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- Prize money: £3240
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
- Win time: 1m 16s
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.80
- Place: £1.40
Form: 858545 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
Six-time course winner; not the force of old but his recent C&D fifth was perfectly respectable; better draw today and is another 2lb lower, while Oisin McSweeney good value for his 3lb claim against other apprentices.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (2) |
5th Aug 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
raced freely, towards rear, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms |
5/1 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
15th Jul 2022 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
soon prominent, ridden and went second over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, well held when lost second inside final furlong |
7/2 |
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3rd 10 (7) |
27th Jun 2022 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
chased leaders against near rail and, outpaced halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on and went third inside final furlong |
13/2 |
11/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 512435 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
Led close home to score off 2lb lower at Carlisle (6f, good) in July and has remained in good form since; probably given a bit much to do when keeping-on fifth over 7f at Thirsk on Monday; will be dangerous if he gets a clear run from the inside stall.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 18 (21) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
midfield, short of room towards near side and switched right 2f out, still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, never on terms |
18/1 |
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11th 11 (13) |
20th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Five-time turf winner on a lengthy losing run; not beaten far in any of his starts this year at a variety of trips; can go well again but others have more pressing claims. |
11/1 |
|
7th 17 (21) |
12th Oct 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
held up in rear |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 714176 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 55
Doubled his tally with narrow 6f Fibresand win last month but safely held on turf twice since and needs today's headgear switch to prompt a new career-best performance.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 17 (16) |
16th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Solid run of form since July but winning from out of the weights in this grade from stall 16 looks a stiff task. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
4th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner off 1lb lower in July (good to soft); two fair runs since, last time finishing just behind Porterinthejungle when fourth over C&D (good to firm); chance. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
24th Aug 2023 Good 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, challenging 1f out, edged left and no extra inside final 110yds |
9/2 |
9/2
Form: 243675 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
Six-time C&D winner; ran okay when fifth over 7f at Catterick three weeks ago and now 4lb lower than when placed over C&D in June (most recent start in cheekpieces); headgear back on and is well drawn; major player.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (3) |
4th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Inconsistent on turf this year and holds weaker claims than fellow 10yo Kenstone, who is in good form; sole AW win came in 2016. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 123461 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
Two wins this season, the latter when making all for quite cosy success at Catterick (6f, good) nine days ago; 5lb penalty to shoulder but this stiffer track should also suit; likely to give a good account.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 |
10th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 9lb
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8th 2 (9) |
24th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
On a very handy mark but just four of his 58 starts have come beyond 6f and he may be vulnerable in the closing stages, particularly if having to use up too much gas to get to the front from stall 9. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 6224-6 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 57
Best known for his exploits on Fibresand but, having lost ground at the start (blindfold off late), made quite encouraging return from 264-day absence when midfield at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; will be fine back over 6f and is entitled to have benefited from the recent outing.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (9) |
24th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
15th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
No win since November 2021; off the boil in August/September when last seen; this is a rare foray beyond 6f and the others weren't great. |
33/1 |
|
8th 10 (10) |
30th Aug 2022 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
midfield, outpaced and pushed along briefly over 3f out, ridden and hung right from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, made no telling impression |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-9355
Last run: 90 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
Won over 7f as a 2yo for James Tate but left that stable after disappointing 1m2f run in June; changed hands for 14,000gns and was gelded during subsequent three-month break; drawn on the outside for this first attempt at sprinting; others have a lot less to prove.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (8) |
2nd Nov 2021 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Well beaten here (1m2f) in June on final run for James Tate and same story on stable debut at Pontefract (6f) in September when without his usual hood and racing freely; however, could settle better today with the hood back on and a case can be made if he can rediscover this year's best form. |
7/2 |
|
7th 1 (11) |
16th Sep 2021 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Won over 7f as a 2yo for James Tate but left that stable after disappointing 1m2f run in June; changed hands for 14,000gns and was gelded during subsequent three-month break; drawn on the outside for this first attempt at sprinting; others have a lot less to prove. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 439473
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
Had rather mixed record for Michael Dods this season but gave good account when third at Carlisle (6f, good) last month, after which he was sold for £6,000; no surprise if he features on today's stable debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (1) |
24th May 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Had wind surgery in March and he has run well in defeat on turf in both runs since; more will be needed to come out on top though. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (1) |
23rd Apr 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
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3rd 10 (2) |
11th Apr 2022 Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
|
10/1
Form: 43257D4 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
Suited by a stiff 6f and recovered from sluggish start to finish fourth off today's mark at Hamilton (good) last month (disqualified after rider failed to weigh in); enters calculations but has wide draw and would appeal more on slower ground.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
16th Sep 2021 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Suited by a stiff 6f and recovered from sluggish start to finish fourth off today's mark at Hamilton (good) last month (disqualified after rider failed to weigh in); enters calculations but has wide draw and would appeal more on slower ground. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 875264 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 59
Close second off today's mark after making the running at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in July and also ran well when fourth over that trip on recent AW debut; can cope with today's drop back to 6f; respected.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (1) |
30th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position over 2f out, weakened from 1f out |
100/30 |
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1st 9 (6) |
3rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Yet to add to his nursery win in 2020 but placed twice in a visor this summer, losing out only by a neck when second over C&D (soft) on latter occasion; back up in grade today but could have a say. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 368026 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
Finished well for close second at Newcastle (7f, AW) two starts ago but unable to land a telling blow when sixth of 18 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) a few days later; this stiffer track might show him in a better light but others are much more persuasive.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (3) |
9th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
slightly awkward start, switched sharply right soon after start, midfield |
6/1 |
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7th 11 (11) |
29th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
All six wins were on AW, last five at Newcastle; recent form there would give him a huge shout but his turf record leaves plenty to be desired. |
9/1 |
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4th 7 (13) |
8th May 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
midfield towards near side |
6/1 |
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