15:30 York

Friday 19 May 2017

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Betway Yorkshire Cup (Group 2)

Off time: 15:31 | Winning time: 3m 1.9s

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(8)

Clever Cookie^p²⁵²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: P D Niven| OR: 109| CD

10/1

Last win came in this and has three C&D wins to his name in total. Well beaten on last couple of starts last year but should enjoy the step back in trip and he's even better on soft ground. Has run well fresh several times in his career and shouldn't be underestimated despite his advancing years.

Form: 221757-

(7)

Crimean Tatar²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: J Mitchell| T: H Palmer| OR: 109

9/1

Two from two last year but he was a shade disappointing at Newbury on his reappearance and has a bit to do if he's to turn the tables with the reappearing Muntahaa. Less exposed than most at least.

Form: 11-4

(3)

Dartmouth²¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: R L Moore| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 118

11/4

Seven wins from 15 starts in his career to date. Shapes like he'll stay this trip but never been quite this far. Went well on seasonal reappearance last year and he's an uncomplicated type who should give it his all once again. Slight suspicion he prefers faster ground despite wins on rain softened ground.

Form: 111322-

(2)

High Jinx⁷⁴⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 102

40/1

Has a mountain to climb having had three years off the track but did win a Group 1 in his pomp. Can only be watched on return.

Form: 213124/

(1)

Marmelo¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: H Morrison| OR: 110

5/1

Improved to win a Group 3 at Chantilly last time out and appears to still be progressing. Best suited to soft ground and race-fit so should go well for a jockey who rides this course particularly well.

Form: 21232-1

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Muntahaa²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Jim Crowley| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 113

9/2

Pulled out a career best to win a Group 3 at Newbury at the end of last year, rallying impressively once headed to get back up in the dying strides. Can take a keen hold in his races so that would be a concern returning from a break but leading claims if the soft ground isn't too much of an inconvenience.

Form: 1314-31

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Simple Verse²¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R M Beckett| OR: 113| D

13/2

2015 St Leger winner who bounced back to form at the scene of her greatest victory towards the end of last season. Clearly not the easiest to train but well suited to slower conditions and this course not dislike her beloved Doncaster, so plenty to like about her chances if ready to go on return.

Form: 1/24713-

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Endless Time²⁰⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 114

5/1

Top-class form to finish second to the formidable Varizabad at Saint-Cloud when last seen. May not be done improving just yet and yard have had many of their runners ready first time this year. Plenty to like about her chances and has won fresh on both of her last two seasons.

Form: 11/1922-

Forecasts

Dartmouth (11/4), Muntahaa (9/2), Endless Time (5/1), Marmelo (5/1), Simple Verse (13/2), Crimean Tatar (9/1), Clever Cookie (10/1), High Jinx (40/1)

ENDLESS TIME's effort when last seen is amongst the best form on offer in this contest and she looks capable of running a big race returned to the UK. Dartmouth is a class act and jockey Ryan Moore has won on him four times out of the five times he has ridden him. Clever Cookie and Simple Verse should enjoy the ground and may be capable of grabbing a place.