Alistair Haggis Press Room Apprentice Handicap

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Make My Day⁵⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: G & J Moore| OR: 90

7/1

Improving when last seen on the level, winning 3 times, and after a big-money buy has shown promise in 3 runs over hurdles this year. Same mark as when successful at Ayr in September 2020 and got to be of interest.

Form: 241161/

(2)

Ernesto^t,v1³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Theodore Ladd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 77

5/1

On a long losing run in this sphere but back to form when third over further at Pontefract last month, despite losing a shoe. Different headgear tried.

Form: 5/8542-3

(6)

State Crown^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Isabel Williams⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 76

11/1

Didn't last long with Godolphin (very well bred) but has won twice over hurdles for this yard since last seen on the level. Could lurk on a good mark back in this sphere.

Form: 335/

(1)

Polish^v1¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: George Buckell| T: J Gallagher| OR: 75| D

33/1

Four-time winner (Flat/over hurdles) but proved none too keen and well beaten back on the level for this yard a fortnight ago. Different headgear tried.

Form: 948/51-8

(4)

Super Superjack⁶^{(ex 5)}

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: William Carver| T: M F Harris| OR: 70| D

5/6

Looked better than ever when making winning return in 2m Goodwood handicap, wandering having been produced to lead approaching final furlong. Obvious claims if in the same form under a penalty.

Form: 22412-1

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Cogital^h²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Callum Hutchinson⁽³⁾| T: B J Llewellyn| OR: 73| D

5/1

Profitable dual purpose performer for this yard, scoring again in 10-runner Newton Abbot handicap 3 weeks ago. Not dismissed back on the level.

Form: 23152-6

Forecasts

Super Superjack (5/6), Cogital (5/1), Ernesto (5/1), Make My Day (7/1), State Crown (11/1), Polish (33/1)

SUPER SUPERJACK was value for extra when making a successful return at Goodwood and can defy a penalty if in the same sort of form. Make My Day is feared back in this sphere, while Ernesto is respected also.