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Monday 22 August 2022

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Ring Of Gold^b²⁴⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 67

15/2

Looked better than ever on AW last winter, landing 2 of his last 3 starts in good style, latterly at Kempton (7f) in December, well on top finish. Absent since but likely there's more to come on that evidence.

Form: 042121-

(14)

Defence Treaty^p²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 66| CD

20/1

Dual winner last year but little to shout about so far this term, down the field over C&D in March and fading out of things back on turf at Pontefract (1m) 4 weeks ago. Mark has fallen plenty at least.

Form: 35-7779

(9)

Ebury³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Jonathan Fisher⁽⁵⁾| T: S Dixon| OR: 64| D

6/1

Twenty two runs since last win in 2019. Below form fourth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at York (7f, good to firm) 31 days ago, weakening final 1f. Another who has come down plenty in weights and drop in grade a plus, but losing run is a concern.

Form: 60-4564

(2)

Thrave^v¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Tom Marquand| T: M Appleby| OR: 63| CD

5/1

Losing run is mounting up but he again ran creditably when third of 8 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 4/1) 15 days ago, no extra final 50 yds. Each of his last 3 victories have come on AW and no surprise to see him go well again under Tom Marquand.

Form: 662543

(13)

Biplane^p³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: J S Wainwright| OR: 63

9/1

Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 10/3) 35 days ago, doing well to overcome pace bias. Can go well again from 3 lb higher mark in present groove.

Form: 597621

(10)

Simulation Theory^t³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Harrison Shaw| T: D Carroll| OR: 62

10/1

Unreliable type. Won 2-runner claimer (4/11) at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 36 days ago. First run for yard after leaving George Scott. Tongue strap back on.

Form: 508341

(1)

Dragon's Fire^b1¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: L Morris| T: A M Hales| OR: 60

100/1

Failed to make an impact over hurdles over the year and well held last of 10 in handicap returned to the Flat on the back of 8 months off at Lingfield (7f) 13 days ago.

Form: 66749-0

(12)

Last Mission¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: D C Costello| T: H J Evans| OR: 59| D

16/1

Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford (1m) 13 days ago, needing stronger gallop and never landing a blow. Now 2 lb below last winning mark.

Form: 100546

(7)

Distinction⁶⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Murtagh| T: J Mackie| OR: 58

40/1

One win from 29 Flat runs. 11/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 60 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Another needing to bounce back.

Form: 552538

(5)

Harbour Vision^v⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: K T O'Neill| T: S Dixon| OR: 57| D

12/1

Twenty eight runs since last win in 2020. 11/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago. Needs to build on that now.

Form: 445052

(3)

Iron Sheriff^p¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Jonny Peate⁽⁵⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 56| D

28/1

Winner at Beverley (10f) in June. Second of 4 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good) 16 days ago, keeping on gradually. Another good showing not ruled out.

Form: 773252

(4)

Back From Dubai²³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Benoit D L Sayette⁽³⁾| T: S R Bowring| OR: 54| BF| CD

4/1

4-time course winner. 5 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Doncaster in July. Creditable third of 13 in handicap back at that venue (7f, good to firm, 3/1) 23 days ago. Enters calculations with promising apprentice taking off valuable 3 lb.

Form: 000313

(6)

Stand Free^h⁶⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: T Eaves| T: Suzzanne France| OR: 52| D

17/2

Tenth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 69 days ago, weakening 2f out. Had previously proved largely consistent on turf/AW and a break may have perked her up.

Form: 382330

(8)

Arlo's Sunshine¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-6| J: Morgan Cole⁽⁷⁾| T: R Eddery| OR: 48| C| D

28/1

Enjoyed a productive first half of 2022, registering back-to-back 7f victories at this course in March and off the mark for present yard at Yarmouth (1m) in May. Recent exploits not so inspiring, however.

Form: 152496

Forecasts

Back From Dubai (4/1), Thrave (5/1), Ebury (6/1), Ring Of Gold (15/2), Stand Free (17/2), Biplane (9/1), Simulation Theory (10/1), Harbour Vision (12/1), Last Mission (16/1), Defence Treaty (20/1), Arlo's Sunshine (28/1), Iron Sheriff (28/1), Distinction (40/1), Dragon's Fire (100/1)

A big-field affair but RING OF GOLD impressed when landing 2 of his last 3 starts on all-weather during the winter, readily seeing off a dual subsequent scorer at Kempton in December. A 5 lb higher mark should pose no fears on the back of a break and he gets the nod. Back From Dubai, Thrave and Biplane head up the dangers.