14:25 York

Wednesday 11 May 2022

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Churchill Tyres Handicap

Off time: 14:28 | Winning time: 1m 11.93s

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(19)

Summerghand¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 103| D

25/1

Smart sprinter who landed Abernant Stakes at Newmarket last spring. Yet to fire this term but he can't be totally discounted off an easing mark.

Form: 88-0800

(6)

Nomadic Empire¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: N Callan| T: D O'Meara| OR: 103| CD

11/2

Ended 2021 on the up and gelded ahead of unlucky in 5f Ripon handicap on his return, suffering a poor run and finishing strongly into third. C&D scorer too, so he's a big player.

Form: 07114-3

(12)

Bielsa³²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 102| D

11/1

Smart sprinter who landed Ayr Gold Cup in September. Not at his best both starts this term but he came in fifth in this event 12 months ago and no surprise to see him in the mix here.

Form: 6170-54

(4)

Just Frank²¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: J L Eyre| OR: 100| D

18/1

Made all at Thirsk in August but ended 2021 with two modest efforts, only 17th over C&D final one. Needs to hit the ground running on his return.

Form: 235100-

(15)

Punchbowl Flyer^b¹⁸⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 99| DWS

25/1

Had a tremendous 2021, winning 3 6f handicaps. Has gone well fresh too and back now after a wind op with solid claims.

Form: 190600-

(21)

Dakota Gold²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 98| CD

18/1

3-time C&D winner but he looked rusty after 5 months off when last of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f) 25 days ago. Merits consideration now dropped 3 lb.

Form: 07339-0

(11)

Mr Lupton²¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 98| CD

20/1

4-time course winner who also landed this contest 12 months ago when coming with his customary late surge. Ended last term under a cloud but he can't be ruled out on his seasonal return.

Form: 100008-

(9)

Mr Wagyu^v¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 98| CD

11/1

Enjoyed a fine 2021 with five wins, notably the Stewards' Sprint at Goodwood. Not disgraced when eighth of 19 in 6f Newmarket handicap on his reappearance, so this C&D scorer is one for the shortlist.

Form: 06346-8

(5)

Venturous²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: T D Barron| OR: 97| CD

20/1

C&D winner who has already scored twice at Newcastle in 2022. Only ninth of 14 in conditions event there 26 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 005-119

(18)

Makanah²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mulrennan| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 96| D

16/1

Reliable sort who didn't enjoy the rub of the green whn fourth of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f) 25 days ago. Can make his presence felt eased 1 lb.

Form: 26346-4

(2)

Count D'Orsay⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: T D Easterby| OR: 94

14/1

It's now 20 runs since his last win but he got right back on track when runner-up in 5f Chester handicap six days ago. Not taken lightly off an unchanged mark.

Form: 6368-42

(14)

Premier Power^t1²²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Rob Hornby| T: T D Easterby| OR: 94| D

50/1

Looked highly promising early in his career for Roger Varian but went winless in 2021, signing off with fair ninth in Portland at Doncaster. Tongue tied on his return/yard debut and he's not without interest.

Form: 26/8795-

(8)

Strike Red^t¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: P Mathers| T: R A Fahey| OR: 92| D

11/1

Bagged a trio of 6f handicaps in 2021 and he's shaped better than his position suggests on both starts this spring at Newmarket, never dangerous after a very slow start 11 days ago. Considered for last year's winning yard.

Form: 1729-60

(10)

Pendleton^p⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: C Lee| T: M Dods| OR: 91| C| D

18/1

Course winner but he came in only thirteenth in 6f handicap at Doncaster on his reappearance. Cheekpieces go back on now, and he should take a step forward.

Form: 08594-0

(16)

Bergerac^p²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 90| CD

12/1

C&D winner who comes here in excellent nick, cheekpieces on when second of 12 in 6f handicap at Newmarket 29 days ago. Firmly in the picture once more.

Form: 109-332

(22)

Woven^p²³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: David Egan| T: M Dods| OR: 89| BF| C

14/1

Course winner who has finished second on his last three starts, nearest finish at Redcar (6f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on, and he rates a solid place prospect (also 4th in 2021).

Form: 2002-22

(7)

Aberama Gold⁹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: S De Sousa| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 88| BF| CDWS

10/1

C&D winner but tongue strap on when coming in last of 6 in 6f handicap at Newcastle 90 days ago. Since undergone breathing surgery and needs it to spark a resurgence.

Form: 086-856

(17)

Embour²²³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-7| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 87| D

66/1

Arrives on a losing run but he came home 7th in this event 12 months ago, so he's no forlorn hope on his seasonal return.

Form: 462502-

(3)

Boogie Time²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-6| J: Rhona Pindar⁽⁷⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 86| D

66/1

Racked up a hat-trick in 6f handicaps last summer. Looked rusty after 6 months off when beating only one in 6f Newmarket handicap on his return and should strip fitter now. Possibilities.

Form: 11564-0

(20)

Asadjumeirah^t¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-6| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 86| D

33/1

Gained his third win of 2022 for current yard in 6f Thirsk handicap 16 days ago when also overcoming a less-than-ideal passage. Must enter calculations despite a 2 lb rise.

Form: 153541

(1)

Wobwobwob¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-5| J: Joanna Mason⁽³⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 85| C| D

7/1

Course winner who posted an encouraging running-on fourth of 10 to Asadjumeirah in 6f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal return. Not discounted with this likely strong gallop sure to suit.

Form: 35366-4

(13)

Devilwala¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 83| D

33/1

Ended last term well out of sorts for David Loughnane but he took a step back in the right direction on return/yard debut when fourth of 8 in1m Ripon handicap 18 days ago. Considered down in trip.

Form: 40600-4

Forecasts

Nomadic Empire (11/2), Wobwobwob (7/1), Aberama Gold (10/1), Bielsa (11/1), Mr Wagyu (11/1), Strike Red (11/1), Bergerac (12/1), Count D'Orsay (14/1), Woven (14/1), Makanah (16/1), Dakota Gold (18/1), Pendleton (18/1), Just Frank (18/1), Mr Lupton (20/1), Venturous (20/1), Summerghand (25/1), Punchbowl Flyer (25/1), Asadjumeirah (33/1), Devilwala (33/1), Premier Power (50/1), Boogie Time (66/1), Embour (66/1)

An ultra competititve sprint, but C&D scorer NOMADIC EMPIRE ended 2021 on the up and was unlucky not to make a winning return when suffering a poor run at Ripon so gets the vote. Count d'Orsay is a long time without a success but is knocking firmly on the door and heads the list of dangers, with the thriving Asadjumeirah also well in the mix. Punchbowl Flyer, Woven and Bergerac all figure high on the shortlist too.