17:20 York
Saturday 15 June 2024
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Fordy Marshall Land And Property Consultants Handicap
- 3YO plus | Class 4 | 6f | Good to Soft | 20 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:20 | Winning time: 1m 14.9s
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Low-mileage 4-y-o who bagged a Wolverhampton maiden at 2 yrs and built on that when defying a penalty on return at Newbury last year. Disappointing on each of his 3 subsequent starts, though, and and needs to get back on track now dropped to 6f with cheekpieces added.
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Last season was a struggle but made a good start to this campaign when going close at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and latest success was gained over this C&D off 6 lb higher in September 2022. One to consider.
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Failed to get her head in front in 2023 but back in the winning groove on second start of this season at Ripon (6f, good to firm) where she proved 1¼ lengths too strong for Abate. Joe Leavy's claim negates the 4 lb rise she picked up and likely to be on the premises.
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In good form in 7f handicaps here early last summer, winning one in good style off a 5 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Back to form when finding just one too good at Doncaster (6f, good) recently, albeit he again didn't fully convince with his finishing effort.
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Made the frame on several occasions last season and made it third time lucky this time round at Windsor (6f, heavy). Duly followed up off 6 lb higher on better ground over this C&D 3 weeks ago and he's high on the list, despite a further 5 lb rise.
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Won twice off higher marks last term and positive start to present campaign when second in a big-field Doncaster handicap (6f, soft) in April. However, followed that with a below-par effort at Newcastle and he's probably worth taking on.
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In good form on the AW towards the end of last year and has continued the good work returned to turf this season, finishing second at Ascot prior to again hitting the crossbar when just touched off by Tiriac over this C&D. Another bold show on the cards.
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Successful twice for Edward Bethell in 2023 but hasn't shown much in 2 starts for new yard this season. Needs to bounce back with the visor refitted.
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Royal Ascot winner at 2 yrs but well below that level since and he was never in the hunt on return (first run since being gelded) at Doncaster a fortnight ago.
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Got the better of Abate when scoring at Newmarket last summer and ended 2023 with a good effort in defeat behind that rival at the same course. Entitled to come on for Doncaster reappearance spin but this 10-y-o looks vulnerable all the same.
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Hit the target 3 times last year, including over this C&D, and back on-song when runner-up at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start. However, he was safely held back here in the handicap won by Tiriac 3 weeks ago and others make more appeal.
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Ended 2023 on the up with victories at Thirsk and Haydock but efforts so far this time round leave much to be desired.
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Dual C&D winner who has been knocking on the door on the AW since the turn of the year, placed off this mark in 6f handicaps at Lingfield and Wolverhampton the last twice. Place possibilities.
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Dual 5f winner who ran best race yet reverting to front-running tactics when second at Redcar in September. Not in the same form since, though, and she looks up against it.
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Won 3 times in 2023 and added to his tally when narrowly prevailing at Southwell in March. Yet to strike on turf but he didn't do much wrong when fourth of 26 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last month and should give another good account.
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Regained the winning thread on fifth start for this yard at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) recently. Remains on a workable mark up 3 lb and return to 6f won't be a problem, so he's worthy of consideration.
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Ran respectably following 6 months off when third of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) and fared easily the best of those ridden on the speed when filling that same position at Thirsk (6f, soft) next time. However, safely held here the last twice and likely to come up short once again.
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Bagged 6f handicaps at Catterick and Haydock in April and wasn't beaten far when sixth in the big-field C&D contest won by Tiriac last month. Probably weighed up to his best at present.
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Losing run mounting up but has slipped down the weights and knocking on the door of late, placed in handicaps at Windsor and at Catterick the last twice (all at 6f on good/good to firm). Effective at this course and he has strong each-way claims.
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Losing run stretches back to October 2022 and while he's slipped to a dangerous mark, chances are that this 9-y-o will find a few too good.
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Non-Runners
4
(15)
Abate10
Weight: 10-1| Age: 8
T: Adrian Nicholls J: Mia Nicholls
NR
15
(3)
Rock Opera10
Weight: 9-8| Age: 4
T: R A Fahey J: Billy Garritty
NR
Forecasts
Tiriac (10/3), Holkham Bay (11/2), Dark Side Thunder (8/1), Lucky Man (9/1), Trilby (10/1), Another Investment (10/1), Rock Opera (10/1), International Girl (14/1), Abate (14/1), It Just Takes Time (16/1), Danzan (18/1), Good Karma (18/1), Ghathanfar (18/1), Roundhay Park (28/1), Roach Power (28/1), Muscika (28/1), The Ridler (28/1), Digital (28/1), Music Society (33/1), Sparkling Red (40/1), Rock Of England (40/1), Equiano Springs (40/1)
A first win on turf beckons for DARK SIDE THUNDER, who boasts a fine strike rate on the all-weather and he put in a good shift returned to turf when fourth at Ascot. The runner-up in that handicap, Holkham Bay, renews rivalry and he is feared most having hit the crossbar again when narrowly outpointed by Tiriac over C&D, a rival he now meets on 1 lb better terms. Lucky Man and Rock Opera are others to consider, along with Ghathanfar.
- Holkham Bay11/2
- Tiriac10/3
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £10,730.002nd: £5,035.003rd: £2,515.004th: £1,259.005th: £627.00
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