17:00 York

Saturday 9 October 2021

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Off time: 17:05 | Winning time: 2m 17.48s

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(9)

Spirit Dancer²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 94| BF| D

6/1

Showed improved form to run out a commanding winner at Newcastle (10.2f) in June. Beaten only by a rival that had the run of the things at Chester 10 weeks later, and still lightly raced for a 4-y-o.

Form: 25-0212

(11)

Lucander¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Hector Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 94| CD

13/2

Useful sort who underperformed without any obvious excuses in Cambridgeshire Handicap last time, but looked to be coming to the boil again over C&D prior to that, so he's worth another chance.

Form: 200940

(17)

Last Look^p1²³³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: P Cosgrave| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 92| D

18/1

Useful mare who was successful on all 3 starts in 2019. Missed 2020 and well held in a pair of Group 2s at Meydan earlier this year, but is facing an easier task today. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

Form: 111/80

(10)

Man Of The Night^b²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: J Mitchell| T: D O'Meara| OR: 91| D

9/1

Useful handicapper who was awarded the race at Doncaster in June and has made a good start to life with his new yard, posting respectable efforts at Ripon and Ayr in recent weeks. Should go well.

Form: 531543

(13)

Devilwala³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: D Loughnane| OR: 93

150/1

Smart effort when fourth in the Dewhurst last year, but his efforts this season suggest that form flatters him. Little impact in handicaps last 2 starts and has stamina to prove stepping up in trip.

Form: 8-40406

(3)

One Journey¹²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: R Kingscote| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 92

22/1

Mastercraftsman filly who made a ready winning debut in the mud at Newbury last October. Has cut little ice in a pair of 10f listed events there this season and now into handicaps after a break.

Form: 1-55

(6)

First Impression⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 88| D

16/1

Flat/hurdles winner who ran well to hit frame on first 2 starts this term. Firmer ground possibly against him at Redcar (10f) in May but fared no better after 12 weeks off at Hamilton last time.

Form: 21-3205

(2)

Baryshnikov¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Connor Beasley| T: T D Barron| OR: 88| BF| D

16/1

Enhanced good strike rate when resuming winning ways back down in grade at Ripon (9.8f) in June. Has remained in form since, though his tardy starts are becoming a real concern.

Form: 512624

(19)

Skycutter⁶³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Billy Garritty⁽³⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 90| D

40/1

Successful in France for Jo Hughes last year and went close on his first 2 starts for new yard this season. Below form at Ascot last time and now drops back in trip.

Form: 1-25226

(15)

The Flying Ginger⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: N Callan| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 89| CD

12/1

Proved better than ever back in a handicap when winning over C&D in August. Fared about as well as could be expected in Ayr listed event but was well held at Newmarket last week.

Form: 856160

(7)

Jean Baptiste^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Aled Beech⁽⁵⁾| T: G Boughey| OR: 85| D

20/1

Opened his account for the year at Newmarket in May and wasn't disgraced in Cambridgeshire Handicap there last time, racing in unfavoured far-side group. Handles cut in the ground and one to consider.

Form: 215430

(1)

Possible Man³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S De Sousa| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 89| D

17/2

Scored at Nottingham in July before respectable second in small-field event at Nottingham. Could run to only a similar level when fifth at Wolverhampton last time but it remains early days.

Form: 1-24125

(20)

Bollin Joan^p¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Ella McCain⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 83| C| D

25/1

Dual winner this season who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth at Nottingham (10.2f) 10 days ago, finishing with running left after denied run 2f out. Not one to write off.

Form: 460306

(12)

Tarroob^t⁸¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 80| BF| DWS

5/1

1¼m AW winner who found only one too good for a second consecutive start in an 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton in July. Has had a wind op since and could still be capable of better.

Form: 314-22

(14)

Society Red²³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 78| CD

100/1

C&D winner who narrowly resumed winning ways in a muddling contest back on tapeta at Newcastle in February. Below form since, though did shape as if better for the run after 4 months last time.

Form: 314076

(8)

No Recollection⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: P J McDonald| T: A King| OR: 82| D

33/1

Showed improved form and a good attitude to resume winning ways at Salisbury in May. Good third at Leicester next time but below par last 2 starts, including after a gelding operation last time.

Form: 431365

(4)

Tilsitt^p,t²²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Sean Kirrane⁽⁵⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 78| D

18/1

Resumed winning ways after just 24 hours off in 13-runner handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Steps back up in trip from a 6 lb higher mark with the cheekpieces and tongue tie refitted.

Form: 332121

(5)

Something Enticing^p⁷¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Hollie Doyle| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 80| D

9/1

Won first 2 starts in handicaps and has held her form well since, just taking a little longer than ideal to hit full stride when fifth at Goodwood (11.2f) last time.

Form: 112325

Non-Runners

(16)

Via Serendipity¹⁷

Weight: 9-11| Age: 7

T: C Fellowes J: Non Runner

(18)

Strawman²⁷

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: K Tutty J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Tarroob (5/1), Spirit Dancer (6/1), Lucander (13/2), Possible Man (17/2), Something Enticing (9/1), Man Of The Night (9/1), Strawman (10/1), The Flying Ginger (12/1), Via Serendipity (12/1), Baryshnikov (16/1), First Impression (16/1), Last Look (18/1), Tilsitt (18/1), Jean Baptiste (20/1), One Journey (22/1), Bollin Joan (25/1), No Recollection (33/1), Skycutter (40/1), Society Red (100/1), Devilwala (150/1)

A typical competitive big-field course handicap and STRAWMAN just about looks the most persuasive option. He's thrived since joining his current yard and remains of firm interest having been left with a little bit too much to do at Haydock last time. Spirit Dancer is a lightly-raced, fresh 4-y-o who should continue to run well, while Man Of The Night and Lucander are others to take seriously.