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Friday 15th October

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RACE 1 (4) TEXAS MAN (IRE) | (2) SUANNI | (3) HI MEH DARLING (IRE)1.45 CASUMO BEST ODDS GUARANTEED FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (4) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 2 (2) SKY BLUE PINK | (5) BLAAST | (3) AZURE BLUE (IRE)2.20 DOWNLOAD THE CASUMO APP HANDICAP (3) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 3 (6) THALER | (4) CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD (IRE) | (12) RUSSCO (IRE)

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RACE 4 (5) MANDOBI (IRE) | (1) MYTHICAL DANCER (IRE) | (8) RAVENSWING (IRE)

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RACE 5 (6) MAGISTERIAL (IRE) | (4) KAASIRR (IRE) | (1) BOY ABOUT TOWN4.05 CASUMO MANE EVENT HANDICAP (3) 1m37y (1640 Metres)

RACE 6 (8) FFION | (12) POET’S LADY | (13) BAKE (IRE)4.40 JOIN CASUMO TODAY NURSERY HANDICAP (4) 7f37y (1440 Metres)

RACE 7 (4) MAGIC WARRIOR (IRE) | (10) HOLLOW STEEL (IRE) | (3) SUPERIOR FORCE5.10 GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY WITH CASUMO HANDICAP (4) 2m46y (3260 Metres)

RACE 8 (1) WHITEHAVEN (FR) | (4) WYNFORD (IRE) | (3) REVEREND HUBERT (IRE)

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale.

Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data.

Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts

Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places)

Left handed, flat. Oval-shaped, about thirteen furlongs round, with a run-in of four and a half furlongs which rises slightly throughout. Runners in races of seven furlongs and further tend to stick towards the far rail in the straight, though often switch nearer the stand side when the ground is testing. Sprints take place on the straight six-furlong course, with runners usually racing down the centre of the track.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 3 HE’S A GENTLEMAN (IRE) (106) 89428 2 9-10 | 61.7kg Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Stepped up on his debut despite the odd hint of lingering greenness when second at Ripon (5f). Disappointed in headgear here since, however, and opening mark demands more back from a break.

2 9 SUANNI (18) b+t 9535341 2 9-10 | 61.7kg Darryll Holland William Buick In first-time blinkers/tongue strap, showed improved form to get off the mark switched to a nursery at Bath (5.7f) last time, ridden with more dash than previously and well on top. Big player.

3 7 HI MEH DARLING (IRE) (7) s 9126222625 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 9 runs but shaped as if still in good form at York last week and back down in class here. Headgear applied.

4 4 TEXAS MAN (IRE) (16) (D) 1008300621 2 9-6 | 59.9kg Paul Midgley Paul Mulrennan Improved again to get off the mark at Catterick (5f) last time, seen to maximum effect on the stand rail but a decisive winner. Needs considering up 7 lb.

5 6 SHERDIL (IRE) (27) t 912354 2 9-6 | 59.9kg

K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Quite strong in the betting for nursery bow but failed to find the required improvement from his opening mark when 2½ lengths fourth of 5 to Just A Claim at Catterick latest. Tongue strap now fitted.

6 10 JUST A CLAIM (IRE) (16) (CD) 9854163418 2 9-3 | 58.5kg Roger Fell Mark Crehan (3lb/1kg) Improved a chunk on her 8th start when winning 5-runner nursery at Catterick last month (good to firm). Ran poorly there next time, however, and soft ground would be a concern.

7 11 JUST ANOTHER (IRE) (16) s 93465 2 8-12 | 56.2kg Les Eyre P. J. McDonald Thrice-raced maiden. Getting better with experience, fifth of 16 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good, 50/1) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly on handicap debut.

8 8 HONORAH (16) 934364733 2 8-9 | 54.9kg Adrian Keatley Ben Curtis Not progressing but at least shaped as if still in good form when 5¼ lengths third of 10 to Texas Man in nursery at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 16 days ago, first home in group.

9 2 EDINSON KEVANI (IRE) (71) (BF) 9123664506 2 8-8 | 54.4kg John Gallagher Darragh Keenan Modest maiden who was a beaten favourite in 6f Redcar seller when last seen 71 days ago. More needed on first start for this yard (has left Phillip Makin).

10 5 MYSTIC MOONSHADOW (45) 855747 2 8-8 | 54.4kg Jedd O’Keeffe Paul Hanagan Yet to progress from debut run, including on nursery bow at Ripon latest. Return to easier going could help at least.

11 1 GLOBAL FLIGHT (11) 864695 2 8-3 | 52.2kg Chris Dwyer Luke Morris Modest maiden. Not disgraced when fifth on nursery bow at Wolverhampton 11 days ago after 5 months off but plenty more needed to get involved in this.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:4-1 Texas Man, 9-2 Suanni, 17-2 Sherdil, 10-1 Hi Meh Darling, 11-1 Honorah, 11-1 He’s A Gentleman, 12-1 Just Another, 14-1 Just A Claim, 16-1 Edinson Kevani, 22-1 Mystic Moonshadow, 25-1 Global Flight

TIMEFORM VIEW:TEXAS MAN’s improved winning performance at Catterick is backed up by the timefigure so he’s taken to defy a 7 lb rise. Suanni left his previous form behind when making all in good style at Bath on his nursery debut and is an obvious threat under Buick, while Hi Meh Darling isn’t taken lightly back down in class.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. TEXAS MAN (IRE) 2. SUANNI 3. HI MEH DARLING (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Holbache 2-8-9 4-1 Tony Carroll Tom Marquand 9

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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RACE 1



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 9 LOTUS ROSE (13) 9153416643 2 9-6 | 59.9kg Roger Fell Mark Crehan (3lb/1kg) Fair form. Winner at Ripon (5f) in August and best effort since when good third under a penalty in heavy-ground Chester novice 2 weeks ago. Probably vulnerable again on these terms.

2 6 SKY BLUE PINK (16) (D) 9671 2 9-6 | 59.9kg

Ralph Beckett Hector Crouch Left debut run well behind when narrow winner of 10-runner 6f novice at Kempton 16 days ago, having more in hand than the margin suggests. Will go on improving so could be up to defying a penalty.

3 7 AZURE BLUE (IRE) (28) (BF) 97322 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Michael Dods Paul Mulrennan Placed all 3 starts, beaten only by a progressive sort in 13-runner novice at Ayr 4 weeks ago. Can make presence felt again back in trip.

4 1 BACKSTAGE (18) 6757 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Well held in maidens at Redcar and Newcastle.

5 5 BLAAST (25) 100220634 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Archie Watson Hollie Doyle Some improvement when hitting the frame in nurseries last 2 starts. Sets the standard on those efforts back in a novice so big shout.

6 11 COLOMBIDEA (FR) 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Foaled February 13. €74,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Dam, French 2-y-o 5.5f winner, closely related to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Over Reacted. Yard 4-70 with 2-y-o newcomers this season.

7 8 GABRIELLA’S SPIRIT (IRE) (16) 89836 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Eric Alston Luke Morris Showed ability at Haydock and Nottingham 4 months on from debut and remains open to improvement. Could figure.

8 4 HOOKED ON YOU (IRE) (18) 536 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

K. R. Burke P. J. McDonald 130,000 gns yearling by Starspangledbanner. Half-sister to 3 winners, notably very smart winner up to 1m Alcohol Free. Refused to settle when sixth of 8 in maiden (8/1) at Newcastle. Should improve.

9 3 MOTHER SHIPTON (33) (BF) 765 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Kevin Ryan Daniel Tudhope 70,000 gns foal by Showcasing. Half-sister to several winners, notably smart 6f-7f winner Shared Equity. Eye-catching fifth in C&D maiden last month, green and considerately handled. Will improve.

10 10 NOTEABLE (IRE) (34) t 9642 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Tom Dascombe William Buick Stepped up on Newmarket debut when ½-length second of 7 in Chester novice 5 weeks ago, seen to good effect from the front but clear of rest. Respected.

11 2 PRAYER MATT (45) 8203 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Didn’t do much on debut but showed more when third of 7 in Ripon novice 4 months later. Another big step forward is required.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-2 Sky Blue Pink, 11-2 Azure Blue, 11-2 Noteable, 6-1 Blaast, 12-1 Lotus Rose, 12-1 Gabriella’s Spirit, 12-1 Colombidea, 16-1 Mother Shipton, 22-1 Hooked On You, 22-1 Prayer Matt, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:SKY BLUE PINK left her debut well behind when a ready winner at Kempton and she could be up to defying a penalty given the potential she still possesses. Good claims can also be made for Blaast, Azure Blue and Noteable.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SKY BLUE PINK 2. BLAAST 3. AZURE BLUE (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Worldly Wise 2-9-0 7-4f Ismail Mohammed Jim Crowley 10



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RACE 2



Draw: Against Mid Pace Information: Very Strong

1 11 AIR RAID (6) (CD) 9603010-803 6 9-10 | 61.7kg Jedd O’Keeffe Jack Garritty Useful sprinter when the mud is flying, winning this race on soft a year ago. Off 4 months (had wind surgery), back to form when third of 21 in Coral Sprint Trophy at York last weekend. Big player.

2 1 COLD STARE (IRE) (5lb/2kg ex) (8) (CD) s+t 9802560121 6 9-8 | 60.8kg David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope Goes very well on going softer than good. Successful over 7f here in August and added to his tally at Ayr (6f) 8 days ago. Contender under 5 lb penalty with ground conditions to suit again.

3 12 RAATEA (35) (D) h 10033-473012 4 9-6 | 59.9kg Julie Camacho Dane O’Neill Has reacted positively to the fitting of a hood on his last 2 starts, winning at Newmarket before a good second in a Class 2 at Doncaster’s Leger meeting. Softer ground a possible concern.

4 6 CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD (IRE) (21) (D) 990-5735532 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Mick Channon William Buick On a winning mark and he’s back in form, going close in a competitive affair at York (6f, good) 3 weeks ago. Very much a player under William Buick.

5 7 BERGERAC (IRE) (27) (D) 9626-212210 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Going the right way and got his head back in front with a gutsy effort at York (6f, good) last month. Couldn’t land a blow in Ayr Silver Cup but no surprise were he to get back on the up now.

6 16 THALER (9) (D, BF) t 9762212 3 9-4 | 59.0kg

Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore Progressive 3-y-o, winning easily in novice company at Kempton (6f) before performing just as well when second in 7f handicap there. The way he travels suggests the drop back to 6f will help.

7 15 BEYOND EQUAL (34) (CD) b 982-2413437 6 9-4 | 59.0kg

Stuart Kittow Oisin Murphy Gained first win since summer of 2019 in taking style at Salisbury (5f) in June. At least respectable efforts since, including when seventh of 16 in Portland at Doncaster. Blinkered first time.

8 5 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (34) (D) 9644-154744 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Made a winning reappearance at Chester’s May meeting. Mostly respectable efforts since and he’s back to just 1 lb above that winning mark.

9 17 LINCOLN PARK (35) (C, D) 9503211906 5 9-2 | 58.1kg Tom Dascombe Jane Elliott Enjoying a good season overall, winning 3 times, but recent efforts suggest he’s gone off the boil.

10 9 CALL ME GINGER (13) (D) 9624311126 5 9-2 | 58.1kg Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan Better than ever this season, overcoming a positional bias to land the hat-trick in Ayr Bronze Cup last month. Good second over C&D next time and shaped as if still in form at Ascot latest.

11 8 WOVEN (14) 969-2459200 5 9-1 | 57.6kg Michael Dods P. J. McDonald Nicely handicapped and did well to get second having missed the break at Thirsk (6f) in August. His 2 runs since have been disappointing, though. Cheekpieces worn last time are quickly discarded.

12 14 RUSSCO (IRE) (36) (C, D) 9525611111 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Donald McCain Ella McCain (5lb/2kg) Thriving 3-y-o who made it 5 in a row when seeing off 5 rivals at Chepstow (6f, soft) 36 days ago. This is his toughest test to date but further progress certainly can’t be ruled out.

13 10 REBEL AT DAWN (IRE) (13) s 9712646542 3 9-0 | 57.2kg

K. R. Burke Ben Curtis Has come back down in the weights and bounced back to form when second of 9 in 5f Ascot handicap (soft) 13 days ago. Will need to build on that to go one better now stepping back up to 6f.

14 4 BE PROUD (IRE) (13) 9721385275 5 8-13 | 56.7kg Jim Goldie Amie Waugh (5lb/2kg) Three-time 5f winner this year and posted another good effort when second to Call Me Ginger in Ayr Bronze Cup. Run of good form has come to a halt on his last 2 starts, though.

15 3 NEVER DARK (5lb/2kg ex) (4) 9730163451 4 8-13 | 56.7kg Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen Landed a second 5f Musselburgh success of the season when seeing off 8 rivals on heavy on Monday but a 5 lb penalty demands more in this much stronger race.

16 13 GOLDEN APOLLO (20) (D) s+t 9132672607 7 8-11 | 55.8kg Tim Easterby Tom Marquand Unreliable type who has gone 16 runs since last win in 2019. Never involved at Ripon last time and others certainly arrive with more obvious claims, for all the booking of Tom Marquand takes the eye.

17 2 MANIGORDO (USA) (20) (D) s+t 9620537984 4 8-8 | 54.4kg Tim Easterby Paul Hanagan Scored at Thirsk in April. Looked to be back in form when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon in August but he hasn’t built on that. Now has cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie.

17 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-1 Thaler, 8-1 Air Raid, 9-1 Cold Stare, 10-1 Chairmanoftheboard, 11-1 Russco, 16-1 Raatea, 16-1 Rebel At Dawn, 18-1 Never Dark, 20-1 Bergerac, 20-1 Paws For Thought, 22-1 Beyond Equal, 22-1 Call Me Ginger, 25-1 Be Proud, 33-1 Woven, 33-1 Manigordo, 33-1 Golden Apollo, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:A cracking sprint. If there’s one who could be well ahead of its mark it’s lightly-raced 3-y-o THALER so he gets the nod with the drop back to 6f expected to suit. Chairmanoftheboard, the thriving Russco and last year’s winner Air Raid head the many possible dangers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. THALER 2. CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD (IRE) 3. RUSSCO (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Air Raid 5-9-10 16-1 Jedd O’Keeffe P. J. McDonald 14



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RACE 3




1 9 MYTHICAL DANCER (IRE) (25) (BF) 10013 2 9-8 | 60.8kg

Charlie Appleby William Buick Looked potentially useful when winning 11-runner novice at Thirsk and far from discredited when third under a penalty in similar event at Leicester subsequently. Solid claims up in trip.

2 3 BAZZA THE BARREL (20) 6567 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Oliver Greenall Jack Garritty Unable to beat a rival in two starts to date. Set for another struggle.

3 8 FRANZ 97 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Foaled April 25. 100,000 gns yearling, Almanzor colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m-1¼m winner Uae Jewel and 1m winner Nugget, both smart. Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m winner who stayed 1½m. Interesting.

4 1 MAMBO BEAT (IRE) (27) t 900 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Clive Cox Hector Crouch Brother to smart winner up to 6.3f Snazzy Jazzy but, with a tongue tie on, made an inauspicious start at Newbury last month, so hard to fancy.

5 7 MANDOBI (IRE) 99 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

William Haggas Tom Marquand Foaled April 9. Iffraaj colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f-8.3f winner Sharamm. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner out of 1000 Guineas winner Ameerat. Worth chancing first time out.

6 5 PARADIAS (GER) (28) 9624 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

Alan King James Doyle £100,000 buy at the breeze-ups and he showed plenty when runner-up at Sandown on debut. Failed to build on that (too free) when only fourth at Newbury next time, but he’s still learning.

7 2 PUNTASTIC (IRE) (23) 9144 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Jedd O’Keeffe P. J. McDonald Fair fourth in a novice at this track and maiden at Redcar to date. Will need to up his game to feature in this, however, and he’s likely more of a handicap type.

8 6 RAVENSWING (IRE) 95 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Kevin Ryan Andrea Atzeni Foaled March 1. 180,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to very smart winner up to 15f Brundtland. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). Notable newcomer.

9 4 THE PREDICTOR (IRE) (24) 943 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Half-brother to a winning miler and recorded a promising initial effort when third at Beverley 24 days ago. Open to improvement up in trip, so not a forlorn hope by any means.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Mythical Dancer, 4-1 Mandobi, 5-1 Franz, 13-2 Paradias, 7-1 Ravenswing, 8-1 The Predictor, 22-1 Puntastic, 33-1 Mambo Beat, 250-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:MANDOBI might ultimately need further in time but, given his pedigree and connections, it’s worth taking a chance that his ability will pull him through first time out. He’s narrowly preferred to Mythical Dancer, who is the clear form pick, while stablemates Ravenswing and Franz are also appealing newcomers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. MANDOBI (IRE) 2. MYTHICAL DANCER (IRE) 3. RAVENSWING (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Kings Prince 2-9-2 13-2 Mark Johnston Franny Norton 7



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RACE 4




1 1 BOY ABOUT TOWN 85 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Mark Johnston Richard Kingscote 48,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Dam winner up to 1½m (won Pinnacle Stakes here, also 2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1¾m, out of half-sister to high-class miler Soviet Song. Interesting newcomer.

2 5 BUKELA (56) 757 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Stef Keniry Paul Mulrennan 50/1, very green and well held on debut at Newcastle (7.1f) 8 weeks ago. Looks one for next year.

3 8 JUST WONDER (40) (BF) 8575 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

William Haggas Tom Marquand Plenty of promise in hot 7f Newmarket newcomers’ race on debut in August. Better than result when green at York 6 weeks ago, and while that form isn’t great, he seems sure to improve still up in trip.

4 6 KAASIRR (IRE) 86 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Simon & Ed Crisford William Buick Dark Angel colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f-1m winner (won on debut), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Yattwee. Demands obvious respect on debut with Buick booked.

5 3 KING OF YORK (IRE) (27) (BF) 87431d5 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Kevin Ryan Andrea Atzeni Expensive buy who was first past the post at Carlisle in August, only to lose race in the stewards’ room. Respectable run after a gelding op in 1m Ayr nursery since and shouldn’t stay a maiden.

6 4 MAGISTERIAL (IRE) (22) 1004 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

John & Thady Gosden Oisin Murphy Frankel colt from a great family and shaped well on debut in a warm-looking maiden at Newmarket (1m) 3 weeks ago under Murphy, catching the eye late on as the penny dropped. Sure-fire improver.

7 9 SPLENDENT (IRE) (49) 8034 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Paul & Oliver Cole Daniel Tudhope Fair form in a couple of similar events around this trip in August but needs a step forward to open his account in this warm-looking contest.

8 7 SURAC (IRE) (22) t 8058 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Clive Cox Hector Crouch Green and well held in a couple of 1m events last month. Could be one for 2022.

9 2 LEAVEITWITHME (IRE) (20) 606 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

Mark Loughnane Elisha Whittington (5lb/2kg) Green and always behind on debut at Chester (7f, 40/1) 3 weeks ago.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-8 Magisterial, 5-1 King of York, 6-1 Kaasirr, 7-1 Just Wonder, 15-2 Boy About Town, 33-1 Splendent, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:This looks a good chance for Oisin Murphy to get another on the board with MAGISTERIAL a banker to improve on his very promising Newmarket debut. He was motoring late on there and is a winner-in-waiting. William Buick rides an interesting newcomer in Kaasirr, while Boy About Town is another to note first time up. The experienced King of York and Just Wonder also can’t be discounted.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. MAGISTERIAL (IRE) 2. KAASIRR (IRE) 3. BOY ABOUT TOWN



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RACE 5



Draw: Favours High Pace Information: Very Strong

1 5 IMRAHOR (23) (D) 982/2106-37 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Hugo Palmer James Doyle Hamilton novice winner (8.3f, soft) at 3 yrs who shaped well having been gelded when third in Newbury handicap (1m) on return in August. Not in same form at Goodwood since but not one to write off.

2 10 TESTON (FR) (34) (D) 9779-260094 6 9-10 | 61.7kg Ivan Furtado Kieran O’Neill Largely struggled on turf this year but he did take a step back in the right direction when fourth at Doncaster (1m) last month, on back of a wind op. Down to a good mark if building on that now.

3 4 BOWLAND PARK (22) (CD) 9717-441154 3 9-8 | 60.8kg

Daniel & Claire Kubler Hollie Doyle Has landed handicaps at Epsom/over C&D this year and not seen to best effect in hat-trick bid when fifth at Thirsk. Well below best at Pontefract latest but bounce back not ruled out.

4 12 TWISTED REALITY (28) (D) 941-408 3 9-7 | 60.3kg

Ralph Beckett Oisin Murphy Landed a Nottingham maiden (8.3f, soft) sole start at 2 yrs. Better form in defeat on 2 of 3 starts at up to 12f this term and she’s worth a look back down markedly in trip given low-mileage profile.

5 1 ALEXANDER JAMES (IRE) (7) (D) 9602-067995 5 9-7 | 60.3kg Michael Appleby Ben Curtis Winless since 2019 but he produced easily his best effort for present stable when fifth in big-field York handicap (7.8f) 7 days ago. Underfoot conditions fine and he’s no forlorn hope.

6 7 DINOO (IRE) (14) (C) 9225-30188 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni Landed a 7f novice here in July and dispelled a lesser effort at Lingfield when not beaten far in eighth in 1m Ascot minor event 2 weeks ago. Return to handicaps a plus and interesting.

7 13 IMPERIAL COMMAND (IRE) (141) (CD) 94431-71196 4 9-6 | 59.9kg

Mark Loughnane Elisha Whittington (5lb/2kg) C&D winner who progressed well on all-weather for present yard, adding trio of Newcastle handicaps to his tally earlier in the year. Not at best at Sandown in May but he does arrive fresh.

8 3 FFION (20) (BF) h 991-2228532 4 9-5 | 59.4kg David Loughnane Richard Kingscote Won both starts at 3 yrs. Yet to hit the target this term but consistency hard to knock, finishing neck second at Chester (7f) late last month. Conditions fine and she rates a live player once more.

9 8 NEWBOLT (IRE) (34) (C, D) 9821-207391 4 9-5 | 59.4kg Kevin Frost Mark Crehan (3lb/1kg) Three-time winner for Ralph Beckett who left yard debut effort in his wake to resume winning ways at Musselburgh (7f) last month, overcoming a pace bias in the process. Not discounted back at 1m.

10 14 UZINCSO (136) (D) 95111-41196 5 9-4 | 59.0kg John Butler Luke Morris Enhanced excellent record on AW with back-to-back Kempton victories (1m) earlier this year. Below best back on turf during early summer and not the easiest to weigh up on return from a break.

11 2 JUMP THE GUN (IRE) (27) (D) 9743619365 4 9-3 | 58.5kg

Iain Jardine Paul Mulrennan Justified good support to end losing run at Hamilton (8.3f) in June. Efforts mixed in defeat subsequently, midfield over 1m at Ayr on his latest start in September. Others make more appeal.

12 11 POET’S LADY (139) (CD) 984/212-7531 4 9-3 | 58.5kg David Barron William Buick Low-mileage filly who confirmed promise of her Ascot run when decisively landing Beverley handicap (8.5f, soft) in May. 4 lb higher now but she arrives fresh and that may not prove her limit.

13 6 BAKE (IRE) (71) (D) 10034-11 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Martyn Meade Tom Marquand Progressed again to make it back-to-back wins this term in 1m Doncaster handicap in August, rallying to lead again late on. 2 lb rise fair and claims if as effective on this softer ground.

14 9 URBAN VIOLET (26) 969-1863403 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Mick Channon Charles Bishop Resumed winning ways on return at Sandown (9f, heavy) in May. Respectable efforts at best from marks in the mid 80’s and she may find a couple too good back up in class.

14 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:6-1 Bake, 7-1 Ffion, 9-1 Poet’s Lady, 11-1 Newbolt, 11-1 Imrahor, 11-1 Twisted Reality, 12-1 Bowland Park, 14-1 Jump The Gun, 14-1 Dinoo, 16-1 Alexander James, 18-1 Teston, 18-1 Urban Violet, 28-1 Imperial Command, 33-1 Uzincso

TIMEFORM VIEW:This looks ultra-competitive and it may pay to side with the admirably-consistent FFION. She was only just touched off at Chester on her most recent start and having gone close around here back in the spring, another bold showing is likely on the cards under Richard Kingscote. Poet’s Lady, Bake and Twisted Reality are just a trio of others worth considering.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. FFION 2. POET’S LADY 3. BAKE (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Brentford Hope 3-9-12 9-4f Richard Hughes Jamie Spencer 10



4.05 CASUMO MANE EVENT HANDICAP (3) 3yo+ (Rated 0-90) £15,000 1m37y (1640 Metres)

RACE 6



Draw: Against High Pace Information: Very Strong

1 5 AMOR VINCIT OMNIA (IRE) (43) (BF) 92954 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Stepped up on debut run when fifth of 6 to Masekela in listed race at Newbury (7f, good) in August. Matched that form back in novice company next time so he could have a say on handicap bow.

2 6 EL HIBRI (IRE) (13) (BF) 923222 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Brian Meehan Dane O’Neill Placed all 4 starts and has finished runner-up on last 3, latest in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. One to consider on handicap debut.

3 12 SUPERIOR FORCE (23) (BF) 9812054 2 9-1 | 57.6kg

George Boughey Oisin Murphy Made a winning debut at Salisbury in May and has proven consistent rather than progressive since, latest when fourth of 9 in nursery at Redcar last month. One to note upped further in trip.

4 7 MAGIC WARRIOR (IRE) (16) 1005581242 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Hannon Ryan Moore Opened his account in 6f maiden at Brighton in June and stepped up on that form when second in nursery at Nottingham (6f) last time. This step up in trip looks the way to go so he’s shortlisted.

5 4 DUKEDOM (IRE) (13) 98245 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

John & Thady Gosden William Buick Superbly-bred but followed an encouraging start with a disappointing showing back at Sandown in July. Failed to deliver again at Newmarket earlier this month and more needed on handicap debut.

6 3 LIAMARTY DREAMS (42) (D) 9723147 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

K. R. Burke Ben Curtis Off the mark in a Newcastle novice in July but hasn’t appeared to have much in hand since switched to nurseries. Looks vulnerable again.

7 11 THE DUNKIRK LADS (27) 978514024 2 8-12 | 56.2kg Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Opened his account in 5.8f novice at Carlisle in July and cast aside a couple of heavy defeats in nurseries when runner-up at Chester last month. Similar form at Ayr since so more needed to figure.

8 1 RAGING (IRE) (41) (C) 962419065 2 8-12 | 56.2kg Richard Hannon Tom Marquand Off the mark at the third attempt here in May. However, he’s failed to beat a rival in nurseries the last twice (in blinkers last time) so will need to leave those efforts behind. Headgear discarded.

9 9 ALLEN KEY (18) 975454 2 8-10 | 55.3kg Mark Johnston Andrea Atzeni Fair colt who having sweated up beforehand, ran his best race to date when fourth of 11 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 18 days ago, fading only late on. Opening mark looks fair so he’s not ruled out.

10 10 HOLLOW STEEL (IRE) (19) (D) s 9955641142 2 8-8 | 54.4kg Alice Haynes Kieran O’Neill Off the mark at Ripon in July and made a winning start in nurseries at Thirsk next time. Resumed progress upped in trip when runner-up last month and she enters calculations nudged up 2 lb.

11 8 ROUND ACRE (25) (BF) 935225 2 8-6 | 53.5kg Edward Bethell Paul Hanagan Went off favourite for her nursery debut but failed to improve when fifth of 12 at Leicester (6f, good) 25 days ago. Will need to take a big step forward to feature.

12 2 MAY PUNCH (22) s 9773533364 2 8-4 | 52.6kg Tim Easterby Luke Morris Well backed and took a step forward in first-time cheekpieces when third on nursery bow at Ripon in August, but below that level back in novice company the last twice. Eased 2 lb so could have a say.

12 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-2 Magic Warrior, 11-2 Dukedom, 9-1 Hollow Steel, 10-1 Superior Force, 12-1 May Punch, 12-1 Round Acre, 12-1 Amor Vincit Omnia, 14-1 Allen Key, 14-1 The Dunkirk Lads, 14-1 El Hibri, 20-1 Liamarty Dreams, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:MAGIC WARRIOR ran well despite the drop back to sprinting catching him out a touch at Nottingham last month. With this step up in trip looking the way to go, Richard Hannon’s charge is taken to double his tally. Hollow Steel resumed her progress when runner-up at Ffos Las last time but she may have to settle for silver once again, ahead of Superior Force.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. MAGIC WARRIOR (IRE) 2. HOLLOW STEEL (IRE) 3. SUPERIOR FORCE

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 First Greyed 2-9-1 11-2 Michael Dods Connor Beasley 5



4.40 JOIN CASUMO TODAY NURSERY HANDICAP (4) 2yo (Rated 0-85) £10,000 7f37y (1440 Metres)

RACE 7



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Weak

1 7 WHITEHAVEN (FR) (15) (BF) 986111-6022 4 9-13 | 63.0kg

Hughie Morrison Oisin Murphy Four-time winner last season (including 3 handicaps in October) and back on track of late, headed close home at Salisbury last time. Big chance under Murphy if he stays this new trip.

2 2 HAVEYOUMISSEDME (17) (BF) 9661-524112 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen Dual winner this year and fine run upped to 15f at Ayr last time, carried left late on. Not ruled out over this extra furlong.

3 1 REVEREND HUBERT (IRE) (10) b 9784-315454 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Richard Hannon Ryan Moore Off the mark at Salisbury in May and has held his form well since, not beaten far in hot handicap here in July. Another tackling 2m for the first time and not dismissed.

4 3 WYNFORD (IRE) (4lb/2kg ex) (11) (D) s+t 1000-6121251 8 9-1 | 57.6kg Rebecca Menzies Kevin Stott Thorough stayer who won again in 18f Pontefract handicap earlier this month, drawing clear after hampering runner-up well inside final 1f. Good shout under a penalty.

5 6 ART OF DIPLOMACY (375) 965410/53- 5 8-13 | 56.7kg Michael & David Easterby Paul Mulrennan Fair performer under both codes who shaped as if better for the run after 10 months off in Sedgefield handicap hurdle 17 days ago. Probably not on a bad mark.

6 5 SOCIALLY SHADY (17) v 9527392543 4 8-11 | 55.8kg

K. R. Burke William Buick Some good placed efforts this season but temperamental side never far away and he shirked it behind Haveyoumissedme at Ayr last time. Tricky to fancy even under Buick.

7 4 RED DEREK (19) (C) s 8913286766 5 8-9(8-6) | 54.9kg (53.5kg) Lisa Williamson Luke Morris Another from this yard for whom their sole win has come here, but he’s out of form and this looks too tough.

7 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:2-1 Whitehaven, 4-1 Wynford, 5-1 Haveyoumissedme, 13-2 Reverend Hubert, 17-2 Socially Shady, 12-1 Art of Diplomacy, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:WHITEHAVEN shapes as if he’ll stay this longer trip and could be the way to go under Oisin Murphy for an in-form yard. Pontefract-winner Wynford is feared most, ahead of Reverend Hubert.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. WHITEHAVEN (FR) 2. WYNFORD (IRE) 3. REVEREND HUBERT (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Trumpet Man 3-9-13 11-4f Mark Johnston Franny Norton 7



5.10 GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY WITH CASUMO HANDICAP (4) 3yo+ (Rated 0-85) £11,200 2m46y (3260 Metres)

RACE 8

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