17:00 York

Friday 28 July 2023

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Pearly Cow Handicap (Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 1m 38.96s

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(13)

Phantasy Mac^b1²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-10| J: Jack Callan⁽⁷⁾| T: G Boughey| OR: 81| D

28/1

Improver in handicaps last year, bagging fifth career victory on final start at Kempton (1m) in October. Below par initially this year but has performed with credit on her last 3 starts, including back on turf at Pontefract (1m) last time. Wears first-time blinkers.

Form: 090233

(2)

Hartswood⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Mr E Cagney| T: R A Fahey| OR: 80| CD

5/1

Endured a disappointing 2022 but mark tumbled as a result and he capitalised on his return at Thirsk (1m) in May, suited by the way the race developed. Ran well when fourth at Pontefract 9 weeks later and remains on a handy mark.

Form: 5475-14

(9)

Clear Angel^h³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Mr Fletcher Yarham⁽⁵⁾| T: S Corbett| OR: 80| D

10/3

Capitalised on a marked drop in grade when resuming winning ways at Wetherby (1m) in April and proved better than ever in following up at Carlisle (7.8f) 8 weeks later, suited by emphasis on stamina. Of interest in his hat-trick bid if the ground doesn't dry out too much.

Form: 20-7611

(5)

Sucellus^t³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Mr Paddy Barlow⁽⁵⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 78| D

66/1

Unpredictable sort who ended 2022 on a high when scoring at Wolverhampton in October. Has yet to fire this season, though latest run at Haydock is best excused (slipped on home turn).

Form: 361-479

(10)

Strongbowe^p²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Mr Thomas Easterby⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 78| D

18/1

Enhanced a good record at Carlisle when landing 5-runner handicap there (7.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Ought to remain competitive.

Form: 263421

(8)

Super Den¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Mr Lewis Kent⁽⁵⁾| T: T Kent| OR: 78| D

14/1

Successful 3 times on all-weather during the winter and shaped as if better for the run back on turf after 5 months off when eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (10.2f, good) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not dismissed back down in trip.

Form: 3-21168

(12)

Nikovo^p1²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-6| J: Mr Simon Walker| T: A Watson| OR: 77

33/1

Verging on useful in France. Has yet to match that form on these shores but it's still too soon to be writing him off. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 390-484

(6)

Dungar Glory^t⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 11-6| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 77| D

10/1

Returned from a break in top form, landing back-to-back handicaps in June. Quickly put a below-par display behind him when fourth at Ripon last week but has little in hand from his present mark.

Form: 8-81154

(1)

Ey Up Its The Boss^p¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr R Birkett| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 71

7/1

Completed a hat-trick in 2022. Hasn't added to his tally since but turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up in 1m handicap at Ripon 18 days ago. Considered from 2 lb higher.

Form: 402372

(4)

English Spirit²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr Henry Main⁽³⁾| T: H Main| OR: 71

25/1

Showed a good attitude to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton in March. Mixed bag since but return to this trip looks a good move.

Form: 512936

(7)

Tele Red⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Mr Jack Lander⁽⁵⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 70| D

9/2

Opened his account for the season back down in trip in 6-runner handicap at Haydock (8f, good to soft) last week. Escapes a penalty for that, so has to be of interest in his follow-up bid.

Form: 052301

(11)

Golden Melody⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Mr William Easterby| T: T D Easterby| OR: 68| D

11/2

Has fallen in the weights and confirmed her return to form when second of 12 in 1m handicap at Ripon (soft) 6 days ago. Merits consideration from same mark.

Form: 299722

(3)

Absolute Dream²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Mr Matt Brown⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 63| D

28/1

Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Thirsk in early June but has been below form both starts since.

Form: 0-97378

Forecasts

Clear Angel (10/3), Tele Red (9/2), Hartswood (5/1), Golden Melody (11/2), Ey Up Its The Boss (7/1), Dungar Glory (10/1), Super Den (14/1), Strongbowe (18/1), English Spirit (25/1), Phantasy Mac (28/1), Absolute Dream (28/1), Nikovo (33/1), Sucellus (66/1)

TELE RED escapes a penalty for last week's win at Carlisle, so he's the percentage call to follow up, though there are plenty of interesting ones in opposition, including Hartswood, a previous C&D winner, who's still on a very handy mark on the pick of his form. Hat-trick seeker Clear Angel and Nikovo are others to consider.