There were 13 Races on Sunday 8th September 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 6 races at Fontwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (6/5 +40%)Windlord |
6/5(+40%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Windlord 6/5, Dubawi colt who has made a bright start, building on debut effort when second of 10 in novice at Sandown (7f) in July. Looks sure to be suited by this increase in trip and there's better to come. Sandown 2nd last time; late foal who can improve again and is one of the top two on form. |
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2nd (4)  (10/11 +100%)Shah |
10/11(+100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Shah 10/11, Chased home Solario runner-up Matauri Bay on Leicester debut and shaped well again when second in the valuable Convivial maiden over 7f here at the Ebor meeting. Should be more to come, particularly at 1m. Hard to beat. Sets a high standard after his second here last time; non-runner at Ascot yesterday. |
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3rd (6)  (40/1 -186%)Springbok |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Springbok 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 8/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Thirsk (7f, good) 23 days ago. Looks more one for nurseries after this. Showed ability in mid-division on both starts but more will be needed to win this. |
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4th (2)  (50/1 -52%)Lever Up |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lever Up 50/1, 125/1, well behind Shah when tenth of 17 in Convivial maiden on 7f course debut (good to firm) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. 125-1, slowly away when tenth of 17 in valuable maiden here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago. |
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5th (3)  (14/1 -17%)Off Spin |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Off Spin 14/1, 40/1, encouraging third of 9 in novice at Ripon (1m, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Can be expected to improve. Looked a good prospect on debut; whether he will be ready to win this remains to be seen. |
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6th (9)  (25/1 -150%)Harswell Ruby |
25/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Harswell Ruby 25/1, Promising sort. Third of 10 in maiden (50/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on debut 23 days ago, finishing well. Significantly up in trip. Should improve. 50-1 but passed five rivals in the final 1f when third of ten in Thirsk maiden (6f, good). |
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7th (1)  (33/1 -65%)Betelgeuse |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Betelgeuse 33/1, 12/1, last of 8 in maiden at Sandown (1m, good) on debut 31 days ago. 12-1, slowly away and always behind when last of eight in maiden at Sandown (1m, good). |
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8th (5)  (20/1 -67%)Spirit Of Murray |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Spirit Of Murray 20/1, 250,000 gns Camelot colt. Dam, useful Australian 9f-11f winner (including Group 1 event), out of winning half-sister to very smart performer up to 1¾m Unfurled. Interesting newcomer for a stable no stranger to first-time-out 2-y-o success here. 250,000gns yearling by Camelot; dam Australian 7f-1m3f winner, including Group 1. |
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9th (7)  (150/1 -200%)U S Grant |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) U S Grant 150/1, Last of 6 both starts. Needs to be transformed by first-timee blinkers. Tailed off in June and again 16 days ago; gelded in between; now blinkered. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
WINDLORD bumped into an exciting juvenile when second over 7f at Sandown and a repeat of that effort would see him difficult to beat. This could be a stepping stone for the son of Dubawi, who has Group entries later on in the campaign, and he can shed his maiden tag. The biggest danger is likely to come in the form of Shah, who has occupied the runner-up berth in his two appearances to date, including in the Convivial here. Newcomer Spirit Of Murray heads the remainder.
SHAH sets the bar high on his Convivial maiden form and should get off the mark. Andrew Balding's Windlord is the obvious threat. Off Spin and Harswell Ruby can fight it out for third unless the market speaks in the favour of Kevin Ryan newcomer Spirit of Murray.
Following his strong finish over 7f here in the Convivial Maiden, SHAH deserves to be a hot favourite. Windlord is the threat.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (7/1 -180%)State Of Honor |
7/1(-180%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) State Of Honor 7/1, Built on reappearance effort when good second of 13 at Uttoxeter (2½m, good to soft) in June. Should go well. Sound effort when clear second at Uttoxeter in June; may not want soft ground, though. |
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2nd (7)  (1/1 +56%)Happy Index |
1/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Happy Index 1/1, Won a 21f Ludlow handicap for Paul Webber in spring 2023. Out of sorts when last seen this spring but no shock were she to stage a revival having switched to a good stable. Just 1-11 over hurdles for Paul Webber but makes stable debut from workable mark. |
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3rd (8)  (8/1 -45%)Lady Salvador |
8/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lady Salvador 8/1, Showed she can make an impact from a basement mark when second over 19f here last November. Failed to repeat that form back here (19f again) in May and absent again since. Lightly raced 8yo; contender if judged on her heavy-ground second here in November. |
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4th (4)  (40/1 -60%)Jaunty Belle |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jaunty Belle 40/1, Still a maiden and arrives on the back of tame displays at Newton Abbot and Stratford this summer. First-time blinkers need to make a big difference. Well beaten on latest outing and has now been unplaced all seven hurdling starts. |
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5th (6)  (17/2 +39%)If I Say |
17/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) If I Say 17/2, Placed several times over fences in 2023 but has struggled since returning to hurdles, finishing a remote fourth at Stratford last time. A change of headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces) needs to make a major difference. Soundly beaten on last two outings; drops back in trip with headgear switched here. |
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6th (3)  (10/1 +0%)Northern Reel |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Northern Reel 10/1, Irish point winner. Little to get excited about under Rules for various trainers but more chance now switching to handicaps on this first outing for Olly Murphy after wind surgery (also tongue tied first time). One 2 interesting runners for her new trainer. The betting should reveal more. Unexposed 6yo; given wind op before this stable/handicap debut; market likely to guide. |
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7th (5)  (80/1 -60%)Chief Lady |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Chief Lady 80/1, Winning pointer but has yet to offer anything of note under Rules and looks set for another struggle. Safely held over 2m4f on handicap debut and pulled up over 3m1f since. |
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|U| (1)  (10/1 -100%)Belles Benefit |
10/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Belles Benefit 10/1, Bounced back to form after 5 months off with victory at Cartmel (good) in June but not in anything like the same form on soft ground there since. Dug deep to win off reduced mark two starts ago; forecast rain a big worry here. |
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|PU| (9)  (10/1 +0%)Milanese Rose |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Milanese Rose 10/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. 11/1, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Stratford 12 days ago but others are preferred for win purposes again. Respectable fourth at Stratford recently but now 0-18 over hurdles; needs to find extra. |
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STATE OF HONOR outran her odds to fill the runner-up spot at Uttoxeter in June and the seven-year-old is only 2lb higher for that effort. Tim Vaughan's mare may only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Northern Reel has failed to fire in her three outings over the smaller obstacles this year, but she makes her first start for the Olly Murphy yard and could prove a different proposition on her handicap debut. If I Say compeltes the shortlist.
HAPPY INDEX has been the subject of a very interesting trainer change and gets the vote, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. State of Honor will be a danger if repeating the form she showed when second at Uttoxeter in June, while Northern Reel is another who could fare better having switched to Olly Murphy.
Olly Murphy's new recruit HAPPY INDEX ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip and is taken to exploit a favourable mark.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11)  (14/1 -17%)Duran |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Duran 14/1, Career best when winning 14-runner course handicap (5.4f, good to firm) in July. Only seventh at Nottingham since so his hopes are pinned on a return to York sparking a revival. Inconsistent but won here two starts ago; worth a second look in view of that course form. |
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2nd (15)  (16/1 +27%)Fidelius |
16/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Fidelius 16/1, Doubled his tally when making all at Wolverhampton (5f) in June. Finished a respectable second of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) next time and not seen to best effect at Newcastle since (probably still in form). In good form prior to Newcastle last time when he was twice blocked in his run. |
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3rd (14)  (25/1 -79%)Vince L'amour |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Vince L'amour 25/1, Bagged a pair of 5f/6f handicaps in the mud in April. Back to that form when second at Haydock in July but 2 lesser runs have followed, finishing behind the reopposing Make It Easy at Chester last weekend. Runner-up at Haydock in July but not at the same level the last twice. |
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4th (12)  (66/1 -65%)Mini Magna |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mini Magna 66/1, Given a break after 2 poor runs in the spring and bounced back to form when third of 5 at Catterick (5f, good) 11 days ago, keeping on after getting outplaced. Inconsistent this year but fair third recently following a break; each-way possible. |
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5th (5)  (4/1 +38%)Dorney Lake |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dorney Lake 4/1, Useful form when winning over 6f at Yarmouth (maiden) and Lingfield (novice) in the spring. Below expectations in a trio of big-meeting handicaps since but cut a bit of slack by the handicapper and may fare better in these slightly calmer waters. Hasn't run badly the last twice; may be capable of better, but needs to be. |
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6th (9)  (13/2 +46%)Curious Rover |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Curious Rover 13/2, Back in the groove when runner-up here (5.4f) and at Musselburgh (5f) but his run of good form came to a halt when sixth of 7 at Pontefract 3 weeks ago. Runner-up twice in a row (including here) before being trapped wide at Pontefract. |
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7th (7)  (10/1 +29%)Cloud King |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Cloud King 10/1, Looked a potentially useful sort in the spring and returned to form when readily winning 7-runner handicap at Haydock (5f, good) in July. Found a Glorious Goodwood handicap too hot to handle since but he wasn't knocked about when held. Below par at Goodwood latest, but not for the first time; of interest judged on July win. |
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8th (4)  (6/1 +40%)Harvanna |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Harvanna 6/1, Progressive last summer and notched a third career success when striking late at Doncaster (5f) in July. Found out in deeper races at Haydock and over C&D since, though. Won five-runner handicap at Doncaster in July but unable to threaten the next twice. |
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9th (3)  (16/1 -60%)Grandlad |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Grandlad 16/1, Won a pair of 5f Goodwood handicaps at the start of the summer. Not disgraced in a C&D listed race in July but below par in a Glorious Goodwood handicap since. Bounce back needed. Retains potential but soundly beaten on the two occasions he's been in a big-field h'cap. |
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10th (8)  (3/1 +67%)Irish Nectar |
3/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Irish Nectar 3/1, Signed off last season with 5f maiden and nursery wins in the mud at Nottingham and over C&D. Struggled on first 3 outings this year but step back in the right direction at when fourth at Carlisle (6f, soft) 10 days ago. Very interesting with Murphy up. C&D nursery winner but best form is on soft going, which seems unlikely to prevail today. |
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11th (1)  (9/1 -80%)Law Of Average |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Law Of Average 9/1, Made it an impressive 3 wins in his last 4 starts when scoring in the style of a very useful sprinter at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month. Even a 9 lb shouldn't prevent him making another bold bid. Has won three of his last four; up 9lb for last time but wasn't fully extended. |
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12th (10)  (50/1 -52%)Monks Dream |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Monks Dream 50/1, Maiden/novice winner at Newcastle in the autumn. Struggled in 2 handicaps since, although it was a big ask tackling the Great St Wilfrid on his reappearance 3 weeks ago. Lightly raced and may have needed recent comeback run at Ripon, but was well beaten. |
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13th (16)  (33/1 -136%)Ticktyboo |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Ticktyboo 33/1, Went close in a Newcastle handicap in June and finally off the mark in 3-runner Chepstow maiden (5f, good) 13 days ago. One of 3 runners for his stable. Has gone close in two handicaps this year (soft/AW); unproven on good ground. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
The hat-trick seeking Law Of Average arrives in very good heart and should be taken seriously, but a further 9lb hike in the ratings may leave him susceptible to a better-treated rival. A chance is taken on MAKE IT EASY, who was only narrowly touched off from a tricky draw at Chester and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Nigel Tinkler's filly has been raised 3lb, which doesn't appear out of her reach. Cover Point also makes appeal.
The booking of Oisin Murphy looks significant for IRISH NECTAR who could be set for a productive autumn again after his back-to-form fourth at Carlisle 10 days ago. Law of Average will need a very useful effort to defy his new mark but the style of his latest Thirsk success suggests he may be capable of that sort of level. Cover Point and Make It Easy also make the shortlist.
The highly progressive front-runner LAW OF AVERAGE (nap) won eased down at Thirsk last month and can defy a 9lb rise.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (2/1 +56%)Prince Imperial |
2/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Prince Imperial 2/1, Fair maiden hurdler who looked in need of the run after 8 months off at Cartmel (22f) in June. Heavily eased when well-beaten on the Flat at Goodwood (20.4f) 37 days ago. Has made an interesting yard switch ahead of this, so interesting if the market spoke in his favour Placed in a handicap in autumn; below form this year but still considered on stable debut. |
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2nd (7)  (3/1 -33%)Batwomen |
3/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Batwomen 3/1, Fair performer in bumpers and solid start in this sphere when second of 7 in a C&D mares' novice back in December. One to consider with the prospect of more to come following 9 months off. Belied 33-1 odds when close second over C&D on hurdle debut in December; absent since. |
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3rd (5)  (11/2 -57%)Strictly Tango |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Strictly Tango 11/2, Ocovango gelding. 25/1, showed ability amidst inexperience when third of 14 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) on NH debut 55 days ago. Another who has made an interesting yard switch and feasible to think he can improve. Ran well from the front when third on debut at Downpatrick; bought for £6,000 afterwards. |
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4th (6)  (12/1 -50%)Theatre Of Flight |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Theatre Of Flight 12/1, Mukhadram gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Nadaitak. Fair form when midfield in pair of Worcester bumpers in recent months and feasible to think he will have a future in this sphere. Worth a second look. Displayed clear promise in two good-ground Worcester bumpers; hurdle debut today. |
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5th (1)  (3/1 +0%)Almuhit |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Almuhit 3/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler who ran up to best when seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f) in February. Hasn't fared all that badly on the level since and he holds claims back over hurdles starting out for new yard. Not beaten far in good-quality handicap in February but hard to predict on stable debut. |
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6th (2)  (80/1 -21%)Diamond Tiki |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Diamond Tiki 80/1, Finished runner-up sole start in points (Mar 2022) but had wind surgery ahead of Rules debut and he was pulled up at Market Rasen (20.6f) in July. Best watched on the back of that. Second in point bumper in 2022 but pulled up when 50-1 for hurdle debut in July. |
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7th (3)  (16/1 -113%)Getoverthathill |
16/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Getoverthathill 16/1, No show on sole start in Ireland in 2021 but did taste success in points the following year. However, he's been absent since and percentage call to look elsewhere. Won slow-ground Irish point by 12l in 2022; looks interesting on belated stable debut. |
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8th (8)  (200/1 -100%)Design Flaw |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Design Flaw 200/1, Offered little under various codes in Ireland and well beaten both starts in points since last seen under Rules. Passed over starting out for new stable. 0-12 under all codes when trained in Ireland and faces tough task on stable debut. |
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9th (9)  (200/1 -100%)Be My Design |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Be My Design 200/1, Mahler filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Knowwhentoholdem. Was going well and looked to have every chance when fell 3 out sole start in Irish points in May but showed nothing sent hurdling the following month. Going well before falling on Irish point debut but well beaten in maiden hurdle since. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BATWOMEN made a highly encouraging start when second on her hurdles debut over C&D in December and it would be no surprise to see her take a big step forward from that effort. With any progression, she could be one to beat. Strictly Tango is an interesting contender after shaping with plenty of promise when third at Downpatrick in July and has to be considered on his first start for the Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole stable. Almuhit is the pick of the remainder.
BATWOMEN produced a promising first effort in this sphere when runner-up in a mares' novice here 9 months ago. Her fitness has to be taken on trust but she's open to improvement in any case and could be the way to go. Almuhit, Strictly Tango and Prince Imperial all start out for new stables and can also get involved.
She has fitness to prove but BATWOMEN travelled strongly for a long way and ran a big race in defeat over C&D on her hurdling debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (6/5 +66%)Brighton Boy |
6/5(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Brighton Boy 6/5, Winner at Chester (6f, good to soft) in July. Well beaten in a Glorious Goodwood nursery since but being trapped wide didn't help. Second favourite for nursery at Glorious Goodwood (7f) but never dangerous from wide draw. |
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2nd (3)  (25/1 -150%)End Of Story |
25/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) End Of Story 25/1, Winner of maiden at Thirsk in May but hasn't built on it since. 10/1, 11¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Aesterius in listed race at Sandown (5f, good) 65 days ago. Makes handicap debut from a mark which demands improvement. Well beaten in Sandown Listed event last time; gelded since; others are more persuasive. |
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3rd (2)  (6/1 -9%)Mythical Composer |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mythical Composer 6/1, Winner of maiden at Bath in June and creditable seventh of 19 in the Super Sprint at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm) since. Remains unexposed and respected on nursery debut. Another step forward is required on nursery debut but he's progressive and needs respect. |
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4th (6)  (11/4 +8%)Yes I'm Mali |
11/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Yes I'm Mali 11/4, Game winner of a big-field C&D nursery at the Ebor meeting. That is likely to prove strong form and a 5 lb rise may not prevent him following up. Won 17-runner nursery here (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; solid claims despite 5lb rise. |
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5th (1)  (15/2 -7%)Sex On Fire |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sex On Fire 15/2, Made successful debut at Southwell in March and got back on the up when good second of 8 in nursery at Haydock (6f, good) in July. Respectable sixth of 16 in a Glorious Goodwood nursery but well behind Yes I'm Mali at the Ebor meeting. Went close on nursery debut; denied a clear run next time but no show at the Ebor meeting. |
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6th (9)  (18/1 -100%)Atomic Mass |
18/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Atomic Mass 18/1, Fair maiden. Made a sound start to his nursery career when third of 13 over C&D in July but well held over 7f at Chester since. Connections waste no time returning him to 6f. Close third off this mark two runs back; no progress yet from him, so others are preferred. |
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7th (4)  (13/2 +19%)Teej A |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Teej A 13/2, Looked progressive when winning maiden/novice events in May. Not up to listed/Group 2 company at Newmarket since but this is more realistic back from a break. Notable 6f winner in May; scale of defeat since in Listed race and Group 2 is a concern. |
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8th (8)  (66/1 -500%)Final Angel |
66/1(-500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Final Angel 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 20/1, fourth of 5 in C&D novice (good to soft) 58 days ago. Potential improver in nurseries. All three races have been on softer than good; much better is needed on this nursery debut. |
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YES I'M MALI showed a likeable attitude when running on gamely to claim a nursery over C&D at the Ebor meeting and although he'll have to defy a 5lb rise, Richard Fahey's colt should be a tough nut to crack. Brighton Boy didn't get the run of the race when caught wide and struggling to land a blow over 7f at Glorious Goodwood, and a more straightforward passage could see him to better effect. Mythical Composer is also worthy of consideration on his handicap bow.
This is less competitive than the race YES I'M MALI won at the Ebor meeting so he's taken to defy a 5 lb rise. Clive Cox's Mythical Composer ran well in the Super Sprint when last seen in July and may give Richard Fahey's charge most to do ahead of Brighton Boy.
Most need to find excuses for their latest runs. The glaring exception is YES I'M MALI who won a 17-runner nursery at the Ebor meeting.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10)  (25/1 +50%)Instant Gambler |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Instant Gambler 25/1, Maiden Irish pointer. No form over hurdles. Engaged 5.20 Stratford Saturday. Long-absent 8yo; has no worthwhile form but is still worth a glance in the betting. |
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2nd (4)  (4/1 -14%)Eurkash |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Eurkash 4/1, Only win for Paul Webber came back in 2020. Well backed starting out for this yard after 5 months off in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot but ran no sort of race. Remains potentially well treated back over fences so worth another chance with headgear back on. Down the field when heavily backed for stable debut (2m2f hurdle) but still considered. |
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3rd (1)  (4/1 -113%)Invictus Allen |
4/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Invictus Allen 4/1, Strong in the market and came good in 10-runner Uttoxeter handicap chase (3¼m, soft) 8 weeks ago. A 5 lb rise looks manageable so needs considering. Opened chasing account on soft ground in July and could quite plausibly have more to offer. |
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4th (8)  (7/1 +0%)Testflight |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Testflight 7/1, Still a maiden and yet to match his hurdles form over fences so far, though best effort in this sphere when fourth of 14 in handicap at Newton Abbot (21f, good to soft, 5/1) 49 days ago. Up in trip. 0-17 under all codes but ran quite well at Newton Abbot last time; a possible. |
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5th (2)  (13/2 -18%)He'llstopatthetop |
13/2(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) He'llstopatthetop 13/2, Maiden pointer who would have probably won but for departing at the last in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good) in May. Failed to build on that next 2 starts but remains unexposed. Held narrow lead before last-fence fall here in May but not yet proven on slow ground. |
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6th (9)  (16/1 +0%)Getaway Cory |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Getaway Cory 16/1, Long-standing maiden for Kayley Woolacott. Won last 2 starts in points (latest May 18) but well held on belated return to Rules at Market Rasen in June. Chase debut. 0-24 over hurdles but won two points in the spring and has lowly mark for this chase debut. |
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7th (7)  (50/1 -52%)Guttural |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Guttural 50/1, Point winner in April 2021 and belatedly broke his duck under Rules in handicap chase at Worcester in June 2023. Well held all 3 starts since, however. Won off this mark in June 2023 but well beaten on both starts this year; rain a negative. |
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|PU| (3)  (7/2 +30%)Guivinec |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Guivinec 7/2, Irish point winner who made a low-key start in bumpers/over hurdles but immediate improvement tackling fences, though produced a laboured display stepped up to this trip at Newton Abbot latest. This sort of distance should suit so fitting of headgear may help him back from a break. Placed twice over 2m3f here in the spring and could have untapped potential as a stayer. |
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|PU| (5)  (11/1 -10%)Conceal |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Conceal 11/1, Won at Uttoxeter in autumn 2022 but more lows than highs since, running no sort of race at Stratford latest. Inconsistent since win in autumn 2022 but can't be ruled out off career-low mark. |
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|PU| (6)  (40/1 -60%)Doyens De Ante |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Doyens De Ante 40/1, Landed back-to-back wins in spring 2023 but has lost the plot since, latest fifth at Stratford far from solid form. Latest run was a step back in the right direction but he remains a risky option. |
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INVICTUS ALLEN justified favouritism to score by just under two lengths at Uttoxeter in July and is only 5lb higher for that triumph. Christian Williams' six-year-old looks to have lots in his favour and can record a double. Testflight was fourth in this grade at Newton Abbot last time, but he could get closer off a 1lb lower rating. Of the remainder, Guivinec makes the most appeal.
EURKASH failed to meet expectations starting out for this yard at Newton Abbot but he's worth another chance back over fences with headgear re-fitted. Invictus Allen responded well to different tactics when making all at Uttoxeter and is next best ahead of Guivinec, who is fitted with first-time headgear.
The pick is INVICTUS ALLEN (nap), who displayed a willing attitude to prevail on soft at Uttoxeter in July and still has potential.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (4/1 +56%)Zain Blue |
4/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Zain Blue 4/1, Eased a little in the weights and back on the up when opening his account at Ascot (1m) in July. That race worked out well and he hasn't been disgraced either start since, fifth oof 16 in handicap over C&D 16 days ago. Cheekpieces go on but this mark demands a little more. Fifth of 16 over C&D 16 days ago, albeit 3l behind Apiarist; tries headgear first time. |
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2nd (8)  (9/1 -100%)Amsterdam |
9/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Amsterdam 9/1, Definite promise in trio of novice events and much improved when second of 10 on handicap debut at Ascot (7f) 44 days ago, keeping on near finish. Return to this longer trip in his favour on that evidence and unlikely we've seen the best of him yet. After just four races he could still be capable of improvement, which is needed. |
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3rd (5)  (3/1 +60%)Apiarist |
3/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Apiarist 3/1, Edged ahead late on in valuable sales' race at this track (7f, heavy) on final start at 2 yrs and performed creditably whilst looking no more than averagely treated in handicaps on each of his last 4 starts, fourth in 16-runner C&D event latest. Claims of making the frame again. Consistent in 1m handicaps; ran on from last when fourth of 16 over C&D at Ebor meeting. |
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4th (2)  (3/1 +0%)Old Cock |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Old Cock 3/1, Had a blip at Pontefract (1m) in July but upwardly-mobile otherwise, taking his career record to 3-5 at Haydock (1m) 4 weeks ago. Quickly made up into a useful sort and feasible to think the assessor hasn't caught up with him yet. Respected. Won three of his five races; scored pretty smoothly in 1m handicap at Haydock on latest. |
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5th (1)  (10/3 -11%)Markoon |
10/3(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Markoon 10/3, Son of Kingman who was 2 from 3 in novice company at up to 1m and he proved too free when sixth of 8 on handicap debut at Newbury (10f) 22 days ago. Not given a hard time when his chance had gone and feasible to think he can resume progress back down in trip. Failed to settle on handicap debut when upped to 1m2f but looked promising going into that. |
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6th (4)  (9/1 +10%)Marcella |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Marcella 9/1, Chester novice winner (7f, heavy) at 2 yrs who resumed with an improved second in 5-runner conditions' event at Kempton (1m) in April. Exploits mixed in trio of outings subsequently but she ought to find this less demanding than her latest assignment at Royal Ascot in June. Soundly beaten at 150-1 in 1m handicap at Royal Ascot last time; others look more solid. |
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It is way too early to be giving up on the well-bred MARKOON, who was his own worst enemy when pulling too hard on his handicap debut at Newbury. The son of Kingman showed tenacity when successful on his two previous starts and, assuming he settles better back over a mile, he can give his trainer back-to-back winners of this race. Class-droppers Apiarist and Marcella offer some each-way value, while Old Cock is two from three in handicaps and also rates a serious contender.
OLD COCK has quickly developed into a useful sort, posting a career-best display when winning 9-runner handicap at Haydock 4 weeks ago and, with the prospect of more to come, he gets the nod to defy the handicapper again. Markoon promises to be suited by this drop back in trip and is feared. Amsterdam and Apiarist are others in the mix.
Old Cock impressed last time when registering his third win but MARKOON can still prove well handicapped when everything clicks.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (5/1 +17%)Stream Of Stars |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Stream Of Stars 5/1, Quickly matched his fairly useful Flat form over hurdles, successful twice prior to a respectable fourth on handicap debut at Kempton (2m) back in December 2021. Lengthy absence to overcome here and the betting may prove a useful guide. Absent since Christmas 2021 but reappears on a very tempting mark. |
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2nd (1)  (2/1 +33%)Finest View |
2/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Finest View 2/1, Successful on second start since re-united with this yard at Stratford (16.3f) in April and posted solid runners-up efforts all 3 starts since, latterly back at that venue in July. Should make presence felt again from unchanged mark. Runner-up all three starts since latest win in April; forecast rain not ideal here. |
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3rd (2)  (10/3 +5%)The Height Of Fame |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) The Height Of Fame 10/3, 7-y-o mare who enhanced healthy strike rate in handicaps at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in July. Up 5 lb, again ran well when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 20 days ago, and she's a live player for all her mark has crept up further. In career-best form this summer but rain will not be welcomed today. |
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4th (3)  (15/2 -25%)Hiconic |
15/2(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hiconic 15/2, Won a pair of 2m handicaps last summer and confirmed promise of recent placed efforts when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 44 days ago, all out. 4 lb higher mark demands that bit more now. Held on well to score at Uttoxeter in July; slower ground might leave her vulnerable here. |
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5th (5)  (3/1 -71%)Sergeant |
3/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sergeant 3/1, Consistent sort who returned from 7 months off with a good second at Worcester in July and confirmed himself better than ever when successful at Newton Abbot (16.7f) 17 days ago, showing a good burst of speed to settle matters. Good claims up 8 lb. Drew nicely clear to score on recent stable debut; big player if ground not too soft. |
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Having scored in facile fashion over 2m1f at Newton Abbot last month, this represents a good opportunity for SERGEANT to continue his upwards trajectory. Anthony Charlton's charge will have to defy an 8lb rise for that near eight-length success, but that doesn't appear to be out of his reach. The Height Of Fame was a clear second when only beaten a neck over 2m4f at Worcester last time and she looks likely to offer another bold bid, while the consistent Finest View has been knocking on the door off this mark and she can also threaten.
SERGEANT looked better than ever when regaining the winning thread at Newton Abbot 17 days ago, showing an impressive finishing burst to settle matters quickly. He's fancied to defy an 8 lb rise in his present groove. Finest View and The Height of Fame head up the dangers in an interesting small-field contest.
With the forecast rain a worry for most of these, it might be worth chancing long-absent 9yo STREAM OF STARS.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (6/4 +57%)Quinault |
6/4(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Quinault 6/4, Prolific last season, winning 7 times, including 6 in a row. Slow start to this campaign but has resumed progress of late, winning listed events at Chester/Newmarket. Another career best is required under a penalty but he's evidently thriving. Listed wins the last twice; won C&D handicap last year and can make another bold bid. |
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2nd (9)  (9/2 +18%)Purosangue |
9/2(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Purosangue 9/2, Ended solid juvenile campaign with a ¾-length success in a C&D listed event (soft). Placed in 6f Ascot Group 3 on reappearance and bounced back from 2 lesser efforts when excellent ¾-length second in Sandown Group 3 (5f, soft). No show in Stewards' Cup since and ideally wants testing ground. Flopped when favourite for Stewards' Cup but went close in Group 3 at Sandown previously. |
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3rd (3)  (11/1 -29%)Korker |
11/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Korker 11/1, Dual winner towards the end of last season but his issues at the stalls have stopped him fulfilling his full potential, doing well to finish 1¼ lengths second of 14 to Rage of Bamby in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 43 days ago having typically missed the break. Runner-up in C&D handicap last time and he's unexposed at 6f; could be a player. |
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4th (5)  (11/1 -57%)Twilight Calls |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Twilight Calls 11/1, Smart gelding but winless since April 2022 and only a respectable fifth of 9 in Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last time. Often keeps better company than this, though, so big run wouldn't surprise. Often runs well in defeat in Group races and could be involved now down in grade. |
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5th (10)  (14/1 +22%)Pink Crystal |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pink Crystal 14/1, Useful mare but yet to hit top form in 3 starts this season and bit to find even if back to her best. Listed winner at Ayr last September but not in same form on her three outings this season. |
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6th (4)  (14/1 -40%)Significantly |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Significantly 14/1, Likeable sprinter who won Ayr Gold Cup last season in between 2 more big efforts in valuable handicaps. Almost certainly needed the run on April reappearance and likely to have gone very close had he not been checked late on in a Group 3 at Newmarket following month. Off since but player if ready. Unlucky in Group 3 Palace House in May; absent since but a contender if at top of his game. |
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7th (7)  (7/1 +13%)Marine Wave |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Marine Wave 7/1, Has improved again this season and well on top when recording first win at this level at Pontefract 3 weeks ago. Penalty leaves her vulnerable in this stronger-looking contest, however. Won Listed fillies' race in good style at Pontefract latest; today's race is hotter. |
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8th (6)  (5/1 +23%)Azure Blue |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Azure Blue 5/1, Very hard to knock her strike rate and she showed a willing attitude for latest success at Ayr (dead-heat) on first try over 5f in listed company in June. Found the Nunthorpe all too much 16 days ago but big career best came when winning Group 2 over this C&D last season. Has 3 lb penalty. Won Group 2 Duke Of York over C&D in 2023; not hit same heights since but still has chance. |
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Quinault is a strong contender as he bids to complete a hat-trick of Listed wins after admirable efforts at Chester and Newmarket. However, the likes of Marine Wave and Rage Of Bamby can also race prominently and this could unfold to suit a closer. TWILIGHT CALLS appeals as one who might have the race run to suit and, having not been beaten far in the Hackwood at Newbury last time, he can deliver another sucker punch for a yard that won this race with Limato in 2018.
Plenty to consider and it could be worth chancing AZURE BLUE, who found the Nunthorpe all too much last time but had looked on the way back at Ayr the time before. The thriving and hugely likeable Quinault is high on the shortlist, while Significantly is capable of going close if ready to go after 4 months off.
York has brought out the best in RAGE OF BAMBY and she can add to her C&D handicap win in July. Korker is next best.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (4/1 -78%)Midnight Jewel |
4/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Midnight Jewel 4/1, All the better for belated comeback when third in handicap hurdle at Worcester last month. Much better as a chaser and is potentially on a good mark back in this sphere (1 lb below last winning mark). Could be the answer. 13-month absence before two encouraging runs over hurdles; huge question if soft ground. |
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2nd (4)  (13/8 -18%)Rajjamataz |
13/8(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rajjamataz 13/8, Maiden hurdler but showed improved form on his third start over fences when winning over C&D in May, cruising clear. Backed that up with good second at Uttoxeter despite making some errors. May do better still with headgear applied. Good shout in small field if the ground is okay; not proven on worse than good to soft. |
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3rd (2)  (7/2 +50%)Planned Paradise |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Planned Paradise 7/2, Jumping has let him down, including at Newton Abbot last time, but he did score at Perth in the summer and easier fences here should help. Easy winner at Perth (2m4f, good) in July; two backward steps since are a concern. |
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4th (5)  (5/2 +25%)Fakir |
5/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fakir 5/2, Mixed bag since landing a 3-runner handicap chase here a year ago, seemingly unsuited by the drop in trip when sporting first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wincanton (15.7f, heavy) when last seen in January. Has since left Anthony Charlton. Market should reveal expectations. 1-17 over fences but two of last season's three runs in the mud were respectable; new yard. |
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5th (1)  (100/1 -300%)Ballywood |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballywood 100/1, Useful chaser at his peak for Alan King but well beaten both starts over hurdles for this yard having been off for 38 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Ex-Alan King; mammoth absence before two heavy defeats at triple-figure odds over hurdles. |
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This return to the larger obstacles appears likely to bring the best out of MIDNIGHT JEWEL, who won off a 1lb higher mark over an extended 2m4f at Bangor in June 2023. A repeat of that effort would mean that Charlie Longsdon's eight-year-old is feasibly treated. Rajjamataz is feared most off the same mark as his second over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in June, while Fakir is also one for the shortlist.
MIDNIGHT JEWEL stepped up on reappearance run when third at Worcester and he's potentially on a good mark back over fences. Rajjamataz has found some improvement of late so is the obvious threat.
Midnight Jewel and Rajjamataz have something to prove if it's soft, whereas FAKIR should be fine in the mud.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(22)  (13/2 +46%)Huddle Up |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Huddle Up 13/2, Threatening to come good soon having been right in the mix on 4 of his last 5 starts, including both outings for his new yard of late. Beaten in last 18 races but plenty of promise on first two runs for this yard; shortlisted. |
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1st (10)  (17/2 +29%)Northern Spirit |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Northern Spirit 17/2, Arrives at the top of his game and resumed winning ways by the narrowest of margins at Southwell 10 days ago. 6 lb rise leaves him vulnerable, however. Won at Newcastle ten days ago and not handicapped out of things back up 6lb; chance. |
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2nd (6)  (16/1 -33%)Dickieburd |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dickieburd 16/1, Went close at Epsom in July and in better form than recent form figures suggest. Not one to write off back on a winning mark. Went close off this mark in July but brings 15-race losing run to this competitive race. |
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3rd (4)  (28/1 -12%)Abate |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Abate 28/1, Mixed record this season and needs to shrug off a couple of poor efforts. Below par the last twice but now 5lb lower than when creditable fifth over C&D in May. |
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4th (7)  (12/1 -20%)It Just Takes Time |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) It Just Takes Time 12/1, Losing run is mounting up but he bounced back to form off reduced mark when ½-length second of 11 to Wreck It Ryley in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 12 days ago and potentially well treated if building on that. Returned to form when second off reduced mark at Ripon recently; entitled to respect. |
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5th (21)  (14/1 -17%)Fantasy Master |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Fantasy Master 14/1, Has dipped below his last winning mark and was third in a better race than this at Newmarket 8 weeks ago. Shouldn't be far away. Encouraging signs of late and he holds each-way claims once more. |
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6th (15)  (25/1 -79%)Minnesota Lad |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Minnesota Lad 25/1, Ended a long losing sequence with success in 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) but down the field off revised mark both starts since. Won at Doncaster in June but has to perform better than when soundly beaten the last twice. |
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7th (11)  (28/1 -100%)Flying Fletcher |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Flying Fletcher 28/1, Muhaarar colt who showed improved form to win in convincing fashion at Newcastle in December. That form has worked out well but has been off the track since. Market should guide. Commanding nursery win last December; absent since; the betting could be interesting. |
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8th (8)  (9/4 +55%)Dance And Romance |
9/4(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Dance And Romance 9/4, Lightly-raced filly who added to her Southwell debut success when making a winning handicap debut at Nottingham (6f, good) on penultimate start. Close third in better race than this at Goodwood since and she's a must for the shortlist. A win and a close third from first two handicaps; well bred and could continue to progress. |
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9th (13)  (14/1 -17%)Roundhay Park |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Roundhay Park 14/1, Veteran who has posted some decent efforts in defeat this season, including when fourth of 16 in Silver Trophy (9/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Respected off same mark. Two-time course winner who ran well at Ripon last time and may well be thereabouts. |
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10th (14)  (33/1 -175%)Late Arrival |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Late Arrival 33/1, Wasted no time getting back to form when winning for the third time this season in 10-runner handicap at Southwell 2 weeks ago but opposable up 6 lb in better race. Made it 3 wins from last 8 starts at Southwell recently; could give another good account. |
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11th (3)  (50/1 -213%)Equiano Springs |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Equiano Springs 50/1, Veteran who has wasn't beaten far in 2 of his last 3 starts but likely to find this too competitive. Has run well in defeat on two of his last three starts and is not ruled out. |
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12th (12)  (40/1 -60%)Reigning Profit |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Reigning Profit 40/1, Well backed when winning 5-runner handicap at Hamilton but back in the doldrums next 2 starts. Back up to 6f for first time since 2022 but it's worth a go; won at Hamilton 3 runs ago. |
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13th (18)  (9/1 +55%)Evocative Spark |
9/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Evocative Spark 9/1, Proving expensive to follow but trip was too far at Chester 5 weeks ago. Has joined an in-form yard and return to sprinting may help (free-going sort). Hood back on. Some good form this year and new trainer does well with recruits from other stables. |
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14th (9)  (40/1 -60%)Maxi Boy |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Maxi Boy 40/1, Built on an encouraging stable debut when second of 18 in C&D handicap. Possible excuses next 2 starts so not impossible. Second of 18 over C&D in July but down the field the next twice and needs to bounce back. |
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15th (19)  (22/1 -10%)Travis |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Travis 22/1, Winner at Pontefract in June. Decent start for this yard when fourth of 11 in handicap back at Pontefract (6f, good) but not in same form at Carlisle since. Close fourth at Pontefract on stable debut; only fifth at Carlisle since; others preferred. |
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16th (20)  (28/1 +15%)Project Dante |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Project Dante 28/1, Useful in his prime but down the field in handicaps all 4 starts this season after a long absence. Classy 2yo in 2021 but has struggled this year following a long absence. |
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17th (5)  (14/1 +0%)Modern Times |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Modern Times 14/1, Unexposed maiden. Better effort for this yard when second of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good, 3/1) 23 days ago but drop in trip looks a negative. Unexposed 3yo who has his first crack at a sprint trip and could have more to offer. |
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18th (17)  (12/1 -20%)Wreck It Ryley |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Wreck It Ryley 12/1, Gained just reward for several near misses when winning 11-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 6/1) 12 days ago by ½ length from It Just Takes Time. Hat a bit in hand that day so she's respected up 5 lb. Did well to get up at Ripon and could have more to offer in the retained blinkers. |
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MUSCIKA arrives here on the back of two narrow defeats, the first of which came over this C&D in July, and it would be no surprise to see the veteran return to winning ways. Huddle Up has also been running well in defeat of late and could give the selection plenty to think about. Others who make the shortlist are Roundhay Park, Dance And Romance and It Just Takes Time.
Highly competitive but unexposed 3-y-o DANCE AND ROMANCE finished third in a better race than this at Glorious Goodwood so she could be the answer. Fantasy Master and Huddle up are threatening to come good soon so they head the dangers.
Preference is for HUDDLE UP who has shown plenty of promise on his first two runs for Jack Jones despite things not going his way.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (12/1 +64%)Miss Ireland |
12/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Miss Ireland 12/1, Related to winners but pulled up in both points. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Pulled up in two maiden points in the spring; transformation needed on rules debut. |
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2nd (2)  (1/2 +67%)Borna Gem |
1/2(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Borna Gem 1/2, Point winner who shaped better than the result when sixth of 11 in a Hexham bumper on her Rules debut in May, faring best of those ridden close up. Open to improvement and may have struck upon a weak race here. Irish point winner; form of her Hexham sixth in May probably sets the standard here. |
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3rd (1)  (66/1 -450%)Beorma |
66/1(-450%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Beorma 66/1, 50/1, seventh of 9 in bumper at Worcester on debut 11 days ago, looking a hard ride. Ultimately well beaten on recent Worcester debut but positives can be drawn from that run. |
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4th (5)  (4/1 -78%)Reina Blanca |
4/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Reina Blanca 4/1, Sea Moon filly. Dam (b78), in frame once in bumpers, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Tazbar. Starts out in a winnable race for a stable no stranger to bumper success. Market confidence significant. Out of a half-sister to smart jumper Tazbar; stable has good strike-rate in bumpers. |
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5th (4)  (6/1 -200%)Put A Lid On It |
6/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Put A Lid On It 6/1, 14/1, seventh of 12 in bumper at Worcester on debut 69 days ago, late headway after being left with plenty to do. May do better. Just a mildly encouraging debut when midfield at Worcester but has possibilities here. |
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6th (6)  (200/1 -60%)Work De Street |
200/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Work De Street 200/1, 200/1, eighth of 11 in bumper at Bangor on debut 92 days ago. Struggled to get competitive when 100-1 for good-ground Bangor bumper in June. |
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BORNA GEM went well for a long way when sixth on her first start under Rules at Hexham in May and with significant improvement likely, she makes most appeal. Put A Lid On It looks the biggest danger, having shown some ability on her first taste of racecourse action when seventh over 2m at Worcester, while Reina Blanca is a debutant to note.
BORNA GEM showed promise on her Hexham debut and is preferred to Put A Lid On It, although Donald McCain newcomer Reina Blanca would be a major threat to both if the betting speaks in her favour.
The combination of slower ground and a first-time tongue-tie may enable Irish point winner BORNA GEM to improve upon her Hexham sixth.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11)  (9/1 -64%)Young Fire |
9/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Young Fire 9/1, Ended losing run at Haydock (1m) in July and turned in best effort of the season when second of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Yard continue in fine form and booking of Simon Walker a definite plus. One to consider. Pretty consistent this summer; saw it out well when close 2nd last time in rare 1m2f run. |
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2nd (17)  (11/2 +45%)Humble Spark |
11/2(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Humble Spark 11/2, Enjoying a productive 4-y-o campaign, finding further improvement when adding to his tally at Hamilton (11f) and fared best of those from off the pace when fourth at Newcastle (10.2f) 17 days ago. Likely has another big effort in him from this mark. Comes from the back and that might be tough in this big field, but he's in cracking form. |
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3rd (20)  (22/1 -83%)Star Start |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Star Start 22/1, Down the field first 3 starts for new yard but eased a little in the weights and returned to best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/2) at Ripon (10.9f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Respected up 3 lb. Returned to form when he scored at Ripon (1m3f) 13 days ago under Charli Parker. |
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4th (4)  (12/1 +40%)Tele Red |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tele Red 12/1, Won 3 times last season (including here) and ran well after 8 months off at Pontefract in July. Not so good either start since though, seventh of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 26 days ago. Something to prove at present. Won three times last year, including under Jack Lander on sole visit to York. |
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5th (14)  (10/1 +0%)Glistening Nights |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Glistening Nights 10/1, Found her feet in recent months, bagging third success since June at Beverley (10f) in August. Improved again from the front when second of 8 in handicap back at that venue 2 weeks ago. Looks competitive on form. Can front-run; three wins this season and good second at Beverley on latest outing. |
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6th (10)  (10/1 -43%)Poet's Dawn |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Poet's Dawn 10/1, Found run of recent good form coming to a halt at Ripon but quickly back on track turned out quickly when landing 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (9f, soft) 10 days ago, making all. More on his plate up 4 lb. Made all at Carlisle last time; drawn wide and a bit more persuasive over a little shorter. |
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7th (8)  (33/1 -136%)Fourofakind |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Fourofakind 33/1, Won twice over hurdles for Harry Derham in February and left a low-key stable debut effort well behind when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good, 22/1) 22 days ago. Booking of Becky Smith a plus making handicap debut in this sphere. 2m4f hurdles win three weeks ago on second start for Lizzie Quinlan, a career best. |
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8th (18)  (11/2 +66%)Continuance |
11/2(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Continuance 11/2, Winner in first-time hood at Chepstow (10f) in May. Respectable efforts have followed, fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Sandown (10f, good) 31 days ago. Worth a second look. Wide-margin win at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) June; ran respectably both starts since. |
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9th (15)  (10/1 +17%)Royal Blaze |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Royal Blaze 10/1, Ended his 2-y-o campaign with a win at Leicester (first-time cheekpieces). Bettered that form when second on his C&D reappearance in July and not disgraced on each of his last 2 starts at Sandown/Windsor. Cheekpieces back on in place of visor here. Cheekpieces (worn only for 2yo win) are restored, which is a straw to clutch at. |
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10th (3)  (22/1 -144%)Ey Up Its The Boss |
22/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ey Up Its The Boss 22/1, Doubled his tally for the season at Ripon (9.7f) in August and solid placed efforts on 2 of last 3 starts, latterly when runner-up back at that venue 12 days ago. Not ruled out for all he's yet to defy a mark this high. None too consistent but two 1m2f wins at Ripon this term and close up on last two outings. |
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11th (13)  (12/1 +14%)Princess Niyla |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Princess Niyla 12/1, Bounced back to best to take advantage of reduced mark at Beverley (10f) in July. Good second at Redcar next time but ran below best when last of 8 in handicap back at Beverley in August. Cheekpieces back on. Has run in 15 handicaps with one win, at Beverley (1m2f) this July; form has dipped. |
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12th (5)  (18/1 -100%)Unplugged |
18/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Unplugged 18/1, Shaped as if needing the run on return at Pontefract but run well all 3 starts at up to 11.6f since, third of 12 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 45 days ago, staying on gradually. Live each-way player from unchanged mark. Registered a double last summer; no win since but mostly creditable minor honours. |
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13th (9)  (7/1 +50%)Financer |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Financer 7/1, Registered back-to-back victories at this trip prior to going down narrowly at Doncaster (10.2f) in July. Has found his improvement levelling off more recently, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 6/1) 17 days ago. Needs to get back on track but that rates distinctly possible. A fast-improving 3yo before reverses on last two outings, which had possible excuses. |
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14th (16)  (14/1 +0%)Sisterandbrother |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Sisterandbrother 14/1, Back-to-back winner of handicaps at Haydock/Nottingham in June and essentially run with credit in defeat subsequently, no extra only late on when fifth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (10f) 25 days ago. Not discounted in a wide-open affair. Not far away at Beverley on last two outings but this race looks a bit too competitive. |
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15th (19)  (40/1 -100%)Jumeira Vision |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Jumeira Vision 40/1, Completed quick-fire hat-trick at Hamilton (8.3f) in July but has essentially looked in the grip of the assessor of late, seventh of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Hat-trick June/July; more to prove over this far and he had a declining influence recently. |
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16th (6)  (16/1 -60%)Highwaygrey |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Highwaygrey 16/1, Going through a good spell of late, opening his account for the campaign at Pontefract (10f) in July and runner-up both starts back at that venue last month. Looks more of a place player away from that venue rather than one for win purposes. Excels at Pontefract, where he won for the fifth time in July and 2nd on both starts since. |
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17th (2)  (66/1 -100%)Sol Cayo |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sol Cayo 66/1, 4-y-o who probably needed the run after 15 months off starting out for new connections when sixth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 25/1) 21 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Cheekpieces reached for and he now needs to build on that. Faded into sixth of seven at Pontefract (25-1) on stable/seasonal debut three weeks ago. |
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Cases can be made for many of these but marginal preference is for FAST STEPS, who did not appear to get home over 1m4f at Epsom. However, that was still a very respectable effort and his previous second over this trip at Sandown is also strong form. Highwaygrey has made the frame in both starts since winning at Pontefract in July and is likely to be in the mix once again. Others to note are Young Fire, Poet's Dawn and Glistening Nights.
Claims can be made for most in a wide-open finale including HUMBLE SPARK. A 3-time winner already this term, Jim Goldie's 4-y-o still appeals as being on a workable mark and could just be worth siding with dropped back in trip. Financer is another worth a second look faced with an easier assignment than of late. Fast Steps, Young Fire, Unplugged and Poet's Dawn also enter calculations.
Seriously competitive but four against the field are FINANCER, Fast Steps (second choice), Humble Spark and Young Fire.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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