
14th (3) (22/1 -10%) Current Option
22
22/1(-10%)
(3) Current Option 22/1, Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. Last of 24 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 50/1) 28 days ago. Bounce back needed. 7f specialist; winner from 3lb lower back in June; not in same form recently.
4
15th (4) (20/1 +0%) Verhoyen
20
20/1(+0%)
(4) Verhoyen 20/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in July. 9/1, 23 lengths ninth of 12 to Merisi Diamond in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, soft) 26 days ago, going off too hard. Six-time course winner (3 C&D) and dangerous to give a lead to; below last winning mark.
6
16th (6) (18/1 +0%) Giuseppe Cassioli
18
18/1(+0%)
(6) Giuseppe Cassioli 18/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Leopardstown in July. Bit below form twelfth of 24 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 33/1) 28 days ago. Has won twice this year but possible h'capper has caught up and wouldn't want soft ground.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Merisi Diamond showed a likeable attitude when scoring over an extended 7f at Roscommon earlier this month and he merits respect in a bid to follow up, although more will be required off a 9lb higher mark. With that in mind, MEHMAN gets the tentative vote. Gerard O'Leary's charge looked tapped for toe at a crucial stage before running on well to finish fourth over 6f at Navan when last seen and, eased 1lb since and tackling 7f for the first time, this may be the day to catch him. Chicago Fireball and Genuine Article are a couple of others to consider in a wide-open finale.
MEHMAN is back on a good mark and is taken to strike in this finale after shaping quite well at Navan last time. Billy Lee is back on last month's course scorer Imperial Dream and Paul Flynn's 4-y-o may give the selection most to do ahead of Genuine Article and Merisi Diamond.
With the potential of an uncontested lead for VERHOYEN, he ought go well back at his favourite venue from below his last winning mark
(2) Windbeneathmywings 5/2, Winner in bumper at Cork in July. Second of 8 in bumper (7/2) at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good to soft) 15 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Makes plenty of appeal. Won at Cork and runner-up at Ballinrobe; can be involved if handling this softer ground.
3
2nd (3) (4/1 -113%) Addragoole
4
4/1(-113%)
(3) Addragoole 4/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Second of 8 in bumper (9/4) at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) on bumper debut 157 days ago. Respected. Second in bumper and maiden hurdle in spring; yard in form; likely to go well on return.
1
3rd (1) (9/2 +18%) Black Heather
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(1) Black Heather 9/2, Career best when winning 15-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (15.5f, good, 16/1) 67 days ago, driven out. Penalty may be enough to stop him. Won at Ballinrobe in July over this trip; has handled testing ground before so be involved.
6
4th (6) (5/2 +69%) Heads Up
2.5
5/2(+69%)
(6) Heads Up 5/2, €40,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 19f) The Russian Doyen. By a leading sire and cost 40,000euros as a 3yo; classy damline; worth a market check.
4
5th (4) (9/1 +73%) Mellem
9
9/1(+73%)
(4) Mellem 9/1, French Navy gelding. Dam placed in bumpers/made frame over hurdles. By the sire of Marine Nationale but will have to be smart to take this on debut.
5
6th (5) (16/1 +52%) Couldntmakeitup
16
16/1(+52%)
(5) Couldntmakeitup 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 20½ lengths ninth of 14 to Windbeneathmywings in bumper at Cork (16.9f, good to soft, 28/1) on NH debut 85 days ago. Beaten 21l on debut at Cork and huge improvement is needed; top rider booked, though.
8
7th (8) (22/1 -120%) Ad Caelum
22
22/1(-120%)
(8) Ad Caelum 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, second of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (20.1f, good) 118 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Back down in trip. Was a 6l runner-up in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle over 2m4f; has the pace to drop to this trip.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
NOT NOW DARLING stands out after her comfortable debut success. A half-sister to the potentially high class Mozzies Sister, she readily stretched clear of her rivals on good ground at Killarney, with the likely testing conditions here a cause for concern. The ground is also an unknown for Cork victor Windbeneathmywings. A solid second on his latest start, another good effort looks likely from the Free Eagle chestnut. The Harry Kelly-trained Black Heather is the other winner in the line-up, but again the ground is a cause for concern. A runner-up on soft on debut at Down Royal, Addragoole went down by just half a length at Bellewstown in April. Not seen since, the Gavin Cromwell-trained five-year-old is of definite interest with Declan Lavery aboard.
Having made a winning start, WINDBENEATHMYWINGS probably bumped into one when second at Ballinrobe last time and, if he's in the same form, he can get back to winning ways here. Not Now Darling and Addragoole are also serious players.
Getting weight from Black Heather and Windbeneathmywings, ADDRAGOOLE(nap) can go one better than on his two previous starts.
(2) Bannister 11/2, Multiple winner for Tom George and back to form lately, performing respectably when fifth over C&D last month. May well be on the premises. Two fair runs over 2m here this summer; below-par over 2m2f last time; stamina to prove.
5
2nd (5) (11/2 -22%) Opera King
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(5) Opera King 11/2, Fair bumper performer who showed aptitude for hurdling when third here on debut. Back on track when filling the same spot at Ludlow four months ago and return to this trip promises to suit on handicap debut. Fair in bumpers and with headgear over hurdles; interesting back up in trip on h'cap debut.
7
3rd (7) (11/4 +63%) Gavin
2.75
11/4(+63%)
(7) Gavin 11/4, A three-time winner last summer and while he hasn't come close to scaling those heights since (both in this sphere and on the Flat) since returning from a break in May, this 6-y-o is dangerous to discount having slipped to an attractive mark. Three wins last season; mainly disappointing this term; on a good mark but a bit to prove.
1
4th (1) (18/1 -13%) Mourzouk
18
18/1(-13%)
(1) Mourzouk 18/1, Racked up a hat-trick in spring of 2022. Lightly raced since and latest effort at Uttoxeter left plenty to be desired. Has had a break. Last won off 10lb lower in May 2022; not at his best since, including after wind surgery.
6
5th (6) (6/1 -33%) Game Beaaa
6
6/1(-33%)
(6) Game Beaaa 6/1, Has been holding form well lately and posted another solid showing when fifth at Kelso 10 days ago. Others look better treated, but she should give another good account. 1-19 over hurdles his win coming over C&D in August 2023; in fair form this season; player.
3
6th (3) (7/2 -17%) United Front
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(3) United Front 7/2, Fairly useful 10f Flat winner for Mick Appleby who took a step forward on his previous hurdles exploits when 3¼ lengths second in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot last time. Could do better still and makes obvious appeal. Six-time winner on the Flat; best of 4 hurdle runs when 2nd on h'cap debut latest; chance..
4
7th (4) (9/1 -260%) Karannelle
9
9/1(-260%)
(4) Karannelle 9/1, Course winner. 11/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 8 days ago, driven out. Another solid showing is on the cards. Five wins over hurdles, latest at Newton Abbot last week; up 3lb; worth considering.
9
8th (9) (66/1 -65%) Seaborough
66
66/1(-65%)
(9) Seaborough 66/1, Dual Uttoxeter winner back in 2022 but his record has been distinctly patchy since. Hard to recommend with confidence. Exposed sort; not in the best of form this year; tongue-tie tried; others stronger.
8
|PU| (8) (50/1 -100%) Golden Moonshake
50
50/1(-100%)
(8) Golden Moonshake 50/1, Related to winners but has no solid form to his name and will have to take a step forward with cheekpieces on for handicap debut. Modest form so far; on a lowly mark for h'cap debut; may improve for cheekpieces.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
UNITED FRONT was no match for a comfortable winner on his handicap debut at Newton Abbot last month, but that rival has gone in again since. Fergal O'Brien's gelding is just 1lb higher today and, given that he's open to further improvement over hurdles, the son of War Front looks more than capable of going one better. Recent Newton Abbot scorer Karannelle can give a good account of herself from 3lb higher, while Golden Moonshake warrants a market check, now fitted with cheekpieces on his handicap bow.
OPERA KING looks leniently treated on bumper form, so he's worth chancing now handicapping on return from a break for a yard that excels around this time of year. United Front could improve further in this sphere, so she's respected along with Karannelle.
In a modest race the unexposed UNITED FRONT, a good second on his handicap debut last month, is taken to win from Opera King.
(5) Merrijig 9/2, Returned to best to capitalise on the drop back in grade in 12-runner handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) 54 days ago, well on top finish. 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. 2m1f Carlisle win latest; his three runs on good to soft or soft left more to be desired.
1
2nd (1) (9/4 +18%) Maxident
2.25
9/4(+18%)
(1) Maxident 9/4, Heavy-ground novice winner last spring and underlined how well he copes with testing ground when second in 2¼m Pontefract handicap on reappearance. Stiff task when pulled up in Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot but drops appreciably in grade on first start for new yard (7-lb claimer booked). Two placed efforts (2m2f/2m) in the mud this spring give encouragement.
4
3rd (4) (16/1 -60%) Two Auld Pals
16
16/1(-60%)
(4) Two Auld Pals 16/1, Latest win at Hamilton in May but has been a bit disappointing in 3 runs since. Blinkers on for 1st time. Below form lately and experiments with headgear, but soft or heavy ground looks a big plus.
3
4th (3) (13/2 +35%) Zimmerman
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(3) Zimmerman 13/2, Capitalised on a reduced mark at York in July but wasn't in anything like the same form at Chester (15.9f, good to firm, 15/2) 28 days ago. Last year's sole win was over 2m on heavy and he won at York (2m, good to soft) this July.
7
5th (7) (33/1 -230%) Spantik
33
33/1(-230%)
(7) Spantik 33/1, C&D winner who left his reappearance well behind when second of 7 in C&D handicap (good to firm) 32 days ago. Claims with a repeat. Won last year over C&D; 2nd on latest start but soft or heavy ground is a big worry.
2
6th (2) (11/1 -69%) Clansman
11
11/1(-69%)
(2) Clansman 11/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Chester (12.3f, soft) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Productive March/April, mostly in the mud; 140 days off before a respectable latest show.
6
7th (6) (9/4 -13%) Tokyo Bay
2.25
9/4(-13%)
(6) Tokyo Bay 9/4, Winner here in April. Not disgraced both starts in handicaps subsequently and interesting now returning to softer ground following a break/gelding operation. Gelded and absent four months; interesting prospect for staying trips in the mud.
17:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Tokyo Bay has competed in much deeper contests than this on both of his handicap starts to date. He has been gelded since his most recent start and might get closer at this lower level. However, the vote goes to track-and-trip winner SPANTIK, who was beaten a length into second over this C&D last month and he has lots in his favour as he bids to go one better off 1lb higher. Last-time-out winner Merrijig is another to consider.
MAXIDENT goes well in the mud and is taken to capitalise on a notable drop in grade having contested the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot when last seen in June. Tokyo Bay and Merrijig are feared most.
Most should have their chances boosted by soft or heavy ground, including the lightly raced 3yo TOKYO BAY. Maxident is next best.
(7) Metro Dubai 5/2, Elarqam gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/5) 7 days ago. More exposed than most here but he brings some of the better form to the table. Consistent rather than progressive; ran well at Wolverhampton last week; should go well.
11
2nd (11) (9/2 -29%) Mandana
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(11) Mandana 9/2, Persian KIng filly. Matched her previous form when third of 5 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month. High draw is a slight negative but she can't be ruled out on form. Similar form in three fillies' maidens; solid form claims and likely to go well again.
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3rd (4) (25/1 -108%) Pickering Castle
25
25/1(-108%)
(4) Pickering Castle 25/1, Cityscape gelding. Showed a bit when sixth of 8 in maiden (16/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 47 days ago. Hood left off this time. Green and ran to modest level on last month's debut (7f, AW); hood worn there now left off.
12
4th (12) (25/1 +24%) The Thames Lady
25
25/1(+24%)
(12) The Thames Lady 25/1, Land Force filly. Already hooded and raced freely when sixth of 12 in maiden (13/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 18 days ago. Will need to improve. 17l behind an impressive stablemate at Lingfield (6f) on debut; was backed there though.
10
5th (10) (10/1 -54%) Bint Mohaather
10
10/1(-54%)
(10) Bint Mohaather 10/1, Foaled March 24. 19,000 gns yearling, resold 30,000 gns yearling, Mohaather filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner Savaanah and 6f winner Tundra. Dam unraced from a very good family. Makes some appeal on paper and is worth betting check. 30,000gns half-sister to five winners; starts out at a realistic level; check the betting.
8
6th (8) (150/1 -50%) Something Splendid
150
150/1(-50%)
(8) Something Splendid 150/1, Postponed colt. 66/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut 18 days ago. Needs to leave that effort well behind. 66-1 when tailed off at Leicester (7f, soft) on this month's debut.
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7th (6) (5/6 +44%) Shamador
0.833333
5/6(+44%)
(6) Shamador 5/6, Shaman colt. Came clear with an experienced rival when second of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 18 days ago. Sets the standard on that effort and further improvement looks like. Promising second on debut at Newcastle 18 days ago (7f); open to improvement; solid claims.
5
8th (5) (100/1 -150%) Prince Of Joy
100
100/1(-150%)
(5) Prince Of Joy 100/1, Oasis Dream gelding made an unpromising start to career when last of 7 in maiden at Goodwood (8f, good to soft) on debut 34 days ago. Dropped right away on his Goodwood debut; can do better but needs to.
1
9th (1) (150/1 -50%) Captain Brett
150
150/1(-50%)
(1) Captain Brett 150/1, Sea The Moon gelding. 80/1, still green when tenth of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago, slowly away. Clearly one for the longer term. Poor form in two runs over a mile this summer; one for handicaps over further next year.
13
10th (13) (100/1 -300%) Appleblossomwhite
100
100/1(-300%)
(13) Appleblossomwhite 100/1, Soldier's Call filly. €6,000Y, €16,000 2-y-o. Fifth foal. Half-sister to 6f-1m winner Cherry Pink (by Elzaam). Dam unraced half-sister to useful 10.5f winner Mutebah from family of Nayef, Nashwan and Unfuwain. Market can guide as to expectations on debut. 16,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-sister to a minor 6f-1m winner; likely best watched.
3
11th (3) (100/1 -614%) My Boy Harry
100
100/1(-614%)
(3) My Boy Harry 100/1, Foaled May 21. Massaat colt. Dam 7f winner. Not an obvious sort on paper. Some appeal on paper but yard not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.
9
12th (9) (250/1 -150%) Addenda
250
250/1(-150%)
(9) Addenda 250/1, King of Change filly. Last in newcomers race/minor event. Impossible to fancy. Beaten around 30l in a couple of 7f fillies' events; can't be recommended.
2
13th (2) (200/1 -203%) Chester Arms
200
200/1(-203%)
(2) Chester Arms 200/1, Ribchester colt. Very green when last of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 23 days ago. Can't be fancied on that evidence. 22-1 and offered little short-term promise at Lingfield (6f, AW) this month.
18:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SHAMADOR showed plenty of ability when finding only a progressive rival too good on his racecourse debut over 7f at Newcastle and, with significant improvement likely, he should take some stopping. Archie Watson's horses are in good form and this son of Shaman can continue that recent run. A win appears just around the corner for Metro Dubai, who ran well when second over 7f at Wolverhampton latest, while Mandana also warrants respect.
SHAMADOR showed plenty to like when runner-up at Newcastle on his debut and should know even more this time, so is a strong selection to go one better on this occasion. Metro Dubai and Mandana haven't proven particuarly progressive to date but have at least shown at fair level of ability and are likely to prove the biggest threats.
Metro Dubai and Mandana (second choice) have solid claims but the debut effort of SHAMADOR offered hope of better.
(9) Lord Warburton 33/1, Modest at best on the Flat (stays 1½m) and efforts in this sphere have hardly been inspiring. Poor form in three maiden hurdles; Flat winner since; may do better but 13lb wrong.
4
2nd (4) (15/8 +0%) Garitsa Bay
1.875
15/8(+0%)
(4) Garitsa Bay 15/8, Built on promise of his handicap debut effort when opening his account at Stratford during the spring. Doubled his tally with a narrow success at Worcester (2m, good to soft) on latest start in June and should have a part to play nudged up 3 lb. Two wins over hurdles, the latest at Worcester last time; stays 2m2f; should go well again.
5
3rd (5) (12/1 -50%) Saddlers Quest
12
12/1(-50%)
(5) Saddlers Quest 12/1, Completed a hat-trick last year and took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 13 at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) in June. Below par both subsequent starts, though, and she's probably worth taking on. Three wins at 2m/2m1f in 2023; below par on soft after wind op latest; better expected.
2
4th (2) (15/8 +46%) Bitsnbuckles
1.875
15/8(+46%)
(2) Bitsnbuckles 15/8, Duly improved when making a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon (19.6f, soft) in January. Disappointing both starts since but there were excuses on both occasions and he's not one to write off just yet. Below-par since winning over 2m3f in January but could bounce back on this better ground.
7
5th (7) (8/1 -167%) Prospect House
8
8/1(-167%)
(7) Prospect House 8/1, Runner-up on 2 of his first 3 starts at this course and had a bit in hand when getting off the mark over C&D (a division of this race) on his latest appearance 12 months ago. 4 lb rise no major hardship and will be a threat if fully tuned-up. Off the mark over hurdles in this race last term; not run since; could go well if tuned up.
3
6th (3) (10/1 -25%) Barenboim
10
10/1(-25%)
(3) Barenboim 10/1, Some good efforts on the Flat for David O'Meara this year but he didn't show a great deal back in this sphere on debut for new connections at Worcester after 5 months off. Now goes handicapping. Five-time Flat winner; modest form over hurdles (after wind op latest); h'cap debut.
1
7th (1) (18/1 -13%) Good Bye
18
18/1(-13%)
(1) Good Bye 18/1, Proved a model of consistency during 2022/23 campaign for this yard but he hasn't shown much spark in 2 starts since returning from a 17-month absence in June. Two wins, latest in January 2023; off for 509 days; not regained his form since.
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|U| (8) (12/1 +0%) Harry Gulliver
12
12/1(+0%)
(8) Harry Gulliver 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was in the process of running best race to date when falling at the last (in a share of second at the time) at Southwell in May. Disappointing next time out, though, and he's opposable. Disputing second when falling at the last at Stratford in May; poor form otherwise.
6
|PU| (6) (150/1 -200%) Tio Mio
150
150/1(-200%)
(6) Tio Mio 150/1, Fair Flat winner but recent efforts in that sphere have lacked spark and he hasn't pulled up any trees over hurdles so far. Three-time AW Flat winner at up to 1m3f; poor form over hurdles; others stronger.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
GARITSA BAY left it late to get up over 2m at Worcester in June and, with the return to further in his favour, a 3lb higher mark looks well within range. The son of Walk In The Park gets the vote over Barenboim, who could show more on his second start following wind surgery. Prospect House hasn't been seen for just shy of a year, but that was a C&D triumph and he will be a threat to all if ready to roll following the absence.
Though BITSNBUCKLES has failed to back up his Huntingdon handicap debut success in two subsequent starts, he will have every chance if able to get back on track following a break, which is a plausible scenario with his yard in such good form. Garitsa Bay is second choice ahead of Prospect House, who struck over C&D in a division of this race when last seen 12 months ago.
The choice is GARITSA BAY who is one of the few in the race to have solid recent form. Prospect House could also go well.
(8) Dark Sorceress 6/1, Failed to improve when fifth of 12 in nursery (33/1) at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Six-race maiden with a mixed record and was well held at Kempton latest; down the list.
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1st (4) (13/2 +74%) Earthy
6.5
13/2(+74%)
(4) Earthy 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, below form fifth of 9 in nursery (66/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Others preferred. Beaten 13l on nursery/AW debut at Lingfield and needs a transformation on this drop to 6f.
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2nd (3) (7/2 +13%) Specified
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(3) Specified 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f) 74 days ago. Still has something to learn but should do better now handicapping. Still early days but she needs improvement now switched to a nursery after a break.
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3rd (9) (9/1 -13%) Prada On Parole
9
9/1(-13%)
(9) Prada On Parole 9/1, Improved form when second of 8 in nursery (12/1) at Brighton (6f, soft) early in the month and was denied a clear run when only sixth at Wolverhampton last week. Worth another chance. 0-7 but was close second at Brighton on her penultimate run; not ruled out.
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4th (11) (100/1 -203%) Kameko Spirit
100
100/1(-203%)
(11) Kameko Spirit 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Very hard to fancy. In rear in all four runs including on nursery debut at Wolverhampton last Saturday.
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5th (10) (25/1 -56%) She's A Dark Horse
25
25/1(-56%)
(10) She's A Dark Horse 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in nursery at Brighton (6f, soft, 40/1) 19 days ago. Others have achieved more. Down the field in all four runs, including on nursery debut at Brighton; needs improvement.
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6th (2) (13/8 +59%) Pure Artistry
1.625
13/8(+59%)
(2) Pure Artistry 13/8, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Lingfield (5f, AW) 46 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Bit more needed from this opening mark. Unexposed filly who looks a possible improver back up in trip on nursery debut.
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7th (7) (12/1 +52%) Galette
12
12/1(+52%)
(7) Galette 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form of qualifying run when fifth of 7 in nursery at Kempton (7f, 40/1) 38 days ago. Could still do better in nurseries. Remote fourth at 40-1 on nursery debut at Kempton and needs to leave that form well behind.
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8th (6) (11/1 -57%) Tiana Rose
11
11/1(-57%)
(6) Tiana Rose 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 in nursery at Brighton (6f, soft, 28/1) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes polytrack debut. Improved form when third on nursery debut at Brighton; dangerous if she can build on that.
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9th (12) (150/1 -127%) Bluesy Moon
150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Bluesy Moon 150/1, Has only beaten one rival in 3 starts in nurseries and looks easy to oppose again. No impact in novice/maiden events and tailed off in first three nurseries.
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ONE ROAD may have won by further had he got a clear passage when getting up late to score over 7f at Wolverhampton on Monday, and he can strike again while the iron is hot. Dominique Van Der Kraats' 7lb claim in the plate negates the 6lb penalty for that half-length triumph. Tiana Rose is feared most after a decent third over 6f at Brighton earlier this month, while Prada On Parole heads the remainder.
Not a particularly deep contest, so ONE ROAD is expected to defy a 6 lb penalty and follow up from his win at Wolverhampton earlier in the week. Prada On Parole wasn't seen to entirely best effect at Wolverhampton last week and remains of interest on her prior Brighton second, whilst Specified appeals as the type to do better now in a nursery.
The most striking contender is ONE ROAD, who took another major step forward when scoring on his recent nursery debut at Wolverhampton.
(11) Scarboroughwarning 4/1, Didn't need to improve when off the mark in a 6f Catterick novice 18 days ago. Second in a C&D handicap last month. Brings a less-exposed profile than most into this race. Should go well from a handy draw. Found a weak novice on soft turf latest; has to improve a bit on previous handicap efforts.
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1st (9) (11/1 +45%) Twilight Fun
11
11/1(+45%)
(9) Twilight Fun 11/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in April. 9/1, last of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Again pulled too hard last time; up to winning off this mark if more amenable but is risky.
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2nd (1) (6/1 +8%) How Impressive
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6/1(+8%)
(1) How Impressive 6/1, Three wins from 14 runs this year. 16/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Best on the AW and is well handicapped now following a fruitless summer on turf; player.
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3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) The Waiting Game
4
4/1(+11%)
(4) The Waiting Game 4/1, Four-time C&D winner, including this race last year. 16/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 9 days ago. Can make a bold bid to win this race again. Won four over C&D around this time last year; considered back under her optimum conditions.
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4th (2) (13/2 -30%) Nogo's Dream
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(2) Nogo's Dream 13/2, Runner-up 6 starts in a row this year but remains with just a maiden win to his name. Met trouble and worth forgiving a below-form fourth at Sandown last time but he'll need everything to fall right to get his head in front, particularly from a wide stall. Has 12 defeats at 4-1 or shorter to go with a Tapeta maiden win; this is more competitive.
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5th (12) (28/1 -75%) Em Jay Kay
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28/1(-75%)
(12) Em Jay Kay 28/1, Latest win at Nottingham in July. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) later that month. Freshened up since. Headgear's removed back from 65 days off; there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark.
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6th (8) (16/1 -129%) Enpassant
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16/1(-129%)
(8) Enpassant 16/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Leicester (7f, good) in June (final start for James Fanshawe). Hood back on with a tongue tie fitted for the first time. Betting may guide after a break. Strong traveller who didn't always look the easiest for James Fanshawe; market useful.
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7th (6) (16/1 -100%) Evocative Spark
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16/1(-100%)
(6) Evocative Spark 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Darryll Holland when thirteenth of 18 in handicap (9/1) at York (6f, soft) 20 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Could click for this yard at some point but needed to see more last time. Well held on his stable debut (turf); stays 1m fine and an easy 6f doesn't look optimal.
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8th (10) (12/1 +64%) Boann
12
12/1(+64%)
(10) Boann 12/1, Dual AW winner last year but has found life harder this year. Others are more persuasive. Has proved difficult to place this season, coming 11lb down the weights; hard to fancy.
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9th (13) (40/1 -60%) Beauzon
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40/1(-60%)
(13) Beauzon 40/1, C&D winner who started 2024 with a Wolverhampton 4-timer. Lost his form by the spring, though, and always behind on recent return from a break at Chester. Back on a good mark but could only consider if backed. Big price on his return from a summer break last weekend; needs to improve plenty on that.
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10th (7) (8/1 +50%) Tremblant
8
8/1(+50%)
(7) Tremblant 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 40 days ago. On a career-low mark but not obviously in the form to take advantage. Ex-French gelding who's proved patchy for this yard; capable off this mark back on the AW.
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Only narrowly beaten over 6f at Brighton on his penultimate start, NOGO'S DREAM can get his head in front. Richard Hughes' runner arrives here off 1lb lower than that Brighton outing and, should he bounce back to form following a mediocre Sandown display, he should be difficult to stop. Happy Tears rates as the biggest danger after a C&D success last time, while Scarboroughwarning is respected back in handicap company.
THE WAITING GAME is back on a good mark and can repeat last year's success in this race. The chief threat may come from well-drawn 3-y-o fillies Scarboroughwarning and Happy Tears.
Recent C&D winner HAPPY TEARS (nap) can defy a 2lb higher mark at the main expense of last year's winner The Waiting Game.
(1) Lion Ring 10/3, 6/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this course (5f) 9 days ago, all out. Not one to write off. Has won his last two and latest was at this track last week; respected in hat-trick bid.
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2nd (14) (9/1 +73%) Pickled Pepper
9
9/1(+73%)
(14) Pickled Pepper 9/1, 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to soft) 72 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Lightly raced 3yo but she needs improvement back at this trip.
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3rd (7) (7/1 +42%) Wrath Of Hector
7
7/1(+42%)
(7) Wrath Of Hector 7/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. 7/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Ended a long losing run at Yarmouth but he failed to back that up at Redcar last time.
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4th (8) (12/1 -33%) Moreginplease
12
12/1(-33%)
(8) Moreginplease 12/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 14/1) 9 days ago. Merits respect from good draw. Versatile trip-wise but record stands at 1-26 and she's not easy to predict; down the list.
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5th (4) (15/8 +66%) Lewis Barnes
1.875
15/8(+66%)
(4) Lewis Barnes 15/8, 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, well positioned. Enters calculations. 0-13 but he went close over C&D last Thursday and is only 1lb higher here.
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6th (11) (20/1 +20%) Global Effort
20
20/1(+20%)
(11) Global Effort 20/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago. Hard to fancy. Record of 1-26 and he's been well held in his last six starts; passed over.
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7th (9) (11/1 +8%) Gatwick Kitten
11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Gatwick Kitten 11/1, 7/2, respectable third of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 29 days ago, slowly away. Not dismissed. Five-time turf winner but he's 0-10 on AW and this is competitive back in this sphere.
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8th (10) (50/1 -100%) Repartee
50
50/1(-100%)
(10) Repartee 50/1, First run since leaving Lee Carter when last of 7 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 32 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap on 1st time. Has a bit to prove. Nothing like the force of old and his last win was in 2020; opposable.
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9th (2) (8/1 -78%) Koji
8
8/1(-78%)
(2) Koji 8/1, 20/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. Not certain to back that up turned out quickly and has a wide draw to contend with. Turned things around when scoring at Wolverhampton; key player again off 5lb higher.
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10th (12) (80/1 -220%) Company Minx
80
80/1(-220%)
(12) Company Minx 80/1, C&D winner. 18/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 60 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. On dangerous mark but she needs a major turnaround back at this trip; visor reapplied.
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LION RING is in the form of his life at present and a 4lb rise for his most recent success over 5f here may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Stepping back up to 6f looks like a good move and he may have too much for comfortable Wolverhampton winner Koji and Time Patrol, who was narrowly denied at the same track on Monday. Lewis Barnes and War Zone are expected to be thereabouts as well.
TIME PATROL finished to good effect when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and, if they go a sound pace, he's fancied to go one better. Lewis Barnes reacted well to blinkers when second over C&D recently, so he's a viable danger, while Lion Ring is unlikely to be far away.
Plenty have possibilities but Monday's Wolverhampton runner-up TIME PATROL gets the vote ahead of hat-trick seeker Lion Ring.
(1) Twitch 2/1, 5/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Capallcliste, easily. The assessor has ensured that he hasn't got off lightly (up 7 lb) but he's a big player nonetheless. C&D winner nine days ago; a 7lb rise will test him but should go well once more.
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2nd (5) (9/2 -13%) Profitman
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(5) Profitman 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. 9/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. Return to this trip will be very much in his favour. Excuses the past twice and is drawn to attack, so one of the more interesting contenders.
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3rd (14) (11/2 +21%) Diligent Henry
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(14) Diligent Henry 11/2, 9/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Visor on 1st time. May well have held on last time had he not hung right and this easier 7f ought to suit.
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4th (4) (9/1 0%) Edergole's Gift
9
9/1(0%)
(4) Edergole's Gift 9/1, Career best when winning 9-runner minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 18/1) 28 days ago. Remains feasibly treated back up 4 lb but this demands a clear, new personal best. This is more competitive back in a handicap but could have more to offer over this trip.
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5th (11) (22/1 -38%) Bishop's Glory
22
22/1(-38%)
(11) Bishop's Glory 22/1, 9/2, 3¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Edergole's Gift in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago, never nearer. Likely to find a few too good once more. Deal better off with Edergole's Gift than when behind her last time but needs to find more.
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6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Tilsworth Max
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Tilsworth Max 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Respectable 5¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Twitch in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, slowly away. Work to do. Behind Twitch and Capallcliste over C&D latest; isn't obviously fancied from stall 12.
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7th (3) (25/1 -150%) Porfin
25
25/1(-150%)
(3) Porfin 25/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 8/1, last of 9 in handicap there (6.1f) 21 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark but he needs to bounce back. Doesn't arrive in much form and has never won here; is some way down the pecking order.
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8th (15) (125/1 -89%) Primrose Maid
125
125/1(-89%)
(15) Primrose Maid 125/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft, 66/1) 80 days ago. String of ordinary efforts this year and is hard to fancy from a wide stall.
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9th (6) (14/1 +30%) Match Anthem
14
14/1(+30%)
(6) Match Anthem 14/1, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 54 days ago. Visor on 1st time and he needs to bounce back. Has regressed since handicapping; the extra furlong and first-time visor will need to help.
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10th (9) (22/1 -144%) Rising Force
22
22/1(-144%)
(9) Rising Force 22/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/4, last of 6 in handicap at this course (8f), folding. Off 6 months. Easy 7f looks a bare minimum now, especially from a wide stall and returning from a layoff.
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11th (8) (25/1 -25%) Advindi
25
25/1(-25%)
(8) Advindi 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 7 months, last of 12 in maiden (150/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 75 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes handicap debut. Could improve. Offered little to date; would want to see support back from 75 days off.
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12th (2) (11/1 -47%) Frankie Valliance
11
11/1(-47%)
(2) Frankie Valliance 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 44 days ago, never nearer. Well worth a crack at this trip but others make more appeal for win purposes all the same. Lightly raced still and one to consider back from a short break now upped from 6f.
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A comfortable winner over C&D last time out, TWITCH can follow up off a 7lb higher mark given he's in such good form and is lightly raced on the all-weather. He can get the better of the unexposed Frankie Valliance, as well as Diligent Henry, who went close on each of his last two starts at Wolverhampton. Others to note include Edergole's Gift, Match Anthem and Poetic Jack.
The vote goes to PROFITMAN, who has been in better form than his form figures would suggest of late and this step back up to 7f could be just the ticket. Twitch outpointed Capallcliste in ready fashion over C&D recently and he is next on the list, while Poetic Jack is third choice.
There's no shortage of pace in here, including from TWITCH, who may be able to follow up his C&D win from nine days ago.
(3) Bonaventure 15/2, Winner at Windsor in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Won at Windsor last month but he needs to bounce back after a disappointing run last time.
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2nd (9) (3/1 +40%) Bold Suitor
3
3/1(+40%)
(9) Bold Suitor 3/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D (10/1) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there again. Made it 4-11 on AW when beating a clear second over C&D last week; big player again up 4lb.
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3rd (5) (50/1 -52%) Apache Canyon
50
50/1(-52%)
(5) Apache Canyon 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago, folding tamely. Looks up against it. Well held at big prices in all four runs including a 1m AW handicap; can only be watched.
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4th (12) (11/1 +21%) Just Typical
11
11/1(+21%)
(12) Just Typical 11/1, Good fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, 16/1) 9 days ago. More will be needed. 0-8 but he wasn't beaten far here last time and looks worth a try at this new trip.
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5th (6) (17/2 -70%) We'renotreallyhere
8.5
17/2(-70%)
(6) We'renotreallyhere 17/2, Latest win at Lingfield in August. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/2) 5 days ago. Enters calculations off the same mark. Won on Polytrack last month and was runner-up at Wolverhampton on Monday; in the mix.
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6th (11) (66/1 -230%) Royal Expert
66
66/1(-230%)
(11) Royal Expert 66/1, 22/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and cheekpieces on 1st time. Opposable. Regressive nine-race maiden who needs to find more back up in trip; cheekpieces added.
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7th (1) (28/1 -12%) Thomas Equinas
28
28/1(-12%)
(1) Thomas Equinas 28/1, Four-time course winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 89 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Four course wins last year but he's struggled in both runs this season; something to prove.
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8th (4) (8/1 -23%) Valadero
8
8/1(-23%)
(4) Valadero 8/1, Below form 7¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Hurricane Power in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good, 11/1) 12 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Now tried in a visor and he's capable of a bold show. Inconsistent 16-race maiden and he comes with risks attached in new headgear.
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9th (2) (7/1 -100%) Hurricane Power
7
7/1(-100%)
(2) Hurricane Power 7/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap (18/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good) 12 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Definite chance up 3 lb. Off the mark with narrow success at Windsor; up 3lb but has possibilities back on AW.
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10th (8) (4/1 +33%) Marayel
4
4/1(+33%)
(8) Marayel 4/1, Below form third of 7 in minor event at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft, 9/2) 50 days ago. Successful over a mile at Lingfield on penultimate start and reproduction of that would put him in the picture. Won on AW last month and had excuse at 1m2f latest; dangerous if he can bounce back again.
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11th (10) (80/1 -60%) Malinheadsearovers
80
80/1(-60%)
(10) Malinheadsearovers 80/1, 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. 13-race maiden who has struggled in four runs for new yard this year; no appeal.
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12th (7) (18/1 -260%) Kinematica
18
18/1(-260%)
(7) Kinematica 18/1, 28/1 and blinkered for 1st time, third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Seemingly getting the hang of things and she needs considering. 0-7 but was close third in blinkers at Wolverhampton latest; respected back up in trip.
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Not beaten far when going from the front over a furlong further at Wolverhampton on Monday, WE'RENOTREALLYHERE is turned out quickly and can strike over a distance he was successful over at Lingfield last month. An eye-catcher when hampered at the start before eventually keeping on well for third over 7f at Wolverhampton last time, Kinematica is a key player along with Marayel and Windsor winner Hurricane Power.
BOLD SUITOR snapped a losing run stretching back more than 2 years when getting the better of an unexposed rival here recently. He is taken to follow up, perhaps at the chief expense of We'renotreallyhere, who put in a good shift at Wolverhampton last week. Valadero is a live each-way candidate, while Hurricane Power has only gone up 3 lb for his Windsor success and is in with a shout.
An open race in which the vote goes to BOLD SUITOR, who cashed in on a reduced mark when beating a clear second over C&D last week.
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