16:10 York

Saturday 20 August 2022

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Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 16:16 | Winning time: 1m 10.67s

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(13)

Commanche Falls^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 109| D

16/1

Proved himself to be better than ever when landing Stewards' Cup at Goodwood for second year running by short head from Tabdeed. Has a career-high mark to overcome but really game sort who is still lightly raced this term. Firmly in the picture.

Form: 70-20U1

(17)

Tabdeed^p1²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 105| D

12/1

Winless since 2020 but he went down by only a short head to Commanche Falls in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood when forced to switch over 1f out. Cheekpieces go on now and he's not taken lightly despite taking a 5 lb rise.

Form: 533002

(6)

Mr Wagyu^v²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁵⁾| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 104| CD

11/1

Most likeable sprinter who has bagged 6f handicaps at Epsom and the Curragh this term. Not disgraced under a 6 lb penalty when tenth of 28 to Commanche Falls in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood so this C&D winner is in the picture off a 2 lb lower mark here.

Form: 001410

(5)

Regional^t²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: P J McDonald| T: E Bethell| OR: 103| D

9/1

Low-mileage 4-y-o who arrives at the top of his game, strong-finishing third of 28 to Commanche Falls in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Very much one to consider.

Form: 2-42623

(18)

Saleymm^t²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: S De Sousa| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 103| C

9/1

Got off the mark for the season in 7f handicap here in July but only fourteenth of 18 in Golden Mile at Goodwood when raced wide. Still quite lightly raced and he's not dismissed dropping back in trip.

Form: 282510

(9)

Lampang^t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 103| D

28/1

Gelded and in fine form this term, bagging 6f handicaps at Ayr and Pontefract, before good third in 5f Ascot handicap a fortnight ago. He ought to be competitive again eased 1 lb.

Form: 0-10103

(12)

Lord Of The Lodge²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Sam Feilden⁽⁷⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 102| D

50/1

Smart front runner at his best. Faced a stiff task when last of 11 in Lennox Stakes at Goodwood though evidence suggests he's better on AW. Others appeal more.

Form: 128450

(20)

Gulliver^p,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: M Harley| T: D O'Meara| OR: 98| CD

28/1

C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when thirteenth of 28 to Commanche Falls in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on and no forlorn hope off an easing mark.

Form: 400-300

(14)

Mums Tipple⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: L Dettori| T: R Hannon| OR: 97| CD

9/2

C&D winner who ended a long losing run from a career-low mark in 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f) 7 days ago. Up 6 lb and this demands more so others appeal more.

Form: 5-00341

(15)

Good Eye^b³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Tom Marquand| T: Jessica Long| OR: 97| D

25/1

Useful Swedish sprinter who ran a blinder from the front when fourth in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Not seen to best effect when tenth over 5f here since and no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 2-41940

(4)

Silver Samurai²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: N Callan| T: M Botti| OR: 97| BF| D

11/1

Vastly improved since dropped back to 6f, impressively landing handicaps at Newbury and Haydock. Not seen to best effect both starts since, running-on seventh over C&D after a very slow start last time. He should have a say in this.

Form: 831107

(2)

Summerghand^v⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 97| D

15/2

It's now eleven runs since his last win in 2021 but he is knocking on the door, first home in far-side group when fourth in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon a week ago. Merits serious consideration from a reduced mark.

Form: 006594

(8)

Lethal Levi²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 99| BF| D

12/1

Enjoying a fine season and he took another step forward when landing 6f Newmarket handicap in July. Only ninth at Goodwood 21 days ago but raced wide after a slow start and well worth another chance.

Form: 142119

(10)

Royal Scimitar^p³³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: K Shoemark| T: C G Cox| OR: 95| D

40/1

Useful sprinter at his best but winless since his debut in 2020. Returns from 11 months off here and this is no easy comeback.

Form: 043820-

(3)

Spangled Mac¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: W Buick| T: G Boughey| OR: 97| D

8/1

Thriving on racing and he completed a remarkable 4-timer inside 15 days at Yarmouth in July. Took his form up another level when clear second in 6f Ascot handicap last time and must be considered again.

Form: 311112

(7)

Tinto²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: David Probert| T: M Dods| OR: 94| D

16/1

In excellent form for his current yard this term, scoring twice over 6f, and he posted another very good effort when fifth of 28 to Commanche Falls in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood 21 days ago. Considered off the same mark.

Form: 0-61135

(19)

Ghathanfar^v³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: D Swift| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 92| C| D

14/1

In top form in 2022, winning for a third time in 5f handicap here in July. Posted another solid effort when seventh back here only three days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces and he's shortlisted.

Form: 211437

Non-Runners

(16)

Volatile Analyst¹⁴

Weight: 9-4| Age: 5

T: K Dalgleish J: Callum Rodriguez

(1)

Chairmanoftheboard¹⁹

Weight: 8-8| Age: 6

T: M R Channon J: David Egan

(11)

Aleezdancer¹⁹

Weight: 8-7| Age: 3

T: K A Ryan J: Rowan Scott

Forecasts

Mums Tipple (9/2), Summerghand (15/2), Spangled Mac (8/1), Regional (9/1), Saleymm (9/1), Silver Samurai (11/1), Mr Wagyu (11/1), Lethal Levi (12/1), Tabdeed (12/1), Ghathanfar (14/1), Commanche Falls (16/1), Tinto (16/1), Aleezdancer (16/1), Chairmanoftheboard (20/1), Good Eye (25/1), Volatile Analyst (25/1), Gulliver (28/1), Lampang (28/1), Royal Scimitar (40/1), Lord Of The Lodge (50/1)

ALEEZDANCER had long given the impression this drop back to 6f would suit when going in stylishly at Ripon and he can start to make up for lost time now by following up off just a 4 lb higher mark. Tabdeed went down only narrowly in the Stewards' Cup and is feared most in first-time cheekpieces, although several others seem sure to have a say, notably the handily-weighted pair Summerghand and Silver Samurai along with the Michael Dods-trained duo Commanche Falls and Tinto.