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15.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.40

Form: -24525

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-14; came closest to winning at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in January; 11l second here (7f, good to soft) last month, before a career best at Southwell (6f, AW) latest; needs vast improvement on turf form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(4)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Red Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan Brown

prominent

7/1

5th

7

(6)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Little Red Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Just one win from 22 starts but she's had a couple of near-misses at Chelmsford (7f) this winter and was a respectable fourth from a tough draw at Southwell last time; still looks on a workable mark and she has possibilities.

13/2

2nd
3 (6)
Tantalus

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -67535

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Third in a Haydock novice event (6f, good to firm) last July on second start; also placed at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March, when 2lb higher; below par over C&D on heavy last month; conditions more suitable now and he can get involved.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Tantalus

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner off 2lb lower in July (good to soft) but lesser run on good to firm last time; could go well back from a break.

10/1

8th

6

(7)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:25 Redcar

Tantalus

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

16th-time lucky when ridden by Joanna Mason for the first time at Thirsk four weeks ago; showed a good attitude there and is up just 2lb.

11/2

1st

4

(10)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Tantalus

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

in touch with leaders, headway from over 2f out, challenging from over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, led then edged left and bumped rival inside final 110yds, kept on and all out

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: -69078 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner last November, when 1lb lower; the best of her four runs for current yard came on Newcastle's Tapeta and she's been well beaten three times on turf (all on slow ground) this season; much more needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bedazzling

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

midfield

20/1

6th

6

(3)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ripon

Bedazzling

9st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Good chance on her 2yo form for George Boughey but she's not hit the same heights for her current stable this year; risky but not discounted.

5/1

5th

6

(5)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Bedazzling

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/2

Form: 906-0

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-4 and was well beaten from this mark on his recent handicap debut here (5f, good); steps up in trip (dam 6f AW winner) but need to see more from him.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Second of eight at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in June his standout piece of form, but not come within a mile of that in three starts since (in cheekpieces the last twice); switches to blinkers now with lots to prove.

9/1

14th

14

(4)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Tim Easterby

Flicker of promise this summer on fast ground but heavy defeats the last twice and cheekpieces didn't help matters last time.

20/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 8-5434

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Improved on her winter form for another yard when third in a Kempton novice event (6f, AW) on his debut for this trainer last month; not quite as good when weakening late on, having led for much of the way, in first-time blinkers at Chelmsford (6f, AW) latest; drops 1lb; each-way player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chamber Choir

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Jack Jones

Off the mark over C&D in July and quickly put a Kempton disappointment behind her when making all at Chelmsford 19 days ago; that effort backed up by the clock and she's a key player up 4lb.

4/1

1st

2

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Chamber Choir

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Jack Jones

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when scrambling home over 6f at Wolverhampton in July; dropped away having made the running at Kempton a fortnight ago but she's well drawn here and should be able to adopt a good early spot; one to consider.

6/1

9th

2

(4)

30th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Chamber Choir

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Kicked on at just the right time and narrowly held on over Wolverhampton's 6f last month; only raised 3lb and was placed on her previous visit here.

4/1

Form: 75442

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-5 but has been making steady progress and finished a good second on his turf debut at Nottingham (6f, soft) latest; sire and dam both won on fast ground; should be more to come from him; player.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Ghost Lights

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

awkward start, raced wide, took keen hold, midfield

9/1

6th

1

(7)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Ghost Lights

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charles Hills

outpaced in rear, pushed along over 2f out

7/4

2nd

1

(3)

2nd May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Ghost Lights

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charles Hills

Distinct promise on handicap debut at Lingfield in March (6f) where he put in his best work late; unraced on turf but dam bred winners on yielding/soft; has potential at this level for yard that continues in good form.

11/4

7th
6 (9)
Kasino

10/1

Form: 584-97 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner last year, when 5lb lower and on handicap debut; inconsistent; likely player if transferring her best AW form back to turf but hard to be confident.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(5)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kasino

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

took keen hold, pressed leader, lost position over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

2nd

12

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kasino

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

C&D winner on her nursery debut last September; struggled in 2023, including when well beaten in a selling handicap at Thirsk four weeks ago, and new headgear not enough to tempt.

20/1

33/1

Form: -10999 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f AW winner when with Archie Watson; changed hands for 1,500gns in February; has struggled in four starts (5f-7f) since then.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

16

(9)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Made Of Lir

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Sam England

Beat Flavius Titus in a similar event over this trip at Ripon in June; less good since but the return to sprinting will suit and he's capable of a big run.

6/1

9th

11

(4)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Made Of Lir

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sam England

Three-time sprint winner (two on Polytrack, one on good); stamina has to be taken on trust though, especially if the ground deteriorates.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Made Of Lir

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Sam England

Exposed three-time winner, her latest success coming in a 6f classified race at Ripon three runs back; below par since (slowly away last time) and comes with risks now visored on a belated first start over this far.

12/1

8/1

Form: -67463

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-10; placed for the first time when racing prominently and finishing under 3l third at Thirsk (5f, soft) last month; needs further improvement to open her account, on much quicker ground.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(4)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Artemis Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Katie Scott

midfield, ridden 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

9th

11

(10)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Artemis Flyer

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

raced wide, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out

8/1

3rd

9

(6)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Artemis Flyer

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Exposed filly who hasn't shown enough on either turf or the AW to suggest she can take this.

40/1

12/1

Form: 06655

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who has been tried over a variety of trips up to 1m2f and now drops back again; comfortably held in his two handicaps; dam a 6f winner; provided the first-time hood helps him settle better, he may be capable of a better showing from his current mark.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(9)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ripon

Azaim

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Dods

Lightly-raced 3yo who offered more when third of nine at Carlisle this month (6f, good to firm; made the running in first-time cheekpieces); unexposed as a sprinter and considered in such a moderate race.

5/1

3rd

7

(8)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Azaim

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Michael Dods

led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged right and no extra inside final furlong

8/1

10th

8

(5)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Azaim

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

outpaced in rear, always behind

12/1

Form: 986670

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Moderate performer based on his three starts since being gelded; neither visor nor blinkers have made any significant difference on his last two outings (both 1m); much more needed dropping back in trip.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(6)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Doncaster

Pub Club

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Habitual slow starter; has become well handicapped and sound run last time at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) when never-nearer fourth to Beautron (runs in the 5.00); return to 7f may suit and chance off his current mark.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Pub Club

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Hugo Palmer

dwelt start, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

10/1

4

(3)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Pub Club

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Moderate performer based on his three starts since being gelded; neither visor nor blinkers have made any significant difference on his last two outings (both 1m); much more needed dropping back in trip.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.80
Straight Forecast £30.50
Tricast £1073.22
Trifecta £861.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ghost Lights

D Express:

Tantalus

NEWMARKET:

Chamber Choir

The Guardian:

Little Red Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Ghost Lights

POSTDATA:

Ghost Lights

LAMBOURN:

Ghost Lights

The Times:

Ghost Lights

Telegraph:

Ghost Lights

Daily Mail:

Ghost Lights

The Sun:

Ghost Lights

Daily Record:

Ghost Lights

The Star:

Tantalus

Daily Mirror:

Chamber Choir