There were 38 Races on Thursday 26th September 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Perth, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Pontefract, 7 races at Listowel, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 26th September 2024
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(2) Scarlet O'tara 3/1, Improved again when returning from 6 months off to win a 19.5f Bangor maiden in June. Matched that form when second under a penalty at Worcester and sure to be in the thick of things again. Maiden winner who then pushed a good prospect close over this far at Worcester.
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2nd (1) (4/1 -146%) Cabra Lady
4
4/1(-146%)
(1) Cabra Lady 4/1, Placed in points and improved on debut form in a first-time hood when winning 14-runner bumper at Uttoxeter in July. Overcame inexperience when following up on hurdles debut here last month (2m) and on that evidence, this trip should be within range. Bumper/maiden winner and she's bred to approve of this longer distance.
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3rd (3) (2/1 +40%) Bishop Hill
2
2/1(+40%)
(3) Bishop Hill 2/1, Fair hurdler who got fully back on track when second of 12 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to firm) in July. Yet to be asked for effort when falling 3 out last month switched to a handicap and she can make her presence felt. 0-10 but she's been knocking on the door and was going well when falling last time.
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4th (5) (12/1 -71%) Golden Point
12
12/1(-71%)
(5) Golden Point 12/1, From a good family and hit the frame all 3 starts in bumpers. That form only modest but she looked a work-in-progress and this trip will suit now hurdling. Ran to an ordinary level in her three bumpers, posting RPRs in the 80s.
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5th (6) (22/1 -300%) Mobile Mamma
22
22/1(-300%)
(6) Mobile Mamma 22/1, €7,500 3-y-o, £32,000 5-y-o, first foal, dam, lightly raced over hurdles, half-sister to useful bumper/21f hurdle winner Way Back Then. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt in April Won her third point comfortably enough and later changed hands for £32,000.
13:20 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having supplemented her bumper victory at Uttoxeter when making a winning hurdles bow over 2m at this venue, the hat-trick seeking Cabra Lady warrants respect racing over 2m4f. However, BISHOP HILL receives 7lb from the daughter of Getaway and she may have her measure. Lucinda Russell's mare appeared to be travelling sweetly when falling at the third-last hurdle in a handicap over C&D last month and compensation could be on the cards reverting to novice company. Scarlet O'Tara can chase that pair home.
CABRA LADY supplemented her bumper win on hurdles debut here last month despite looking in need of the experience. With that in mind, she's taken to find the necessary improvement required to defy a penalty at the main expense of Scarlet O'Tara and Bishop Hill.
The 6yo SCARLET O'TARA pushed a good mare close at Worcester and that entitles her to the vote.
(6) Seacruiser 11/8, 200,000 gns Sea The Stars colt who showed promise amidst greenness when fifth in 10-runner maiden at Goodwood (1m) on debut 23 days ago. Sure to do better. 200,000gns yearling; favourite, fair form for fifth of ten in Goodwood maiden (1m, good).
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2nd (5) (9/4 +36%) Present Times
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(5) Present Times 9/4, Foaled January 26. 625,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars gelding. Dam, winner up to 9f (Darley Stakes and 2-y-o 7f/7.5f winner), half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stays 1½m) Matsuri, fourth in Irish Derby. Bred in the purple but Naval Command looks stable's first choice on jockey bookings. 625,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; gelded; looks stable second string to Naval Command.
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3rd (1) (8/1 -45%) Devil's Advocate
8
8/1(-45%)
(1) Devil's Advocate 8/1, Foaled April 1. 350,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to 1m-1¼m winner Inquiring Minds. Dam, winner up to 1¾m (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to useful 1¼m/10.4f winner This Is The Day. Lots to like on paper. 350,000gns yearling by Too Darn Hot; powerful connections and needs a market check..
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4th (7) (50/1 -213%) Sol Argent
50
50/1(-213%)
(7) Sol Argent 50/1, Foaled February 10. €45,000 foal, €55,000 yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Avenue Gabriel. Engaged 5.00 Kempton Wednesday. 55,000euros yearling by Kodi Bear; non-runner at Kempton 5.00 Wednesday.
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5th (8) (150/1 -500%) Take The A Train
150
150/1(-500%)
(8) Take The A Train 150/1, Foaled April 28. Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m-1½m winner First Light and 1¼m winner Sir Lowry's Pass. Bred to be useful and in need of a market check on debut. Showcasing half-brother to winners including First Light (1m2f/1m4f; RPR 97); late foal.
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6th (2) (18/1 +28%) Hallelujah U
18
18/1(+28%)
(2) Hallelujah U 18/1, Foaled May 1. Pinatubo colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including very smart winner up to 7f James Garfield, useful winner up to 1m The Shrew. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Half-brother to 11 winners, notably James Garfield (6f/7f including 2yo Group 2; RPR 119).
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7th (3) (7/1 -8%) Kingmaker
7
7/1(-8%)
(3) Kingmaker 7/1, Foaled February 13. 200,000 gns yearling, Camelot colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 9.5f Zghorta Dance and 11f winner Vingtcoeurs. Interesting newcomer. 200,000gns yearling by Camelot; from strong yard, the market should be instructive.
LTO Selection:hiden content,
13:35 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Seacruiser was sent off favourite on his debut when finishing fifth at Goodwood earlier in the month and that experience is unlikely to be lost on Ralph Beckett's colt. That being said, he faces some very interesting newcomers on paper with NAVAL COMMAND appealing most. A half-brother to St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov, who also made a winning start to his career, it seems noteworthy that he already boasts a Group 1 entry in the Futurity. Devil's Advocate and Kingmaker are others likely to go well.
A field mostly made up of newcomers and the betting will likely prove a good guide. NAVAL COMMAND ticks plenty of boxes on paper and is seemingly the choice of Buick, so earns the vote before market clues. Present Times and Devil's Advocate are two other blue bloods to keep a close eye on, while Seacruiser showed promise on his Goodwood debut and can put that experience to good use.
Holding the Group 1 entry in a month's time and looking the stable first string today, NAVAL COMMAND appears the most likely winner.
(5) Autumn Return 9/2, Irish point/bumper winner who quickly developed into a most likeable hurdler, recording a fourth win in that sphere back against her own sex at Musselburgh (19.8f) last November. Rare below par effort at that venue on final outing and appeals as the type to make at least as good a chaser. Four-time hurdle winner and pointing background points to further progress as a chaser.
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2nd (1) (5/4 +23%) Dripsey Moon
1.25
5/4(+23%)
(1) Dripsey Moon 5/4, Winning hurdler who has taken well to chasing for new connections, showing useful form when landing back-to-back C&D handicaps in recent weeks. Has fitness on his side and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Sent straight chasing by Donald McCain and has finished first or second in all four starts.
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3rd (4) (11/4 +31%) Cadell
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(4) Cadell 11/4, Mahler gelding who went unbeaten in points and impressed when making a winning hurdling bow at Kelso last October. Showed better form when second in 3m Musselburgh novice in February prior to proving a disappointment on handicap debut at Kelso when last seen. Very much the sort to make a chaser. Useful hurdler without being a natural jumper; fences could be the making of him.
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|U| (2) (9/2 -64%) Watergrange Jack
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(2) Watergrange Jack 9/2, Racked up a handicap hurdle hat-trick at the end of last summer and jumped better than usual when off the mark over fences in 6-runner handicap at Worcester (20f) 10 days ago. This is tougher but warrants respect under a 7-lb penalty nonetheless. It was a very ordinary handicap by Class 2 standards that he won at Worcester.
13:52 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
The progressive DRIPSEY MOON has clearly relished chasing judged on his recent double over C&D and a 2lb nudge up the ratings for his latest victory here looks more than workable. The seven-year-old is taken to complete the hat-trick at the main expense of penalised Worcester winner Watergrange Jack. Neil Mulholland has his string in good order at present and a 7lb penalty is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Point-to-point winner Whistle Stop Tour is also interesting on his chasing bow.
DRIPSEY MOON has taken extremely well to chasing and a 2 lb rise for his latest his win may not be enough to prevent the hat-trick, especially with fitness on his side. The Lucinda Russell-trained pair Cadell and Whistle Stop Tour both strike as the types to make better chasers and warrant close market scrutiny.
Dripsey Moon is hard to knock but CADELL is well-in with the topweight on a previous clash over hurdles.
(4) Holbache 11/4, C&D winner in July but been well below that level in a couple of starts since. Percentage call is to look elsewhere. Hasn't threatened the last twice but won over C&D in July on sole visit here.
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2nd (3) (7/2 -27%) Alafdhal
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(3) Alafdhal 7/2, C&D winner who returned to form when second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago. Figures off a handy mark and is one for shortlist. Back to form with good recent second on AW and he won over C&D (soft) in April.
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3rd (6) (6/1 -20%) Opal Storm
6
6/1(-20%)
(6) Opal Storm 6/1, Got back on scoreboard at Beverley (5f) last month and run creditably in both starts since, latest when sixth in Carlisle handicap (6f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Likely to go well again. Solid campaign for new yard this season; perhaps unsuited by Catterick latest; chance.
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4th (9) (6/1 +33%) Variety Island
6
6/1(+33%)
(9) Variety Island 6/1, Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 6/1) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Claims on best form. 1 lb out of the weights. Poor strike-rate but has run well on both visits here and could be a contender.
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5th (1) (6/1 0%) Papa Don't Preach
6
6/1(0%)
(1) Papa Don't Preach 6/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Posted one of better recent efforts when creditable third of 9 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good, 13/2) 10 days ago. Claims if building on that. Has 2-31 strike-rate but he was a fair third last week and might not be far away.
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6th (5) (8/1 -129%) Mrs Trump
8
8/1(-129%)
(5) Mrs Trump 8/1, Below form at Carlisle latest but had registered his third win of 2024 at Redcar previously and must enter calculations. Disappointing last time but good season otherwise, with three wins; could bounce back.
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7th (2) (22/1 -57%) Refuge
22
22/1(-57%)
(2) Refuge 22/1, Latest win at Beverley in July. Below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (5f, soft, 22/1) 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won at Beverley in July but hasn't shone on his three starts since.
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8th (10) (125/1 -213%) Pink Stripes
125
125/1(-213%)
(10) Pink Stripes 125/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 50/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not easy to make a strong case for. 1 lb out of the weights. Well beaten on her last three starts and now 0-29; best to look elsewhere.
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9th (7) (9/1 -64%) Latin Five
9
9/1(-64%)
(7) Latin Five 9/1, Not disgraced at Newcastle latest and had made the frame in a couple of handicaps over this trip previously. Warrants respect. Placed twice in a row on turf this summer; fair run on AW last time; he's on the shortlist.
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10th (8) (125/1 -89%) The Princes Poet
125
125/1(-89%)
(8) The Princes Poet 125/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 100/1, last of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 10 days ago. Hard to fancy. His mark continues to fall but for good reason and he's hard to fancy.
14:00 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Everything points to a big run from ALAFDHAL, a comfortable C&D winner in April who arguably produced his best effort since when runner-up over 6f at Wolverhampton last Saturday. With similar aggressive tactics likely to be opted coming from a handy inside draw, he looks sure to go close on his return to 5f. Opal Storm could land a blow providing she doesn't get herself too far back early on, while Papa Don't Preach also holds claims.
ALAFDHAL has been given a chance by the handicapper and posted his best effort for some time at Wolverhampton last week. He can return to winning ways. Mrs Trump and Opal Storm can also make their presence felt.
His two visits here this season yielded good performances and he shouldn't mind what the ground does, so VARIETY ISLAND gets the vote.
(2) Olympus Point 6/4, Posted fair form in all 3 starts thus far, latest when second of 10 in novice at Thirsk (7f, good) 41 days ago, running on. Looks fairly treated on switch to nurseries and holds solid claims. Shaped last time as if he would stay 1m; this does not look a bad mark for handicap debut.
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2nd (1) (13/8 +41%) Celeborn
1.625
13/8(+41%)
(1) Celeborn 13/8, Made a winning start at Leicester in June and backed that up when third of 12 in novice at Salisbury (8f, good to soft, 7/1) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. May well do better now sent handicapping. Won the first of his two starts; never nearer latest; brings potential to nurseries at 1m+.
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3rd (4) (7/1 -56%) Gap Year
7
7/1(-56%)
(4) Gap Year 7/1, Made the frame in all 4 starts to date, latest when creditable fourth of 11 in novice at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 6/1) 24 days ago. Switch to handicaps looks a good move and he warrants respect. Up with best form last time; nursery debut, with lack of improvement since debut a concern.
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4th (7) (28/1 -12%) Charming Fellow
28
28/1(-12%)
(7) Charming Fellow 28/1, No impact in a trio of maidens this summer, on the retreat when hampered before finishing last of 10 at Yarmouth (7f) last month. Plenty of improvement required on nursery bow. Well beaten at big odds in all three 7f maidens; needs much better on this handicap debut.
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5th (3) (9/1 -157%) Louie The Legend
9
9/1(-157%)
(3) Louie The Legend 9/1, Much improved when landing 16-runner maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 31 days ago, keeping on well. Should appreciate this longer trip and merits consideration on handicap debut. Marked progress in three 7f maidens, winning at Chepstow; further improvement looks likely.
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6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Flying Fortress
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Flying Fortress 16/1, Steadily progressive until finishing well-beaten second of 6 in maiden (9/1) at Yarmouth (9.1f, good to firm) 9 days ago. However, he has assistance of useful claimer on handicap debut and can't be ruled out.. Similar form last three starts, 1m1f maiden latest; needs markedly better on nursery debut.
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7th (6) (16/1 +0%) Jack Andrea
16
16/1(+0%)
(6) Jack Andrea 16/1, Posted best effort yet when runner-up on nursery debut at Salisbury (8f) last month but wasn't in same form on softer ground at Sandown latest and forecast rain is a concern. 2nd in Salisbury nursery (1m, good to firm) on penultimate start; cheekpieces are enlisted.
14:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CELEBORN looked a useful prospect when scoring on his first start at Leicester before getting withdrawn ahead of his intended second career outing at Doncaster due to being upset in the stalls. Gelded after that, he shaped well on his only outing since when third at Salisbury and an opening mark of 80 may well underestimate his true ability. Olympus Point has run with credit on all three starts to date and is expected to be in the mix, while Chepstow maiden winner Louie The Legend completes the shortlist.
CELEBORN acquitted himself well on slow ground at Salisbury earlier this month and remains with potential. He gets the nod here. Olympus Point and Louie The Legend are feared most.
The top three may bring the most potential, in which case it would be best to concentrate on them, and CELEBORN gets the vote.
(1) Born In Purple 2/5, Running respectably when fell in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good, 5/4) 27 days ago, refusing to settle early and weakening when falling last. Has thr ability to win this if she can relax. French Flat winner, three seconds hurdling, faller latest, becoming expensive to follow.
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2nd (14) (7/1 +56%) Vadsa Queen
7
7/1(+56%)
(14) Vadsa Queen 7/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Tongue strap on for first time, very good fourth of 11 in maiden at Gowran (14f, good to soft, 66/1) 23 days ago, well positioned Won a bumper for Willie Mullins, poor run over hurdles on yard debut, better on Flat since.
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3rd (11) (12/1 +14%) Regards To Rose
12
12/1(+14%)
(11) Regards To Rose 12/1, Second foal, dam unraced. Winning pointer, every chance when ran out last latest start (May 26). Won a mares' maiden at Loughrea, held every chance when carried out at Ballingarry.
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4th (18) (17/2 +47%) Kilbarry Ce Ce
8.5
17/2(+47%)
(18) Kilbarry Ce Ce 17/2, Pillar Coral filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including smart hurdle/chase winner around 2½m Journey With Me and useful hurdler/chaser Yorkist. Half-sister to five winners including the talented Journey With Me, family of Racing Demon.
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5th (6) (18/1 -125%) Getawiggleon
18
18/1(-125%)
(6) Getawiggleon 18/1, Modest hurdler. 80/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Naas (10.4f, good to soft) 32 days ago, slowly away. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Bit below form on last hurdles outing. Two wins on Flat, yet to reach the first three in six races over hurdles; looks vulnerable.
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6th (4) (16/1 +80%) Firm Belief
16
16/1(+80%)
(4) Firm Belief 16/1, Fair Flat winner. Eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Killarney (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago. Fair stayer at a modest level on the Flat, no impact on hurdling debut, will need further.
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7th (20) (50/1 -213%) The Reel Martello
50
50/1(-213%)
(20) The Reel Martello 50/1, Ninth of 13 in bumper at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft, 16/1) on NH debut 48 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE. Good pedigree but likely to need more time judged on Wexford bumper run; reserve.
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8th (8) (50/1 -52%) Light Of Life
50
50/1(-52%)
(8) Light Of Life 50/1, Eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft, 25/1) on hurdles bow 41 days ago. Made a good impression in a bumper in 2022, has struggled in two runs after long absence.
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9th (7) (80/1 -220%) Koo Star
80
80/1(-220%)
(7) Koo Star 80/1, First run since leaving Anthony Mullins when eleventh of 13 in bumper at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft, 50/1) 39 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off in a Galway bumper on sole start for Tony Mullins, never a threat at Tramore.
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10th (17) (100/1 -203%) Florida Taiga
100
100/1(-203%)
(17) Florida Taiga 100/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, thirteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft, 100/1) on NH debut 17 days ago. Regressive Flat maiden, made little impact on hurdles debut at Galway, unlikely to feature.
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11th (16) (100/1 -100%) Chapter Thirty
100
100/1(-100%)
(16) Chapter Thirty 100/1, 33/1, last of 17 in bumper at Cork (16.3f, good) on NH debut 138 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. 33-1 when last of 16 first time out in a bumper at Cork in May, can be ruled out.
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12th (2) (16/1 +54%) Elafonisi
16
16/1(+54%)
(2) Elafonisi 16/1, Tenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut 17 days ago. Twice beaten favourite when placed in points; jumping was a bit ragged on hurdling debut.
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13th (9) (125/1 -25%) Little Lark
125
125/1(-25%)
(9) Little Lark 125/1, 100/1, twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) on NH debut 20 days ago, lost all chance at start. 100-1 when tailed off first time out at Kilbeggan, safe to leave out of calculations.
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14th (3) (125/1 -346%) Eugenious
125
125/1(-346%)
(3) Eugenious 125/1, €2,000 3-y-o, Cloudings mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Urabamba, stays 19f. Half-sister to a hurdle winner, dam AW winner, from a small Cork stable, best watched.
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|PU| (13) (100/1 -25%) Sweet Chestnut
100
100/1(-25%)
(13) Sweet Chestnut 100/1, Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 45 days ago, never travelling well. Rider reported she hung left throughout when completely tailed off at Ballinrobe on debut.
14:20 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Downpatrick bumper winner SANSRISK can register a first success over hurdles. The Philip Dempsey-trained mare ran well on two previous starts over flights, particularly in a stronger contest at Leopardstown over Christmas. This looks a nice opportunity for the daughter of No Risk At All to open her account in this discipline. Runner-up on her first three runs over hurdles, Born In Purple looked booked for a similar position when falling at Down Royal last month. The former French Flat winner needs to brush up her jumping but would be a serious threat if doing so. Mexican Moonshine, who finished second on her racecourse debut at Ballinrobe earlier this month, is entitled to be sharper for that initial outing.
MEXICAN MOONSHINE made a promising debut when runner-up at Ballinrobe a fortnight ago and with the prospect of more to come for her top yard, she can improve beyond the standard set by Born In Purple and Sansrisk.
This looks like a reasonable opportunity for SANSRISK, a bumper winner who obtained useful hurdling experience last season
(2) Peejaybee 13/2, Successful 3 times over hurdles and opened his account in this sphere for current yard at Doncaster (3m) in March. Has remained in form since, visored when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las (28f, good) 134 days ago. Shortlisted. This year's form has been mixed but he won off today's mark in March.
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2nd (7) (5/2 +38%) Post No Bills
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(7) Post No Bills 5/2, A three-time winner last season but yet to scale same heights this time around despite an easing mark, cheekpieces on when seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Market Rasen 40 days ago. Others appeal more. Engaged Perth 3.38 Wednesday. Had been out of form but dropped to a dangerous mark and took second over C&D yesterday.
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3rd (4) (12/1 +0%) Step Above
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Step Above 12/1, Winning Irish pointer/hurdler but he failed to progress over fences last term. Needs to bounce back after a lay-off. Up and down last season but reappears having had wind surgery and is on a competitive mark.
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4th (5) (2/1 +50%) Mr Mackay
2
2/1(+50%)
(5) Mr Mackay 2/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler who make a promising start over fences after 5 months off when third of 9 in handicap at Bangor (17.4f, good) 20 days ago, fading late on. Leading claims off the same mark. Third on recent chase/seasonal debut; high on the list after that promising start.
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5th (3) (9/1 -300%) Chapel Green
9
9/1(-300%)
(3) Chapel Green 9/1, Got right back on track under more forceful tactics when readily making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) in May. Off since but he still needs considering despite an 8 lb weights hike. Inconsistent but won in good style at Kelso in May when last seen.
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6th (6) (9/1 +44%) Cardamon Hill
9
9/1(+44%)
(6) Cardamon Hill 9/1, Course winner in June but he came in last of 7 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, soft) 66 days ago. Back down in trip with more required. Disappointing at Cartmel last time but in really good form here previously.
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7th (1) (9/1 -157%) Give Me A Moment
9
9/1(-157%)
(1) Give Me A Moment 9/1, Useful chaser at best but struggled for consistency last term. Had a wind op before resurgent second of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good) 62 days ago. Needs to back it up now. Returned to form with close second at Uttoxeter in July, following wind surgery.
14:27 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CHAPEL GREEN relished the step up in distance when landing the spoils at Kelso in May and there should be more to come this season. Although the handicapper has reacted with an 8lb rise for the Dylan Thomas gelding, he looks capable of following up. The Peter & Michael Bowen-trained runners always warrant respect given their fine strike-rate at this venue and their representative Peejaybee shouldn't be underestimated dropping in distance. Mr Mackay and Give Me A Moment aren't easily dismissed either.
MR MACKAY shaped well when a debut chasing third at Bangor and looks the way to go with improvement very much on the cards. Kelso-scorer Chapel Green appeals as the main threat to Nigel Twiston-Davies' 5-y-o ahead of Peejaybee and Give Me A Moment.
The return to Perth is a positive for CARDAMON HILLS and he earns the vote ahead of the 5yo Mr Mackay.
(11) Rock Diva 7/2, Ten Sovereigns filly. Third of 9 in maiden (7/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 25 days ago. Showing speed but lacking the required polish off the bridle. Open to improvement and she's in the mix switched to turf. Promising third in 7f AW maiden at Wolverhampton; enters calculations.
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1st (9) (2/1 +27%) Dark Rosa
2
2/1(+27%)
(9) Dark Rosa 2/1, Dark Angel filly who was easy to back but continued theme of race-by-race progress under positive ride when second of 8 in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 13 days ago. May well do better still and she's on the shortlist here. Has steadily progressive RPRs; clear second at Chester most recently; respected.
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2nd (7) (9/1 -80%) Ann Terry
9
9/1(-80%)
(7) Ann Terry 9/1, Fair third of 6 in maiden (12/1) at Ayr (6f, good to firm) on debut in July but hasn't built on that in pair of starts at Thirsk/Ripon subsequently. Another who is likely to be bettered suited to nurseries. Clear promise at Ayr on debut; disappointing in both subsequent runs.
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3rd (5) (125/1 -25%) Space Raider
125
125/1(-25%)
(5) Space Raider 125/1, Son of Ardad who was very green on debut at Beverley and he offered little having been gelded when last of 17 in novice (125/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Nurseries promise to be more his bag. Down the field in northern sprints four months apart.
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4th (8) (6/1 -20%) Berning Hot
6
6/1(-20%)
(8) Berning Hot 6/1, Ran to only a modest level when seventh of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on debut in August but better display when fourth of 9 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good) 13 days ago, no extra late on having been keen early on. Respected back at 6f. Ran well at Doncaster two weeks ago, improving on debut effort; in the mix.
1
5th (1) (33/1 -32%) Ey Up He's A Star
33
33/1(-32%)
(1) Ey Up He's A Star 33/1, Foaled February 23. Sogann gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f winner Ey Up It's Maggie and 7f-1¼m winner Ey Up Its The Boss. Dam unraced. Yard have enjoyed plenty of success with this family but he may be more of a longer-term project. Half-brother to a few winners for his connections but none scored on debut.
3
6th (3) (11/1 -69%) Mwafaq
11
11/1(-69%)
(3) Mwafaq 11/1, Foaled June 5. Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Raven's Lady and 7f-1¼m winner Zman Awal, both useful. Yard no stranger to success with thier juveniles so confidence behind him on debut would need to be viewed positively. Mehmas colt whose siblings include a Group 2 winner; interesting newcomer.
4
7th (4) (3/1 +45%) Panenka
3
3/1(+45%)
(4) Panenka 3/1, Kodiac colt who has looked a work-in-progress in 2 starts to date, taking a small step forward when sixth of 11 in novice at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 40 days ago, every chance under 2f out and no extra last ½f. In the mix in what rates a less demanding affair. Has failed to see out his races at Newbury and Newmarket, both over 6f.
2
8th (2) (100/1 -52%) Golden Harmony
100
100/1(-52%)
(2) Golden Harmony 100/1, Foaled April 28. €115,000 yearling, Kameko gelding. Always behind and looked one for the longer term when seventh of 10 in novice (66/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) on debut 28 days ago. Never landed a blow in 6f contest at Carlisle.
6
9th (6) (150/1 -127%) What What What
150
150/1(-127%)
(6) What What What 150/1, Cheap purchase who possibly needed the run when coming home last of 7 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f) on debut 12 days ago. Unlikely to be of much interest until tackling handicaps later on. Finished last of seven in 7f maiden at Musselburgh.
12
10th (12) (100/1 -203%) Samujana
100
100/1(-203%)
(12) Samujana 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 24 days ago, always behind. Represents top stable but can only be watched on what she's achieved to date. Represents major stable but has two duck eggs next to her name.
10
11th (10) (80/1 -142%) Nippasso
80
80/1(-142%)
(10) Nippasso 80/1, Sogann filly. Dam maiden, including over jumps. Showed a bit when sixth of 12 in novice (200/1) at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut 16 days ago, plugging on final 100 yds. One for further down the line. Showed some promise with midfield effort over 7f at Leicester.
14:35 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
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DARK ROSA looks to have a solid chance representing last year's winning trainer. The Dark Angel filly has improved in each of her three starts to date, finding only the exciting Bob Mali too good at Chester last time, and another step forward could see her get off the mark. Mwafaq is a half-brother to multiple winners, including Group 2 scorer Raven's Lady, and it would come as no surprise to see him mount a bold bid on debut, while Panenka and Rock Diva are others to note.
DARK ROSA ran her best race to date under a positive ride when runner-up at Chester 13 days ago, just paying the price late on under testing conditions. Likely capable of better again, she shades the vote ahead of Rock Diva who looks sure to have derived plenty from her promising debut third at Wolverhampton. Berning Hot and Ann Terry can also get in the mix.
Steadily improving DARK ROSA looks the strongest option. Berning Hot, Rock Diva and Mwafaq complete the shortlist.
(4) Sophia's Starlight 13/2, Good effort when second in listed race at Haydock (6f) in May but hasn't repeated that effort in 3 subsequent outings, though the step back up in trip was probably against her at Chelmsford (7f) last time. Needs to get back on track. Good weights chance with Funny Story on C&D Listed form last October; mixed in 2024.
5
2nd (5) (9/2 +10%) Executive Decision
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(5) Executive Decision 9/2, Useful handicapper, successful at Goodwood and Chepstow (both 6f) last summer, and has shown promise in a light 2024 campaign, not ideally placed when fourth of 9 at Ascot in July. Edging back down in the weights and she's a major player. Won twice at 6f on good to soft as 3yo; not yet back to best in 2024 but well treated now.
7
3rd (7) (2/1 +27%) Dance And Romance
2
2/1(+27%)
(7) Dance And Romance 2/1, Unraced at 2 yrs but made it 2 wins from her first 3 starts when successful in a Nottingham handicap (6.1f) in July. Good third in handicap at Glorious Goodwood next time, so no surprise to see bounce back from a lesser effort at York last month. Up-and-coming handicapper before a short-priced disappointment at York last time.
1
4th (1) (15/8 +66%) Funny Story
1.875
15/8(+66%)
(1) Funny Story 15/8, Listed winner over C&D last October and runner-up at the same level on first 2 starts this season. Not quite in the same form since, 5 lengths fourth of 7 to Quinault in listed race at this venue (6f) in August, but she's respected back in a handicap. Won C&D Listed last October; below best latest but retains all ability; respected.
3
5th (3) (7/1 -133%) Pinafore
7
7/1(-133%)
(3) Pinafore 7/1, Useful filly who won a trio of 6f handicaps in 2023. Back to her best when runner-up in Musselburgh listed contest in June but below form since, racing freely in first-time blinkers in handicap at York (7f) last month. Visor now the choice of headgear. Big improver over 6f in 2023 but mostly below best this year, including on last 2 starts.
14:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
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FUNNY STORY has been mostly consistent this season barring a rare blip at York in July. On the evidence of form shown in Listed company at Chester and here on the July Course last month behind Quinault, the four-year-old could take full advantage dropping back into handicap company. Dance And Romance is capable of better making just her sixth career start and she is likely to go well along with Pinafore, who is tried in a visor for the first time.
EXECUTIVE DECISION has shaped well when making the frame on her last 2 starts, having to make her ground away from the principals at Ascot on her latest outing, so she could be ready to strike from 3 lb below her last winning mark. Funny Story isn't taken lightly as she makes her first handicap start of the season, with Dance And Romance also considered.
The forecast rain will be no hindrance to FUNNY STORY and she can defy top weight at the expense of Sophia's Starlight.
(1) A Tipp For Gold 15/8, Showed ability in bumpers and posted fair form when fourth of 6 in novice at Ballinrobe (23f, good to soft, 14/1) on hurdles bow 45 days ago. Drops back in trip here and is entitled to build on that. Danny Mullins booked but drop in trip a worry; chance would be enhanced on soft ground.
2
2nd (2) (5/1 -33%) De Temps En Temps
5
5/1(-33%)
(2) De Temps En Temps 5/1, €22,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler Black Poppy. Dam bumper winner. Runner-up sole start in points and needs monitoring in market on Rules debut. Finished second in a Dromahane point-to-point in April; solid claims for powerful yard.
11
3rd (11) (11/1 +89%) Herbies Rover
11
11/1(+89%)
(11) Herbies Rover 11/1, Offered more than on debut when fifth of 8 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) 121 days ago. Claims if building on that. This is by far his easiest assignment to date and the yard target this festival.
12
4th (12) (28/1 -180%) Spread Your Wings
28
28/1(-180%)
(12) Spread Your Wings 28/1, Once-raced maiden. 6/1, yet to be asked for effort when unseating rider 4 out in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, good) on NH debut 108 days ago. Not out of things. She was sent off 6-1 when unseating rider on debut and could be worth another chance.
13
5th (13) (7/2 +65%) Thisistheway
3.5
7/2(+65%)
(13) Thisistheway 7/2, Made winning start in bumpers at Wexford last summer and back to that sort of form when sixth of 14 in EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race at Punchestown (16.6f, good to soft, 125/1) 148 days ago. Warrants respect on hurdles bow. Big run when beaten 9l in sixth behind Familiar Dreams in Punchestown festival bumper.
4
6th (4) (8/1 -45%) Half Montlioux
8
8/1(-45%)
(4) Half Montlioux 8/1, Much improved from debut when second of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Claims if building on that. Remote second at Kilbeggan; drop in trip on a sharp track might not be ideal.
9
7th (9) (150/1 -127%) On The Gandy Hop
150
150/1(-127%)
(9) On The Gandy Hop 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Ballinrobe (18.2f, soft) on NH debut 31 days ago. Work to do. Made little impression when tailed off in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle on debut.
6
8th (6) (16/1 +0%) Wee Aloysius
16
16/1(+0%)
(6) Wee Aloysius 16/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Retirement Plan gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser who became temperamental Goldencard, stayed 2¾m, and fair hurdler Platinumcard. Dam unraced. Half-brother to winners Platinumcard & Goldencard; watch the market for clues.
10
9th (10) (80/1 -186%) Chuck Bass
80
80/1(-186%)
(10) Chuck Bass 80/1, €5,500 3-y-o, Altruistic gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser who became temperamental Goldencard, stayed 2¾m, and fair hurdler Platinumcard. Dam unraced. NR for Ballinrobe bumper in April (lame); stable yet to saddle a winner this season.
7
|F| (7) (9/1 +10%) Gather Yourself
9
9/1(+10%)
(7) Gather Yourself 9/1, Showed ability in a trio of bumpers this year, latest when fourth of 11 at Killarney (17f, good) 70 days ago, and warrants respect on hurdles debut. Has a bit to find on hurdling debut but is the likely pace angle; each-way possibilities.
5
10th (5) (18/1 -13%) Mister Persistence
18
18/1(-13%)
(5) Mister Persistence 18/1, €24,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Brother to dual bumper winner Royal Infantry, and half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser Sovereign Gold. Brother to point and Listed bumper winner Royal Infantry; market will guide.
14:55 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
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Although he has a long absence to overcome, the Henry De Bromhead-trained DOWNMEXICOWAY might be worth chancing. A point-to-point winner at Belharbour in February 2023, the gelding shaped with promise on his racecourse debut at Punchestown two months later. While he is entitled to come on considerably from this race, De Bromhead is well capable of having one ready after a layoff. De Temps En Temps, runner-up on his only point-to-point start, is of obvious interest on his debut for Gavin Cromwell. With the stable firing on all cylinders at the moment, the son of Court Cave looks sure to be competitive. Locally trained Herbies Rover has shown enough on two starts to date to suggest he can also be involved.
There should be more to come from A TIPP FOR GOLD and he is taken to open his account. Downmexicoway and Half Montlioux may provide the chief threat.
Padraig Roche's SPREAD YOUR WINGS is from a smart family and the filly had a troubled passage when unseating her rider on debut
(1) Building Bridges 3/1, Scored on Flat at Bellewstown in July before posting a good sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.5f, soft) 54 days ago, making his effort earlier than ideal. Weighted to go well. Excellent sixth of 18 at the Galway festival and this is easier than that Listed race.
3
2nd (3) (5/2 +25%) Idem
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(3) Idem 5/2, Posted a career best when readily bagging 15-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, good) in April. Up 6 lb but he can't be discounted after a break. Progressive hurdler who won his handicap last time with a bit in hand; 6lb higher.
5
3rd (5) (9/2 -80%) City Derby
4.5
9/2(-80%)
(5) City Derby 9/2, Completed his four-timer in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, soft) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now so this course winner is not taken lightly despite a 8 lb weights hike. On fire at Cartmel but an 8lb higher mark at a different track might just find him out.
2
4th (2) (7/2 +30%) La Renommee
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(2) La Renommee 7/2, Got back to winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, good) 161 days ago, travelling strongly. Has her first run over hurdles since 2022 but no forlorn hope on her return. Won first time back last season and well handicapped on this return to hurdling.
4
5th (4) (17/2 +15%) Caius Marcius
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(4) Caius Marcius 17/2, Admirable veteran is a five-time course winner and he shaped as if still in need of the run when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to firm) 60 days ago. Not without interest off a 2 lb lower mark. Multiple winner but signs are that age is catching up having been well held this season.
7
6th (7) (18/1 -50%) Coventry
18
18/1(-50%)
(7) Coventry 18/1, It's now 16 runs since his last win in 2021 and he came in a below-form ninth in handicap hurdle at Galway (21.9f, heavy) when last seen out 11 months ago for Peter Fahey. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler. Started out on the Flat and only 1-27; regressed in Ireland and has had nearly a year off.
15:02 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
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City Derby has been in excellent form during the summer months, winning four on the bounce at Cartmel with the latest of those arguably a career-best performance. However, a further 8lb rise might be enough to stop his progression and the vote goes to IDEM. The six-year-old won at Kelso when last seen in May and appears capable of further improvement on his seventh outing over timber. La Renommee displayed some useful form against her own sex over fences last term and she has to be a threat now rated 7lb lower in this sphere.
An open handicap but Irish challenger BUILDING BRIDGES shaped well when sixth in a big-field handicap at Galway last time and he gets the vote off the same mark here. City Derby rates the obvious threat in his bid for a five-timer, with Caius Marcius and Idem also well in the mix.
Irish raider BUILDING BRIDGES (nap) moved well for a long way when sixth at the Galway festival and that was a deep race.
(3) Loyal Touch 9/1, 15/2, suffered a poor run when sixth of 9 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, soft) 12 days ago so he's in the picture. Well handicapped and better signs lately; might be worth chancing.
2
2nd (2) (8/11 +76%) Mr Monaco
0.727273
8/11(+76%)
(2) Mr Monaco 8/11, Latest win at Sandown in August. 5/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) 34 days ago. In the mix. Solid 3yo who looks set for another good run with his stable in fine form.
1
3rd (1) (10/1 -11%) Killybegs Warrior
10
10/1(-11%)
(1) Killybegs Warrior 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm, 18/1) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. Has found it tough since Kempton second in April but he's a classy type for this grade.
6
4th (6) (12/1 +14%) Baryshnikov
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Baryshnikov 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in May. 25/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to firm) 92 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Back on the mark he defied at Redcar in May; has a shout if returning from a break in form.
7
5th (7) (12/1 -60%) Lightening Company
12
12/1(-60%)
(7) Lightening Company 12/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, soft, 2/1) 33 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat so he's not taken lightly. Decent C&D record and arrives fit from hurdling; any rain in his favour.
4
6th (4) (9/1 -50%) Hosanna Power
9
9/1(-50%)
(4) Hosanna Power 9/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Newbury in May. 18/5, last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 81 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Started summer in good form; excuse on AW latest and could bounce back after break.
10
7th (10) (14/1 +22%) Whathappensinvegas
14
14/1(+22%)
(10) Whathappensinvegas 14/1, Latest win at Hamilton in June. 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to soft) 19 days ago. More is needed. Two wins at start of the summer but more miss than hit since.
9
8th (9) (50/1 -127%) Educate
50
50/1(-127%)
(9) Educate 50/1, Lightly-raced winner. Good third of 6 in handicap (9/1) at Newmarket (10f, good to firm). Off 97 days. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden and not ruled out. Quite useful for the Gosdens but might be best watched on yard after three months off.
5
|U| (5) (12/1 -50%) Dambuster
12
12/1(-50%)
(5) Dambuster 12/1, Latest win at Beverley in April. Last of 6 in handicap (6/1) at Sandown (10f, good) 26 days ago. Something to find on form. Won two of first three starts but three handicap runs since have been a bit underwhelming.
15:10 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow
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MR MONACO has yet to run a bad race in five starts so far this year and built on his comfortable Sandown victory when a close-up fourth in a class 2 handicap over 1m4f at York last time. Down in both class and trip, he could prove a tough nut to crack. Having said that, Overture is a typical Sir Mark Prescott improver and she won't give up on the five-timer without a fight, while past C&D scorer Lightening Company cannot be ruled out either.
Sir Mark Prescott's OVERTURE ratteld off a four-timer at Yarmouth last week but still looks ahead of her mark under a 6 lb penalty and gets a confident vote. Lightening Company returns to this sphere on a handy-looking mark so could emerge as the main danger ahead of in-form duo Mr Monaco and Loyal Touch.
It might be worth taking on the progressive Overture with LOYAL TOUCH, who is back on a good mark and showed better signs last time.
(7) The Waco Kid 13/2, Won novice at Newbury in July and has taken his form up a level since, 1¼ lengths third of 7 to Benevento in listed race at Doncaster (7f, good) 13 days ago. Place claims once more. Has largely progressive RPRs; ties in closely with Symbol Of Honour on Doncaster running.
3
2nd (3) (9/2 +36%) Diego Ventura
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(3) Diego Ventura 9/2, Made a winning debut for Gavin Cromwell at Naas in July and folloowed up for his new yard in 10-runner novice (6/5) at Ascot (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. This requires much more however. Brings a 2-2 profile, having won at Naas (for Gavin Cromwell) and Ascot; has potential.
5
3rd (5) (5/4 -14%) Monumental
1.25
5/4(-14%)
(5) Monumental 5/4, Most progressive Kingman colt who landed 7f Gowran maiden before an excellent ½-length second of 5 to Bay City Roller in Champagne Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) 12 days ago. Holds leading form claims. Close second in only a substandard Champagne Stakes but still brings the best rating.
6
4th (6) (2/1 +40%) Symbol Of Honour
2
2/1(+40%)
(6) Symbol Of Honour 2/1, Expensive purchase who bagged a Lingfield maiden in May. Has advanced his form since, gelded before coming in runner-up in listed race at Doncaster (7f, good) 13 days ago. Much respected for yard with a good record in this event. Close second in Doncaster Listed race on return from layoff; continues to show improvement.
1
5th (1) (33/1 -65%) Assertively
33
33/1(-65%)
(1) Assertively 33/1, Winless since his debut in a Ripon novice but he posted a fairly useful effort when fourth of 7 to Santagada in Zukunfts-Rennen at Baden-Baden (7f, good to soft) 29 days ago. No forlorn hope. Beaten favourite in German Group 3 last time and this is a stiffer task for the grade.
2
6th (2) (200/1 -203%) Balzarini
200
200/1(-203%)
(2) Balzarini 200/1, Landed 5f maiden at Windsor in July and seemed to excel himself when 3½ lengths sixth of 7 to Santagada in Zukunfts-Rennen at Baden-Baden (7f, good to soft) 29 days ago. This is no easy ask though. Finished behind Assertively in Germany; faces a difficult task in this stronger race.
15:20 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
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Having overcome a slow start when maintaining his unbeaten record over 6f at Ascot earlier this month, Diego Ventura looks likely to improve for going up to 7f. The Mehmas colt shouldn't be underestimated, but MONUMENTAL is likely to prove difficult to beat. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt arrives on the back of a close-up second in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster and a similar performance may prove sufficient. Symbol Of Honour also has the form to feature.
MONUMENTAL has improved a chunk with each of his four runs to date so rates a confident choice to go one better than his recent fine second in Doncaster's Champagne Stakes. Charlie Appleby's consistent Symbol of Honour appeals as the one to chase home Aidan O'Brien's son of Kingman ahead of The Waco Kid and Huscal.
Top rated MONUMENTAL gets the vote but Symbol Of Honour and The Waco Kid are certainly feared with further progress plausible.
(4) Eagles Reign 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in January. Fifteenth of 22 in handicap (14/1) at Navan (14f, good) 28 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Can make presence felt if back on his A-game. Runner-up in the Fred Winter and best form in the mud; chance..
7
2nd (7) (9/4 +59%) Pinot Gris
2.25
9/4(+59%)
(7) Pinot Gris 9/4, Promising individual. Creditable sixth of 20 on Flat at Galway in July. Career best when winning on last hurdle outing so he's a player now handicapping. Couple of good efforts on the Flat lately and low mileage in this sphere still.
8
3rd (8) (12/1 +0%) Bright Legend
12
12/1(+0%)
(8) Bright Legend 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 12 in minor event at Galway (8.4f, good, 33/1) 16 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. No forlorn hope. Disappointed twice at Galway (hurdles and Flat) of late and looks up against it here.
5
4th (5) (22/1 -57%) Macinamillion
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Macinamillion 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in April. Last of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter. 5th in Galway novice and has a big pull in the weights with Pigeon House on that run.
11
5th (11) (11/2 +54%) Jeaniemacaroney
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(11) Jeaniemacaroney 11/2, 1 win from 1 run this season. Respectable second of 10 in maiden at Laytown (7f, 10/11) 10 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and not ruled out on her handicap hurdle debut. Beaten favourite five times in her career already so not one to place maximum faith in.
14
6th (14) (10/1 +38%) Struck By Churchil
10
10/1(+38%)
(14) Struck By Churchil 10/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Fair winner at 10f on flat. 11/2, won 17-runner handicap at Navan (10.2f, good) 19 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and in the mix on her handicap hurdle debut. Powered home to win at Navan on the Flat; might be capable of better back over hurdles.
6
7th (6) (14/1 -17%) St Faz
14
14/1(-17%)
(6) St Faz 14/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Comes here fit from the Flat so not ruled out on his handicap hurdle debut. Plenty left in the tank when 6th at Tipperary on the Flat last month, hampered; respected.
3
8th (3) (20/1 -122%) Rauzan
20
20/1(-122%)
(3) Rauzan 20/1, 4 wins from 4 runs this season. 10/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly in his current mood. Aga Khan-bred won with plenty to spare last time and he might overcome the 9lb hike.
13
9th (13) (33/1 -50%) Malbay Madness
33
33/1(-50%)
(13) Malbay Madness 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 8f on flat. Good third of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Clonmel (9.6f, good) 21 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Emmet Mullins. Third on the Flat at Clonmel latest; opposable on first run for Dermot McLoughlin.
10
|F| (10) (12/1 +14%) Oh So Charming
12
12/1(+14%)
(10) Oh So Charming 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Excellent second of 20 in Galway maiden last time so one to consider now going into handicaps with more to come. Beaten half a length in a Galway maiden hurdle; market could provide clues.
12
|PU| (12) (11/1 +0%) Kimy
11
11/1(+0%)
(12) Kimy 11/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good, 3/1) 8 days ago, kept up to work. Needs considering. Off the mark over hurdles at Tramore last week; the form is questionable though.
2
|PU| (2) (17/2 -31%) Pigeon House
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(2) Pigeon House 17/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. 11/4, career best when winning 5-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (18.2f, soft) 31 days ago, kept up to work. Improving all the time recently. 5lb higher in a hotter race will make life tougher but respected with Jack Kennedy booked.
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If able to replicate his runner-up effort in the Boodles at Cheltenham, EAGLES REIGN will be hard to beat here. A moderate handicapper on the Flat, the Ross O'Sullivan-trained gelding improved markedly when switched to hurdles last winter. Although disappointing at Aintree on his final start of the campaign, he had been a consistent performer prior to that below par run. A recent return on the level at Navan should have left him spot on for this assignment. Bright Legend was behind the selection at the Cheltenham Festival but looks nicely treated off his hurdles mark. He, too, should be all the sharper following a recent outing at Galway. Pinot Gris is also of interest in first-time cheekpieces. The grey finished a close up second on the Flat here last year.
PINOT GRIS looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut so is fancied to hit the right note back in this sphere. Oh So Charming could emerge as the main danger to Gavin Cromwell's progressive sort ahead of in-form pair Pigeon House and Rauzan.
RAUZAN still looks fairly treated off his new mark. Highly progressive, he can rattle off the five-timer in the hands of Hugh Morgan
(9) Heart Above 5/2, Yet to get close to his fairly useful bumper form but posted another creditable display when third at Kelso (18f) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Ease back in trip can help on that evidence and he has a race in him from this sort of mark. Only third last time despite looking a likely winner late on; now 0-12.
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2nd (8) (11/1 -57%) Grifter
11
11/1(-57%)
(8) Grifter 11/1, Regressive on the Flat but he did at least shape with a bit more promise than previously in this sphere when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f) 3 weeks ago, that despite not impressing with his jumping. Task is to build on that now. Low mileage over jumps and was an 8l third at Bangor recently, keeping on.
3
3rd (3) (4/1 -33%) Winds Of Winter
4
4/1(-33%)
(3) Winds Of Winter 4/1, More encouragement since switched to handicaps, including on yard debut when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.2f, good to soft) 17 days ago, no match for one who had fallen a long way in weights. Respected with Brian Hughes again in the plate. 0-6 in Ireland but ran a positive first race for this yard over 2m4f here, finishing 2nd.
1
4th (1) (25/1 -213%) Chancer Dancer
25
25/1(-213%)
(1) Chancer Dancer 25/1, Maiden who did go close on occasions last year but she's yet to fire in a trio of starts since returning to action in May, well held seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f) 46 days ago. 0-14 and not shown much in three runs since a third last September.
2
5th (2) (9/1 -29%) Purple Gown
9
9/1(-29%)
(2) Purple Gown 9/1, Fair Flat winner who showed some promise over hurdles around the turn of the year. Arrives fit and in form from the level, runner-up at Musselburgh (14f) in August. No great surprise to see her get involved returned to this sphere. Beaten only 4l in final handicap over hurdles and has been running well on the Flat.
4
6th (4) (5/2 +0%) Call Blue
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(4) Call Blue 5/2, Remains a maiden but she's returned from a lengthy absence in good order, second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 17 days ago, possible she'd of come out on top but for late errors. Has good chance on form. Back from a long absence with two seconds and a late mistake proved costly last time.
12
7th (12) (20/1 +20%) National Question
20
20/1(+20%)
(12) National Question 20/1, Offered little in handful of starts earlier this year but did manage success in classified company on Flat at Musselburgh (12.5f) in July. Mixed bag in that sphere subsequently though and others more persuasive returned to hurdling/from out of the weights. Flat winner but nothing so far over hurdles, including a handicap.
5
8th (5) (14/1 +13%) Burgundy Man
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Burgundy Man 14/1, Fair hurdler who hasn't really fired back from a long absence this season, no real upturn on the back of a breathing operation when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at this course (20.2f) 17 days ago. Others make greater appeal. 12-race maiden on his fourth trainer; beaten nearly 20l over 2m4f here recently.
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9th (7) (28/1 -40%) Brora Breeze
28
28/1(-40%)
(7) Brora Breeze 28/1, Fair 1¼m winner on Flat for Andrew Balding. Looked a work-in-progress in juvenile/maiden hurdles and whilst switch to handicaps rates a plus, he hasn't been pulling up any trees on the level in recent weeks. Market can prove useful as one of 3 runners from this yard. 1m2f winner last year but well held since then under both codes.
11
10th (11) (66/1 -65%) Solway Staree
66
66/1(-65%)
(11) Solway Staree 66/1, Poor form in 5 starts over hurdles last summer, tailed off 3 out when pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (20.2f, heavy) 12 months ago. Much more needed on return to action. Eight-race maiden who has offered little in her three handicaps and she's hard to warm to.
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11th (10) (20/1 +20%) High Yield
20
20/1(+20%)
(10) High Yield 20/1, Ran with credit on a couple of occasions at Market Rasen but not threatened in a couple of starts at that venue upon returning this summer. Eased further in weights but passed over in any case. Beaten about 15l in 2m/2m4f handicaps on either side of wind surgery; has to step up.
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|PU| (6) (80/1 -300%) Bingo Little
80
80/1(-300%)
(6) Bingo Little 80/1, Proved easy to back and was well held on yard/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in July and again finished well held when last of 13 in handicap at Worcester (23f) later that month. Takes a marked step back in trip following 70 days off. Cheekpieces go on. Didn't show much for Ben Pauling last season and no better in handicaps for current yard.
15:37 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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CALL BLUE has finished second on both outings so far this season and Nigel Twiston-Davies' mare appears to have been found the ideal opportunity to get her head in front for the first time. Heart Above is expected to appreciate the drop back to 2m and can play a leading role in proceedings. Winds Of Winter ran well on her first start for Iain Jardine when runner-up over 2m4f here and the six-year-old appeals most of the remainder.
CALL BLUE remains a maiden yet she may of bucked that trend but for some late errors when runner-up at Newton Abbot 17 days ago and this could be the day she puts it all together and comes out on top. Purple Gown could yet have more to offer in this sphere and she's a danger. Winds of Winter and Heart Above complete the dangers.
Although back in distance today, WINDS OF WINTER ran a nice first race for her new yard here recently and Brian Hughes rides again.
(8) Kirkdale 15/8, Built on promising debut effort when second of 7 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to firm, 6/4) 12 days ago and remains open to improvement. Promise in two outings over 7f this month; thereabouts if stamina holds at 1m.
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(3) (2/1 -60%) Hot Dancer
2
2/1(-60%)
(3) Hot Dancer 2/1, Promising individual who has posted fair form in both starts, latest when second of 8 in novice at Thirsk (8f, good to firm, 3/1) 27 days ago. Should have more to offer. Runner-up both starts and another prominent showing seems assured.
2
(2) (6/1 -50%) Family Knight
6
6/1(-50%)
(2) Family Knight 6/1, Foaled April 9. 38,000 gns foal, 40,000 gns yearling, Mohaather gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Walton Street and 2-y-o 7f winner Elegant Appeal. Interesting newcomer. Half-brother to Walton Street (RPR 119) and needs a market check for in-form stable.
5
(5) (10/1 +0%) Calibos
10
10/1(+0%)
(5) Calibos 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, third of 6 in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Each-way claims. Showed ability when well-held third last time but needs improvement for 2f longer trip.
11
(11) (12/1 +25%) Trojan Soldier
12
12/1(+25%)
(11) Trojan Soldier 12/1, Foaled March 3. 10,000 gns yearling, Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Ampeson and 5f winner Cahors. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Triple Aspect. Half-brother to a useful 6f/7f winner; the betting should help guide to expectations.
7
(7) (14/1 +13%) Hi Ya Mal
14
14/1(+13%)
(7) Hi Ya Mal 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 13 in novice (11/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 20 days ago, very slowly away. Likely to need more time. In good hands but slowly away and always behind on 1m Kempton debut three weeks ago.
10
(10) (20/1 +20%) Precious Spartan
20
20/1(+20%)
(10) Precious Spartan 20/1, Foaled April 20. 22,000 gns foal, Magna Grecia gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f/1m winner Dance On The Day and 8.3f-1¼m winner Leap Year Lad. Dam 2-y-o 1m-9.5f winner. This gelded son of Magna Grecia might be more one for further down the line.
12
(12) (50/1 +50%) Fastnet Jenkins
50
50/1(+50%)
(12) Fastnet Jenkins 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 9 in novice at this course (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Best watched. Down the field in two outings over 6f in recent weeks.
1
(1) (50/1 +24%) Draupnir
50
50/1(+24%)
(1) Draupnir 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 17 in maiden (40/1) at York (7f, good to firm) on debut 34 days ago. Improvement required. This is easier than York race on debut but he could be considered only if backed.
6
(6) (50/1 +24%) Golden Crossing
50
50/1(+24%)
(6) Golden Crossing 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 16 days ago. Likely a longer-term prospect. 40-1 when well held on recent 7f Newcastle AW debut.
13
(13) (50/1 +24%) Late Star
50
50/1(+24%)
(13) Late Star 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good, 80/1) on debut 47 days ago. Hard to recommend. Tailed off on 7f Newmarket debut 47 days ago.
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(9) (80/1 -300%) Cangofar
80
80/1(-300%)
(9) Cangofar 80/1, Foaled March 28. €20,000 yearling, Almanzor colt. Brother to French 8.5f winner Tilak and 1m winner Candonomore. Dam, French 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to French 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Lady Galore. Yard is not a regular source of first-time-out winners, so a watching brief is the call.
15:45 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
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HOT DANCER only found a potentially smart rival too good in a similar event over a mile at Thirsk last month and, with further improvement likely, the son of Too Darn Hot may prove tough to stop on his third career start. Of the newcomers, Family Knight, a gelded son of first-season sire Mohaather, is respected most before market clues are known. Kirkdale also warrants respect following his Musselburgh second.
Preference is for HOT DANCER, who has acquitted himself well in both outings to date and remains with potential. Kirkdale is also a likely improver and rates the principal danger, with Family Knight the interesting newcomer.
There's little to separate HOT DANCER and Kirkdale on RPRs but they are preferred in that order.
(2) Al Nayyir 11/8, Developed into a smart stayer trained in France, his best effort coming when 2 lengths second of 15 in Dubai Gold Cup in March. Excellent start for new yard when second in the Lonsdale Cup last month, closing all the way to the line and that is the best form on offer. Strong-finishing, short-head second in York Group 2 (2m, good) on stable debut last time.
1
(1) (5/2 +44%) Harbour Wind
2.5
5/2(+44%)
(1) Harbour Wind 5/2, Low-mileage 4-y-o who picked up where he left off when landing 8-runner listed race at Limerick in June. Sound 2-lengths second of 10 to Sevenna's Knight in Prix Gladiateur at Longchamp (15.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago and he should be in the mix despite having to concede weight all round. Should give his running but others bring serious form and don't have to carry his penalty.
7
(7) (4/1 +0%) Fighter
4
4/1(+0%)
(7) Fighter 4/1, Took a little while to find his feet but he's improving quickly in blinkers now. landing a big-field maiden at the Curragh last month before taking apart a handicap from the front at Leopardstown. This trip/grade asks a new question but he's not to be underestimated. Transformed in blinkers on last two of his five races, making all; needs plenty of respect.
4
(4) (6/1 +0%) Samui
6
6/1(+0%)
(4) Samui 6/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has thrived since switched to the Flat, showing smart form when a 17-length winner of 2m handicap at Killarney before backing that up with placed efforts at York (handicap) and Chester (listed), latterly in first-time cheekpieces. Return to 2m will suit. Needs better but this return to 2m looks a big plus and he may still be open to progress.
3
(3) (25/1 +38%) Beamish
25
25/1(+38%)
(3) Beamish 25/1, Quickly attained a useful level when trained by P.Twomey. Missed all of 2023 and recorded several sound efforts in handicaps for this yard but it's not easy to make a case for him on these terms. Head 2nd at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (2m) on penultimate start; this demands much better.
15:55 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
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Boasting a rating of 114, AL NAYYIR boasts leading claims on the back of his narrow second in the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup at York last month. Tom Clover's charge makes plenty of appeal dropping into Listed company and he can get the better of Night Sparkle. The daughter of Postponed finished four lengths behind the selection on the Knavesmire and a subsequent runner-up effort in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster shows that she is still in good heart. Harbour Wind should make his presence felt as well.
AL NAYYIR was just about better than ever when making Vauban pull out all of the stops in the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup on last month's stable debut and a reproduction of that form will see him very hard to beat in listed company. Harbour Wind must concede weight all round but he's a likable type with an excellent strike rate, while Fighter is the unknown quantity in the race.
The level of achievement shown by AL NAYYIR (nap) in the Lonsdale at York last month is a shining recommendation at this lower level.
(11) Say It So 16/5, Gained a most unlikely first victory over hurdles at Cork (18.5f) in August prior to finishing second of 6 in handicap at Killarney (14.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 34 days ago. Wouldn't be sure to be in same form back in this sphere, however. Consistent lately, 6lb higher than for Cork win, has run well on the Flat since then.
8
(8) (4/1 +11%) Baltinglass Hill
4
4/1(+11%)
(8) Baltinglass Hill 4/1, Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f) in June. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Has been running consistently, bad mistake two out at Kilbeggan last time, each-way chance.
10
(10) (13/2 +59%) Benzine
6.5
13/2(+59%)
(10) Benzine 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft, 33/1) 17 days ago, still in touch when mistake 2 out. Another who may yet have a bigger effort in his locker. Engagedv3.10 here Wednesday. Low-grade handicapper on the Flat, closely matched with Targa Flavio on Galway running.
12
(12) (7/1 +30%) Targa Flavio
7
7/1(+30%)
(12) Targa Flavio 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, good tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft) 17 days ago, plugging on. Increase in trip may benefit him moving forward. Not beaten far in midfield on handicap debut at Galway, probably capable of improvement.
5
(5) (7/1 +42%) Poets Cottage
7
7/1(+42%)
(5) Poets Cottage 7/1, 16/1, respectable fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (2m, soft) in March, unable to sustain effort. Has been absent again since so the betting is likely to prove a good guide. Lacks a recent run and has been inconsistent, form of Cork third gives him a chance.
6
(6) (9/1 +10%) Carlas Big Jim
9
9/1(+10%)
(6) Carlas Big Jim 9/1, Landed back-to-back handicaps at up to 20f earlier this year but absent since finishing fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April, ridden too aggressively. Revised mark demands that little bit more. Went up a total of 16lb for winning two handicaps in February/March, best over further.
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(14) (10/1 +38%) Sayitfirst
10
10/1(+38%)
(14) Sayitfirst 10/1, Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. Each-way chance on her best form, needs to improve on most recent showing at Kilbeggan.
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(13) (10/1 -43%) Ifitwasme
10
10/1(-43%)
(13) Ifitwasme 10/1, Fair handicapper on Flat stays (12.5f) who offered some promise in trio of hurdle outings this time last year. Comes here fit and in form from the level and improvement likely now handicapping in this sphere. Flat winner, unexposed over hurdles, may improve, trainer's runners respected here.
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(7) (20/1 -82%) Mattie's Mountain
20
20/1(-82%)
(7) Mattie's Mountain 20/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Shaped as if needing the run after 13 months off when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (2m) back in May. Needs to hit the ground running back from another break. Best form of his career was in 2020, ran well at this venue in 2022, struggling since.
2
(2) (25/1 +24%) Big Debates
25
25/1(+24%)
(2) Big Debates 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24.5f, good to firm) 82 days ago, unable to recover from a bad mistake at the eighth. Significantly back down in trip now but he's not the easiest to assess. Five-time winner is much better known as a chaser, getting on in years, others preferred.
15
(15) (50/1 +0%) Eddierocket
50
50/1(+0%)
(15) Eddierocket 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, soft) 36 days ago, labouring after 3 out and merely passing beaten rivals. More needed. Beaten 22l in ninth at 150-1 on handicap debut at Sligo, hard to make a case for him.
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Eric McNamara, who loves to line one up for this relatively local track, has two strong chances in the shape of Say It So and IFITWASME. The latter, who opened his account on the Flat at Tipperary in July, arguably has the more scope for improvement. Having had just the three starts over hurdles, the four-year-old could be nicely handicapped off a mark of 95. Say It So is bidding to follow up having registered a first success over flights at Cork last month. Although now 6lb higher, the Raven's Pass gelding looks one of the more likely winners. Ah Remy Martin has shaped well enough in his short career to date to suggest that he is another capable of getting involved at the business end of this race.
AH REMY MARTIN ran well and was arguably unlucky not to win having been badly hampered at the last when third at Down Royal 4 weeks ago. Lining up here easily one of the least exposed, he looks to hold sound claims of playing a lead role once more. Baltinglass Hill and the returning Poets Cottage head up the dangers along with Say It So. Market support behind both Isitwasme and Ganderstown would also look significant.
There could be better to come from SAY IT SO who won off 6lb lower at Cork and has since underlined his form with a solid Flat run
(2) Belle Of Annandale 9/4, Course winner who wasn't seen to best effect when fourth in Market Rasen handicap hurdle (23.1f, good to firm) last month and arrives on back of creditable fifth of 13 on level at Ayr. Visor back on. Shortlist material. Kept on for fair fourth at Market Rasen on latest hurdle start and she's one to consider.
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(7) (5/2 +50%) Size Five
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(7) Size Five 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden who hasn't been seen since posting encouraging sixth of 16 on handicap debut at Down Royal (17f, soft) 21 months ago. Upped significantly in trip on return and is worth monitoring in market. Returns from absence but lightly raced and the step up in trip could prove a big plus.
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(4) (9/2 -29%) Walk On Quest
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(4) Walk On Quest 9/2, 100,000 buy after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and shaped encouragingly when filling same spot in a Kelso maiden hurdle on Rules debut last December. Not in same form either start since but could prove a different proposition now upped in trip on switch to handicapping. 3m point runner-up who could relish the step up in trip on handicap debut.
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(8) (6/1 -33%) Reagrove Lord
6
6/1(-33%)
(8) Reagrove Lord 6/1, Still looking for first success but has made the frame in a couple of similar handicaps this season and should give another good account. Cheekpieces on first time. Fair thirds over C&D the last twice and might be the type to benefit from the cheekpieces.
3
(3) (8/1 -78%) Cusack Park
8
8/1(-78%)
(3) Cusack Park 8/1, Placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and made the frame in both outings over timber, latest when respectable fourth of 10 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) last month. Cheekpieces added for handicap debut and could be a player. Handicap newcomer who has shown staying potential over 2m/2m4f on both hurdle starts.
1
(1) (12/1 +0%) Petrastar
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Petrastar 12/1, Course winner over fences last summer but largely disappointed since, including when last home in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest. Makes limited appeal. Three-time course winner but he's had a substandard year; others preferred.
6
(6) (28/1 -155%) Ithaka
28
28/1(-155%)
(6) Ithaka 28/1, Justified strong support in a Wincanton handicap (21.4f) in March last year but largely well below that level since and finished well held at Ffos Las when last seen in May. Others more appealing. Engaged 4.45 Perth Wednesday. Mostly well beaten since landing gamble in March 2023; weakened badly here yesterday.
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(9) (50/1 -100%) Norse Reiver
50
50/1(-100%)
(9) Norse Reiver 50/1, Showed little in a brace of bumpers and beaten a long way all 3 starts in novice hurdles. Best watched on handicap debut from 3 lb out of the weights. Makes handicap debut off a lowly mark but hasn't shown much thus far.
16:12 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
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CUSACK PARK has run with credit on both outings over hurdles so far and the five-year-old is expected to step forward on his handicap debut with the extra distance likely to aid his cause. Connections also opt for first-time cheekpieces, which further enhances his credentials, with similar comments potentially applying to Reagrove Lord after hitting the frame twice over C&D. Belle Of Annandale and Walk On Quest can fight it out for third.
Preference is for BELLE OF ANNANDALE, who left the impression she was worth another crack at this sort of trip when fourth at Market Rasen last month and has the assistance of Brian Hughes. Walk On Quest is low mileage and could prove dangerous on handicap debut, whilst Reagrove Lord can also make his presence felt.
A chance is taken on the fitness of SIZE FIVE, who has been absent since December 2022 but is bred to appreciate today's longer trip.
(1) Clever Relation 11/4, After 4 months off, justified support (6/4) when winning 6-runner seller at Goodwood (11.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago, kept up to work. Could be able to follow up with more still to offer back in handicap company. Goodwood win (1m3f) last time came in a seller and he'll need to better that form.
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(6) (6/1 +0%) Molinari
6
6/1(+0%)
(6) Molinari 6/1, A while since his last win but stepped up on recent run when second of 10 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm, 15/2) a week ago. Not discounted from his career-low mark. Back to some form when second here (1m2f) last Thursday on his move away from soft ground.
11
(11) (13/2 +0%) Elforleather
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(11) Elforleather 13/2, Recorded a third win of the season when scoring at Windsor in August. Below-par effort in hat-trick bid when sixth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, soft, 11/4) 22 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back. Two wins in the mud last month; needs to bounce back from a poor show three weeks ago.
2
(2) (7/1 -17%) Turner Girl
7
7/1(-17%)
(2) Turner Girl 7/1, In first-time blinkers, left behind a lesser effort when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 13/2) 27 days ago. Visor reapplied and she enters calculations having dropped back down to her last winning mark. Stays well and acts on soft; holds each-way claims reverting to a visor.
3
(3) (8/1 -23%) Sectarius
8
8/1(-23%)
(3) Sectarius 8/1, Well held in handicaps both starts this year for P. J. F. Murphy, doing too much too soon when fourteenth of 16 at Leopardstown (8f, good, 22/1) 77 days ago. However, he's interesting for yard which does well with new recruits. Revival needed; has left Pat Murphy in Ireland; extra half mile but he's not bred for it.
7
(7) (8/1 -33%) Ghost Story
8
8/1(-33%)
(7) Ghost Story 8/1, Opened account at Nottingham in July and progressed again when third of 7 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (12f) 29 days ago. Lightly raced so she has the potential of better still to come. Won novice at Nottingham (1m2f) in July; similar at Kempton (1m4f, AW) on handicap debut.
9
(9) (10/1 +0%) Something
10
10/1(+0%)
(9) Something 10/1, In first-time cheekpieces, matched previous form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good, 17/2) 8 days ago, though was off the bridle long way out. Step back up in trip should suit as he also drops in grade. Some renewed promise at Sandown (1m2f) last week and he looks worth a crack at 1m4f.
10
(10) (14/1 -40%) Melon
14
14/1(-40%)
(10) Melon 14/1, Some encouragement first 2 starts, before unsuited by the further drop in trip when sixth of 12 in maiden at Carlisle (9f, soft, 28/1) in June. Capable of better returned to this longer distance for handicap debut. Makes handicap debut after 101 days off and he's brother to a German 12.5f/1m3f winner.
5
(5) (14/1 +0%) Upepo
14
14/1(+0%)
(5) Upepo 14/1, Won twice at Lingfield in January. Below form last 3 starts, though fared better with a run behind him when fifth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to soft, 20/1) 16 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Off 114 days before penultimate start; none of his turf form matches up to this mark.
8
(8) (14/1 +30%) Yippee
14
14/1(+30%)
(8) Yippee 14/1, Only success at this course (10f) in May. However, he followed a couple of respectable efforts with a poor one when last of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 16 days ago. Bounce back called for. Maiden handicap here (1m2f) in May is his only win and his record since is not persuasive.
4
(4) (16/1 +36%) Whatacracker
16
16/1(+36%)
(4) Whatacracker 16/1, Ran up to his best when making the frame at this C&D in May. However, well below that level when last of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, soft, 17/2) when last seen 101 days ago. Others more persuasive. Fair fourth over C&D (good) in May on penultimate start and he's 5lb lower today; hood off.
16:20 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
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GHOST STORY left a low-key debut effort well behind when scoring gamely over 1m2f at Nottingham second time up and, after shaping like she was still in good nick when finishing a solid third over this trip at Kempton last time, the daughter of Waldgeist gets the vote to make a winning handicap debut. Molinari caught the eye when finishing a never-nearer second over 1m2f here last week and a bold showing is anticipated stepping back up in trip off an unchanged mark. Recent Goodwood winner Clever Relation is also one for the shortlist.
CLEVER RELATION doubled his tally with a bit to spare in a Goodwood seller last time and he can build on that effort to gain a first handicap success. He is taken to see off the challenge of Turner Girl, who is respected back down to her last winning mark, while Sectarius is one to note as he starts off for Ed Bethell.
This looks an open race, without strong claims, but the vote goes to GHOST STORY ahead of Turner Girl and Something.
(12) Miakoda 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 8 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/4) 5 days ago. Expected to be bang there off the same mark. Ran on for second after slow start at Wolverhampton on Saturday; player if away on terms.
7
(7) (11/2 +50%) Ellomate
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(7) Ellomate 11/2, Eighth of 12 in nursery at Bath (5f, good, 25/1) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Placed in 6f AW nurseries; faded on turf latest but can do better back on AW.
9
(9) (6/1 +0%) Facoulty
6
6/1(+0%)
(9) Facoulty 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/8, respectable third of 6 in nursery at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Needs considering. Beaten fav on Brighton nursery debut but not disgraced in third; enters the reckoning.
11
(11) (15/2 +6%) Montana Girl
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(11) Montana Girl 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 8/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Catterick (5f, good) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must find best form. Showed a bit in the second of three qualifying runs and potential improver in nurseries.
3
(3) (8/1 +60%) Sea Of Diamonds
8
8/1(+60%)
(3) Sea Of Diamonds 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Redcar in May. Respectable fifth of 11 in nursery at this course (6.1f, 14/1) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Stepping back in the right direction. Hasn't progressed at 6f but drop to 5f may suit; also wears first-time cheekpieces.
5
(5) (17/2 -42%) Harswell Dandy
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(5) Harswell Dandy 17/2, Career best when winning 4-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 16/1) 21 days ago, suited by way race developed. Can make presence felt. Helped by a strong pace when leading late on in 5f Wolverhampton nursery latest; up 2lb.
1
(1) (10/1 -43%) Power Of Twins
10
10/1(-43%)
(1) Power Of Twins 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in nursery (4/1) at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Has work to do. Would have won 5.7f Bath maiden had jockey not eased down; too free over 7f since; claims.
8
(8) (11/1 -47%) Early Release
11
11/1(-47%)
(8) Early Release 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Sandown (5f, soft) 13 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more. Well held all starts but could improve in nurseries; hood added; betting informative.
10
(10) (18/1 -64%) Jeany May
18
18/1(-64%)
(10) Jeany May 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 6 in nursery (16/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Can give a good account. No match for improver on recent nursery debut but clear of rest in second; AW debut.
4
(4) (22/1 -144%) Coiled
22
22/1(-144%)
(4) Coiled 22/1, Respectable third of 6 in nursery (7/2) at Chepstow (5.1f, good) 31 days ago. Hood on 1st time and in the mix. 0-7 but largely consistent, including third on nursery debut latest; hooded first time.
2
(2) (25/1 -79%) Horus
25
25/1(-79%)
(2) Horus 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in nursery (9/2) at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Craig Lidster. Must improve. Well held on 7f nursery debut for Craig Lidster; new yard quick to drop him back in trip.
13
(13) (28/1 -100%) Dawn Awakening
28
28/1(-100%)
(13) Dawn Awakening 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, good third of 6 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 19 days ago. Can give a good account. Third in both nurseries but needs a bit more to notch a first win.
6
(6) (33/1 -106%) Chasing Gold
33
33/1(-106%)
(6) Chasing Gold 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 6 in nursery (4/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Pulled too hard on nursery debut; needs to settle better with cheekpieces added now.
14
(14) (66/1 -100%) Unmistakeable
66
66/1(-100%)
(14) Unmistakeable 66/1, 13/2, last of 6 in nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with more required. Second at Musselburgh last month but well behind reopposing Jeany May back there since.
16:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
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Having looked an unlucky loser when rearing in the stalls at Wolverhampton on Saturday, compensation could await MIAKODA. The Richard Hannon-trained colt finished a never-nearer second that day and he makes plenty of appeal being 3lb well-in on this occasion. Harswell Dandy appeared to relish a change of surface judged on her winning all-weather debut at the Dunstall Park track earlier this month and she may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of the unexposed Facoulty.
MIAKODA can race off the same mark as when an excellent recent second at Wolverhampton so looks the way to go in this competitive nursery. Jeany May is feared most on the back of her good Musselburgh second, with Harswell Dandy and Facoulty also in the mix.
If he can get away from the stalls okay this time Saturday's Wolverhampton runner-up MIAKODA may prove the answer to a tricky opener.
(4) Candyman Stan 11/4, Completed a simple task at odds of 1/6 in 5-runner maiden at Lingfield (12f, AW) just over a fortnight ago, well in command when hanging left straight. Now sent handicapping and warrants considerable respect for his top stable. 9l win when 1-6 in AW maiden at Lingfield (1m4f) 16 days ago; unexposed handicap debutant.
3
(3) (10/3 +5%) Fighter Command
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(3) Fighter Command 10/3, Placed on first 2 starts and made it third time lucky in 1¼m Windsor maiden in April. Finished well held in London Gold Cup next time but back on track in a smaller field when second of 6 in handicap on the July course (12f, good to firm) just under 8 weeks ago. Gelded and can do better again. Improved when front-running 2nd of six at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last time; gelded.
2
(2) (7/2 +42%) Wonder Kid
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(2) Wonder Kid 7/2, Improving sort who won Newbury and July course handicaps over this trip first 2 starts this season and found only another progressive 3-y-o too good back at the latter venue in July. Unsuited by the way the race developed at Ascot later that month and returns from a 2-month break. Nearly completed a hat-trick over 1m4f in first three handicaps; fair 6th on latest start.
1
(1) (11/2 -83%) Baltic
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(1) Baltic 11/2, Improving Frankel colt who is unbeaten in handicaps, completing a five-timer in 7-runner event at Newcastle (12.4f) a couple of months ago by neck from Tryfan, battling well and leaving the impression that he had something left. Up another 4 lb and he's open to further progress. 5-5 over about 1m4f since handicapping in cheekpieces; hard to rule out further progress.
5
(5) (9/1 -38%) Tryfan
9
9/1(-38%)
(5) Tryfan 9/1, Made a winning start to his handicap career on AW at Newcastle (12.5f) in June. Also a good second there in July but wasn't up to better company when eleventh of 16 at York (13.8f, good to firm) last month. Returns to a much more realistic level back down in trip. Ran Baltic to a neck at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on penultimate outing; more to prove on turf.
6
(6) (14/1 -56%) Don Simon
14
14/1(-56%)
(6) Don Simon 14/1, Promise when close fifth at Chelmsford on debut last winter but has failed to build on that twice at Southwell this summer, finishing a well-beaten fourth of 14 in novice (12.1f) earlier this month. Makes handicap/turf debut and worth keeping an eye on in the betting. Late foal who should be open to progress off a reasonable mark for handicap/turf debut.
8
(8) (16/1 -78%) Raja Raja
16
16/1(-78%)
(8) Raja Raja 16/1, Limited encouragement on debut but showed more next 2 starts. Failed to improve for the switch to a handicap after 12 weeks off when ninth of 13 at Doncaster (11.9f, good) a fortnight ago but this represents a drop in grade, and he should strip fitter for the outing. Needs better but these are early days for him and he's worth a market check.
7
(7) (18/1 -29%) Macari
18
18/1(-29%)
(7) Macari 18/1, Yet to get his head in front on the level but confirmed himself a horse on the up when third of 12 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good) 10 days ago. Could have more to offer over this trip so he's one to consider from an unchanged mark. Placed in Class 5 over 1m2f on the Flat in his two races this month; 1m4f looks plausible.
16:30 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow
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BALTIC appears to go from strength to strength, making it five wins in a row at Newcastle latest, and he can defy a further 4lb rise in the ratings to complete the six-timer. Easy Lingfield maiden scorer Candyman Stan starts handicap life off a workable mark of 80 and he must enter calculations, while Wonder Kid and Fighter Command are others to watch out for.
BALTIC stretched his unbeaten record in handicaps to 5 at Newcastle a couple of months ago and, with his level of ability yet to be ascertained, Harry Charlton's progressive colt is fancied to go in again at the expense of Candyman Stan, who completed a simple task in a Lingfield maiden earlier this month and can kick on now handicapping for his top yard. Fighter Command can edge out Macari for minor honours.
Baltic has been racking up the wins but another chance is given to WONDER KID who was going great guns prior to his latest start.
(6) Millstream Lady 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Naas in January. 25/1, respectable sixth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 149 days ago, left with lot to do. Bolted up in a C&D handicap hurdle at this festival last year; massive player if fit.
11
(11) (4/1 +67%) Ballywilliam Boy
4
4/1(+67%)
(11) Ballywilliam Boy 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, excellent second of 10 in novice chase at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 33 days ago, just failing. Switches from chase to hurdles. Enters calculations. Only 2lb higher than when runner-up over hurdles at Tipperary in July; each-way contender.
7
(7) (4/1 +33%) Pray Tell
4
4/1(+33%)
(7) Pray Tell 4/1, Won 16-runner novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 4/5) 20 days ago, easily. More on his plate back in a handicap but he's clearly in good nick. Won by 15l in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle this month but struggled off this mark before.
4
(4) (8/1 +0%) Big Stage
8
8/1(+0%)
(4) Big Stage 8/1, 10/11, didn't need to be at best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 125 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and he's a scopey individual. Appreciated the drop in trip when bolting up in a Downpatrick maiden in May; respected.
10
(10) (17/2 -89%) Win Some Lose Some
8.5
17/2(-89%)
(10) Win Some Lose Some 17/2, Promising type. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 15/8, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, good to soft) 63 days ago, easily. Revised mark looks lenient. Won well at Wexford; up 10lb but a big player if his jumping holds up.
12
(12) (10/1 -54%) Dutch Schultz
10
10/1(-54%)
(12) Dutch Schultz 10/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Killarney (17f, soft) 35 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Merits consideration from lower hurdles mark given he's clearly in excellent order. Won 2m1f Killarney handicap chase last month; returns to hurdling off a lower mark.
13
(13) (10/1 -67%) Great Universe
10
10/1(-67%)
(13) Great Universe 10/1, Untrustworthy individual. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 12 in novice hurdle (7/4) at Down Royal (20.2f, soft), finding little. Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Third to Mossy Fen Park at Down Royal at Christmas; lengthy layoff to overcome.
18
(18) (12/1 -9%) Club Manager
12
12/1(-9%)
(18) Club Manager 12/1, Winner in hurdle at Bellewstown in April. 3/1, fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20.5f, good) 108 days ago. Solid runs in defeat but was withdrawn due to the going (good) when last seen; needs rain.
15
(15) (20/1 +20%) Bynx
20
20/1(+20%)
(15) Bynx 20/1, Latest win in hurdle at Tramore in January. 16/1, respectable twelfth of 22 in handicap at Navan (14f, good) 28 days ago, finishing with running left. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Remote fifth in this race last year and now 3lb higher so needs to improve.
19
(19) (22/1 +33%) Cozone
22
22/1(+33%)
(19) Cozone 22/1, C&D winner. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Galway (14.1f, soft) 55 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Below form on last hurdle run. Must improve. RESERVE. No show this year & 4lb above last winning mark but monitor the market closely; reserve.
9
(9) (33/1 +0%) Whatsavailable
33
33/1(+0%)
(9) Whatsavailable 33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Twelfth of 14 in novice chase (80/1) at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good to soft) 101 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Return to hurdling should at least be a help but best form in the mud.
14
(14) (40/1 -264%) Jeriko De Baune
40
40/1(-264%)
(14) Jeriko De Baune 40/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in January. Very good third of 11 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Cork (24.3f, heavy). Off 6 months. 4lb higher than Cork third here and ground should be in his favour.
5
(5) (40/1 -100%) Grange Walk
40
40/1(-100%)
(5) Grange Walk 40/1, 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap chase at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Beaten out of sight in a pair of Galway handicaps and sole hurdles victory was in 2020.
16
(16) (66/1 -100%) Fathom Two
66
66/1(-100%)
(16) Fathom Two 66/1, 50/1, pulled up in novice chase at Clonmel (22.8f, good) 111 days ago, blundering 5 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Beaten a long way in two chase starts in May and no better when pulled up at Clonmel.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
GREAT UNIVERSE looks nicely treated off an initial mark of 114. The eight-year-old has some strong form to his name and was just three quarters of a length behind subsequent Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner Slade Steel in a bumper at the Punchestown Festival of last year. Third on his first two efforts over flights, the Martin Brassil-trained bay starts off in handicap company now, and it'll be interesting to see how he fares. Looking to exploit a lower mark over hurdles, Killarney victor Dutch Schultz is the pick of the three Gavin Cromwell-trained representatives, while fellow recent winners Big Stage, Pray Tell and Win Some Lose Some all look to have strong claims. After a controversial defeat last month, it'll come as no surprise if Ballywilliam Boy gains compensation, with C&D winner Millstream Lady another for the shortlist in this fiercely competitive affair.
A big field but the eye is drawn to WIN SOME LOSE SOME, who won a Wexford handicap with plenty in hand in July and is one to keep on the right side of. Dutch Schultz is also in good order and has a tempting hurdles mark to exploit so he's second choice, ahead of Pray Tell.
Eric McNamara's MILLSTREAM LADY (nap) was an impressive winner of a C&D handicap hurdle at this festival last year and gets the nod
(2) Skyjack Hijack 2/1, Has improved with each of his five hurdling runs, getting off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, heavy) last month, having nothing to spare but seeing longer trip out well all the same. 6 lb higher here and further progress not dismissed. Won at Cartmel on second handicap start and firmly in calculations up 6lb.
7
(7) (10/3 +17%) Western Glen
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(7) Western Glen 10/3, Back to form when third of 15 over C&D (good) last month and backed that effort up when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) earlier this month, just no match for a rejuvenated rival. No surprise to see her on the premises again. 13-race maiden but placed over C&D the last twice and can give another good account.
3
(3) (7/2 +13%) Midnight Gold
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(3) Midnight Gold 7/2, Confirmed more positive signs when easily winning 8-runner mares' handicap at Southwell (20.4f) last summer. Returned with a good second at Warwick in May but hung left throughout and well beaten at Fontwell later that month. Off since but appeals as the type to bounce back. Flopped in May when last seen but good second three weeks earlier when back from absence.
8
(8) (9/2 +36%) Nastasiya
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(8) Nastasiya 9/2, Remains without a win but she was knocking on the door for Rebecca Menzies and has shaped like a stayer on both starts over hurdles for current connections. This extra yardage should be right up her street so it would be folly to discount. Remains a maiden but has shaped as though she'll be well suited by this first crack at 3m.
6
(6) (10/1 +0%) Indian Sunbird
10
10/1(+0%)
(6) Indian Sunbird 10/1, Worcester winner in July, then ran well again when runner-up over same C&D later that month. However, he was below form back there (23f, good) just over a fortnight ago and is probably too high in the handicap for now. In good form at Worcester in July but well beaten there a fortnight ago.
4
(4) (14/1 +0%) Pure Sirloin
14
14/1(+0%)
(4) Pure Sirloin 14/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Navan in January 2023 but hasn't progressed as hoped since. Offered little on first start for new yard at Kelso in May but stepped up on that when fourth of 10 at Hexham (23.3f, good to soft) the following month. Dropped another 5 lb ahead of this return. Fair fourth at Hexham on second start for yard and has each-way possibilities.
9
(9) (125/1 -279%) Bilboa River
125
125/1(-279%)
(9) Bilboa River 125/1, Limited hurdler who unseated back over fences at Kelso when last seen 16 months ago. 7 lb out of the weights and he looks an easy swerve. Absent since May 2023 and this maiden is probably best watched on his return to action.
16:45 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
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Having appreciated the rise in distance when scoring over an extended 3m1f at Cartmel last month, Skyjack Hijack is likely to prove popular in his follow-up bid. A 6lb higher rating is unlikely to prevent the six-year-old from going close again, but WESTERN GLEN edges the vote. Gillian Boanas' mare has posted two creditable efforts over track and trip of late and a reproduction of her latest second here off an unchanged mark may see her get off the mark. Midnight Gold could also have a say up in trip.
Cases can be made for plenty of these, and it could pay to take a chance on the returning MIDNIGHT GOLD, who was well beaten when sent off favourite at Fontwell back in May but appeals as the type to bounce back for her in-form yard. Second choice is Skyjack Highjack, who opened his account at Cartmel last month and continues to go from strength to strength. Western Glen can edge out Nastasiya for third spot.
The mare MIDNIGHT GOLD goes well fresh and kept on well for second over 2m5f at Warwick in May. She is the selection.
(4) Top Juggler 3/1, Improved when off the mark in 11-runner maiden at Hamilton (6f, good) 44 days ago. Into handicaps now and may do better still. Won at Hamilton on third start and open to further improvement on nursery debut.
6
(6) (7/2 -40%) Up The Pace
3.5
7/2(-40%)
(6) Up The Pace 7/2, Improved to make a winning nursery debut in 7-runner nursery at Salisbury (7f, good to soft, 11/4) 13 days ago, driven out. 5 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Did it readily on recent nursery debut at Salisbury and a 5lb rise may not stop him.
2
(2) (6/1 +0%) Georgecandoit
6
6/1(+0%)
(2) Georgecandoit 6/1, Fair maiden who shaped as if there may be more to come at some stage when third of 7 in nursery (11/2) at Hamilton (6f, soft) 22 days ago. Fair third on nursery debut at Hamilton this month and may have more to offer.
7
(7) (6/1 -33%) Sir Palamedes
6
6/1(-33%)
(7) Sir Palamedes 6/1, Took a small step forward to get off the mark in 5-runner maiden at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 28 days ago, comfortably. 5 lb higher than when last seen in a handicap but should remain competitive. Short-headed in sole nursery (at York) and won Ffos Las maiden last time; high on the list.
8
(8) (7/1 +22%) Ruby's Profit
7
7/1(+22%)
(8) Ruby's Profit 7/1, Made a good start to career when winning 5f maiden at Kempton in May. Hasn't built on that subsequently but ran creditably in a first-time tongue strap when fourth of 6 on belated nursery debut at Yarmouth in September. Handed some tough tasks since winning in May but needs to find something extra today.
1
(1) (10/1 +17%) Siegen
10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Siegen 10/1, Progressed again when off the mark at Sandown in June. However, hasn't gone on since. Sandown novice winner but he hasn't shone on his two attempts in nurseries.
3
(3) (14/1 +30%) Shazani
14
14/1(+30%)
(3) Shazani 14/1, Hamilton maiden winner in June. Struggled in his fist 3 nurseries but back on track returned to Hamilton when runner-up there earlier in the month. Merely underlined inconsistency when well held at Doncaster since. Inconsistent and best form is at Hamilton, but not ruled out on first visit here.
16:53 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
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TOP JUGGLER has progressed with each start to date and shed the maiden tag on his most recent appearance at Hamilton. Closely related to a Listed winner, he appears open to further improvement and the manner of that victory suggested a track of this nature would suit. Georgecandoit is likely to be in the mix on his return to a sounder surface. Sir Palamedes is another to consider following his breakthrough success at Ffos Las.
UP THE PACE showed a decisive change of pace to open his account at Salisbury 13 days ago and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up on that evidence. Top Juggler and Sir Palamedes head up the opposition.
Sir Palamedes is tempting but preference is for UP THE PACE, who won with something to spare on his recent nursery debut.
(8) Molten Sea 9/4, Promising sort. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (7/4) at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, responding well. Makes tapeta debut. Expected to be bang there despite a 3 lb weights rise. Won on 1m4f handicap and second has won since; a 3lb rise doesn't look enough to stop her.
7
(7) (5/2 +44%) Miss Monte Carlo
2.5
5/2(+44%)
(7) Miss Monte Carlo 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 38 days ago, slowly away. Needs considering. Only fifth latest but claims on 1m4f Leicester second prior to that.
4
(4) (4/1 +33%) Kinetic
4
4/1(+33%)
(4) Kinetic 4/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Fading fourth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 7 days ago so needs considering now back in trip. Completed 1m4f hat-trick for new yard in August; stamina possibly stretched by 1m6f latest.
2
(2) (9/1 +36%) Switchel
9
9/1(+36%)
(2) Switchel 9/1, Below form fifth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Ffos Las (12f, heavy) 43 days ago. Others more persuasive. Her second to progressive Quietness in July reads well but below that level twice since.
3
(3) (9/1 +55%) Dance Time
9
9/1(+55%)
(3) Dance Time 9/1, C&D winner. 10/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Haydock (14f, firm) 48 days ago so needs to bounce back. This summer's turf runs have been respectable; won off this mark on previous C&D start.
10
(10) (18/1 -157%) Altanera
18
18/1(-157%)
(10) Altanera 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in novice at this C&D (200/1) 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Easy to look elsewhere at these weights. Well beaten all three runs but good pedigree provides hope for improvement in handicaps.
9
(9) (18/1 -100%) Nancy P
18
18/1(-100%)
(9) Nancy P 18/1, Winner at Lingfield in June. Fair fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 3/1) 15 days ago. Can give a good account. Won Lingfield handicap in June but hasn't built on that since; others are more obvious.
1
(1) (20/1 -67%) Fox Flame
20
20/1(-67%)
(1) Fox Flame 20/1, C&D winner. Below-par fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 27 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Dual course winner but not at her best lately.
6
(6) (50/1 -355%) Tango Sunset
50
50/1(-355%)
(6) Tango Sunset 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, fifth of 8 in novice at Kempton (12f) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta/handicap debut with more needed at these weights. Has shown ability on Kempton's Polytrack the last twice; handicap debut.
17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
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MOLTEN SEA justified favouritism when digging deep to deny a subsequent winner on her handicap bow at Musselburgh 12 days ago. A 3lb higher mark is unlikely the ceiling of her ability and tackling the all-weather for the first time shouldn't prevent her from completing a double. Miss Monte Carlo may appreciate a return to this distance and she should make her presence felt, while Tango Sunset's opening mark looks workable.
MOLTEN SEA still looks ahead of her mark despite taking a 3 lb rise in the weights for her recent Musselburgh success so is hard to side against. Miss Monte Carlo appeals as the one to chase home William Haggas' progressive filly ahead of in-form duo Kinetic and Polar Princess.
It's very hard to ignore the claims of MOLTEN SEA, who beat a subsequent winner (pair clear) at Musselburgh and is only 3lb higher now.
(12) Terries Royale 6/5, Off the mark in amateur riders' handicap at Ascot (1m) and comfortably went like best horse at the weights when second in Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m) 11 days ago, clear when hanging badly left and headed close home. Well worth considering from this mark. Off the mark at Ascot before he seemingly threw away a Doncaster 1m race by veering left.
5
(5) (2/1 +56%) Amsterdam
2
2/1(+56%)
(5) Amsterdam 2/1, Steadily progressive son of Dutch Art who ran well on his first crack at this trip when second of 6 in handicap at York (7.9f, soft) 18 days ago, rallying well once headed. Still early days with him and he's of interest. Five-race maiden with three seconds, including from the front in 7f/1m handicaps.
9
(9) (7/1 -27%) Where's Freddy
7
7/1(-27%)
(9) Where's Freddy 7/1, Cheekpieces on when resuming winning ways on the July course here and quickly back from a lesser effort when second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 18/1) 5 days ago, running on. Another each-way player from unchanged mark back at 1m. Has done well at Newmarket over 7f; it wasn't the trip which beat him in two 1m placings.
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(11) (11/1 0%) Pressure's On
11
11/1(0%)
(11) Pressure's On 11/1, Good second on reappearance here (7f) in April prior to catching the eye in a big-field handicap back here the following month. Not built on those exploits in 2 starts following a break but likely remains with a bigger effort in his locker and not one to write off. Not so good lately and he did not convince for stamina when trying 1m on latest start.
4
(4) (12/1 -9%) Mr Baloo
12
12/1(-9%)
(4) Mr Baloo 12/1, Dual winner at Kempton prior to a good fifth at Goodwood (1m) in May. Not disgraced when fourth of 11 in handicap at Chester (7f, heavy) 13 days ago but suspicion the handicapper has him about right. Returns to 1m now. Two 3yo wins on Kempton AW; something to find today judged on turf efforts in particular.
14
(14) (16/1 -100%) Lake Teo
16
16/1(-100%)
(14) Lake Teo 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden who matched pick of form in maidens (well backed) when fifth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (10.5f) 7 weeks ago, outpaced gradually. Remains early days with her but drop back in trip may not suit ideally. Needs to find a fair bit extra for today's drop back in trip if she's to get off the mark.
13
(13) (20/1 -67%) Desperate Dan
20
20/1(-67%)
(13) Desperate Dan 20/1, Ran to a fair level on 2 of his 3 starts in maidens and gelded, shaped bit better than bare result when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 23 days ago, keeping on when hampered last ½f. Remains early days now dropped back down in trip. Hampered on handicap debut last time; improvement is still needed to win this, though.
3
(3) (25/1 +0%) Bajan Bandit
25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Bajan Bandit 25/1, Thrived for this yard last season, winning handicaps at Haydock/York before filling the frame all 3 starts thereafter. Yet to get near that level in handful of starts this term but probably needed first start for 4 months at Doncaster 12 days ago. Handicapper has afforded him a chance. Badly lost his form this spring and he was again among the backmarkers 12 days ago.
2
(2) (28/1 -40%) Stockpyle
28
28/1(-40%)
(2) Stockpyle 28/1, Won back-to-back handicaps in June and largely run with credit whilst looking in the grip of the assessor since. Too lit up in blinkers (discarded here) when well held at Haydock (8.2f) latest but others make greater appeal overall. Quick double when front-running in June but not so good since, particularly latest start.
17:05 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
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Where's Freddy was narrowly denied over 7f here last Saturday and he should go well stepping back up in distance, while Terries Royale also makes plenty of appeal following solid win and placed efforts at Ascot and Doncaster respectively. However, AMSTERDAM is less exposed than the aforementioned pair and produced his best effort yet when stepped back up to 1m at York last time. Down in class off just 1lb higher, he rates the one to beat.
CLASSIC ENCOUNTER shaped very well having had 9 months off when fifth in a Newcastle novice 16 days ago having been caught further back than ideal. Now handicapping from what could well prove a lenient mark, he earns the vote, ahead of Mick Appleby's Terries Royale who patently shaped best when runner-up at Doncaster 11 days ago. Amsterdam and Pressure's On are another pair to consider in an interesting finale.
A rising force in 1m handicaps lately, TERRIES ROYALE gets the vote ahead of Classic Encounter and Where's Freddy.
(12) Yeats Star 6/5, Useful hurdler. Had a productive 2023/24 campaign and shaped well after 6 months off when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) just over 4 weeks ago. Makes chase debut and is one to bear in mind. 4th of 15 at Bellewstown last month; interesting recruit to chasing and Kennedy rides.
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(2) (7/2 -27%) Billericay Dickie
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(2) Billericay Dickie 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 9/2, took a sizeable step back in the right direction with his sights lowered upped further in trip when third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good) just under 4 weeks ago. Makes chase debut. 3rd at Down Royal last month; powerful stable but difficult to fancy on chasing bow.
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(6) (9/2 +36%) Good Time Jonny
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(6) Good Time Jonny 9/2, Took the Pertemps Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival. Yet to score on Flat but showed a bit more than previously on first outing since leaving A. J. Martin after 5 months off when seventh of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (12.1f, soft, 66/1) 24 days ago. Each-way claims back chasing. Struggled over fences last season and was well beaten on the Flat at Roscommon this month.
9
(9) (6/1 +73%) Sportinthepark
6
6/1(+73%)
(9) Sportinthepark 6/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 10/1, ran below that level when sixth of 12 in beginners chase at Down Royal (19.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 5 months ago. Can be expected to improve on moderate sixth on chasing bow at Down Royal in May.
11
(11) (7/1 +56%) Topgun Simmy
7
7/1(+56%)
(11) Topgun Simmy 7/1, Fairly useful winner at 23f over hurdles. Failed to meet expectations sent chasing when sixth of 8 in beginners chase (10/3) at Killarney (23.4f, soft) 5 weeks ago. Way too soon to be writing him off. Poor effort on chasing debut at Killarney last month; minor role awaits.
7
(7) (40/1 +20%) King Of Cong
40
40/1(+20%)
(7) King Of Cong 40/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in April. 18/1, well-beaten fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24.2f, heavy) back in May. Makes chase debut and has a bit to prove. Landed a gamble for connections over hurdles in April but looks set to struggle here.
17:10 Listowel Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow
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Henry de Bromhead fought off suitors from elsewhere when bringing MOSSY FEN PARK back to his Co Waterford base at Goffs in May. Offered for sale by his then owners Clipper Logistics, the Walk In The Park five-year-old fetched 235,000 pounds, with de Bromhead and Gerry Aherne the successful bidders. The winner of a point-to-point when in the care of Sean Doyle, the well-regarded bay was last seen finishing second in a Grade 2 over flights. Starting off over regulation fences now, he looks the one to beat. Disappointingly pulled up when sent off a 10/1 chance in the Irish National in April, Good Time Jonny is of definite interest with Derek O'Connor aboard, while smart hurdler Yeats Star and the Willie Mullins-trained Billericay Dickie are other leading contenders.
Plenty of interesting types in this beginners chase and DARTAN earns the vote to go one better than on chasing debut at the Galway Festival last month at the expense of Mossy Fen Park, who is a previous point winner and looks every inch a chaser for Henry de Bromhead. Yeats Star and Billericay Dickie are both chasing debutants representing powerful yards and that pair complete the shortlist.
Henry de Bromhead had to stretch to £235,000 to keep MOSSY FEN PARK in his yard and the wide-margin point winner can get the job done
(2) Drumlee Myth 5/6, Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points and it's been a positive start in this sphere, runner-up at Hexham in June prior to a good third in 14-runner contest at Wexford (16.7f) a month later. Well worthy of respect. Placed in both his bumpers and should have every chance of making the breakthrough.
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(1) (3/1 -60%) Peace Motivator
3
3/1(-60%)
(1) Peace Motivator 3/1, £10,000 3-y-o, Massaat gelding. Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 5-runner bumper at Worcester (2m) 25 days ago, leading final 50 yds and running on. In good hands and he's respected under a penalty. Narrow winner of a good-ground bumper at Worcester and the third has won since.
3
(3) (9/2 +31%) Kashchei
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(3) Kashchei 9/2, £10,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. 15/2, offered something to work on when third of 9 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f) on debut back in May, fading final 1f. Can do better with that under his belt but others rate stronger for win purposes. Momentarily threatened before weakening into a 13l third of nine at Southwell.
5
(5) (17/2 -143%) Hay Meadow
8.5
17/2(-143%)
(5) Hay Meadow 17/2, £42,000 4-y-o, Wings of Eagles filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Clash of D Titans. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Mar 17). In good hands and she'd be of interest if the market spoke in her favour on bumper debut. Bought for £42,000 after narrowly winning a small-field point on heavy in Ireland.
4
(4) (50/1 -52%) Cloudsareclearing
50
50/1(-52%)
(4) Cloudsareclearing 50/1, Scorpion filly. Dam (h92), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdle winner (stayed 25f) but who was ungenuine Spider's Bite. Likely best watched on debut. Out of a winning pointer; stable 0-35 in bumpers recent seasons.
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DRUMLEE MYTH has hit the frame on both bumper outings to date and he looks the one to side with. Sean McParlan's gelding arrives on the back of a fine third at Wexford and he can make the most of the weight received from penalised winner Peace Motivator. The four-year-old was value for further when making a winning racecourse debut at Worcester at the start of this month and he isn't taken lightly. Market support for point-to-point winner Hay Meadow would be interesting.
Irish-raider DRUMLEE MYTH showed enough in 2 starts this summer to think a race of this nature is well within reach and he could well be the way to go. Debutant-winner Peace Motivator rates the chief danger, ahead of pint-scorer Hay Meadow.
Peace Motivator might do well to defy a penalty against DRUMLEE MYTH who has posted superior Topspeed and RPR figures.
(3) The Good Biscuit 4/1, Runner-up for the second time in 6f handicaps this summer when going down by only a head at Ripon (good) in June. Had a break since so fresh going into the autumn so certainly worth considering. Close second in two of his three starts this term; threatening to win a handicap.
8
(8) (11/2 -57%) Fiscal Policy
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(8) Fiscal Policy 11/2, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 17/2, confirmed himself to be an improved performer for this yard when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) last week, digging deep. Goes unpenalised and fancied to be bang there. Record of 2-4 for new yard and avoids a penalty for his C&D win (good to firm) last week.
10
(10) (7/1 +0%) Onemorenomore
7
7/1(+0%)
(10) Onemorenomore 7/1, Confirmed his return to form when third of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft, 17/2) 11 days ago. Can give another good account. Respectable third at Doncaster last time; close second over C&D last October.
2
(2) (15/2 -36%) Thursday's Child
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(2) Thursday's Child 15/2, Won first 2 starts this year (including over C&D in April) and returned to form from out of the blue when second of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 4 weeks ago, possibly helped by the return to more testing ground. Task now is to prove that wasn't a fluke. Bounced back at Carlisle last time; now returns to the scene of her spring novice win.
7
(7) (8/1 +20%) Broken Spear
8
8/1(+20%)
(7) Broken Spear 8/1, Ran creditably after 6 weeks off when fourth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft, 20/1) just over a fortnight ago. Consistent on turf this term without reaching the peak form on which he's well treated.
1
(1) (8/1 -14%) Wen Moon
8
8/1(-14%)
(1) Wen Moon 8/1, C&D winner. 4/1, below form having been on the back foot from a very early stage when ninth of 10 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good to firm) last month. Each-way claims back in class 4 company. Respectable record at Pontefract includes three placed efforts off higher marks in 2024.
9
(9) (12/1 -20%) Midnite Runner
12
12/1(-20%)
(9) Midnite Runner 12/1, 8/1, ran too badly to be true when tailed-off last of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Better anticipated here. Inconsistent this season but has each-way hopes on his C&D effort in July.
11
(11) (12/1 +25%) Glendown
12
12/1(+25%)
(11) Glendown 12/1, Course winner in August. 7/1, tailed-off last of 11 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy) just under a fortnight ago. Must bounce back but may well do returned to this venue. Won at this course in August but has been far from consistent this term.
5
(5) (20/1 +39%) Reigning Profit
20
20/1(+39%)
(5) Reigning Profit 20/1, Course winner. Latest win at Hamilton in August. Ran poorly back up in trip when twelfth of 18 in handicap (40/1) at York (6f, soft) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. All wins over 5f; well below form when returned to 6f last time.
17:23 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
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FISCAL POLICY remains on the same mark as last week's C&D success in an apprentice handicap and the five-year-old, who bids for a third win in four outings, is likely to prove too strong for the opposition. The Good Biscuit went close at Ripon in June and is likely to pose a strong threat along with Thursday's Child, who returned to form at Carlisle last time.
FISCAL POLICY confirmed himself to be an improved performer for this yard when doubling his tally for the season over C&D last week and he's fancied to make it 3 wins from his last 4 outings at the expense of The Good Biscuit, who was runner-up for the second time in 6f handicaps over the summer at Ripon when last seen 3 months ago and remains of interest from 2 lb higher. Wen Moon completes the shortlist down in grade.
Off an attractive mark returned to Pontefract, WEN MOON (nap) is particularly interesting. Origintrail is second choice.
(4) Prophet's Path Evens, Fair form shown thus far, runner-up for the thrid consecutive start in 5-runner novice (8/13) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 19 days ago. The one to beat. Runner-up on AW on his last three starts and looks sure to be bang there again.
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(2) (10/11 +48%) Lennox
0.909091
10/11(+48%)
(2) Lennox 10/11, Fair maiden. 13/2, hampered and unseated rider over 3f out in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Holds solid form claims. Twice second on turf this spring; unseated after halfway on recent comeback; big player.
6
(6) (7/1 +13%) Ventorro
7
7/1(+13%)
(6) Ventorro 7/1, Once-raced gelding. Twelfth of 13 in maiden at Sandown (10f, good to soft, 12/1) on debut. Off 103 days. Always behind in decent race on debut in June but could prove different proposition now.
1
(1) (18/1 -64%) Fiery Dawn
18
18/1(-64%)
(1) Fiery Dawn 18/1, Runner-up in a bumper before coming in seventh of 11 in novice (25/1) at this C&D on Flat debut 59 days ago. Needs to build on it. Went close in a bumper in March but 13l seventh on C&D Flat debut in July.
8
(8) (22/1 -340%) Rose Coloured Girl
22
22/1(-340%)
(8) Rose Coloured Girl 22/1, 50,000 gns foal, €24,000 yearling, Waldgeist filly. Considered newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive. Out of a German Listed winner and interesting to see how she goes in betting on debut.
7
(7) (100/1 -203%) Arc Zoosve
100
100/1(-203%)
(7) Arc Zoosve 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 7 in novice at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm, 100/1) 8 days ago. Remote third on AW debut and well held on turf since; others are preferred.
9
(9) (100/1 -100%) Elvington
100
100/1(-100%)
(9) Elvington 100/1, Twice-raced filly, better effort when third of 4 in novice at Newcastle (10.2f, 100/1) 14 days ago. Needs another step forward. Last on Ripon debut and didn't achieve much when well-held third of four on AW since.
10
(10) (100/1 -52%) Urban Hydrangea
100
100/1(-52%)
(10) Urban Hydrangea 100/1, Twice-raced filly, still green when sixth of 8 in novice at Kempton (12f, 150/1) 22 days ago. May do better still. Both runs over 1m4f at Kempton, showing ability on the second occasion.
5
(5) (125/1 -25%) Waiting For Tom
125
125/1(-25%)
(5) Waiting For Tom 125/1, Once-raced colt. Fourth of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 125/1) on debut 19 days ago. Finished 30l behind Prophet's Path on recent Wolverhampton debut.
3
(3) (150/1 -127%) Pottersmattyeeehaa
150
150/1(-127%)
(3) Pottersmattyeeehaa 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 80/1, last of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. In rear throughout on 1m Chelmsford debut; up 3f in trip.
17:30 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow
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PROPHET'S PATH has been knocking on the door in recent months and a breakthrough victory might be on the cards at the sixth time of asking. Owen Burrows' charge is likely to appreciate stepping back up in trip and he may be able to deny the luckless Lennox. The Muhaarar colt was hampered and unseated rider at Doncaster 11 days ago, but a reproduction of his previous runner-up efforts at Windsor and Yarmouth gives him every chance of being in the mix. Market confidence behind newcomer Rose Coloured Girl could see her involved as well.
PROPHET'S PATH holds the clear edge on form so is fancied to end a run of second placings and get off the mark. Lennox also has some fair form to his name and rates much the biggest threat to Owen Burrows' 3-y-o unless Eve Johnson Houghton's Waldgeist newcomer Rose Coloured Girl proves well above average on her debut.
There's a good chance this will develop into a match between LENNOX and Prophet's Path, with the former narrowly preferred.
(11) Rural Link 15/8, In first-time tongue strap, showed more than on debut when fifth of 17 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft, 66/1) 149 days ago. Enters calculations with Patrick Mullins booked. Punchestown fifth on second start indicated potential, notable trainer/rider combination.
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(4) (6/1 +82%) Keep Kool Coko
6
6/1(+82%)
(4) Keep Kool Coko 6/1, Finished well held on his first outing when seventh of 14 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 22/1) 179 days ago. Needs to leave that effort well behind. Struggled on heavy ground at Fairyhouse in March on his only start last season.
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(12) (6/1 -33%) South Of Killerig
6
6/1(-33%)
(12) South Of Killerig 6/1, Showed promise when making the frame both starts over hurdles, fourth of 13 in maiden at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft, 7/1) 27 days ago. Could be in the mix as he switches to a bumper. Two fourth placings over hurdles, has shown enough to suggest he could be involved here.
13
(13) (7/1 +18%) Spare Chips
7
7/1(+18%)
(13) Spare Chips 7/1, 15,000 gns 3-y-o, Almanzor gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Steppenwolf. Watch for market clues. Half-brother to winners including a German Listed scorer, winning dam, respected source.
1
(1) (11/1 +8%) Friary Road
11
11/1(+8%)
(1) Friary Road 11/1, Fifth of 12 in bumper at Killarney (17f, soft, 18/1) on debut 35 days ago, steady headway over 1f out. Could fare better with his first run behind him. Beaten around 10l when fifth of 12 at Killarney, should be better for that experience.
18
(18) (11/1 +67%) Our Haybob
11
11/1(+67%)
(18) Our Haybob 11/1, Arctic Cosmos filly. Half-sister to a point winner and useful hurdler/smart chaser Visionarian. Dam French 21f chase winner. Fifth foal; half-sister to the trainer's six-time winner Visionarian, good French pedigree.
7
(7) (12/1 +40%) Marine Ranger
12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Marine Ranger 12/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam (h119), 2m/2¼m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdle winner (stayed 2½m) Tara Point. May just be better for this first experience. Dam a hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper and useful hurdle winner Tara Point.
2
(2) (14/1 +50%) Gaoithe Glory
14
14/1(+50%)
(2) Gaoithe Glory 14/1, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 7.5f). Wears tongue strap. Has a fair standard to aim at first time up. Dam by Rock Of Gibraltar was unplaced on Flat, useful jumps winners in the pedigree.
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(14) (16/1 +0%) Torps
16
16/1(+0%)
(14) Torps 16/1, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Golden Glen. Dam modest maiden hurdler. Wears tongue strap. One of 2 newcomers in the line-up for yard. Fifth foal; half-brother to hurdle winner Golden Glen, dam placed in bumpers and hurdles.
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(17) (22/1 +56%) Ivy Berry
22
22/1(+56%)
(17) Ivy Berry 22/1, Mahler filly. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stays 3m) Clondaw Castle. May just be one for the longer term. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper/hurdle/chase winner Clondaw Castle.
5
(5) (28/1 -40%) Kilooney Hill
28
28/1(-40%)
(5) Kilooney Hill 28/1, Gamut gelding. Dam, maiden hurdler, half-sister to unreliable but very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Donnas Palm and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Hedley Lamarr. Wears tongue strap. Half-brother to a point winner, dam placed bumpers/hurdles, tongue-tie fitted for debut.
8
(8) (50/1 +0%) Max Goodwin
50
50/1(+0%)
(8) Max Goodwin 50/1, Rajj gelding. Half-brother to 6f-8.3f winner Specialv. Dam 1¼m winner. Others make more appeal. Half-brother to a Flat winner, dam 1m2f winner, out of winning sister to high-class Tenby.
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A bit of a guessing game, with newcomers dominating. One such is GOLDINTHEVALLEYS, a 220,000-euro yearling purchase. Out of a half-sister to 2012 Breeders' Cup winner Flotilla, he represents top connections and will be ably assisted by the evergreen Derek O'Connor. Out of Grade 1 winner Augusta Kate, first reserve Amen Kate would be of definite interest if getting a run, while other debutants worthy of consideration are the Gordon Elliott-trained William Butler and Richard O'Brien's Spare Chips. Of the experienced runners in the line-up, Rural Link stands out with Patrick Mullins aboard. Live Aid will need to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Kilbeggan if he is to feature here, while South Of Killerig and Killarney fifth Friary Road are others of note.
This could go to a newcomer, with preference for WILLIAM BUTLER who is taken to make a winning start for his leading yard. Goldinthevalleys also makes appeal on paper and is interesting on his first outing, with Rural Link the pick of those with previous experience.
A hopeful vote goes to SOUTH OF KILLERIG who has contested two maiden hurdles and may have the speed for this test
(1) Fearless Bay 6/4, Each of his 5 career wins having been achieved on different AW tracks, latest at Kempton last month. Failed to settle when fifth at Lingfield (12f) latest but must enter calculations here. Won at Kempton on penultimate start; defied a 2lb higher mark on sole Southwell run.
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(4) (3/1 -9%) Sugarloaf Lenny
3
3/1(-9%)
(4) Sugarloaf Lenny 3/1, Returned to winning ways at Yarmouth (10f) last month and backed that up when narrowly taking 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 16 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and another bold bid is anticipated. Bids for hat-trick, having recorded neck and nose wins the last twice; better than ever.
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(7) (10/3 +0%) Fram Castle
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(7) Fram Castle 10/3, Second of 4 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 13/2) 40 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving James Horton. Not out of things. 3yo maiden who has posted two encouraging efforts since wearing blinkers; possibilities.
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(2) (15/2 -36%) Genesius
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(2) Genesius 15/2, Made the frame in first 3 starts this term but has been below form the last twice. Now 2 lb below his last winning mark. Largely consistent and on a handy mark but has a poor strike-rate in last three years.
6
(6) (17/2 -143%) Scottish Reel
8.5
17/2(-143%)
(6) Scottish Reel 17/2, Took a step forward, back from 10 months off, when fourth of 9 in maiden (22/1) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 66 days ago. Likely more to come yet and holds strong claims on handicap debut. Thrice-raced colt who is nicely bred and looks open to improvement now handicapping.
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(5) (33/1 -136%) Sisterandbrother
33
33/1(-136%)
(5) Sisterandbrother 33/1, Latest win at Nottingham in June. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, soft, 14/1) 18 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. On last winning mark but has something to prove back on AW; 0-3 in this sphere.
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(3) (33/1 -65%) King Me
33
33/1(-65%)
(3) King Me 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good, 3/1). Off 15 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Others preferred. Regressive maiden for the Johnston yard; returns from 15-month absence.
18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow
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Sugarloaf Lenny successfully completed a double when scoring by the smallest of margins over 1m4f at Lingfield earlier in the month and he should remain competitive off 3lb higher. However, it may pay to side with FRAM CASTLE, who returns to the Ollie Sangster stable after hitting the crossbar at Newmarket last month. The son of Decorated Knight might improve for the extra distance and he looks the one to side with. Scottish Reel needs to be monitored in the market on his handicap debut.
SUGARLOAF LENNY arrives at the top of his game and remains fairly treated. He can complete the hat-trick. Scottish Reel and Fearless Bay look the likeliest dangers.
Bottom-weight FRAM CASTLE is taken to open his account. Sugarloaf Lenny and Scottish Reel complete a robust hand for the 3yos.
(1) Lattaash 15/8, Promising type who made a winning start here (7f) last month and improved on that form when third of 10 in novice (13/2) at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago. Should be more to come yet. Won at this course on debut and good third under a penalty at Newcastle since.
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(5) (2/1 -150%) Sword
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2/1(-150%)
(5) Sword 2/1, 500,000 gns Kingman colt who produced his best effort yet, equipped with cheekpieces, when close second in novice at Newmarket (8f) in July. Disappointed in first-time blinkers at Kempton latest but they have been discarded here and he has been gelded since. The one to beat. Sets a clear standard on penultimate effort but is quirky; gelded since last run.
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(4) (10/3 -11%) Ombrecell
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10/3(-11%)
(4) Ombrecell 10/3, Once-raced maiden. 18/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 50 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Promising fourth in Kempton event; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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(3) (4/1 +60%) Baraq
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4/1(+60%)
(3) Baraq 4/1, Fairly-useful colt who got back on track when good second of 10 in novice at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago. Holds solid claims on that form. Placed in four of his six starts, close second at Newcastle latest; solid.
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(7) (50/1 -25%) Endless Whisper
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50/1(-25%)
(7) Endless Whisper 50/1, 1,500 gns 3-y-o, Teofilo filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 11.5f Cassydora out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner) (should have stayed 1½m) Claxon. Teofilo filly; likely best watched on belated debut.
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(2) (150/1 -20%) Arc Tesoro
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150/1(-20%)
(2) Arc Tesoro 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 200/1) 9 days ago. Improvement required. Comfortably held in both outings.
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(9) (200/1 -100%) Vanikoro
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200/1(-100%)
(9) Vanikoro 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, seventh of 8 in novice at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 80/1) on debut 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to recommend. Needs to improve markedly on her Redcar debut effort.
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(8) (200/1 -203%) Baroque Pearl
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200/1(-203%)
(8) Baroque Pearl 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 5 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW, 20/1) on debut 12 days ago. Likely to need more time. Finished last of five in weak race at Lingfield.
18:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Vibrato took a step forward from his debut effort to take the silver medal home over C&D in March and is likely to give a solid account on his first start for new connections. However, he might come out second best to OMBRECELL, who caught the eye when finishing a fair fourth on his debut at Kempton last month. The son of Bated Breath is likely to have plenty more to offer and could be the one to beat for the in-form Clive Cox yard. Sword completes the shortlist.
SWORD has cheekpieces refitted after disappointing at Kempton last time and is taken to open his account here. Baraq and Lattaash look the obvious dangers.
Sword has the best form but doesn't look one to take a short price about. Preference is for LATTAASH, ahead of Ombrecell.
(11) Have You A Minute 5/1, Proved a different proposition, with reappearance under his belt, when winning 13-runner handicap over C&D 31 days ago. 3 lb rise should still leave him very competitive. Got up in the final strides over C&D last month, taking AW record to 8311; respected.
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(7) (5/1 -11%) Triggerman
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5/1(-11%)
(7) Triggerman 5/1, Consistent sort who has made the frame in last 3 outings, latest when respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (10/3) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 30 days ago. Likely to give another good account. In-form 3yo maiden; has the ability to get involved, provided he stays this new trip.
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(10) (11/2 +39%) Havana Smoke
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11/2(+39%)
(10) Havana Smoke 11/2, Finished runner-up in a couple of handicaps earlier this summer and shaped as if in still in good form when sixth of 14 at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Enters calculations. Maiden; close second in July/August, including over C&D; that form puts him in the picture.
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(3) (6/1 +57%) King Of York
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6/1(+57%)
(3) King Of York 6/1, Course winner. 125/1, last of 16 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Work to do. Consistent early this year, winning twice here; not in the same form since April.
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(2) (8/1 -23%) Covert Legend
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8/1(-23%)
(2) Covert Legend 8/1, Off the mark at Wolverhampton (8.7f) in April and back to that sort of form when second of 13 in handicap over same C&D 19 days ago. running on. Blinkers now added for first time and he remains feasibly treated. May remain competitive provided he takes to new headgear and new track (first run here).
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(12) (8/1 +43%) Amayretto
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8/1(+43%)
(12) Amayretto 8/1, 9/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 10 days ago. Others look better treated. Inconsistent this season but ran creditably here on penultimate outing.
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(1) (17/2 -21%) Bicep
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(1) Bicep 17/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago. Others preferred. Best efforts this year when runner-up over 6f/7f at this venue; bit to prove back at 1m.
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(9) (11/1 +67%) King Sharja
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11/1(+67%)
(9) King Sharja 11/1, Latest win at Beverley in August. Ninth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Not out of things. Two wins at Beverley this summer; still has something to prove on AW.
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(5) (12/1 -167%) Embarked
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12/1(-167%)
(5) Embarked 12/1, Acquitted himself well in a handful of starts for new yard, latest when creditable third of 12 in handicap (6/1) over C&D 27 days ago. Races off same mark here and ought to go well again. Respectable third over C&D last time; possibilities with Mikkel Mortensen taking off 5lb.
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(4) (25/1 -79%) Outrace
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25/1(-79%)
(4) Outrace 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good) 10 days ago. Something to find on form. Has a modest strike-rate; not certain to take advantage of reduced mark.
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(6) (28/1 -155%) Big Narstie
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28/1(-155%)
(6) Big Narstie 28/1, Quirky sort. Course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. 18/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 23 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Others more persuasive. Three AW wins early this year; ran poorly here this month on return from layoff.
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(8) (66/1 -230%) Jersey Rocs
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66/1(-230%)
(8) Jersey Rocs 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 28/1) 40 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Second to useful rival on 2yo debut; has failed to match that form since.
19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Covert Legend bounced back to form when returning from a break to fill the runner-up spot at Wolverhampton and it would be no surprise to see him have a say off 1lb higher. However, HAVE YOU A MINUTE looks the way to go. Tom Tate's four-year-old got up in the dying strides over track and trip on his most recent start and a 3lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. Triggerman is another to note.
HAVE YOU A MINUTE posted his best effort yet when narrowly scoring over C&D last month and remains fairly treated. He can follow up. Covert Legend and Embarked head the list of dangers in an open-looking contest.
Being a progressive sort on AW, HAVE YOU A MINUTE (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Embarked is second choice.
(8) Persian Phoenix 7/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 26 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal in a strongly-run race. Better judged on previous form and one to consider. Sole win in 7f novice on AW as 2yo; consistent but weighted to best on course debut.
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(9) (4/1 +11%) Cuban Fiesta
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4/1(+11%)
(9) Cuban Fiesta 4/1, Gambled on and ran well on first run since leaving Ed Dunlop when second of 8 in 1m handicap at Newcastle 9 days ago. Expected to be thereabouts again. Lightly raced maiden with C&D form; stout show for new yard over 1m at Newcastle latest.
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(5) (9/2 -125%) Unassuming
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9/2(-125%)
(5) Unassuming 9/2, Showed some promise on debut but well held both starts this year. Has left Joseph Patrick O'Brien ahead of handicap debut. One to watch in the betting. Promising on sole run on good going; interesting on handicap debut for new yard since sale.
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(2) (11/2 +21%) Mercurius Power
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11/2(+21%)
(2) Mercurius Power 11/2, Capitalised on a slight drop in grade when winning over C&D in August. Not in the same form at Doncaster 11 days ago but may bounce back. Having only 3rd C&D run when ready winner in August; might have more to give on this track.
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(11) (11/2 +31%) Triple Force
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11/2(+31%)
(11) Triple Force 11/2, Fair maiden who ran a bit below form when fifth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 14 days ago. Had been shaping up reasonably well prior to that, so worth another chance. Maiden; staying-on 3rd over 1m at Newcastle; never involved latest; still high in weights.
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(6) (14/1 -75%) My Honey B
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14/1(-75%)
(6) My Honey B 14/1, C&D winner who failed by a long way to build on the promise of last run when well held at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 64 days ago. Well below best latest but close 2nd previously and winner of her only C&D start (as 2yo).
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(4) (18/1 -80%) Motagally
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18/1(-80%)
(4) Motagally 18/1, Unreliable sort who is on a long losing run but turned in his best effort of the season when fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 31 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Down a long way in weights but all wins at sprint trips; big stamina query on first 1m run.
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(10) (18/1 +10%) The Ferret
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18/1(+10%)
(10) The Ferret 18/1, Seems to have gone off the boil, only sixth of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Has work to do. Won 1m novice on Lingfield AW as 2yo; has found it tough in handicaps this year.
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(7) (25/1 -213%) Thanks Dad
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25/1(-213%)
(7) Thanks Dad 25/1, 8/1, ran better than for a while when third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 16 days ago. Maiden; in the frame over 7f in four of six AW starts; stamina doubt about return to 1m.
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(1) (33/1 -175%) Always Fearless
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33/1(-175%)
(1) Always Fearless 33/1, Bounced back to form to win 12-runner handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 10/1) 29 days ago, overcoming the widest stall with something to spare. Latest effort easily excused having reported to have an irregular heartbeat. Five AW wins; won at 1m on turf in July; irregular heartbeat when tailed off last time.
19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
In what looks a trappy affair on paper, UNASSUMING gets a tentative vote. The daughter of Lope De Vega hasn't kicked on as expected since making a promising debut for Joseph O'Brien in June but, making her handicap/stable debut for the shrewd George Boughey team, a bold bid looks firmly on the cards. Cuban Fiesta looks the main danger to the selection following a recent runner-up effort over a mile at Newcastle, while this step up in trip looks an interesting move for Motagally.
CUBAN FIESTA was seen off only by one in top form on his yard debut at Newcastle last week, so he's the percentage call to go one better. Persian Phoenix is better judged on his previous form having made his effort earlier than ideal in a strongly-run race at Chelmsford on his most recent outing, while Triple Force had been shaping up well prior to his latest effort and is another to consider.
Any market strength behind UNASSUMING would be interesting on her handicap debut for George Boughey. Cuban Fiesta may be next best.
(10) Dandy Fitz 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 15/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago. Looks right at home on the AW so he's a major player. Made all over C&D last month; remains in top form; could again prove difficult to catch.
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(4) (9/2 +0%) Golden Rainbow
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9/2(+0%)
(4) Golden Rainbow 9/2, Six wins from 19 runs this year. 15/2, won 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago by neck from Rogue De Vega, just holding on. Enters calculations given excellent strike rate. Six wins this year, the latest on the Newcastle Tapeta a fortnight ago.
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(2) (6/1 -50%) Jungle Run
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6/1(-50%)
(2) Jungle Run 6/1, Back in excellent heart again, supplementing his Windsor win in 4-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 10/3) 9 days ago, driven out. That was a messy race and penalty demands more in hat-trick bid. Has won his last two (both turf) and also effective on Tapeta; respected under 5lb penalty.
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(7) (6/1 +0%) Crypto Quest
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6/1(+0%)
(7) Crypto Quest 6/1, 13/2, creditable 1½ lengths second of 11 to Dandy Fitz in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Can make presence felt. Runner-up over C&D four weeks ago on second start for this yard; could be in the mix.
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(11) (10/1 +50%) Murbih
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10/1(+50%)
(11) Murbih 10/1, C&D winner. Twenty six runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Nottingham (5f, good). Off 105 days. Has had a regressive campaign but this C&D winner has dropped to a dangerous mark.
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(8) (11/1 -120%) Rogue De Vega
11
11/1(-120%)
(8) Rogue De Vega 11/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Good neck second of 8 to Golden Rainbow in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/1) 14 days ago, just failing. Can make presence felt again. His losing run continues but he went close on the Newcastle Tapeta a fortnight ago.
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(6) (12/1 +14%) Inspired Knowhow
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12/1(+14%)
(6) Inspired Knowhow 12/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago. Clearly backed as though thought capable of better and blinkers now added to tongue tie. Won at Windsor in May but hasn't been at the same level more recently.
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(13) (12/1 +40%) Enchanted Night
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12/1(+40%)
(13) Enchanted Night 12/1, Unreliable individual. One win from 51 Flat runs. 17/2, 1¼ lengths third of 4 to Jungle Run in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Poor strike-rate but twice finished placed over C&D last month.
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(1) (16/1 +0%) Newyorkstateofmind
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16/1(+0%)
(1) Newyorkstateofmind 16/1, Three wins from 11 runs this year, most recently at Newcastle early this month. 18/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Bounce back needed. Inconsistent on turf this season but he's 2-3 on AW this year; interesting contender.
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(12) (25/1 +0%) The Grey Lass
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25/1(+0%)
(12) The Grey Lass 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 7¾ lengths last of 11 to Dandy Fitz in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 27 days ago. Down the field over C&D latest but in good form previously and could bounce back.
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(5) (25/1 +50%) Watermelon Sugar
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25/1(+50%)
(5) Watermelon Sugar 25/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in April. 33/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 31 days ago. Lot to prove at present. Course winner who scored off this mark at Lingfield in April, but hasn't shone since.
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(14) (40/1 -21%) Lil Wade
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40/1(-21%)
(14) Lil Wade 40/1, 22/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Fair second two starts ago but unplaced since and now 0-13; others are more compelling.
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(3) (50/1 -257%) Zola Power
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50/1(-257%)
(3) Zola Power 50/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 22/1). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby and market may guide. Tapeta winner in January but off since below-par run in February; makes stable debut.
20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Golden Rainbow (first) narrowly got the better of ROGUE DE VEGA (second) when the pair met over 5f at Newcastle recently, but the latter did well to finish so close having conceded first run to the winner on that occasion. With more pace forecast this time around, Antony Brittain's charge can gain revenge over that rival en route to victory. The Defiant lost little in defeat when finishing an excellent second over 5f at Chelmsford latest and he commands respect too.
THE DEFIANT has been shaping up quite well from his reduced mark in recent weeks and this sharp 5f may be just what he needs to cash in. Dandy Fitz and Crypto Quest are a couple of potential threats.
Several to consider in a warm race for the grade. DANDY FITZ has been in fine form and is taken to add to last month's C&D win.
(2) Tazaman 7/2, Confirmed he retains ability following a lengthy absence in pair of 2m Kempton handicaps in June. Found test too much when ninth of 10 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, heavy) 13 days ago and this more suitable from further reduced mark. First run back from a long absence was respectable but poor since.
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(1) (4/1 -45%) Smokey Malone
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4/1(-45%)
(1) Smokey Malone 4/1, C&D winner in January who ran respectably when fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 13/2) 87 days ago, plugging on. Lines up here operating 2 lb below last winning mark and he could well be worth siding with. Well-handicapped C&D winner who has won after a break in the past.
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(10) (11/2 -10%) Lady Birdie
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(10) Lady Birdie 11/2, Third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 12/1) 22 days ago, pushed along over 3f out and merely plugging on. Needs to pull out more if she's to feature. 0-9 but doesn't do much in a hurry so this longer distance is worth a go.
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(5) (13/2 +54%) Prince Iago
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(5) Prince Iago 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, heavy) 13 days ago. Makes tapeta debut but would need to see market confidence behind him to be of interest. Lightly raced and heavy ground perhaps not ideal for his handicap debut.
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(4) (13/2 -44%) Blenheim Lad
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(4) Blenheim Lad 13/2, 18/1, dispelled pair of lesser efforts on back of 10 weeks off when fifth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 21 days ago, shaken up under 3f out and plugging on. Task is to build on that now. Runner-up on AW in April but lesser efforts since leave him with work to do.
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(6) (8/1 -45%) Jalea's Quest
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8/1(-45%)
(6) Jalea's Quest 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 12/1) 22 days ago, needing stronger gallop. First run for yard after leaving William Stone and longer trip worth exploring. Lightly raced and handicap debut was okay; cheekpieces left off after last time.
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(8) (8/1 +33%) Daring Leader
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8/1(+33%)
(8) Daring Leader 8/1, 20/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 9 days ago. Further increase in trip needs to eke out a little some improvement. Modest fare other than a third over 1m2f at Beverley in June; stamina unproven.
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(7) (9/1 -29%) Thunder Sparks
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9/1(-29%)
(7) Thunder Sparks 9/1, Produced best effort to date in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Lingfield (13f, good) on penultimate start. Too free under change of tactics when last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (13.3f) 26 days ago and likely type to bounce back. Interesting on her improvement on turf but now had three off days on the AW.
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(3) (25/1 -213%) Easy Equation
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25/1(-213%)
(3) Easy Equation 25/1, Course winner. 50/1, first run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 12 days ago, always behind. Usual headgear again left off here. Infrequent winner who made a quiet debut for this yard when 50-1.
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(9) (28/1 +15%) Sweet Painted Lady
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28/1(+15%)
(9) Sweet Painted Lady 28/1, Last of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 19 days ago, beaten before straight. Handicapper quick to relinquish his grip further but she doesn't look one to be interested in. Very minor form in her six races, three of them handicaps at up to this trip.
20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The unexposed JALEA'S QUEST looked to get outpaced before staying on into a modest fourth over 1m4f at Lingfield earlier this month and, eased 2lb stepping up to 1m6f for the first time, she gets the nod to land the spoils. Prince Iago didn't cut much ice on his handicap debut over 2m on testing ground at Chester recently, but he is surely capable of better, while this drop back in trip can see Blenheim Lad in a better light.
SMOKEY MALONE is now 2 lb below the mark he tasted success from over C&D and, having performed well after a short break previously, he could be the way to go. Thunder Sparks, Blenheim Lad and Jalea's Quest head up the dangers in the finale.
It could pay to take a chance on SMOKEY MALONE whose win here earlier in the year was after a lengthy break and off 3lb higher.
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