16:50 York

Wednesday 12 May 2021

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Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap

Off time: 16:50 | Winning time: 2m 35.49s

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Madeeh^t¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Oisin Murphy| T: P A Kirby| OR: 85| D

40/1

On a roll on all-weather since the turn of the year, completing Newcastle 4-timer (12.5f) in March. Not disgraced when last of 3 at Ripon back on turf 18 days ago. Much respected.

Form: 111123

(2)

Hint Of Stars⁷⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: R L Moore| T: K P De Foy| OR: 85| D

10/1

Completed hat-trick on AW over the winter with stylish success at Kempton in February. Has more to offer, and shouldn't be underestimated back on turf after a break.

Form: 6731-11

(11)

Pearl Warrior^p¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 85| D

40/1

17/2, first run for 7 months/since leaving Johnny Murtagh when good third of 4 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Not ruled out off same mark.

Form: 64492-3

(7)

Lydford⁷⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Shepherd| T: R Varian| OR: 84| BF| D

11/2

Off the mark by 5 lengths on handicap bow at Wolverhampton before good third of 12 to Hint of Stars in 11f handicap at Kempton 77 days ago. Expected to be bang there granted this stiffer test.

Form: 351-3

(14)

Mark Of Gold²⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: R Hannon| OR: 83

15/2

Progressive colt who signed off for last term with successes in 1m2f handicaps at Bath and Haydock (soft) in the autumn. Merits serious consideration on return with this step up in trip sure to suit.

Form: 34211-

(18)

Propriety^v¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 82| D

16/1

Visored and much improved for new yard on last two starts, impressively opening her account in 1m4f handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 13 days ago. Hiked up 11 lb but still not taken lightly.

Form: 650-21

(17)

Emiyn²⁰⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Harrison Shaw| T: D Carroll| OR: 82

80/1

Fairly useful ex-Irish 1m winner for Dermot Weld. Last on handicap debut at Leopardstown in October so he needs to bounce back on return/yard debut.

Form: 543410-

(3)

Bollin Joan^p¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Ella McCain⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 82| D

33/1

Enjoyed a productive 2020, winning 3 times and signing off with a cracking fourth in November Handicap at Doncaster (1m4f). Shaped as if in need of her return there and no forlorn hope.

Form: 52814-4

(5)

Mordred¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: W Buick| T: P R Webber| OR: 82| D

40/1

Fair 1m4f winner for Richard Hannon last term. Gelded and off 9 months before fading sixth of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Should strip fitter now.

Form: 12227-6

(8)

Andaleep^t¹⁶⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: William Carver⁽⁵⁾| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 81

33/1

Dual 10f winner at Sandown in autumn who signed off with good third in handicap at Kempton (11f) in November. Needs to hit the ground running on his return.

Form: 3D1163-

(6)

Speed Company^p,t²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: R Kingscote| T: Ian Williams| OR: 81| D

40/1

Hasn't been at his best on the Flat or over hurdles for a while, finishing a remote second in a weak Southwell handicap on latest Flat outing. Others appeal more.

Form: 22/564-2

(16)

Second Slip²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: J P Spencer| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 80| BF

11/2

Sandown 1m2f novice winner who returned with excellent third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 27 days ago. Open to further progress now he steps up in distance. Interesting contender.

Form: 216-3

(12)

Duke Of Condicote¹⁷¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: M Harley| T: A King| OR: 79| D

11/1

Progressed well in 1m4f handicaps last season before twice making the frame in juvenile hurdles. In excellent hands and shouldn't be underestimated back in this sphere.

Form: 54/1252-

(13)

Flyin' Solo²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Rossa Ryan| T: D Menuisier| OR: 79

3/1

Improving colt who scored in pleasing style on his turf bow in 1m2f Newbury handicap 24 days ago, getting up late. Up 4 lb but promises to be well suited by this longer trip. Big player.

Form: 91-431

(19)

Harmonious¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Jonathan Fisher⁽⁵⁾| T: S Dixon| OR: 79

80/1

Still to win, but proving a consistent sort and posted good second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago. Needs a bit more if he's to open his account here, though.

Form: 3422-02

(10)

Dubai Instinct¹⁰⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 75

80/1

Ended last term below par for Brian Meehan and has made discouraging start for his new yard, modest fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (66/1) last time. Has serious questions to answer.

Form: 1/0778-5

(1)

Mukhayyam^p¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 8-10| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 74| CD

33/1

Disappointing in a very light 2020 campaign but got right back on track when landing 3-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f) 12 days ago. Nudged up just 1 lb but this is much tougher.

Form: 4/759-51

(20)

Let Her Loose¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: S P Davis| T: R A Fahey| OR: 68| D

80/1

Beverley 1m4f winner last August. Yet to strike form in two runs this term, only fifth of 6 in 1m2f handicap (18/1) at Ayr 16 days ago. Has work to do.

Form: 3142-05

(15)

Sociologist^p⁴^{(ex 5)}

Age: 6| Weight: 8-4| J: J P Sullivan| T: S Dixon| OR: 63| D

13/2

Thriving this year, and he bids for a hat-trick after handicap wins at Southwell and Thirsk, readily making all by 6 lengths on latter occasion. Saddles 5 lb penalty and shouldn't be underestimated.

Form: 34-4211

Non-Runners

(4)

Good Birthday²²

Weight: 9-6| Age: 5

T: A M Balding J: S De Sousa

Forecasts

Flyin' Solo (3/1), Lydford (11/2), Second Slip (11/2), Sociologist (13/2), Mark Of Gold (15/2), Hint Of Stars (10/1), Duke Of Condicote (11/1), Good Birthday (14/1), Propriety (16/1), Bollin Joan (33/1), Mukhayyam (33/1), Andaleep (33/1), Speed Company (40/1), Pearl Warrior (40/1), Mordred (40/1), Madeeh (40/1), Dubai Instinct (80/1), Emiyn (80/1), Let Her Loose (80/1), Harmonious (80/1)

A fiercely-competitive handicap. FLYIN' SOLO opened his account in taking style at Newbury and David Menuisier's upwardly-mobile colt is taken to follow up with this longer trip sure to suit him really well. Both Mark of Gold and Second Slip also tackle this distance for the first time and are feared most with improvement expected. Lydford, Propriety and Hint of Stars all need considering too.