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14:25 York

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £87618
  • 1m 5f 188y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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York

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.40
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 3-103

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

1m2f maiden winner on AW in May; tenth of 16 when 100-1 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) and improved again when always-prominent third of eight on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good) eight weeks later; 1m6f is plausible and he's had only four races, so could do better again.

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1st

4

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Tabletalk

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

1m2f maiden winner on AW in May; tenth of 16 when 100-1 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) and improved again when always-prominent third of eight on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good) eight weeks later; 1m6f is plausible and he's had only four races, so could do better again.

16/1

3rd

6

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Tabletalk

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tom Clover

1m2f maiden winner on Chelmsford AW in May; much better form in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) eight weeks ago, albeit beaten 19l into tenth of 16 facing that very stiff task at 100-1; makes his handicap debut and has had only three starts, so should still have potential.

8/1

10th

15

(13)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:30 Epsom

Tabletalk

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Tom Clover

Exceeded market expectations when third of 13 in 1m Kempton AW novice on sole 2yo start and he didn't have to produce anything special, although making light of the task, to win over 1m2f on Chelmsford AW last month; bred to appreciate another step up in trip but this is a very tough task.

100/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4-1452 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict

Heavy-ground maiden winner in April who raced rather freely in rear when fifth of 11 in Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (good to firm) on penultimate start; evens but not discredited, considering 1m2f, when his sights were lowered on latest; blinkers are turned to, however, for this handicap debut and he needs improvement.

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2nd

1

(12)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

The Equator

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Heavy-ground maiden winner in April who raced rather freely in rear when fifth of 11 in Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (good to firm) on penultimate start; evens but not discredited, considering 1m2f, when his sights were lowered on latest; blinkers are turned to, however, for this handicap debut and he needs improvement.

13/2

2nd

4

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:10 Navan

The Equator

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

Leopardstown maiden win in April came over this trip on heavy; highly-tried since, never landing a blow when slow-starting fourth in Gallinule at the Curragh and again when 61/2l off stablemate Illinois in 1m6f Queen's Vase at Ascot on fast ground; big-race entries remain over further so drop in trip here may not suit although clearly the one to beat on RPR's.

6/4

5th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

The Equator

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

raced wide, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 215

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Second on debut (1m2f, good to soft) in April and won by a head in a Salisbury novice (1m2f, soft) in May; fifth of 13 in novice at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in July was similar form facing a stiff task at 18-1; looks a promising sort moving into handicaps, having been withdrawn from two at Glorious Goodwood because of good to firm ground; interesting if the ground is okay.

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1st

6

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

13:50 Haydock

Master Builder

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: David Menuisier

First three starts, including a soft-ground win, made him look a promising sort moving into handicaps and he duly finished third of 16 in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to firm) two weeks ago, staying on from mid-division; up 3lb but open to further progress and he's on the shortlist.

5/2

3rd

13

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Master Builder

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Second on debut (1m2f, good to soft) in April and won by a head in a Salisbury novice (1m2f, soft) in May; fifth of 13 in novice at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in July was similar form facing a stiff task at 18-1; looks a promising sort moving into handicaps, having been withdrawn from two at Glorious Goodwood because of good to firm ground; interesting if the ground is okay.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-5110

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

St Leger entry; hooded on last three starts, winning at Kempton (1m4f, AW) and Doncaster (14.5f, good) in his first two handicaps, before a bad slip on the turn excuses his latest outing; needs to resume progress but he was firmly in charge for those two wins; trainer won this in 2020 and 2021.

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6th

6

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:40 Doncaster

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Andrew Balding

Hooded on last four starts; won his first two handicaps, latterly over C&D (good); a bad slip excuses his next outing and he resumed improvement when fourth of 16 in the Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm) on latest, meeting interference but staying on well from off the pace; while better than that result, he has a mountain to climb in this Classic.

50/1

4th

5

(13)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Wild Waves

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

St Leger entry; hooded on last three starts, winning at Kempton (1m4f, AW) and Doncaster (14.5f, good) in his first two handicaps, before a bad slip on the turn excuses his latest outing; needs to resume progress but he was firmly in charge for those two wins; trainer won this in 2020 and 2021.

7/1

11th

1

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Wild Waves

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won in a first-time hood (retained since) on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in May and followed up at Doncaster (14.5f, good); he's in a hotter race today and 7lb higher than last time, but is clearly progressive.

6/1

20/1

Form: 41-245

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

On the premises this season in his two handicaps at Newmarket (1m2f, good) and one at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); half-brother to smart Sumo Sam, who flourished over 1m6f last season, and there are notable stayers in the family, which boosts his interest substantially.

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5th

14

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Sun God

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hughie Morrison

On the premises this season in his two handicaps at Newmarket (1m2f, good) and one at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); half-brother to smart Sumo Sam, who flourished over 1m6f last season, and there are notable stayers in the family, which boosts his interest substantially.

20/1

5th

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sun God

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Unraced on firmer than good; much better since upped to 1m2f, including when second and fourth in handicaps at Newmarket in his two runs this season; gelded in between; place claims.

9/1

4th

9

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Sun God

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Hughie Morrison

Finished last on heavy ground on debut, otherwise unraced on softer than good; much better since upped to 1m2f, ending his 2yo campaign with a win at Lingfield (AW) and close second of seven in another handicap at Newmarket (good) nearly ten weeks ago; subsequently gelded; withdrawn last Saturday when the ground was soft; 5lb higher than on that promising reappearance.

10/1

Form: 55121 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Won maiden at Goodwood in June, went close at Ascot (again 1m6f) next time and got up in the final strides for another Ascot handicap (2m) on latest outing, all on good; up another 5lb and drops back in trip, which may not suit, but he is firmly on an upward curve; trainer won two recent Melroses.

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6th

8

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Tactician

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won maiden at Goodwood in June, went close at Ascot (again 1m6f) next time and got up in the final strides for another Ascot handicap (2m) on latest outing, all on good; up another 5lb and drops back in trip, which may not suit, but he is firmly on an upward curve; trainer won two recent Melroses.

7/1

1st

9

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:25 Ascot

Tactician

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made his debut in May and improved for a clearcut maiden win when upped in trip at Goodwood in June; hot favourite for handicap debut here (again 1m6f on good) 13 days ago and launched a strong challenge from well off the pace but was held off by a head; up 3lb but he's an appealing candidate for 2m and further improvement.

6/5

2nd

13

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:32 Ascot

Tactician

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

midfield

5/1

Form: 221401

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict

Tailed off on soft (sole run in blinkers); off the mark in the Ulster Derby at Down Royal (1m5f handicap, good) in June and added a Shergar Cup race in a good scrap at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm; Champagne Prince closing fast in second) two weeks ago; 5lb higher than last time but shapes as if he will stay 1m6f and enters calculations.

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7th

3

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Going Remote

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Tailed off on soft (sole run in blinkers); off the mark in the Ulster Derby at Down Royal (1m5f handicap, good) in June and added a Shergar Cup race in a good scrap at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm; Champagne Prince closing fast in second) two weeks ago; 5lb higher than last time but shapes as if he will stay 1m6f and enters calculations.

14/1

1st

1

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Going Remote

10st 2lb

J: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark in the Ulster Derby at Down Royal (1m5f handicap, good) in June; there's some concern about today's mark, though, as his apparent best form came when playing a minor role in a non-handicap (penultimate start); soft ground and blinkers (usual cheekpieces return today) may help to excuse his Galway run eight days ago but others are preferred.

14/1

16th

18

(10)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Going Remote

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, raced wide and dropped to rear 5f out

9/1

Form: 8-3132

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Sole race on good to firm was as 2yo, acts on good to soft; found improvement in handicaps when upped to 1m2f, 1m4f and 1m6f on last three starts, the last two of which were won by subsequent Goodwood scorer Align The Stars; up another 4lb, so needs to continue his progress.

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4th

2

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

13:50 Haydock

Too Bossy For Us

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Found improvement in handicaps when upped in trip this May-July, latterly when second of 13 in a quite valuable race over C&D; fair eighth of 16 in the Melrose at York last time, which sees headgear go on today.

12/1

8th

10

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Too Bossy For Us

8st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Sole race on good to firm was as 2yo, acts on good to soft; found improvement in handicaps when upped to 1m2f, 1m4f and 1m6f on last three starts, the last two of which were won by subsequent Goodwood scorer Align The Stars; up another 4lb, so needs to continue his progress.

11/1

2nd

6

(9)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Too Bossy For Us

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won on handicap debut at Ascot (1m2f, good) in May and stayed on for good third behind Align The Stars and Hampden at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) last time; he finished to good effect and this half-brother to 1m6f/1m7f Listed winner Angel Guidance could relish today's longer distance.

6/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 1-266

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

From a fine family which has served his owner well; nearly 2-2 on AW to start career, before beaten nearly 12l in the Lingfield Derby Trial (11.6f, good) and 9l in the Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm; raced freely and never dangerous); gelded since and makes his handicap debut but others have more solid claims.

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4th

1

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Imperial Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

led, increased tempo 3f out, headed under 2f out, weakened gradually against far rail from over 1f out

20/1

9th

2

(15)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Imperial Sovereign

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

From a fine family which has served his owner well; nearly 2-2 on AW to start career, before beaten nearly 12l in the Lingfield Derby Trial (11.6f, good) and 9l in the Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm; raced freely and never dangerous); gelded since and makes his handicap debut but others have more solid claims.

10/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Imperial Sovereign

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear on inner

33/1

50/1

Form: 7-7154

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Upped to 1m2f when winning a handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May and to 1m4f when fair fourth of six there (good) on latest outing; rather disappointing here in between and needs a big boost from somewhere given his position 6lb out of the handicap; 7lb claimer is enlisted.

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4th

4

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Terrorise

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

towards rear but in touch with leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out

10/1

10th

16

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Terrorise

8st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Upped to 1m2f when winning a handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May and to 1m4f when fair fourth of six there (good) on latest outing; rather disappointing here in between and needs a big boost from somewhere given his position 6lb out of the handicap; 7lb claimer is enlisted.

50/1

4th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:15 Doncaster

Terrorise

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

towards rear

15/2

11th
15 (5)
Tryfan

25/1

Form: -52162

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Issues at the stalls lately; won five-runner race at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on handicap debut and neck second when returned to that same C&D for latest outing; faded late on when tried over 1m6f behind Too Bossy For Us at Haydock (good) in between, however, which appears to put a dampener on his chance.

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11th

15

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Tryfan

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Issues at the stalls lately; won five-runner race at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on handicap debut and neck second when returned to that same C&D for latest outing; faded late on when tried over 1m6f behind Too Bossy For Us at Haydock (good) in between, however, which appears to put a dampener on his chance.

25/1

2nd

7

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Tryfan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

reluctant to load and upset in stalls, in touch with leaders, went second halfway, led over 2f out, soon edged right, keeping on over 1f out, hung left final 110yds, headed towards finish

5/1

6th

12

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Tryfan

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form when winning on handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last Thursday; had shown some promise on turf previously; needs another step forward now 5lb higher in a much better race, but he looked a promising staying prospect last time and his trainer won this in 2021; not discounted.

14/1

6/1

Form: 3210 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Promise in his first three starts culminated in him finishing well on top at 4-9 in a maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm) in June; favourite for valuable race on handicap debut at Haydock seven weeks ago but his chance was ruined by a bad slip on the home turn, after which he was eased right down; his dam was a 1m6f Group 3 winner and his trainer has won two of the last five runnings of this race; good prospect.

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12th

11

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Dramatic Star

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promise in his first three starts culminated in him finishing well on top at 4-9 in a maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm) in June; favourite for valuable race on handicap debut at Haydock seven weeks ago but his chance was ruined by a bad slip on the home turn, after which he was eased right down; his dam was a 1m6f Group 3 winner and his trainer has won two of the last five runnings of this race; good prospect.

6/1

13th

5

(4)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Dramatic Star

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising third on debut at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft) in April before going close at Nottingham (1m2f, good), then easily won at 4-9 at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm); thrown in at the deep end for his handicap debut but his dam was a 1m6f Group 3 winner and his top trainer has won three of the last four runnings, so he has to be respected.

3/1

1st

3

(5)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Dramatic Star

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders, shaken up and carried head high over 2f out, led and clear with one other when edged left over 1f out, went clear final 110yds, eased towards finish

8/13

Form: 11-702

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

2-2 on AW late last year; the Group 3 Craven and a useful 1m handicap did not work out this season, absent nearly three months in between, but he put his best foot forward again when a strong-finishing, neck second to Going Remote in Shergar Cup race at Ascot (good to firm) two weeks ago on the step up to 1m4f; back up 3lb but his useful dam did well at 1m6f and he looks a strong candidate.

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6th

10

(10)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Champagne Prince

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Strong-finishing, neck second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) in August was easily his most competitive show this term; shortlived headway from the back in the 1m6f Melrose at York (1m6f) two weeks later, pretty disappointing at 10-1, but he's a player on the Ascot run.

10/1

13th

12

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Champagne Prince

8st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

2-2 on AW late last year; the Group 3 Craven and a useful 1m handicap did not work out this season, absent nearly three months in between, but he put his best foot forward again when a strong-finishing, neck second to Going Remote in Shergar Cup race at Ascot (good to firm) two weeks ago on the step up to 1m4f; back up 3lb but his useful dam did well at 1m6f and he looks a strong candidate.

9/1

2nd

7

(3)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Champagne Prince

9st 7lb

J: Rachel Venniker

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Impressed when winning 7f AW novices late last year on first two starts; found the Group 3 Craven too much at Newmarket on reappearance and 11th of 13 when 40-1 for handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) four weeks ago; withdrawn when the ground was good to firm at Goodwood (1m3f) eight days ago; lacks solid claims but his dam was a C&D winner and he needs a second look.

12/1

Form: -71241 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) in June saw him off the mark at the seventh attempt and he's continued to run well, scoring again when upped to 1m6f at Sandown (good; acts on good to firm) one month ago; front-running lately and kept pulling out more last time, drawing clear again in the final 1f, so the trip suits him, but 7lb rise looks a bit tough.

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8th

1

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

13:50 Haydock

Spaceport

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Second win this season came when upped to 1m6f at Sandown in July, drawing clear again in the final 1f; went up a tough-looking 7lb when those front-running tactics did not work out in the Melrose at York two weeks ago; dropped 1lb since but still needs to resume his improvement.

14/1

14th

6

(7)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Spaceport

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) in June saw him off the mark at the seventh attempt and he's continued to run well, scoring again when upped to 1m6f at Sandown (good; acts on good to firm) one month ago; front-running lately and kept pulling out more last time, drawing clear again in the final 1f, so the trip suits him, but 7lb rise looks a bit tough.

12/1

1st

3

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Sandown

Spaceport

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

made all, took keen hold, pushed along when 1 length ahead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, readily

6/1

Form: -62321 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Acts on good to firm, below form once on good to soft; had been threatening to win in handicaps before he made no mistake at Wolverhampton (AW) last time on the step up to 1m6f, coming from the rear to lead 2f out and take it eased down by just over 7l; tongue tied last two starts; up 11lb and in class but he has plenty more to offer with staying tests.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(16)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Reaching High

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Acts on good to firm, below form once on good to soft; had been threatening to win in handicaps before he made no mistake at Wolverhampton (AW) last time on the step up to 1m6f, coming from the rear to lead 2f out and take it eased down by just over 7l; tongue tied last two starts; up 11lb and in class but he has plenty more to offer with staying tests.

13/2

1st

11

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reaching High

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Six-race maiden who is threatening to win; record of 232 (AW/turf) since handicapping and the form stacks up well; clear second at Windsor (11.5f) most recently; bred to relish this new trip and receives weight all round; looks poised to go one better.

11/4

2nd

1

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:10 Windsor

Reaching High

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

slowly into stride, soon in touch with leaders, headway and went second over 2f out, pressed winner and went clear with winner over 1f out, no extra towards finish

5/2

Form: 366171

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Made the breakthrough at the ninth attempt, in a 1m2f maiden at Navan (good) in June, and put a lesser show behind her when dominating the closing stages of a four-runner handicap at Killarney (11.4f, good to firm) in July latest; ridden up front, or very close to it, for those last three starts; strode out well last time but this is a much tougher race.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

21

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Mo Ghille Mar

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

40/1

16th

9

(14)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Mo Ghille Mar

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mrs John Harrington

Made the breakthrough at the ninth attempt, in a 1m2f maiden at Navan (good) in June, and put a lesser show behind her when dominating the closing stages of a four-runner handicap at Killarney (11.4f, good to firm) in July latest; ridden up front, or very close to it, for those last three starts; strode out well last time but this is a much tougher race.

20/1

1st

7

(3)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:15 Killarney

Mo Ghille Mar

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

made all, nudged along from over 4f out, ridden when faced challenge from 3f out

10/1

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