15:00 York

Thursday 19 August 2021

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Clipper Logistics Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 15:02 | Winning time: 1m 36.03s

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(3)

Maydanny²⁰^{(ex 6)}

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Jim Crowley| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 102| D

15/2

Second successive Glorious Goodwood win when seeing off 17 rivals in Golden Mile 3 weeks ago. Effectively 8 lb higher now (including penalty) but still dangerous to rule out from a good draw.

Form: 06-2021

(18)

Magical Morning²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 104| D

12/1

Resumed his progression when fending off Maydanny by ¾ length in valuable 1m event at Sandown in July and something can't have been right when well behind same rival at Goodwood. Draw not ideal.

Form: 592-810

(16)

Escobar^t²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 103| CD

12/1

Gone a while without a win but he added to his fine Glorious Goodwood record when 2 lengths third to Maydanny in Golden Mile. 8 lb better off with Mark Johnston's charge this time.

Form: 650453

(2)

Indeed⁴²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: B A Curtis| T: S Kirk| OR: 103| D

40/1

French import who did very well for Dominic Ffrench-Davis last season, including runner-up in Newmarket Group 3. Well held in Hunt Cup on return, after which he switched yards.

Form: 11023/0-

(17)

Astro King⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: R L Moore| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 102| BF| D

7/1

Form of Nottingham reappearance win strong and good placed efforts in Thirsk and Royal Hunt Cups on next 2 starts. Found to be lame when well held in John Smith's Cup here in July. Can bounce back.

Form: 31-1320

(10)

Orbaan^t²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: J P Spencer| T: D O'Meara| OR: 100| CD

16/1

C&D winner who needs things to go his way given his hold-up style. Did quite well the way the race unfolded when sixth to Maydanny in Golden Mile and could have a say if the cards drop right.

Form: 40-5506

(4)

Young Fire^v¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara| OR: 100| D

33/1

In good form at present, finishing a good second at Ascot on Shergar Cup day last time. Should give his running but hard to argue he's well handicapped.

Form: 633162

(12)

Fame And Acclaim¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: J L Eyre| OR: 99| D

22/1

Very useful handicapper who has well held his form well for a couple of yards this season, including a third in a big-field event over C&D last month. Ought to figure again.

Form: 622033

(14)

Tammani⁸⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: A Kirby| T: D O'Meara| OR: 97| D

50/1

Listed winner in 2019. Very lightly raced since but close second in Saint-Cloud conditions race in April shows plenty of ability is still there. Potentially well treated starting out for new yard.

Form: 19/20-28

(1)

Baashir³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Dane O'Neill| T: C Hills| OR: 97| C

10/1

Winner over 7f here in June and took it up another notch when seeing off Gifted Ruler at Doncaster (7f again) last month. Proven over 1m and dangerous to rule out further progress in current mood.

Form: 0-26151

(7)

Trais Fluors²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: M R Channon| OR: 96| D

66/1

Ended a losing run at Sandown in June and not seen to best effect on most starts since. Hard to argue he looks well handicapped, though.

Form: 410060

(9)

Cliffs Of Capri^b²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: D C Costello| T: J A Osborne| OR: 95| D

22/1

Shaped well when finishing strongly for fourth of 19 in very competitive International Handicap at Ascot (7f, firm) 26 days ago. Contender if showing up here in similar form.

Form: 25-4074

(20)

La Trinidad⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 95| CD

7/1

Placed over C&D at this meeting last year and has underlined his liking for this place with 9f/1m wins in recent months. Will need another career best to overcome a 6 lb rise and the outside stall.

Form: 46-5611

(8)

Cruyff Turn⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 95| D

28/1

Reaping the rewards of more prominent tactics being deployed, landing third win of campaign at Redcar in June. Unable to dominate and comfortably held at Haydock early last month. Freshened up since.

Form: 618117

(15)

Fox Champion²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: S De Sousa| T: R M Beckett| OR: 95| D

25/1

German 2000 Guineas winner who has eased in weights. Placed twice since joining this yard and shaped as if still in form when seventh of 17 at Goodwood (7f) last month. Back up in trip.

Form: 00-3037

(11)

Irish Admiral³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: W J Haggas| OR: 94| BF

8/1

Low-mileage 4-y-o who scored at Wolverhampton on return. Well held in handicaps at Epsom and Royal Ascot in June but back on track at Newmarket latest. Ran well on sole previous visit here.

Form: 3-13505

(19)

Ametist⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 93| BF

15/2

Progressive 4-y-o who completed 4-timer when leading late on at Newmarket (7f) in June. Only midfield when favourite for Bunbury Cup there since but retains potential now up at 1m. Drawn wide.

Form: 31-1110

(6)

Gifted Ruler³³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 92

12/1

Half-brother to yard's mighty sprinter Kachy. Doesn't possess that one's speed but he's developed into a useful handicapper, good 1½ lengths second to Baashir at Doncaster (7f) latest. Should stay 1m.

Form: 4/92-022

Non-Runners

(5)

Ascension⁴⁰

Weight: 9-5| Age: 4

T: R Varian J: Andrea Atzeni

(13)

Pythagoras⁴⁷

Weight: 8-12| Age: 3

T: R A Fahey J: P Hanagan

Forecasts

Astro King (7/1), La Trinidad (7/1), Maydanny (15/2), Ametist (15/2), Irish Admiral (8/1), Baashir (10/1), Magical Morning (12/1), Escobar (12/1), Gifted Ruler (12/1), Orbaan (16/1), Ascension (16/1), Pythagoras (16/1), Cliffs Of Capri (22/1), Fame And Acclaim (22/1), Fox Champion (25/1), Cruyff Turn (28/1), Young Fire (33/1), Indeed (40/1), Tammani (50/1), Trais Fluors (66/1)

A chance is taken on bottom weight GIFTED RULER who leaves the impression 1m should be within range and is off the same mark as when a good second to the reopposing Baashir at Doncaster last month. Maydanny is 8 lb higher than when landing the Golden Mile last time but this prominent racer still looks to have plenty going for him from an inside stall. Astro King and Tammani are also shortlisted.