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Saturday 18th September AYR 1.20 MICROTECH GROUP EBF NURSERY HANDICAP (3) 1m (1610 Metres) RACE 1 (5) MAKALU (IRE) | (4) THE DUNKIRK LADS | (8) HEIGHTS OF ARAN (IRE) 1.55 VIRGIN BET DOONSIDE CUP STAKES (Listed) (1) 1¼m (2010 Metres) RACE 2 (2) JUAN ELCANO | (3) MAYDANNY (IRE) | (1) EUCHEN GLEN 2.30 VIRGIN BET AYR SILVER CUP HANDICAP (2) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 3 (21) BLACKROD | (8) BICKERSTAFFE | (16) STRIKE RED (IRE) 3.05 VIRGIN BET FIRTH OF CLYDE FILLIES’ STAKES (Group 3) (1) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 4 (14) SCOT’S GRACE (IRE) | (6) HEAD MISTRESS (IRE) | (7) HELLOMYDARLIN (IRE) 3.40 VIRGIN BET AYR GOLD CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (2) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 5 (24) OSTILIO | (2) GREAT AMBASSADOR | (3) COMMANCHE FALLS 4.15 VIRGIN BET HANDICAP (2) 1m (1610 Metres) RACE 6 (3) DANCE FEVER (IRE) | (9) HONG KONG HARRY (IRE) | (4) CRUYFF TURN 4.50 DOWNLOAD THE GRIBBENS TAXI APP NOW HANDICAP (3) 7f50y (1450 Metres) RACE 7 (2) REDARNA | (8) BOWMAN (IRE) | (12) EBURY 5.20 JORDAN ELECTRICS LTD HANDICAP (3) 1m5f26y (2640 Metres) RACE 8 (9) ANNANDALE (IRE) | (8) GREENGAGE (IRE) | (1) DARK JEDI (IRE) page 1 of 11 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.

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Page 1: Saturday 18th September AYR

Saturday 18th September

AYR1.20 MICROTECH GROUP EBF NURSERY HANDICAP (3) 1m (1610 Metres)

RACE 1 (5) MAKALU (IRE) | (4) THE DUNKIRK LADS | (8) HEIGHTS OF ARAN (IRE)1.55 VIRGIN BET DOONSIDE CUP STAKES (Listed) (1) 1¼m (2010 Metres)

RACE 2 (2) JUAN ELCANO | (3) MAYDANNY (IRE) | (1) EUCHEN GLEN2.30 VIRGIN BET AYR SILVER CUP HANDICAP (2) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 3 (21) BLACKROD | (8) BICKERSTAFFE | (16) STRIKE RED (IRE)3.05 VIRGIN BET FIRTH OF CLYDE FILLIES’ STAKES (Group 3) (1) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 4 (14) SCOT’S GRACE (IRE) | (6) HEAD MISTRESS (IRE) | (7) HELLOMYDARLIN (IRE)3.40 VIRGIN BET AYR GOLD CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (2) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 5 (24) OSTILIO | (2) GREAT AMBASSADOR | (3) COMMANCHE FALLS4.15 VIRGIN BET HANDICAP (2) 1m (1610 Metres)

RACE 6 (3) DANCE FEVER (IRE) | (9) HONG KONG HARRY (IRE) | (4) CRUYFF TURN4.50 DOWNLOAD THE GRIBBENS TAXI APP NOW HANDICAP (3) 7f50y (1450 Metres)

RACE 7 (2) REDARNA | (8) BOWMAN (IRE) | (12) EBURY5.20 JORDAN ELECTRICS LTD HANDICAP (3) 1m5f26y (2640 Metres)

RACE 8 (9) ANNANDALE (IRE) | (8) GREENGAGE (IRE) | (1) DARK JEDI (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.

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Going: Good to Firm

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it’s possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it’s one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even

1 2 VACCINE (IRE) (36) (C) 95816 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Michael Dods Connor Beasley Completely different proposition when winning 7-runner minor event over 7.2f here in July. Disappointing under a penalty at Thirsk and up in trip for nursery bow.

2 6 KING OF YORK (IRE) (32) 93431d 2 9-4 | 59.0kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Expensive buy who ran to just a modest level in couple of 7f Haydock novice events first two starts. Much more like it when first past the post at Carlisle, only to lose race in the stewards’ room.

3 8 HIGHLAND PREMIERE (15) 974311003 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Mark Johnston Joe Fanning Novice/nursery winner back-to-back at up to 7f this summer. Form has levelled off since, including over this trip, so now looks a shade vulnerable.

4 1 THE DUNKIRK LADS (8) 100851402 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

Tim Easterby David Allan 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 week, despite being slowly away. Big player up in trip.

5 7 MAKALU (IRE) (23) 9735011 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Kevin Ryan Oisin McSweeney (7lb/3kg) Off the mark in a Thirsk novice on fourth start and improved again when making winning nursery debut at Carlisle (6.9f) 3 weeks ago. Likely to progress over 1m so very much of interest.

6 3 GRIFTER (23) (BF) 955224 2 8-13 | 56.7kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Runner-up twice over 6f in July and matched that form on nursery debut at Carlisle 3 weeks ago, albeit he didn’t look an easy ride.

7 9 SHE’S THE DANGER (IRE) (10) (BF) 943416 2 8-10 | 55.3kg Adrian Keatley Lewis Edmunds Didn’t need to improve much when off the mark in 6f Newcastle novice last month. Taken off her feet early at Carlisle and now up markedly in trip switched to handicaps.

8 4 HEIGHTS OF ARAN (IRE) (22) 98543 2 8-8 | 54.4kg Keith Dalgleish Hollie Doyle Improved form when third of 7 in a maiden at Hamilton (8.3f) 3 weeks ago. Carried head a shade awkwardly on that occasion but he should be a factor from this sort of mark.

9 5 THE GREY WOLF (IRE) (14) s 91066 2 8-0 | 50.8kg

Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Modest form at best so far and cheekpieces need to have a big effect switched to a nursery.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 The Dunkirk Lads, 4-1 Makalu, 11-2 King of York, 9-1 Vaccine, 9-1 Grifter, 10-1 Heights of Aran, 14-1 Highland Premiere, 14-1 She’s The Danger, 25-1 The Grey Wolf

TIMEFORM VIEW:MAKALU was strong at the finish when supplementing his Thirsk win at Carlisle 3 weeks ago, and with 1m sure to unlock more, the hat-trick may well be on the cards. The Dunkirk Lads is the obvious threat.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. MAKALU (IRE) 2. THE DUNKIRK LADS 3. HEIGHTS OF ARAN (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Recovery Run 2-9-3 16-5 Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy 7 2019 Tell Me All 2-9-7 9-4f Sir Mark Prescott Bt C. T. Keane 10 2018 Iconic Choice 2-9-5 11-2 Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote 11 2016 Now Children 2-9-7 4-1 Iain Jardine Tom Eaves 11

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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1.20 MICROTECH GROUP EBF NURSERY HANDICAP (3) 2yo (Rated 0-90) £15,000 1m (1610 Metres)

RACE 1

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Going: Good to Firm

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it’s possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it’s one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 4 EUCHEN GLEN (28) (CD) 9887151250 8 9-8 | 60.8kg Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan Very smart multiple-course winner who won Group 3/listed race at Sandown in 2021. Just failed in Glorious Stakes at Goodwood but not at top of his game twice since, albeit from a lofty mark latest.

2 2 JUAN ELCANO (31) (D) 1005438-6127 4 9-6 | 59.9kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Better than ever after a wind op when winning Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot in June before beaten a head by Bangkok in York Stakes. Found the Group 1 International all too much and this much easier.

3 9 MAYDANNY (IRE) (14) (D) 9906-202175 5 9-3 | 58.5kg Mark Johnston Joe Fanning Bagged second Glorious Goodwood win in Golden Mile before good seventh off 8 lb higher at York. Heavy defeat in the Superior Mile a fortnight ago but back up in trip and type to bounce back.

4 8 PALAVECINO (FR) (37) (D) h 969234-2309 5 9-3 | 58.5kg Brian Meehan Richard Kingscote Progressed well in handicaps last season, winning 4 times at up to 12f. Good efforts in Easter Classic and Huxley Stakes but well held in Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury last month. Hood back on.

5 10 PLATINUMCARD (IRE) (2) (CD) 9371311142 6 9-3 | 58.5kg Keith Dalgleish Billy Garritty Winless in bumpers/over hurdles but different proposition on Flat, overcoming pace bias to land the hat-trick at Hamilton in August. Matched that form when second in a C&D handicap on Thursday.

6 5 BOBBY SHAFTOE (10) 2469 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Jim Goldie Amie Waugh No impact both starts and impossible to make a case for him.

7 3 JUAN DE MONTALBAN (IRE) (21) (D) 86431-124 3 8-12 | 56.2kg David O’Meara Jason Watson Dual winner for Andrew Balding before finishing second in the Derby Italiano at Rome for R. Biondi. Changed hands for €400,000 after and limited impact upped in trip for new yard at Goodwood.

8 1 JUDGMENT CALL (101) t 667 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Linda Perratt Andrew Mullen Well bred and promise under a considerate ride starting out at Kempton in June. Left David Simcock for 32,000 gns and tongue tied ahead of this stiff assignment.

9 6 YAASER (IRE) (166) 646-7 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Jim Goldie James Sullivan Sixth in newcomers race at Longchamp at 2 yrs. Seventh of 10 to Baratti in maiden at Chantilly last time and sold from F. Head 30,000 gns in July. Gelded since and looks right up against it.

10 7 THE FLYING GINGER (IRE) (29) (D) 889-7418561 3 8-7 | 54.0kg Roger Fell Hollie Doyle Responded well to a positive ride when successful at Pontefract (1m) in June. Cut no ice in listed company before springing a surprise at York a month ago. Did enjoy the run of the race, though.

10 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:6-4 Juan Elcano, 3-1 Euchen Glen, 11-2 Maydanny, 14-1 Palavecino, 14-1 Platinumcard, 18-1 Juan De Montalban, 25-1 The Flying Ginger, 500-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:A range of abilities on show, with JUAN ELCANO just about the most persuasive option back at a much more suitable level having contested the International Stakes at York a month ago. His two efforts prior to that read well in the context of this, with Maydanny and Euchen Glen the obvious threats.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. JUAN ELCANO 2. MAYDANNY (IRE) 3. EUCHEN GLEN

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Addeybb 6-9-10 11-10f William Haggas Tom Marquand 7 2019 Encapsulation 3-8-7 9-2 Andrew Balding Ben Curtis 6 2018 Dolphin Vista 5-9-3 14-1 Ralph Beckett Daniel Tudhope 11 2016 Secret Number 6-9-0 6-1 Saeed bin Suroor Daniel Tudhope 9

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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1.55 VIRGIN BET DOONSIDE CUP STAKES (Listed) (1) 3yo+ £40,000 1¼m (2010 Metres)

RACE 2

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Going: Good to Firm

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it’s possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it’s one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Draw: Against High Pace Information: Extreme

1 25 AIR RAID (91) (D) 950/03010-80 6 9-10 | 61.7kg Jedd O’Keeffe Jack Garritty Useful sprinter when the mud is flying, winning at Haydock (soft) last autumn. Excuses both starts this term and there’s some rain forecast, so shouldn’t be ruled out.

2 24 TOTAL COMMITMENT (IRE) (49) (D) v 9823033034 5 9-10 | 61.7kg Simon Hodgson William Carver (3lb/1kg) More prolific on the AW than turf but clearly equally as effective on grass, as showcased when excellent fourth in Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood 49 days ago. Could go well again.

3 21 RATHBONE (22) (D, BF) b 9949121529 5 9-10 | 61.7kg Kevin Ryan Oisin McSweeney (7lb/3kg) Latest win at Thirsk in June and has remained in form since, better than the result (travelled well) when down the field at Thirsk last time. Has disappointed in this event twice before, however.

4 9 ROYAL SCIMITAR (IRE) (14) (D) b 974-5404382 3 9-10 | 61.7kg Clive Cox Hector Crouch Has benefited from a return to sprinting lately, hitting the frame on 3 of his last 4 starts, runner-up at Ascot despite a slow start a fortnight ago. One to consider in first-time blinkers.

5 15 TYPHOON TEN (IRE) (5lb/2kg ex) (16) (D) 9622647119 5 9-10 | 61.7kg Richard Hannon Hollie Doyle Ended losing run at Lingfield (6f, AW) in August ago and followed up with a career-best display on turf at that venue. Disappointing next time and has never won from this high.

6 4 MAGICAL SPIRIT (IRE) (42) (CD, BF) 978414-3063 5 9-9 | 61.2kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Landed this from a 6-lb lower mark last year and looked back in form over 5f (better over this trip) at Ascot 42 days ago. Primed for another bold showing.

7 11 BOARDMAN (28) 9661110004 5 9-9 | 61.2kg

Tim Easterby Paul Hanagan Real success for Tim Easterby this year, landing hat-trick with bit in hand at Chester in May. Back to form there recently, but this will require another career best.

8 17 BICKERSTAFFE (49) (D, BF) 9516-139710 3 9-9 | 61.2kg K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Back to winning ways at Ascot in July and effort best ignored at Goodwood subsequently. Lightly raced in the context of this field, and further progress would put him right in the mix.

9 20 STREAMLINE (35) (D) h 9565617409 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Linda Perratt James Sullivan Low-mileage 4yo who added fourth success to his tally at Wolverhampton (6f) in March. Disappointing the last two starts and has left Clive Cox since latest.

10 6 SOLDIER’S MINUTE (35) (D) h 8740194-040 6 9-7 | 60.3kg Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Smart gelding who added to his tally at Kempton (6f) in November. Has generally struggled for form since, however.

11 23 LORD RAPSCALLION (IRE) (42) (D) s+t 9572244305 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Stuart Williams Marco Ghiani Ex-Irish. Plenty of good efforts in defeat this season, including when fifth at Ascot last time. Cheekpieces back on, but no clear indication that he’s well treated.

12 7 TINTO (14) (D) 9572390093 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Amanda Perrett Paul Mulrennan Is a long time without a win and propensity to blow the start doesn’t make him a viable betting proposition.

13 2 STAXTON (35) (D) s 9800-100400 6 9-6 | 59.9kg

Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Back to last winning mark and had an excuse at Ripon last time, so not without a chance for all he’s never featured in 3 attempts at the Gold Cup here.

14 5 BERGERAC (IRE) (5lb/2kg ex) (13) (D) 95226-21221 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves Going the right way this season and got his head back in front with a gutsy effort at York 13 days ago. This sort of race might prove a bit much for him relatively early in his career.

15 22 KIND REVIEW (7) (D) 9612110190 5 9-5 | 59.4kg Tracy Waggott Jason Hart Four-timer winner already this term but last couple of efforts suggest he’s unlikely to get competitive in this.

16 12 STRIKE RED (IRE) (5lb/2kg ex) (16) (D) t 9676321161 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Richard Fahey Paddy Mathers Hasn’t been held back by an awkward head carriage of late, making it 3 from his last 4 with another improved showing at Newcastle 16 days ago. Run of this should suit, so one to note under a penalty.

17 8 GABRIAL THE DEVIL (IRE) (5lb/2kg ex) (7) (D) 9566150221 6 9-5 | 59.4kg Richard Fahey Connor Murtagh (3lb/1kg) Has been reliable on the whole and took his seasonal tally to three with a cosy success at Chester a week ago. This is obviously tougher, but no forlorn hope under a penalty.

18 3 SHALLOW HAL (126) (CD) 9051-812905 5 9-4 | 59.0kg K. R. Burke Pierre-Louis Jamin (5lb/2kg) Latest win at Southwell in January but his record on turf this year is rather uninspiring. Unlikely to get involved.

19 18 MUSIC SOCIETY (IRE) (35) (CD) 9601202248 6 9-4 | 59.0kg

Tim Easterby Ella McCain (5lb/2kg) Deservedly back to winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June and plenty of good efforts since. Not ideally placed the last twice, but his mark seems on the high side right now.

20 1 UNCLE JUMBO (98) (D) 93430-34330 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Kevin Ryan Megan Nicholls Winless since his debut and disappointed at York 98 days ago. Well treated on best form, but others are more persuasive.

21 10 BLACKROD (28) (D) 100217-7211 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Michael Dods Billy Garritty (3lb/1kg) Progressive sort who arrives on a hat-trick having edged ahead close home over 5f at York last time. The return to this trip will suit, so leading claims with further progress on the cards.

22 16 WOVEN (22) 97569-24592 5 9-3 | 58.5kg Michael Dods Connor Beasley Nicely handicapped and did well to get second having missed the break at Thirsk 22 days ago. Has the right style for this sort of race, so claims if he can break on terms.

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2.30 VIRGIN BET AYR SILVER CUP HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ £50,000 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 3

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23 14 BLACK FRIDAY (48) (CD) 972311-3617 6 9-2 | 58.1kg R. Mike Smith Louis Steward Three-time C&D winner (including in July) and was far from disgraced facing a stiff task in listed company at Chester 48 days ago. Could feature if he gets the breaks.

24 19 GOLDEN APOLLO (15) (CD) s+t 9708326726 7 9-1 | 57.6kg

Tim Easterby David Allan Not the easiest to catch right nowadays and losing run stretches back almost 2 years. Claims on his best form but latest effort at Haydock doesn’t inspire much confidence.

25 13 MID WINSTER (31) (C, D) 9542453172 5 9-1 | 57.6kg Paul Midgley Graham Lee Scored at Doncaster in July and put a poor showing behind him when second in a York handicap 31 days ago. Has never won from a mark this high, though.

25 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:8-1 Blackrod, 12-1 Royal Scimitar, 12-1 Magical Spirit, 14-1 Strike Red, 14-1 Bickerstaffe, 16-1 Woven, 20-1 Total Commitment, 20-1 Gabrial The Devil, 22-1 Mid Winster, 25-1 Rathbone, 25-1 Music Society, 25-1 Bergerac, 28-1 Boardman, 28-1 Lord Rapscallion, 33-1 Staxton, 33-1 Black Friday, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:BLACKROD is the most progressive sort in this field so, if the draw doesn’t scupper him, he has an excellent chance to land a hat-trick and pick up a decent prize in the process. His owner, David Armstrong, also has a live chance with Bickerstaffe, while the thriving Strike Red is another one who could make his presence felt if things drop right.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. BLACKROD 2. BICKERSTAFFE 3. STRIKE RED (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Magical Spirit 4-9-4 18-1 Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott 24 2019 Golden Apollo 5-9-4 12-1 Tim Easterby David Allan 24 2018 Snazzy Jazzy 3-9-8 11-1 Clive Cox Hector Crouch 23 2016 Roudee 4-9-9 20-1 Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote 25

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.30 VIRGIN BET AYR SILVER CUP HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ £50,000 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 3

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Going: Good to Firm

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it’s possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it’s one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Draw: Against High Pace Information: Very Strong

1 5 CANONIZED (16) 9391211344 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

William Haggas Paul Mulrennan Pretty useful 3-time winner who was also second in listed company at York in May. Another good effort when fourth in French Group 2 16 days ago. Engaged 2.10 Ayr Friday.

2 15 CHOUX (IRE) (69) 901001 2 9-0 | 57.2kg David Evans Paul Hanagan Made a winning start in mud at Thirsk. Well held under quicker conditions at Royal Ascot and Newmarket but improved back on softer ground when bagging a French listed race in July. Needs rain.

3 14 CRAZYLAND (16) 9213063 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Clive Cox Hector Crouch Made winning bow at Windsor and progressive form in defeat since, third in Group 3 at Salisbury latest, albeit failing to impress with her application under firm pressure.

4 2 DESIGNER (15) 7342 2 9-0 | 57.2kg John Butler Richard Kingscote Fair form in AW novices but firmly up against it here.

5 6 HALA HALA ATHMANI (31) (D) 821 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Half-sister to very smart 6f winner Hello Youmzain and smart winner up to 1¼m Royal Youmzain. Looked good prospect when justifying support in maiden at Carlisle on debut. Interesting contender.

6 1 HEAD MISTRESS (IRE) (36) 9411 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland G. F. Carroll Quickened up in good style when making a successful debut at Down Royal and showed useful form to follow up in listed event at the Curragh. Will stay 6f and type to go on improving.

7 9 HELLOMYDARLIN (IRE) (19) (D) 1001023532 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

George Boughey David Allan Landed a Goodwood maiden on debut and easily best effort since when close-up third in big-field York nursery penultimate start, looking well served by coming off strong pace. Sets standard on that.

8 12 LADY OF YAPHAM (IRE) (24) 90641 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Bryan Smart Graham Lee Left previous efforts behind when impressive winner of Catterick maiden. This obviously a lot tougher but should still have more to offer.

9 7 LITTLE PRAYER (IRE) (84) (D) 788219 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Spencer Angus Villiers Improved again when landing a 6f Nottingham maiden in good style. Struggled at listed level at Newmarket next time. however, and this even harder.

10 10 MISTY AYR (IRE) (16) 91392176 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Fairly useful filly. Winner at Hamilton in July. Creditable 2¼ lengths sixth of 12 in Group 3 (25/1) at Salisbury (6f, good) 16 days ago. late headway after another slow start. Bit to find.

11 11 NAZANIN (USA) (30) (D) 89148 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Archie Watson Hollie Doyle Landed a gamble on debut at Newbury and advanced her form when fourth in Group 3 at Ascot. Struggled in Lowther at York since and back down in class now.

12 13 RISHES BAAR (IRE) (15) (D) 831 2 9-0 | 57.2kg David O’Meara Jason Watson El Kabeir filly out of a half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f winner Pretty Pollyanna. Defied big odds and inexperience to make a winning debut at Haydock 2 weeks ago and open to improvement up in class.

13 3 SADMAH (28) (D) 83171 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves Debut winner at Haydock and not disgraced when seventh of 8 in Duchess of Cambridge at Newmarket. Resumed winning ways back down in class at Chester since but vulnerable back at this level.

14 4 SCOT’S GRACE (IRE) (14) (D) 9315 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Kevin Philippart de Foy Daniel Muscutt Looked useful when making a successful debut at Kempton and better than bare result when fifth in Group 3 (6f) there 2 weeks ago, renewed effort when badly hampered inside final 1f. Likely player.

15 8 SNOOZE N YOU LOSE (FR) (36) (D) 7991 2 9-0 | 57.2kg K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Left debut effort well behind when beating a subsequent winner in Nottingham maiden. Form looks ordinary, however, so another big step forward is required.

15 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:4-1 Head Mistress, 13-2 Scot’s Grace, 8-1 Hala Hala Athmani, 9-1 Canonized, 10-1 Hellomydarlin, 14-1 Crazyland, 16-1 Choux, 18-1 Lady of Yapham, 18-1 Rishes Baar, 22-1 Misty Ayr, 25-1 Nazanin, 25-1 Sadmah, 33-1 Snooze N You Lose, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:Impressive debut winner SCOT’S GRACE met significant interference when upped to this level in the Sirenia Stakes at Kempton 2 weeks ago so is worth another chance. Unbeaten Irish raider Head Mistress did well to reel in the front runner in a listed race at the Curragh and looks a worthy favourite, while Hellomydarlin has the form to go very close for all she’s more exposed than most.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SCOT’S GRACE (IRE) 2. HEAD MISTRESS (IRE) 3. HELLOMYDARLIN (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Umm Kulthum 2-9-0 9-4f Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan 15 2019 Rose of Kildare 2-9-0 8-1 Mark Johnston Joe Fanning 9 2018 Queen of Bermuda 2-9-0 9-2f William Haggas Joe Fanning 11 2016 Delectation 2-9-0 11-1 Bryan Smart Paul Mulrennan 12

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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3.05 VIRGIN BET FIRTH OF CLYDE FILLIES’ STAKES (Group 3) (1) 2yo fillies £40,000 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 4

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Going: Good to Firm

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it’s possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it’s one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Draw: Against High Pace Information: Very Strong

1 22 SUMMERGHAND (IRE) (5lb/2kg ex) (14) (D) v 9311400018 7 10-1 | 64.0kg David O’Meara S. B. Kirrane (5lb/2kg) Smart gelding who notched his third win of 2021 in 6f listed race at Newmarket in August. Not disgraced in face of stiff task when eighth in Sprint Cup at Haydock but 5 lb penalty demands career best.

2 1 GREAT AMBASSADOR (5lb/2kg ex) (13) (D) 99772-13311 4 9-9 | 61.2kg Ed Walker Richard Kingscote Highly progressive sort who made it 3-5 since joining Ed Walker with impressive 6f listed win at York. Another bold showing is likely back in handicap company under a 5 lb penalty.

3 2 COMMANCHE FALLS (49) (CD) s 9816-141411 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Michael Dods Connor Beasley Building up a cracking strike rate, getting up late when recording his fourth win of the year in Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood. Up another 4 lb but he’s well cut out for the demands of a race like this.

4 8 GULLIVER (6) (D) s+t 9806500244 7 9-6 | 59.9kg David O’Meara Jason Watson Winless this term, but excellent efforts of late when in the frame in Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood and big-field Curragh handicap. Placed in this event in 2019 too, so he’s high on the shortlist.

5 12 BRAD THE BRIEF (35) (D) 93141-90550 4 9-5 | 59.4kg Tom Dascombe Pierre-Louis Jamin (5lb/2kg) Smart 6f winner in 2020 but he’s proving more miss than hit this term, beating only one in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time. Others are preferred.

6 13 MR LUPTON (IRE) (35) (D) s 9830-741000 8 9-5 | 59.4kg

Richard Fahey Oisin McSweeney (7lb/3kg) Third in this race 12 months ago but he’s been a long way below his best since striking at York (6f) in May. Can’t be discounted though with cheekpieces tried now and yard in good nick.

7 14 SNAZZY JAZZY (IRE) (31) (CD) 922355-0467 6 9-4 | 59.0kg Lawrence Mullaney Laura Pearson (3lb/1kg) Silver Cup winner here during his time with Clive Cox. Yet to hit top form in four runs for his new yard this term, seventh of 22 in handicap at York (5.4f) 31 days ago. Others appeal more.

8 9 VENTUROUS (IRE) (7) (D) 9556566140 8 9-3 | 58.5kg David Barron G. F. Carroll Bagged a third win of 2021 in 6f handicap at York in July but never able to land a blow in Portland handicap at Doncaster last time. Others are more persuasive.

9 6 FIVETHOUSANDTOONE (IRE) (13) (D) 962127-0373 3 9-3 | 58.5kg

Andrew Balding Graham Lee Useful 6f juvenile winner who got back on track when third of 4 to Great Ambassador in 6f listed race at York 13 days ago. No forlorn hope now going into handicaps.

10 20 EDRAAK (IRE) (15) (D, BF) 963-1315144 5 9-3 | 58.5kg Michael Appleby Theodore Ladd (3lb/1kg) Gained a third win of 2021 at Windsor in June and not discredited when fourth both starts since there and at Haydock. Still quite low mileage, and much respected.

11 23 SUNDAY SOVEREIGN (5lb/2kg ex) (28) (D) t 978-9200431 4 9-3 | 58.5kg

Tim Easterby Tom Eaves Ex-Irish gelding who got back to winning ways in 5.5f handicap at Chester 28 days ago. Had a bit left in the locker there so he shouldn’t be underestimated under a 5 lb penalty.

12 17 PENDLETON (31) (D) s 962512/2100 5 9-2 | 58.1kg Michael Dods Clifford Lee Likeable sprinter who won at York in May. Not at his best in two runs since, though he looked rusty after a break back there last month and not written off by any means for good yard.

13 5 CHIEFOFCHIEFS (21) (D) v 97604-57456 8 9-2 | 58.1kg Charlie Fellowes Non Runner Has held his form well without winning in 2021, fifth in Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood, until below-par sixth in Newmarket listed event last time. Sort to bounce back, though. NON RUNNER.

14 16 MR WAGYU (IRE) (7) (CD) v 9891232106 6 9-2 | 58.1kg John Quinn Jason Hart Registered his fifth win of 2021 in Stewards’ Sprint at Goodwood in July and posted another good effort when sixth in the Portland at Doncaster last time. C&D scorer too, so he needs considering.

15 15 MOTAGALLY (20) (D) b 971013-4244 5 9-1 | 57.6kg

Charles Hills Paul Hanagan Dual handicap winner in blinkers last year and he got back on track with headgear refitted when fourth at Goodwood (6f) 20 days ago. Not totally dismissed.

16 10 VOLATILE ANALYST (USA) (35) (CD) 97106-91047 4 9-1 | 57.6kg Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Successful at York in May but he beat only one in 7f handicap at Doncaster 35 days ago. C&D winner and still has few miles on the clock so he shouldn’t be written off.

17 24 ABOVE (FR) (91) (D) t 956/022-3377 4 9-1 | 57.6kg Stuart Williams Daniel Muscutt Useful 6f/7f winner but he hasn’t been at his best in two runs at Epsom and Ascot since returning from a break. Others have more compelling claims.

18 3 HEY JONESY (IRE) (49) (D) s 9800-503660 6 9-1 | 57.6kg Kevin Ryan Megan Nicholls Not straightforward and more bad runs than good since last summer’s Wokingham victory (sixth this year) when sporting first-time blinkers. Well held in this last year and others more convincing.

19 25 BIELSA (IRE) (49) (D) 98595-25286 6 9-1 | 57.6kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Proved a disappointment last season, but he has been much better in 2021 and good sixth when racing alone in centre of track in Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood last time. Worth considering eased 1 lb now.

20 11 POPMASTER (IRE) (5lb/2kg ex) (14) (D) b 9732283151 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Ed Walker Hollie Doyle Progressive sort who bagged his second 6f handicap success at Ascot a fortnight ago. Less exposed than most of these and in the mix under a 5 lb penalty. Blinkers go on too.

21 18 JUST FRANK (5lb/2kg ex) (22) (D) s 1002-6662351 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Les Eyre Paul Mulrennan Relished the return to 6f when impressively making all at Thirsk last month. Saddles 5 lb penalty but weighted to go close again. Interesting contender.

22 7 LEXINGTON DASH (FR) (14) (D) 9624150737 4 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Hannon Joe Fanning Doncaster winner in May and been shaping better than his form figures since would suggest, not ideally placed when last of 7 to Popmaster at Ascot last time. No forlorn hope.

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RACE 5

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23 19 LAHORE (USA) (31) (D) 914060-0600 7 9-0 | 57.2kg Phillip Makin Rowan Scott Made into a very useful sprinter in 2020, scoring twice, but he’s yet to fire in four runs this term. Sixth in this contest 12 months ago and he needs to get back on track.

24 21 OSTILIO (21) 9896000094 6 8-13 | 56.7kg Paul Midgley Billy Garritty (3lb/1kg) 7f listed winner in 2020 for the Crisfords who has slowly found his form for current yard, catching the eye when strong-finishing fourth in 5f listed race at Beverley 21 days ago. Player back at 6f.

25 4 COUNT D’ORSAY (IRE) (7) 9873750683 5 8-13 | 56.7kg

Tim Easterby David Allan It’s now fourteen runs since his last win in 2020 but he posted good third of 16 in Portland at Doncaster (5.6f) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Ought to be competitive again.

25 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-1 Great Ambassador, 10-1 Popmaster, 11-1 Just Frank, 11-1 Commanche Falls, 16-1 Bielsa, 20-1 Ostilio, 25-1 Gulliver, 25-1 Mr Wagyu, 25-1 Sunday Sovereign, 25-1 Pendleton, 28-1 Count D’orsay, 28-1 Motagally, 28-1 Edraak, 28-1 Summerghand, 28-1 Snazzy Jazzy, 33-1 Venturous, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:Paul Midgley has few peers in the sprinting sphere and his OSTILIO, who really caught the eye when a fast-finishing fourth in the Beverley Bullet, is taken to capitalise on a very handy mark now he reverts to 6f. Great Ambassador arrives on a hat-trick and is feared most under a 5 lb penalty, with Stewards’ Cup hero Commanche Falls and resurgent Thirsk scorer Just Frank also firmly in the picture.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. OSTILIO 2. GREAT AMBASSADOR 3. COMMANCHE FALLS

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Nahaarr 4-9-5 7-2f William Haggas Tom Marquand 24 2019 Angel Alexander 3-8-13 28-1 Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote 24 2018 Son of Rest 4-9-3 5-1f J. A. Stack C. D. Hayes 25 Baron Bolt 5-9-3 28-1 Paul Cole Cameron Noble (5) 25 2017 Donjuan Triumphant 4-9-10 13-2 Andrew Balding P. J. McDonald 17 2016 Brando 4-9-10 11-1 Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves 23

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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RACE 5

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Going: Good to Firm

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it’s possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it’s one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 11 MARIE’S DIAMOND (IRE) (19) (CD) 9828671265 5 9-13 | 63.0kg Mark Johnston Joe Fanning Regarded the winning thread over C&D in July. Respectable efforts next 2 starts but found good run halted at Ripon last time. Could bounce back.

2 8 YOUNG FIRE (FR) (30) (D) v 9656331620 6 9-12 | 62.6kg David O’Meara Jason Hart Opened his account for the season at Haydock in July and ran to his best in a well-run race when second at Ascot on Shergar Cup day. However, finished a good way behind Cruyff Turn at York last time

3 7 DANCE FEVER (IRE) (21) 1001/42-01324 4 9-12 | 62.6kg Clive Cox Hector Crouch Stylish scorer at Leicester in July and has posted a trio of solid efforts in defeat since, keeping on for fourth at Goodwood (7f) latest without being suited by run of the race. Can go well again.

4 3 CRUYFF TURN (30) (D) 987-6181171 4 9-10 | 61.7kg

Tim Easterby David Allan Reaped rewards of switch to positive tactics as he added fourth success of campaign to the tally at York (7.8f) last month. Likeable type but handicapper applies a little more pressure now.

5 5 SHELIR (IRE) (15) (D) 9720202292 5 9-9 | 61.2kg David O’Meara Jason Watson Added another near miss to his tally this season when second in 10-runner event at Pontefract (1m) 15 days ago, headed line. Should remain competitive.

6 10 FAME AND ACCLAIM (IRE) (30) (D) 9966220330 4 9-9 | 61.2kg Les Eyre Lewis Edmunds Very useful handicapper who has well held his form well for a couple of yards this season, so appeals as the type to bounce back from a below-par performance behind Cruyff Turn at York last time.

7 1 REVICH (IRE) (8) (D, BF) v 9844002437 5 9-4 | 59.0kg Richard Spencer Angus Villiers (3lb/1kg) Goes well at Chester and posted another good effort when third there in August, but surprisingly, underperformed back there last week. Bounce back called for.

8 6 GARDEN OASIS (19) (CD) s 9615821011 6 9-3 | 58.5kg

Tim Easterby James Sullivan Enjoying a fine season, producing a career best to record a fourth victory this campaign at Ripon (1m) 19 days ago, battling well. Is most straightforward but more needed again up 6 lb.

9 2 HONG KONG HARRY (IRE) (23) (C, BF) 97116-113 4 8-13 | 56.7kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Made it 3 from 3 on turf in when readily landing 8-runner handicap here (7.2f) in May. Shaped well when third at Lingfield 4 months later and could get back on the up with that under his belt.

10 12 JUMP THE GUN (IRE) (31) (D, BF) 982-4361936 4 8-8 | 54.4kg Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen Scored at Hamilton (8.3f) in June but his strike rate is not the best and he ran below expectations at Carlisle last month having raced too freely.

11 4 CHALLET (IRE) (19) (D) h 9905517314 4 8-7 | 54.0kg Michael Dods Connor Beasley Posted career best under front-running tactics when landing 1m Ripon handicap in August, but did too much too soon when behind Garden Oasis there last time.

12 9 MARAAKIZ (IRE) (2) 9419-4430 3 8-3(8-1) | 52.2kg (51.3kg) Linda Perratt Laura Pearson (3lb/1kg) First run since leaving William Haggas when last of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good to firm, 66/1) 2 days ago. Something to find on form.

12 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:13-2 Cruyff Turn, 13-2 Hong Kong Harry, 7-1 Dance Fever, 15-2 Garden Oasis, 8-1 Shelir, 12-1 Challet, 12-1 Jump The Gun, 14-1 Fame And Acclaim, 14-1 Marie’s Diamond, 16-1 Revich, 25-1 Young Fire, 33-1 Maraakiz

TIMEFORM VIEW:DANCE FEVER continues to shape up well, and with this step back up to 1m unlikely to pose a problem, he’s taken to double his tally for the season. Hong Kong Harry is a low mileage sort boasting a good strike rate, so he’s considered a big threat with a recent run under his belt. Cruyff Turn is proving very likeable and completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. DANCE FEVER (IRE) 2. HONG KONG HARRY (IRE) 3. CRUYFF TURN

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Johan 3-9-5 9-2 William Haggas Tom Marquand 9 2019 Waarif 6-9-6 11-2 David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope 10 2018 Waarif 5-9-6 12-1 David O’Meara C. J. McGovern (3) 12 2016 Morando 3-9-3 3-1f Roger Varian Harry Bentley 14

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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RACE 6

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Going: Good to Firm

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it’s possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it’s one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong

1 14 TAMMANI (30) (D) h 93419/20-280 4 9-10 | 61.7kg David O’Meara Jason Watson Listed winner in 2019. Very lightly raced since and never posed a threat in a class 2 York handicap (7.8f) on yard debut last month, slowly in to stride and always behind.

2 11 REDARNA (10) (CD) s 9741-764193 7 9-5 | 59.4kg Dianne Sayer James Sullivan 5-time C&D winner who was far from disgraced when finishing close up last of 3 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Return to this venue a plus and respected.

3 4 SUMMA PETO (USA) (76) (C) 95229-1103 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez 1m maiden winner in April who followed up on handicap bow at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in May, stroming clear. Well held in Britannia Stakes next time but more like it when third over 1m here since. Claims

4 9 TITAN ROCK (19) (D, BF) 988-4413526 3 9-2 | 58.1kg John Quinn Jason Hart Latest win at Redcar (7.5f) in June and even better effort when runner-up at Chester (7.5f) 2 starts back, headed final 50 yds. Underperformed at Epsom (7f) since but likely type to bounce back.

5 3 CASSY O (IRE) (2) (CD) b 9651201204 4 9-1 | 57.6kg

Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in August. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 2 days ago, no extra only late on. Should give it another good go.

6 5 WOBWOBWOB (IRE) (70) (D) 95151-53160 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Adrian Keatley Hollie Doyle Latest win at York in May. 8/1, last of 17 in handicap back at that venue (7.9f, good) 70 days ago, reportedly returning lame. Given a break since but present mark does demand more.

7 8 ASAD (IRE) (28) (D) s 961-5824324 5 8-13 | 56.7kg Michael Appleby Theodore Ladd (3lb/1kg) 11/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 28 days ago. Holding form well on turf/AW in recent months and he’s another arriving with each-way claims.

8 7 BOWMAN (IRE) (11) (D) 9660731411 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Mark Johnston Joe Fanning Tough, likeable sort who arrives having made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in 3-runner Leicester handicap (7f) 11 days ago, making all and holding on gamely. No reason why he won’t go well again.

9 12 POET’S MAGIC (2) (CD, BF) 9916212132 5 8-11 | 55.8kg

John Quinn Richard Kingscote C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Carlisle in August. 4/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 2 days ago. Can make presence felt.

10 10 MANIGORDO (USA) (6) (D, BF) t 9577205379 4 8-11 | 55.8kg

Tim Easterby David Allan 6/1, not disgraced ninth of 17 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm) 6 days ago, albeit unable to capitalise on the drop in class. However, capable from this sort of mark if putting it all together.

11 2 ADMIRALITY (2) (D) 9562592695 7 8-9 | 54.9kg Roger Fell Rowan Scott Twenty seven runs since last win in 2019. 11/1, creditable fifth of 12 in C&D handicap 2 days ago. Has been afforded a chance by the assessor but others hold more pressing claims.

12 6 EBURY (7) 10036820968 5 8-8 | 54.4kg Scott Dixon Paddy Mathers Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. Last of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (1m) 7 days ago, ridden 3f out and soon weakening. However, appeals as being on a handy mark if bouncing back.

13 13 ABDUCTION (FR) (16) s 96251-20005 3 8-7 | 54.0kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago, not seen to best effect having been caught on the wing. Remains relatively early days.

14 1 POCKLEY (23) (D) 9563632352 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Linda Perratt Andrew Mullen 20/1, first run since leaving Roger Fell when good ½-length second of 7 to Bowman in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Engaged 3.20 here Friday.

14 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:6-1 Bowman, 7-1 Poet’s Magic, 10-1 Redarna, 11-1 Summa Peto, 12-1 Titan Rock, 12-1 Asad, 14-1 Cassy O, 14-1 Manigordo, 14-1 Pockley, 16-1 Ebury, 16-1 Abduction, 18-1 Admirality, 18-1 Wobwobwob, 22-1 Tammani

TIMEFORM VIEW:This looks ultra-competitive and it may pay to side with course-specialist REDARNA. He was far from disgraced despite finishing last of 3 over further at Carlisle 10 days ago, and with the ease back in trip fine, he looks sure to be in the shake-up again. Bowman arrives in red-hot form and is feared, along with the well-treated Ebury and Titan Rock.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. REDARNA 2. BOWMAN (IRE) 3. EBURY

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Ascension 3-9-4 5-2f Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni 8 2019 Wise Counsel 3-9-3 7-1 Clive Cox Daniel Tudhope 11 2018 Hajjam 4-9-2 5-1jf David O’Meara David Nolan 12 2016 That Is The Spirit 5-9-3 6-1 David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope 12

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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RACE 7

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Going: Good to Firm

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it’s possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it’s one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak

1 5 DARK JEDI (IRE) (7) 9822-501334 5 10-4 | 65.3kg

Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Hit the target twice in 2020 and resumed winning ways at Ripon in July. At least as good as ever when third at York last month but was a little underwhelming in a lesser race at Doncaster last week.

2 8 GET SHIRTY (IRE) (31) t 913/13176-60 5 10-4 | 65.3kg David O’Meara Jason Watson Much improved in 2020, winning handicap at Chantilly and listed race at Deauville. Below that level on Bordeaux reappearance and offered little back in a handicap on first start for his new yard.

3 7 DASH OF SPICE (22) h+t 9829-026618 7 10-0 | 63.5kg Adrian Keatley Hollie Doyle Useful handicapper who cashed in off much-reduced mark to end losing run stretching back 2 years at Pontefract (12f) last month. Unable to land a blow 12 days later at Hamilton so others preferred.

4 2 SIR CHAUVELIN (8) (CD) 907034/30-00 9 10-0 | 63.5kg Jim Goldie Amie Waugh (5lb/2kg) Smart stayer at his peak but seems hard to train nowadays and has finished tailed-off last on both starts after 13 months off this year.

5 3 BEN LILLY (IRE) (12) 9341139049 4 9-10 | 61.7kg David Brown Oisin McSweeney (7lb/3kg) Completed 5-timer last year but seems to have completely lost form. Mark continues to tumble but needs to show more before becoming of interest.

6 1 GLASSES UP (USA) (6) (C) 9990751700 6 9-6 | 59.9kg R. Mike Smith David Allan Right back to form when striking late at Musselburgh (1¾m) in July but hasn’t fired on all 3 subsequent outings. Not guaranteed to get over this trip, either.

7 4 BEECHWOOD JUDE (FR) (25) t 971/144710-4 5 9-2 | 58.1kg Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Successful twice in the mud at Catterick in 2020 and should strip fitter for belated return at Musselburgh last month but will probably need rain. Tongue tie applied. Engaged 3.55 here Friday.

8 6 GREENGAGE (IRE) (25) (CD) h 9911317325 6 9-0 | 57.2kg Tristan Davidson Jason Hart Proving a little inconsistent since her C&D winner back in June, fifth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f) 25 days ago. Just a couple of pounds above her last winning mark so she’s not dismissed.

9 9 ANNANDALE (IRE) (28) 10018332720 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Mark Johnston Richard Kingscote Consistent on the whole but ran poorly at York 4 weeks ago. Likely to bounce back in this less competitive environment so is high on the list taking on older horses for the first time.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Dark Jedi, 4-1 Greengage, 7-1 Beechwood Jude, 15-2 Ben Lilly, 17-2 Get Shirty, 9-1 Annandale, 14-1 Glasses Up, 16-1 Dash of Spice, 18-1 Sir Chauvelin

TIMEFORM VIEW:Sole 3-y-o ANNANDALE has been expensive to follow since his Nottingham win, but he’s been consistent on the whole and Mark Johnston’s charge can get back to winning ways taking on his elders for the first time after an underwhelming effort in a competitive handicap at York last month. C&D winner Greengage heads the dangers as she continues to edge down the weights, ahead of Dark Jedi.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ANNANDALE (IRE) 2. GREENGAGE (IRE) 3. DARK JEDI (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Make My Day 4-9-13 6-4f Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby 5 2019 Shamad 5-9-2 6-1 Peter Fahey S. P. Davis (3) 14 2018 Darksideoftarnside 4-9-7 10-1 Ian Williams Richard Kingscote 11 2016 Nietzsche 3-8-10 4-1f Brian Ellison Graham Gibbons 16

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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RACE 8