17:25 Catterick

Saturday 17 October 2020

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William Hill Racing Radio Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 17:25 | Winning time: 3m 19.39s

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(8)

Rayna's World²¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Joe Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 70

10/3

Second over 2m here when last seen on the Flat a year ago and placed on all 3 starts over hurdles subsequently, including third in Cheltenham Grade 2. Major player if ready to roll after break.

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(3)

Dynali²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Gavin Ashton⁽³⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 70

18/1

Fair Flat winner in France but didn't offer much on first Flat start in this country at Newbury last month.

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(6)

Justified⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Andrew Breslin| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 72

11/4

Placed over this trip on turf/AW under Andrew Breslin in recent weeks. Likely to be in the shake-up again.

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(5)

Smart Lass^p⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Ray Dawson| T: I Jardine| OR: 64

9/2

Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 11/2, respectable 8 lengths third of 14 to Bollin Neil in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, heavy) 9 days ago, doing too much too soon. Player under Ray Dawson.

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(9)

Manzil^v²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Russell| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 63

22/1

Runner-up at Beverley in August but in nothing like the same form on both runs since. Hard to know what mood he'll turn up in.

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(7)

Gordalan^p²⁴⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Zak Wheatley⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 61| CD

28/1

Easy winner of this race under Zak Wheatley 12 months ago but not seen since a poor run on AW in February. Betting perhaps best guide as to whether he's expected to repeat last year's success.

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(2)

Ambassador¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 63

11/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Off 11 months, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10f) 15 days ago. Connections waste no time stepping him up significantly in trip. Unexposed.

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Bollin Neil^p⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Ella McCain⁽³⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 52

16/5

Had the reopposing Smart Lass in behind when showing improved form to win 14-runner handicap at Ayr (13f, heavy) 9 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Raised 5 lb but he may have more to come.

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Non-Runners

(1)

El Jefe¹⁴

Weight: 8-4| Age: 3

T: B Ellison J: Kieran Schofield

Forecasts

Justified (11/4), Bollin Neil (16/5), Rayna's World (10/3), El Jefe (7/2), Smart Lass (9/2), Ambassador (11/1), Dynali (18/1), Manzil (22/1), Gordalan (28/1)

The manner in which BOLLIN NEIL won at Ayr last time suggests there could be more to come as his stamina is drawn out and he's taken to follow up. Rayna's World was last seen finishing placed at the Cheltenham Festival and could be a threat if primed for her return. Smart Lass wasn't disgraced behind the selection last time and should also have a part to play with ground conditions to suit.