17:25 York

Saturday 12 June 2021

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Off time: 17:33 | Winning time: 1m 11.22s

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Sun Power^t1¹¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Jim Crowley| T: Darryll Holland| OR: 85| D

14/1

Useful at 2 yrs for Richard Hannon and struck at second attempt for Jane Chapple-Hyam on the AW in December. Tongue strap enlisted on debut for another new yard and looks vulnerable back on turf.

Form: 841-732

(3)

Roundhay Park^p²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Faye McManoman⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 85| CD

11/1

Consistent sprinter who bagged handicaps over C&D and at Ayr during a productive 2020 campaign. Back on the scoresheet at Doncaster (6f, soft) last month and likely to give another good account.

Form: 2135-41

(18)

Victory Angel⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-13| J: S H James| T: Harvey Bastiman| OR: 84| D

28/1

Enhanced healthy strike-rate on turf when seeing off 5 rivals with a bit left up his sleeve at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) last weekend. Up just 2 lb, but this is a far more competitive race.

Form: 7-41671

(15)

Coase¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 83| D

16/1

Debut winner in 2019 and good third in 6f AW handicap on sole run last year. Wasn't knocked about on return/debut for new yard at Ripon and still has low mileage, but improvement is certainly needed.

Form: 102/3-6

(19)

I Am A Dreamer¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: P J McDonald| T: P T Midgley| OR: 83| CD

11/1

Successful at Ripon on second start for this yard last June and has largely acquitted himself well since, going close back at the aforementioned course (6f, good) 10 days ago. Needs considering.

Form: 344-352

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Koropick²³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: Paula Muir⁽³⁾| T: C J Teague| OR: 82| D

300/1

Smart sprinter back in 2017 for Hugo Palmer, but failed to beat a rival home both starts last season following a lengthy absence.

Form: 1870/00-

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George Bowen³^{(ex 4)}

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 77| CD

7/2

Rather frustrating on the whole, but snapped a long losing run in good style at Hamilton (6f, firm) on Wednesday and this C&D winner holds obvious claims with just a 4 lb penalty to carry.

Form: 653441

(17)

Soul Seeker¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Sean Kirrane⁽⁵⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 79| BF

18/1

Raised his game with a quickfire double in fast-ground 5f handicaps in April/May. However, subsequent efforts strongly suggest that the handicapper is now very much in charge.

Form: 211443

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Devil's Angel⁷¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Megan Nicholls| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 78| D

22/1

In fine form at Newcastle this year, back-to-back 6f winner there in March and went down narrowly in hat-trick last time. Good third on latest turf start in 2020, but that was off a 9 lb lower mark.

Form: 28-3112

(5)

Mr Wagyu^v⁵^{(ex 5)}

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 73| CD

13/2

Clearly on good terms with himself, landing fast-ground 6f handicaps at Hamilton and Pontefract since the start of the month. However, more on his plate here under a penalty.

Form: 59-0211

(20)

Ready Freddie Go²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Ben Robinson| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 84| BF

25/1

Won twice from half-a-dozen starts at 2 yrs and improved when striking in a 5f Thirsk handicap early last month. Not disgraced at Ayr subsequently and he's not without each-way hope.

Form: 114-514

(1)

Lady Nectar¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S W Kelly| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 76| D

12/1

Dual winner in 2020 and added to her tally when getting on top close home at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in April. Put in another good shift off this mark next time, but clear career best needed here.

Form: 1340-13

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Abate³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: T Hamilton| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 75| CD

14/1

Hit the target in a C&D handicap on sole previous visit to the Knavesmire last summer. Not beaten far on each of his 3 starts this season and a bold show could be on the way.

Form: 350-263

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Tathmeen^p²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 73| D

50/1

Posted one of his better efforts on turf when a close third at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month, but not at his best next 2 starts and he's clearly more of a force on the AW.

Form: 145376

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Prince Of Bel Lir²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: J Parr| OR: 80| D

15/2

Clearly matured during the winter judged on his decisive reappearance success at Nottingham (6f, soft). 6 lb rise fair enough and possibilities if able to back that up on this faster surface.

Form: 3435-1

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Desert Land¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Luke Catton⁽⁷⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 70| D

50/1

Came home well in a strongly-run affair when opening turf account at Brighton (6f, good) in April. However, failed to fire over the same C&D recently and his profile is starting to look rather patchy.

Form: 576817

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Cottam Lane¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 78

12/1

Confirmed debut promise when landing the odds in 5f minor event at Beverley in September. Hasn't gone on as hoped in 3 subsequent starts, though (underwent a wind op ahead of latest outing).

Form: 216-55

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Pockley⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 78| D

16/1

Dual nursery winner at Newcastle last year, but he hasn't really threated in 4 starts back on turf since returning to action in April.

Form: 17-6363

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Burrows Seeside²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: G Lee| T: P A Kirby| OR: 70| D

40/1

Dual winner at Newcastle last year and good second on return there in April. However, not so good returned to turf last time and he looks up against it here.

Form: 1135-25

Non-Runners

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Dark Shot²

Weight: 9-1| Age: 8

T: S Dixon J: Jonathan Fisher

Forecasts

George Bowen (7/2), Mr Wagyu (13/2), Prince Of Bel Lir (15/2), Roundhay Park (11/1), I Am A Dreamer (11/1), Cottam Lane (12/1), Lady Nectar (12/1), Abate (14/1), Sun Power (14/1), Dark Shot (14/1), Pockley (16/1), Coase (16/1), Soul Seeker (18/1), Devil's Angel (22/1), Ready Freddie Go (25/1), Victory Angel (28/1), Burrows Seeside (40/1), Tathmeen (50/1), Desert Land (50/1), Koropick (300/1)

ABATE is of strong interest returned to this course, having landed a C&D handicap off this mark on his sole previous visit last summer. Indeed, everything looks in place for a very bold show from this 5-y-o and he is an appealing alternative to George Bowen, who did the job well at Hamilton on Wednesday and is feared greatly under a penalty. I Am A Dreamer and Roundhay Park are others to consider.