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1st

1 (5)

Aimeric

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

3/1 (Won)

Win: £2.88
Place: £1.20

Form: 41810- D

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Won at Chester (1m4f, good) and Ayr (1m5f, good) last year, but beaten a long way at York (1m6f, good to soft) on his final outing (connections suggested he was unsuited by the ground); has been gelded and undergone wind surgery in the meantime and could easily bounce back, though he may need a stiffer test than this now.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 2 (6)	2nd Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 2	14:05 Beverley Aimeric 9st 11lb J: Jack Mitchell T: Roger Varian	held up in rear, pushed along on outer over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, pushed out and went clear towards finish	11/2
8th 5 (7)	14th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2	15:00 Newmarket (July) Aimeric 9st 4lb J: James Doyle T: Roger Varian	Rather mixed displays last term (well beaten twice over 1m6f at York) but had gelding and wind operations before justifying favouritism when he reappeared at Doncaster (1m4f) early last month; creditable eighth of 18 at Royal Ascot (1m4f) but still needs to prove himself at this trip.	7/2

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1st

2

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 2

9st 11lb

held up in rear, pushed along on outer over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, pushed out and went clear towards finish

11/2

8th

5

(7)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Aimeric

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Rather mixed displays last term (well beaten twice over 1m6f at York) but had gelding and wind operations before justifying favouritism when he reappeared at Doncaster (1m4f) early last month; creditable eighth of 18 at Royal Ascot (1m4f) but still needs to prove himself at this trip.

7/2

2nd

3 (4)

Apparate

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

14/1

Place: £4.40

Form: 71/53/ C

Last run: 587 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

3-11 for Roger Varian including a win here (16.5f); changed hands for 55,000gns in October 2021, but is only now making his debut for his new yard having been gelded since last seen; market should be revealing.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 2 (1)	26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 3	14:45 Newmarket (July) Apparate 9st 12lb J: Shane Kelly T: Jamie Osborne	Down the field at Newbury last month but prior to that he'd returned from a long absence with a near-miss at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) and he's won over 1m6f in the past; not written off.	5/1
10th 9 (9)	22nd Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 2	14:25 Newbury Apparate 9st 5lb J: Saffie Osborne T: Jamie Osborne	dwelt start, in rear	14/1

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4th

2

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:45 Newmarket (July)

Apparate

9st 12lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Jamie Osborne

Down the field at Newbury last month but prior to that he'd returned from a long absence with a near-miss at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) and he's won over 1m6f in the past; not written off.

5/1

10th

9

(9)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

9st 5lb

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

3rd

2 (8)

Educator

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

3/1

Place: £1.40

Form: /120-8 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced 4yo who won at Haydock (1m, good to firm) as a 2yo and made a winning reappearance at Newmarket (1m2f, good) last season, but after having been gelded he finished a well-beaten last of eight on his Epsom return (1m2f, soft) in April; not hard to forgive that effort on account of the ground and better expected.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 9 (12)	2nd Sep 2023 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 2	15:00 Sandown Educator 9st 2lb J: Ryan Moore T: William Haggas	No win since handicap debut in April 2022; went down narrowly at Kempton (1m4f, AW; probably acts on good to firm) three starts back and ran respectably when blinkers replaced cheekpieces over 1m4f at York last week; others have more pressing claims, though.	8/1
7th 4 (8)	25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 2	13:50 York Educator 9st 9lb J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	Hit and miss, with no win since handicap debut in April 2022; went down narrowly at Kempton (1m4f, AW; probably acts on good to firm) on penultimate start; much seems to depend on the blinkers replacing cheekpieces.	12/1
3rd 2 (6)	1st Jul 2023 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 2	16:30 Windsor Educator 9st 8lb J: Adam Farragher T: William Haggas	held up in rear, headway 2f out, weakened from over 1f out	5/2

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9th

9

(12)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

9st 2lb

No win since handicap debut in April 2022; went down narrowly at Kempton (1m4f, AW; probably acts on good to firm) three starts back and ran respectably when blinkers replaced cheekpieces over 1m4f at York last week; others have more pressing claims, though.

8/1

7th

4

(8)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

9st 9lb

Hit and miss, with no win since handicap debut in April 2022; went down narrowly at Kempton (1m4f, AW; probably acts on good to firm) on penultimate start; much seems to depend on the blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

12/1

3rd

2

(6)

1st Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 2

9st 8lb

held up in rear, headway 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

5/2

4th

5 (7)

Wor Willie

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

13/2

Form: 74113- D

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Four wins over 1m4f/1m6f on good to firm ground, three of them last year, and he ended the campaign with third of 15 at Ayr (1m5f, good), finishing just over a length behind Aimeric; has a good record fresh so 258-day absence not a problem, but a suspicion that this may be an insufficient test for him now.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 2 (3)	9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4	17:35 Thirsk Wor Willie 10st 0lb J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Dods	prominent, outpaced 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong	4/1
3rd 1 (4)	20th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 4	16:30 Pontefract Wor Willie 10st 2lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Michael Dods	raced in second, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened from over 1f out	5/1
4 (6)	28th Jun 2023 Good 1m 3f 39y Class 4	16:20 Carlisle Wor Willie 9st 11lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Michael Dods	Four wins over 1m6f/1m4f on good to firm ground, three of them last year; not far off his best form when third of six at York 12 days ago; much more to prove if the ground is softer than good.	9/1

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5th

2

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

10st 0lb

prominent, outpaced 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

4/1

3rd

1

(4)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

10st 2lb

raced in second, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened from over 1f out

5/1

4

(6)

28th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

9st 11lb

Four wins over 1m6f/1m4f on good to firm ground, three of them last year; not far off his best form when third of six at York 12 days ago; much more to prove if the ground is softer than good.

9/1

5th

4 (2)

Hasty Sailor

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

3/1

Form: 870-72 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

All three wins have come over this trip on the AW, but he proved he could act on turf when beaten a neck at Newmarket (1m4f, good) 15 days ago; 2lb higher, but still not exposed on grass and a player if backing up that latest effort.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 5 (3)	5th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 3	15:15 Newmarket (July) Hasty Sailor 9st 12lb J: David Probert T: Sir Michael Stoute	led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened	4/1
5th 4 (2)	2nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 3f 197y Class 3	18:45 Doncaster Hasty Sailor 9st 6lb J: Richard Kingscote T: Sir Michael Stoute	All three wins have come over this trip on the AW, but he proved he could act on turf when beaten a neck at Newmarket (1m4f, good) 15 days ago; 2lb higher, but still not exposed on grass and a player if backing up that latest effort.	3/1
2nd 2 (6)	18th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 4	19:30 Newmarket Hasty Sailor 9st 9lb J: Cieren Fallon T: Sir Michael Stoute	With a top trainer and he's dropped back down to his last winning mark; however, he was below par on his final three outings last season and there was no return to peak form on his reappearance a fortnight ago.	9/1

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5th

5

(3)

5th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Hasty Sailor

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Sir Michael Stoute

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

4/1

5th

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Hasty Sailor

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

All three wins have come over this trip on the AW, but he proved he could act on turf when beaten a neck at Newmarket (1m4f, good) 15 days ago; 2lb higher, but still not exposed on grass and a player if backing up that latest effort.

3/1

2nd

2

(6)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newmarket

Hasty Sailor

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sir Michael Stoute

With a top trainer and he's dropped back down to his last winning mark; however, he was below par on his final three outings last season and there was no return to peak form on his reappearance a fortnight ago.

9/1

6th

7 (1)

Wandering Rocks

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

8/1

Form: 339-76 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Won a novice here (1m2f, good) last summer and ran well to finish third in his first two handicaps (1m3f/1m4f), but out of the frame in his last three starts including both since returning in April; another 3lb drop and return of the hood not enough to tempt.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 13	23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y	13:35 Listowel Wandering Rocks 11st 7lb J: Danny Gilligan T: William Durkan	1m2f winner for James Fanshawe and signed off for that yard with a close second at Epsom (1m2f handicap on good to soft); quiet Flat debut for this yard last month but entitled to make a hurdler.	14/1
5th 6 (1)	16th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 100y	20:10 Gowran Park Wandering Rocks 9st 1lb J: W J Lee T: William Durkan	in touch with leaders	10/1
2nd 1 (8)	5th Jul 2023 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 4	20:30 Epsom Wandering Rocks 9st 11lb J: Daniel Muscutt T: James Fanshawe	prominent	5/1

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3rd

13

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

11st 7lb

1m2f winner for James Fanshawe and signed off for that yard with a close second at Epsom (1m2f handicap on good to soft); quiet Flat debut for this yard last month but entitled to make a hurdler.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 100y

9st 1lb

in touch with leaders

10/1

2nd

1

(8)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

9st 11lb

prominent

5/1

7th

9 (9)

Australian Angel

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

15/2

Form: 283-46 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Three wins last year, the latest when beating two rivals from 3lb lower at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) in July; held in both starts since returning from seven months off in April and she probably needs further than this now.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 9 (9)	2nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 3f 197y Class 3	18:45 Doncaster Australian Angel 8st 11lb J: Harry Davies T: Andrew Balding	Three wins last year, the latest when beating two rivals from 3lb lower at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) in July; held in both starts since returning from seven months off in April and she probably needs further than this now.	15/2
6th 7 (6)	19th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 3	15:25 Newmarket Australian Angel 8st 13lb J: Harry Davies T: Andrew Balding	Generally progressive last term, winning three times (1m3f-1m6f, good/faster); very close third over 1m6f at Chester (good to soft) on final outing; below par at Ripon (1m4f, soft) on reappearance but record suggests she'll bounce back.	5/1
1 (10)	12th May 2023 Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 4	16:20 Chester Australian Angel 10st 0lb J: Callum Hutchinson T: Andrew Balding

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7th

9

(9)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

8st 11lb

Three wins last year, the latest when beating two rivals from 3lb lower at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) in July; held in both starts since returning from seven months off in April and she probably needs further than this now.

15/2

6th

7

(6)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

8st 13lb

Generally progressive last term, winning three times (1m3f-1m6f, good/faster); very close third over 1m6f at Chester (good to soft) on final outing; below par at Ripon (1m4f, soft) on reappearance but record suggests she'll bounce back.

5/1

1

(10)

12th May 2023

Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

10st 0lb

8th

6 (6)

Jaramillo

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

25/1

Form: 14751/

Last run: 595 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Dual winner over 1m2f on good to firm/AW for Roger Varian and something of a mixed bag for this yard over hurdles; still to prove his stamina for this far on the Flat and not sure how well handicapped he is.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 6 (6)	2nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 3f 197y Class 3	18:45 Doncaster Jaramillo 9st 4lb J: Thomas Greatrex T: Warren Greatrex	Dual winner over 1m2f on good to firm/AW for Roger Varian and something of a mixed bag for this yard over hurdles; still to prove his stamina for this far on the Flat and not sure how well handicapped he is.	25/1
4	1st May 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4	16:15 Kempton Jaramillo 11st 9lb J: Conor O’Farrell T: Warren Greatrex	disputed lead, led after 2nd, soon clear	8/1
1st 1	23rd Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4	14:40 Sedgefield Jaramillo 12st 0lb J: Conor O’Farrell T: Warren Greatrex	Uneven hurdling profile but although taken off his feet early he still revived up to a point at Fakenham last time (2m, good); dropped 3lb and is worth at least one go over this longer trip.	4/1

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8th

6

(6)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

9st 4lb

Dual winner over 1m2f on good to firm/AW for Roger Varian and something of a mixed bag for this yard over hurdles; still to prove his stamina for this far on the Flat and not sure how well handicapped he is.

25/1

4

1st May 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

11st 9lb

disputed lead, led after 2nd, soon clear

8/1

1st

1

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

12st 0lb

Uneven hurdling profile but although taken off his feet early he still revived up to a point at Fakenham last time (2m, good); dropped 3lb and is worth at least one go over this longer trip.

4/1

8 (3)