17:20 York

Friday 13 June 2025

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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 17:21 | Winning time: 2m 6.74s

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(13)

Candonomore^t,p1¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 80

12/1

Improved model this year winning handicaps at Wetherby/Leicester and quickly dispelled a lesser effort when second of 9 in handicap at first-named venue (10f) 11 days ago. Should give a good account again with cheekpieces now reached for.

Form: 06-1182

(6)

Eagle Day²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: J Fanning| T: P D Evans| OR: 80

22/1

Had a good second half of 2024, winning 4 times. Exploits have been rather mixed recently but his mark is steadily easing as a result. Still, others appear to hold more pressing claims.

Form: 268503

(18)

First Officer²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: D Egan| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 78| D

22/1

Twice a winner at up to this trip last year but he went backwards from an encouraging reappearance fourth when eighth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 17/2) 25 days ago. However, he's a likely candidate to bounce back returned to this shorter trip.

Form: 7512-48

(16)

Gincident^h,t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: James Owen| OR: 77| D

5/1

Made a bright start for his new yard, gaining a second win from 5 starts in 5-runner handicap (7/4) at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 24 days ago, digging deep to assert final 50 yds. Can go well again having been raised 2 lb.

Form: 913331

(3)

Westernesse^p¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 76

7/1

Latest win at Newcastle (1m) in March. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm, 8/1) 11 days ago, best work finish. No surprise to see him give another good account.

Form: 510444

(9)

Perry Mason^p1²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Wigham| OR: 76

33/1

Showed plenty to work on when fifth on debut in a Newmarket maiden (7f) last spring but sold cheaply and long way below that level in pair of maidens on turf/AW in recent weeks. Cheekpieces reached for now handicapping and the betting can provide an informative guide

Form: 5-40

(4)

Capla Lazarus³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Billy Garritty| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 75| D

16/1

Lightly-raced sort who justified good support to make a winning return in 10-runner handicap at Redcar (10f) in April. Clearly not 100% when last of 14 in handicap at this course (11.8f) 4 weeks ago and he's certainly not one to be writing off.

Form: 242-10

(14)

It's A Love Thing²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: O J Orr| T: S England| OR: 75| D

12/1

Enjoyed a good spell on the level since the turn of the year, gaining a third victory at Pontefract (10f) in April. Confirmed himself still in good heart when third over hurdles at Aintree (16.5f) since and definite each-way claims again returned to this sphere.

Form: 311221

(19)

Pol Roger^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 75| BF| D

11/1

Recorded back-to-back victories in handicaps at Ayr over this trip last spring before filling runners-up spot next 4 starts. Ended the campaign on a low note but resumed in good heart, keener than ideal when third back at Ayr (10f) 23 days ago. Not discounted.

Form: 3700-53

(11)

Yokohama²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Luke Catton⁽⁵⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 74

8/1

Thirteen runs since debut success in 2023 but knocking firmly on the door in recent months and shaped as if still in good form tackling stronger company when respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (10f, firm) 28 days ago. Worth a second look.

Form: 3-36226

(12)

Molinari³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Mark Winn| T: M Todhunter| OR: 74| C| D

18/1

Course winner who ended 2024 with back-to-back victories at Newcastle in the autumn. Resumed in good form, albeit again leaving the impression his mark is about right when fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (11.8f, good) 30 days ago.

Form: 311-234

(1)

Redhot Whisper^h,t²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: C Lee| T: B Brookhouse| OR: 74

11/1

Fairly useful maiden who was having just his second start in a handicap when fourth in 6-runner contest at Newmarket (1m) 4 weeks ago. May sharpen up for that (first start for 3 months) and he's not one to write off back up in trip.

Form: 343-364

(8)

Shimmering Sands²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 73| D

11/1

Without a win last year but made the frame 5 times and possible he needed first start for 5 months when sixth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to firm, 17/2) 23 days ago. This should reveal more.

Form: 23246-6

(15)

Spioradalta²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Jason Hart| T: M Walford| OR: 72| D

14/1

Had gone a long time between drinks but that was no way indicative of a poor attitude and she deservedly got back on the scoreboard in 9-runner handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 26 days ago, battling well. Not taken lightly nudged up 4 lb.

Form: 430-441

(2)

Dawn Of Liberation¹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 66| D

4/1

Had usual headgear discarded when ending losing run stretching back just over 3 years in 5-runner handicap at Beverley (10f) last month (race working out well). Backed that up when a ready winner at Nottingham (10.2f) 9 days ago. Still on a fair mark. Engaged 1.30 Newbury Thursday.

Form: 650115

(20)

Anjo Bonita¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Jonny Peate| T: Sara Ender| OR: 68| CD

50/1

Dual winner during 2023 (latterly over C&D). Very lightly raced since and she could only run to a similar level as previously for new yard when 3¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Princess Niyla in handicap (12/1) at Beverley (9.9f) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 909-855

(17)

Princess Niyla^p¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: T Eaves| T: A D Brown| OR: 68| D

25/1

Unlucky not to go close on previous start and confirmed as much when justifying support in 9-runner handicap at Beverley (9.9f) 16 days ago, travelling with purpose and proving determined when challenged. This undoubtedly demands more but she's clearly thriving at present.

Form: 525-331

(5)

Golden Pharaoh^p¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Joey Haynes| T: S Dixon| OR: 67

50/1

Still without a win on these shores but his mark reflects that and made more impact than for a while when creditable second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago. This is tougher however now upped in trip.

Form: 569402

(10)

Cascade Hall¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: Amie Waugh⁽³⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 64| BF

50/1

Went close in small field at Ayr (15f, good) at the start of last month and not disgraced on either outing since, not looking well served by the drop in trip when sixth of 11 in handicap (9/4) at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Drops further in trip now.

Form: 436256

(7)

Mystical Maria¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-6| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 63

50/1

Opened her account on soft ground at Carlisle (9f) last summer and best effort since came when third on return at Beverley (8.5f) in April. Not in same form back there 16 days ago though and this rates tougher again despite career-low mark.

Form: 0107-39

Forecasts

Dawn Of Liberation (4/1), Gincident (5/1), Westernesse (7/1), Yokohama (8/1), Shimmering Sands (11/1), Pol Roger (11/1), Redhot Whisper (11/1), Candonomore (12/1), It's A Love Thing (12/1), Spioradalta (14/1), Capla Lazarus (16/1), Molinari (18/1), First Officer (22/1), Eagle Day (22/1), Princess Niyla (25/1), Perry Mason (33/1), Mystical Maria (50/1), Golden Pharaoh (50/1), Cascade Hall (50/1), Anjo Bonita (50/1)

Having filled the runners-up spot on his 2 previous starts, YOKOHAMA again shaped as if still in good form when midfield in a deeper race at Newbury 4 weeks ago and he's well worth considering here with his rider taking off a handy 5 lb. Thriving 6-y-o Dawn of Liberation (due to run at Newbury on Thursday) would be a danger to all if lining up and is next best ahead of low-mileage 4-y-o Capla Lazarus. Spioradalta and Gincident complete the shortlist.