sunday 25th july pontefract

Sunday 25th July

PONTEFRACT1.55 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (4) 5f3y (1010 Metres)

RACE 1 (5) FOXY RASCAL (FR) | (4) FEARLESS ANGEL (IRE) | (7) KISSING2.30 SKY BET IN RUNNING HANDICAP (5) 1½m5y (2420 Metres)

RACE 2 (2) C’MON KENNY | (6) CARRIGILLIHY | (4) OUTBACK BOY (IRE)3.00 tiesplanet.com - TIES FOR EVERY OCCASION HANDICAP (3) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 3 (1) CORINTHIA KNIGHT (IRE) | (6) ZUMURUD (IRE) | (5) HIGHLY SPRUNG (IRE)3.35 PONTEFRACT AND DISTRICT GOLF CLUB LTD HANDICAP (4) 1¼m5y (2020 Metres)

RACE 4 (5) HAPPY (IRE) | (2) WHERE’S JEFF | (3) REGAL MIRAGE (IRE)

4.10 SKY BET GO-RACING-IN-YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL POMFRET STAKES (Listed) (1) 1m6y (1610 Metres)

RACE 5 (3) REGAL REALITY | (2) BRUNCH | (5) RHOSCOLYN4.40 NORTHERN COMMERCIALS IVECO DAILY VAN MAIDEN STAKES (5) 1m6y (1610 Metres)

RACE 6 (10) SEA OSCAR | (8) ALPHA CRU (IRE) | (7) SIR JOHN BOWDLER (IRE)5.10 FLY HIGH FAYE NICKELS HANDICAP (5) 5f3y (1010 Metres)

RACE 7 (1) KHABIB (IRE) | (2) FREEDOM FLYER (IRE) | (4) ROYDMOOR

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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: Good to Firm (Good in places)

Left handed, in excess of two miles long, with considerable gradients and a stiff uphill finish. Despite the gradients, the run-in is only two furlongs long, and prominent racers can prove difficult to peg back, certainly in races up to a mile and a quarter. On very testing going, the jockeys occasionally race wide in search of better ground, swinging across to the stand side in the straight.

Draw: Favours Low Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 3 ANA GOLD 95 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Foaled February 8. 8,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold filly. Sister to useful 7f/1m winner Siglo Six and half-sister to 7f/1m winner Spirit of Belle. Dam 1m-9.5f winner. Newcomer to note.

2 1 BONDI GIRL (IRE) (23) 89630 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Les Eyre Lewis Edmunds Modest form. Third of 11 in 5f maiden at Thirsk (heavy) in May. Lost all chance at start in minor event at Beverley last time. Looks vulnerable.

3 6 DIFFUSER 89 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Michael & David Easterby Harrison Shaw Foaled April 11. Pastoral Pursuits filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Lady Lavinia. Dam maiden (best effort at 8.5f).

4 2 FEARLESS ANGEL (IRE) 96 2 9-0 | 57.2kg David Loughnane Rossa Ryan Foaled March 25. €5,000 2-y-o, resold €44,000 2-y-o, Belardo filly. Half-sister to 9f winner Rustikal. Dam 7f/1m winner. Interesting newcomer for yard and owners having good season.

5 8 FOXY RASCAL (FR) 100 2 9-0 | 57.2kg George Boughey William Buick Foaled April 26. €40,000 yearling, £150,000 2-y-o. Dam, French winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 9f winner), half-sister to smart 2-y-o Different League. Expensive Breeze-Up buy who demands respect.

6 9 GNAT ALLEY (IRE) (12) (BF) 9544 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Tim Easterby David Allan Promising individual. 11/4, fourth of 9 at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should have more to offer (will be suited by 6f+).

7 7 KISSING 95 2 9-0 | 57.2kg K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Foaled April 2. £30,000 yearling, £45,000 2-y-o, Showcasing filly. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Windhoek. Another newcomer who catches the eye on paper.

8 4 SUN RISING (IRE) (17) 7504 2 9-0 | 57.2kg David Brown Kevin Stott Big prices and down the field in 6f events at Thirsk and Doncaster.

9 5 VIEUX CARRE (9) 9252274 2 9-0 | 57.2kg David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope Poor runs the last twice but back at the scene of her best effort, albeit an odds-on defeat, when second over 6f last month. Looks vulnerable to newcomers.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:3-1 Foxy Rascal, 5-1 Fearless Angel, 11-2 Kissing, 6-1 Gnat Alley, 6-1 Ana Gold, 10-1 Vieux Carre, 25-1 Diffuser, 33-1 Bondi Girl, 100-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:This can go to a newcomer and the betting will be revealing. FOXY RASCAL was in demand at the Breeze-Ups, fetching £150,000, and gets the token vote ahead of Fearless Angel and Kissing.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. FOXY RASCAL (FR) 2. FEARLESS ANGEL (IRE) 3. KISSING

SMART STATS:38% William Buick’s strike rate on favourites (rides: FOXY RASCAL)

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1.55 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (4) 2yo fillies £14,100 5f3y (1010 Metres)

RACE 1



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak

1 4 TORONTO (IRE) (16) 9740-670495 4 10-0 | 63.5kg David Loughnane Rossa Ryan Arrives on a losing run but did shape as if back in form when staying on for fifth at York (11.8f) earlier this month. Mark continues to ease but strike rate tempers enthusiasm.

2 5 C’MON KENNY (4) s 1004641 5 9-8 | 60.8kg Ian Williams Paul Hanagan Progressed with each start on the level, staying on to lead line on handicap debut at Sandown (10f) on Wednesday. Interesting if pitched in here. Engaged 5.00 York Saturday.

3 6 RING OF GOLD (23) 982340-67 4 9-6 | 59.9kg Michael & David Easterby Joanna Mason (3lb/1kg) Signs of encouragement last year and possible he’s needed each of his 2 starts this term, travelling as well as any but finding little at Doncaster (1m) 3 weeks ago. Up markedly in trip.

4 3 OUTBACK BOY (IRE) (20) 99835-21d 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Mark Johnston William Buick Australia gelding who was first past the post but subsequently demoted to second having carried Carriglillihy left throughtout at Ripon (12f) 3 weeks ago. Should be close between the pair again.

5 1 CHARGING THUNDER (13) 953413 3 9-3 | 58.5kg David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope Winner at Chepstow (10f) in June. 11/4, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 13 days ago. Longer trip may unlock a little more improvement.

6 2 CARRIGILLIHY (20) (CD) 986402311 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Tim Easterby David Allan C&D winner. 30/100, Won 4-runner handicap at Ripon (12f) 20 days ago by short head from Outback Boy, just failing (second past the post but subsequently promoted). Entitled to be thereabouts again.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-4 C’mon Kenny, 11-4 Carrigillihy, 7-2 Outback Boy, 7-1 Charging Thunder, 12-1 Toronto, 16-1 Ring of Gold

TIMEFORM VIEW:A competitive-looking handicap with the vote in favour of C’MON KENNY. He continued his theme of race-by-race progress when scoring at Sandown on Wednesday and he looks a big player again if taking up this engagement. Carrigillihy and Outback Boy, who fought out a tight finish at Ripon recently, are others to consider.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. C’MON KENNY 2. CARRIGILLIHY 3. OUTBACK BOY (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Socially Shady 3-8-10 15-2 K. R. Burke Ben Curtis 8 2019 Breathable 4-9-11 15-2 Tim Easterby David Allan 8 2018 Multellie 6-9-11 6-4f Tim Easterby David Allan 6 2017 Regal Mirage 3-8-11 6-4f Tim Easterby David Allan 9 2016 Chant 6-10-0 7-1 Ann Duffield P. J. McDonald 6

SMART STATS:3 Tim Easterby’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles:

CARRIGILLIHY)£20.79 Ian Williams’s profit to a £1 level stake with horses being stepped up in trip

(saddles: C’MON KENNY)


2.30 SKY BET IN RUNNING HANDICAP (5) 3yo+ (Rated 0-75) £7,200 1½m5y (2420 Metres)

RACE 2




1 5 CORINTHIA KNIGHT (IRE) (19) (CD) s 96818-39331 6 10-6 | 66.2kg Archie Watson Hollie Doyle Won 8-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 17/2) 19 days ago, edging a tight finish over one that raced on the opposite side. Most versatile as regards conditions and likely to go well again.

2 1 EQUIANO SPRINGS (9) (D) 9417207-680 7 9-12 | 62.6kg Tom Tate Tom Queally 22/1, last of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago, lost all chance at start. Yet to hit top gear this season but operating from last winning mark and better showing not ruled out.

3 3 BRIAN THE SNAIL (IRE) (19) (CD) 9547340047 7 9-8 | 60.8kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan C&D winner. 12/1, 16½ lengths seventh of 8 to Corinthia Knight in handicap at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago, underfoot conditions seemingly against him. Forecast ground more suitable here.

4 7 MARK’S CHOICE (IRE) (15) (D) 100541-13450 5 9-5 | 59.4kg Sam England Dougie Costello Latest win at Ripon in April. 12/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap at York (6f, good) 15 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.

5 2 HIGHLY SPRUNG (IRE) (78) (CD) 9206807-729 8 9-3 | 58.5kg Les Eyre Lewis Edmunds 6-time C&D winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Ascot (6f, soft, 14/1) 78 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor andrecord around here entitles him to respect.

6 4 ZUMURUD (IRE) (16) (C, D) v 970-6412363 6 9-2 | 58.1kg Mark Walford Daniel Tudhope Course winner. Latest win at Catterick in May. 12/1 and visored for 1st time, good third of 19 in handicap at York (7.9f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip.

7 6 AFANDEM (IRE) (16) (D) s 964-2574263 7 8-13 | 56.7kg Tim Easterby David Allan Unreliable sort. 11/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chester (5.5f, soft) 16 days ag, leading briefly 1f out but one paced in finish. On a workable mark but losing run tempers enthusiasm.

7 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-4 Corinthia Knight, 9-2 Zumurud, 11-2 Afandem, 7-1 Brian The Snail, 7-1 Highly Sprung, 9-1 Mark’s Choice, 12-1 Equiano Springs

TIMEFORM VIEW:CORINTHIA KNIGHT has been a tremendous servant to connections, adding another success to his tally when edging a tight finish over C&D 3 weeks ago. He’s fancied to go well again under Hollie Doyle, with Zumurud and course-specialist Highly Sprung a couple of others to consider.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. CORINTHIA KNIGHT (IRE) 2. ZUMURUD (IRE) 3. HIGHLY SPRUNG (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Highly Sprung 6-8-9 6-1 Les Eyre Harrison Shaw (5) 9 2018 Mr Orange 5-9-2 4-1 Paul Midgley Daniel Tudhope 8 2017 Bossipop 4-9-6 8-1 Tim Easterby David Allan 14 2016 Mishaal 6-9-8 4-1 Michael Herrington Daniel Tudhope 9

SMART STATS:2 Tim Easterby’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: AFANDEM)2 Les Eyre’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: HIGHLY SPRUNG)20% Archie Watson’s strike rate with sprinters (saddles: CORINTHIA KNIGHT)


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RACE 3



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Weak

1 1 KENTUCKYCONNECTION (USA) (29) 964313-1436 8 9-12 | 62.6kg Bryan Smart Harrison Shaw Goes well at Newcastle and posted a respectable sixth at Newcastle last time. He’s on an average mark, though and this turning track isn’t quite as suitable.

2 4 WHERE’S JEFF (10) (D, BF) 9865-431712 6 9-11 | 62.1kg Michael & David Easterby Joanna Mason (3lb/1kg) In good order this year, scoring twice and finding a bit more despite being second at Hamilton 10 days ago. Every chance he puts up another solid showing.

3 6 REGAL MIRAGE (IRE) (10) (CD) s 9961223343 7 9-9 | 61.2kg Tim Easterby David Allan Back to winning ways at Beverley (9.9f) in April and acquitted himself well in defeat since. Likely contender.

4 5 COTE D’AZUR (16) (D) 9838-922143 8 9-7 | 60.3kg Les Eyre Jason Hart Deservedly ended a losing run when striking at Haydock in June and has posted creditable efforts on both subsequent outings. Others look better treated, but he’s likely to be thereabouts again.

5 2 HAPPY (IRE) (72) 100833-27 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Mark Johnston William Buick Generally progressive son of Galileo who was an excellent second in 1m2f Beverley handicap on his return, then raced too freely over 11.8f at York 72 days ago. Big claims back in trip.

6 3 BILLY ROBERTS (IRE) (8) (C, D) 998008-3226 8 8-12 | 56.2kg Simon Whitaker Phil Dennis Has generally held his form this term, not seen to best effect when only sixth at Haydock 8 days ago, but he’s more likely to be competitive in a slightly lower grade of handicap.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:3-1 Where’s Jeff, 10-3 Happy, 7-2 Regal Mirage, 9-2 Cote D’azur, 17-2 Billy Roberts, 28-1 Kentuckyconnection

TIMEFORM VIEW:HAPPY improved his form when second at Beverley on reappearance and, while a bit underwhelming (raced too freely) at York next time, he’s fancied to get his head in front now dropped in trip and grade taking on his elders for the first time. Where’s Jeff and Regal Mirage both arrive in good order, but they’re much more exposed than the selection.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. HAPPY (IRE) 2. WHERE’S JEFF 3. REGAL MIRAGE (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Highwaygrey 4-9-3 4-1 Tim Easterby David Allan 7 2019 Regal Mirage 5-9-6 6-1 Tim Easterby David Allan 9 2018 Michele Strogoff 5-9-12 7-4f Michael Appleby Silvestre De Sousa 8 2017 Beverley Bullet 4-8-9 4-1 Lawrence Mullaney Joe Fanning 9 2016 Save The Bees 8-9-7 20-1 Declan Carroll Ger O’Neill (7) 8

SMART STATS:4 Tim Easterby’s number of winners in past 8 runnings. (saddles: REGAL

MIRAGE)


3.35 PONTEFRACT AND DISTRICT GOLF CLUB LTD HANDICAP (4) 3yo+ (Rated 0-85) £10,200 1¼m5y (2020 Metres)

RACE 4




1 3 AZANO (15) (D) t 91268-37225 5 9-5 | 59.4kg David O’Meara Tom Marquand Winless since 2019. Some good efforts for new yard this year but latest Chester fifth wasn’t one of them.

2 4 BRUNCH (39) (D) 9511236-227 4 9-5 | 59.4kg

Michael Dods William Buick Had a very productive 2020 and has kicked on again this term with runner-up finishes in Lincoln and at York’s Dante meeting. Shaped better than result in Hunt Cup latest. Can make make presence felt.

3 5 REGAL REALITY (15) (D) v 100365132-06 6 9-5 | 59.4kg

Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore Very smart gelding who won Salisbury Group 3 last year. Well held in Queen Anne on return but step back in right direction when 2¾ lengths sixth of 9 to Tilsit in Summer Mile at Ascot. Leading claims.

4 6 LOTTIE MARIE (50) (D) 80501-22115 4 9-0 | 57.2kg Joseph Tuite Hollie Doyle In excellent form in handicaps on the AW this year but she predictably found the step up to Group 3 level too much last time. Looks up against it again.

5 2 RHOSCOLYN (15) 9574-721116 3 8-11 | 55.8kg David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope Has really come good for new yard of late, improving again when easily completing a hat-trick (all on softer than good) at Epsom in June. Not seen to best effect in Chester listed latest.

6 1 THE FLYING GINGER (IRE) (9) (CD) 84219-74185 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Roger Fell Harrison Shaw C&D handicap winner in June but latest fifth of 6 in 11f Hamilton listed underlines that she needs more at this level. Back down in trip.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:evens Regal Reality, 10-3 Brunch, 5-1 Rhoscolyn, 10-1 Azano, 33-1 The Flying Ginger, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:REGAL REALITY is a clear form pick here and can provide Sir Michael Stoute and Ryan Moore with a second course listed success in recent weeks. Brunch, who has William Buick in the saddle for the first time, can follow him home ahead of Rhoscolyn, who is better than he was able to show at this level last time.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. REGAL REALITY 2. BRUNCH 3. RHOSCOLYN

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Dark Vision 4-9-5 4-5f Mark Johnston James Doyle 5 2019 Marie’s Diamond 3-8-11 3-1 Mark Johnston Silvestre De Sousa 6 2018 Big Country 5-9-5 10-3 Michael Appleby Silvestre De Sousa 6 2017 Another Touch 4-9-5 7-2 Richard Fahey Tony Hamilton 5 2016 Convey 4-9-5 5-6f Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore 7

SMART STATS:2 David O’Meara’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 2 runners

saddles: RHOSCOLYN)37% Ryan Moore’s strike rate on favourites (rides: REGAL REALITY)31% Ryan Moore’s strike rate when riding one runner at a flat meeting (rides:

REGAL REALITY)


4.10 SKY BET GO-RACING-IN-YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL POMFRET STAKES (Listed) (1) 3yo+ £52,000 1m6y (1610 Metres)RACE 5



Draw: Favours Low Pace Information: Weak

1 1 TELE RED (10) 915 4 9-13 | 63.0kg K. R. Burke Sophie Clements (7lb/3kg) Modest form in bumpers. Fifth of 12 in novice event at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 25/1) on Flat debut 10 days ago, left poorly placed. May do better at some point, probably in handicaps.

2 5 ARKAIG TREASURE (IRE) (10) 8606 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan All the better for debut when sixth of 12 in novice event at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 10 days ago, albeit having run of race. More needed again.

3 8 LANCERO (20) 3500 3 9-5 | 59.4kg

William Haggas Liam Jones Green when well held in a pair of novice events. Future probably lies in handicaps.

4 7 MUSTAVIM (13) 805 3 9-5 | 59.4kg David Loughnane Rossa Ryan Mustajeeb gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to very smart 5f winner Moorhouse Lad. 28/1, fifth of 13 in novice event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut, unable to sustain effort. Drops in trip.

5 6 POP FAVORITE (57) 798344909 3 9-5 | 59.4kg David Brown Kevin Stott Modest form for William Haggas but has shown nothing both starts for this yard.

6 2 RHYTHMIC BLUES (90) 8550 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Michael & David Easterby Joanna Mason (3lb/1kg) 50/1, fifth of 7 in novice event at Newcastle (8f) on debut but well below that form at Southwell 3 months later.

7 9 SIR JOHN BOWDLER (IRE) (229) 8466- 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Mark Johnston William Buick Twice-raced colt. Similar form both starts, sixth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 7 months. Has a good pedigree and open to improvement as a 3-y-o.

8 10 ALPHA CRU (IRE) (339) 994- 3 9-0 | 57.2kg David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope 40/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) on debut, not knocked about. Off 11 months and has left A. Slattery. Form puts him in the mix and interesting to see how the market speaks.

9 4 BLUEWATER LADY (USA) (36) 9874 3 9-0 | 57.2kg K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Stepped up on debut when fourth of 7 in maiden (25/1) at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 36 days ago, well positioned but weakened. Significantly down in trip. May do better again.

10 3 SEA OSCAR (19) (BF) 10065 3 9-0 | 57.2kg

William Haggas Tom Marquand Promising 1¾ lengths sixth of 11 in novice event at Goodwood (8f, good) on debut 32 days ago, not knocked about. Disappointed at Wolverhampton next time but worth another chance.

10 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-4 Sea Oscar, 4-1 Alpha Cru, 7-1 Bluewater Lady, 8-1 Sir John Bowdler, 14-1 Tele Red, 16-1 Arkaig Treasure, 16-1 Mustavim, 33-1 Lancero, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:SEA OSCAR disappointed at Wolverhampton bearing in mind her debut promise at Goodwood but she’s worth another chance back on turf. Alpha Cru showed ability on her sole start in Ireland last summer and is an interesting contender starting out for David O’Meara, while the well-bred Sir John Bowdler could be a potential improver this year.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SEA OSCAR 2. ALPHA CRU (IRE) 3. SIR JOHN BOWDLER (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Eagle Court 3-9-5 33-1 David O’Meara David Nolan 10 2019 Joyful Mission 3-9-5 4-5f Sir Michael Stoute Daniel Tudhope 12 2018 Future Score 3-9-2 10-1 Michael Appleby Silvestre De Sousa 7 2017 Kings Will Dream 3-9-5 10-1 Micky Hammond Paul Mulrennan 11 2016 Khairaat 3-9-5 8-13f Sir Michael Stoute Paul Hanagan 5

SMART STATS:22% William Haggas’s strike rate with horses running in races between 7f and up

to 10f (saddles: LANCERO and SEA OSCAR)23% William Haggas’s strike rate in mid season (saddles: LANCERO and SEA

OSCAR)


4.40 NORTHERN COMMERCIALS IVECO DAILY VAN MAIDEN STAKES (5) 3 and 4yo £7,200 1m6y (1610 Metres)

RACE 6



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 5 KHABIB (IRE) (6lb/3kg ex) (6) (D) s 1002014-0721 3 9-12 | 62.6kg Ray Craggs Ella McCain (5lb/2kg) On the up in 2021, and he comfortably landed 5f handicap at Beverley 6 days ago. Expected to be bang there again turned out under a 6 lb penalty.

2 3 FREEDOM FLYER (IRE) (13) s 9916-530985 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Ruth Carr Tom Eaves Winless since last summer but he got back on track when fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly with cheekpieces refitted now.

3 2 SECRET EAGLE (83) (D) 8901-439 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Michael Dods Phil Dennis Ended 2020 with 5f win at Catterick but only ninth of 14 in handicap at Beverley (5f) in May. More is needed on his return after a break at these weights.

4 8 ROYDMOOR (23) 9644340-24 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Yet to register a victory, but he arrives in decent nick, fourth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f) 23 days ago. Shortlisted.

5 6 VAN GERWEN (6) (CD) 9487201020 8 9-6 | 59.9kg Paul Midgley Kevin Stott Scored at Ripon in May but he hasn’t proved the easiest to catch right since, only beating one at Beverley 6 days ago. C&D winner so could easily bounce back, though.

6 1 BRAZEN BELLE (8) (D) 954-9147388 3 9-5 | 59.4kg David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope Recorded a first win in handicap company at Wolverhampton in April but in and out since, running poorly at Haydock last time. Easy to look elsewhere.

7 7 AUCKLAND LODGE (IRE) (10) (D) 934/7675-744 4 9-5 | 59.4kg Ben Haslam Jason Hart Winless since 2019 but she arrives on back of two recent creditable fourth placings over C&D and at Hamilton. No forlorn hope.

8 4 RUBY WONDER (393) 922203/35- 4 9-2 | 58.1kg Paul Midgley David Allan Fair 5f maiden who hasn’t been seen out since below-par fifth in Redcar handicap 13 months ago on final run for David O’Meara. Market can prove a good indicator for her new yard on comeback run.

8 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:2-1 Khabib, 11-2 Roydmoor, 7-1 Auckland Lodge, 8-1 Freedom Flyer, 10-1 Brazen Belle, 12-1 Van Gerwen, 14-1 Ruby Wonder, 14-1 Secret Eagle

TIMEFORM VIEW:KHABIB arrives on an upward curve and is hard to oppose turned out under a 6 lb penalty for his stylish recent Beverley success. Freedom Flyer is next on the list having returned to form at Wolverhampton last time with Roydmoor and Auckland Lodge appealing as the two to fight it out for minor honours.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. KHABIB (IRE) 2. FREEDOM FLYER (IRE) 3. ROYDMOOR

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Young Tiger 7-9-7 16-1 Tom Tate Andrew Mullen 13 2019 Johnny Cavagin 10-9-12 3-1 Paul Midgley Graham Lee 9 2018 Classic Pursuit 7-9-11 4-1 Michael Appleby Silvestre De Sousa 10 2017 Crosse Fire 5-9-7 7-1 Scott Dixon David Allan 12 2016 Jack Luey 9-9-12 7-1 Lawrence Mullaney Paul Hanagan 9

SMART STATS:£103.50 Ray Craggs’s profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat

meeting (saddles: KHABIB)


5.10 FLY HIGH FAYE NICKELS HANDICAP (5) 3yo+ (Rated 0-70) £7,200 5f3y (1010 Metres)

RACE 7

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