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Saturday 31 July 2021

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(5)

Little Muddy²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Harrison Shaw| T: S Spencer| OR: 74| C

40/1

Low-mileage 5-y-o who landed a 5f novice at this track prior to a disappointing handicap debut at York 22 days ago. Hard to make a case for.

Form: 8910

(7)

Mutanaaseq⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Jamie Gormley| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 72| BF| C| D

5/1

Course winner who found a good run of form coming to a halt when only sixth over C&D 9 days ago, missing the break. Type to bounce back quickly, but slow starts are becoming a concern.

Form: 212336

(4)

Copper Queen⁷⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: K A Ryan| OR: 75

18/1

Fairly useful form at best last year but neither effort this term inspires much confidence. Plenty to prove.

Form: 9522-85

(2)

Sound Reason²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 75

9/2

AW novice winner who improved again to strike on Beverley handicap debut (5f) in May. Solid efforts in defeat since and must enter calculations.

Form: 211333

(3)

Captain Vallo¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Garritty⁽³⁾| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 73| D

10/3

Improving sprinter who was comfortably on top at the finish when opening his account in a handicap at Hamilton last time. Likely to go well again if the gallop is a sound one.

Form: 7-2531

(9)

Ubahha⁵¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Dane O'Neill| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 72

5/2

Well-bred gelding who benefited from a drop back in trip when third in a Yarmouth maiden last time. That form is working out and he's likely capable of better still, so looks a big player.

Form: 503

(1)

Thornaby Pearl¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Barry McHugh| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 71| D

13/2

Lightly-raced sort who clicked all of a sudden when making all in 6f handicap at Ripon May and was back on his game when third at Haydock last time. Mark looks about right, though.

Form: 8-33163

(8)

Lucky Beggar⁹

Age: 11| Weight: 8-7| J: G Lee| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 55| D

20/1

Veteran who scored at Thirsk in May and has been holding form well lately, albeit in lesser handicaps. This is likely to prove a bit too tough for him.

Form: 465332

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(6)

Athollblair Boy⁸

Weight: 9-11| Age: 8

T: N Tinkler J: Faye McManoman

Forecasts

Ubahha (5/2), Captain Vallo (10/3), Sound Reason (9/2), Mutanaaseq (5/1), Athollblair Boy (6/1), Thornaby Pearl (13/2), Copper Queen (18/1), Lucky Beggar (20/1), Little Muddy (40/1)

UBAHHA isn't really bred to be speedy but seemed to relish a first go at sprinting when third in a maiden at Yarmouth 51 days ago. He was surrounded by next-time-out winners that day, so he's fancied to add to that trend despite the presence of the progressive Captain Vallo, who should pose a serious threat. Sound Reason is another one to consider.