June 15 / 14.10 Chester

14.10

Good

Edinburgh Gin Spritz Handicap

  • Prize money: £12740
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Spritz Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6-7203 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Took this in 2022 (third C&D win) and this veteran arrives in good nick, 4lb out of the handicap when third of 12 at York (5f) three weeks ago; that form has been franked so he's a player off his proper mark here
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6th

18

(4)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:45 York

Copper Knight

8st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

pressed leader on far side of group, kept on inside final furlong

12/1

6th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Copper Knight

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, bit short of room when headway against rail over 1f out, no extra towards finish

7/1

8th

4

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Copper Knight

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

10yo prominent-racer who has been inconsistent this year but has shown plenty of spark on occasions and is edging back down the weights; tends to ply his trade in a higher grade than this and he's not ruled out.

11/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 8-6250 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Enters calculations on the form of his Nottingham 5f second in May but he has twice failed to back it up, beating only two at Hamilton last time; yard is going well so it would come as no surprise to see him get back on track.
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9th

1

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Dickieburd

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Has drawn a blank this year but there have been some good efforts, notably a second of 18 at York last month; didn't run badly when fifth at Doncaster one week later but without any obvious excuses; these are calmer waters and he's a C&D winner, so not easily discounted.

7/1

5th

11

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:25 Doncaster

Dickieburd

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Not won this year but several good runs, including when second of 18 at York last week (6f, good to soft; Abate third); often races prominently and there are other pace influences on show here.

10/1

2nd

6

(14)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 York

Dickieburd

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Went close off this mark at Chester in July and things didn't go his way when fair fourth of seven at Epsom last month; however, his form can be up and down and he brings a 15-race losing sequence to this competitive race.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 22-605 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful dual 5f scorer at 2yrs who got back on track when fifth of 19 in 5f Epsom handicap two weeks ago; he can make his presence felt off an easing mark.
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6th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

13/2

6th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

13/2

8th

7

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Curious Rover

8st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Katie Scott

prominent

9/1

8/1

Form: 597-00 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
A three-time 5f scorer in 2023 who took a step back in the right direction when 12th at Hamilton (5f) 13 days ago, leading for a long way; interesting from a handy-looking mark.
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3rd

3

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Haydock

Never Dark

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Iain Jardine

Justified favouritism at Hamilton (5f, soft) last month and remains well treated on peak form; won off this mark at Haydock in 2023; only midfield at Nottingham on Wednesday but may rebound.

13/2

5th

6

(5)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:50 Nottingham

Never Dark

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

pressed leader

6/1

6

(4)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Scored at Nottingham (5f) in July and not disgraced when seventh in 5f Haydock handicap two days ago; possibilities.

8/1

9/1

Form: 17-360 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has twice failed to build on an encouraging Pontefract reappearance third, only 14th at York (5f) last month; tongue tied with something to prove now.
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3rd

10

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Wen Moon

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

in touch with leaders

5/1

3rd

12

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:45 York

Wen Moon

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

prominent on far side of group, challenging over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost second towards finish

12/1

Form: 402236 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2024 with 5f success at Wolverhampton and he's largely run well since, sixth of 15 in 5f Hamilton handicap 13 days ago; shortlisted off a 2lb lower mark from his number one berth.
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8

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Reigning Profit

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Only five ran when winning at Hamilton in August (5f, good to firm); not so good since and although he won't mind the ground, others bring more pressing claims.

20/1

12th

12

(12)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 York

Reigning Profit

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Back up to 6f for first time since 2022 but he kept on well over 5.5f at Chester in July, and over 5f on heavy at Hamilton last time, and this trip is worth another go; won at Hamilton (5f) last month; not discounted.

25/1

Form: 07-388 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner round here but he arrives below par, only eighth at Hamilton (6f) nine days ago; cheekpieces are refitted with more required.
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9th

3

(13)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paws For Thought

9st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Eight-time turf winner, the latest a fine front-running effort at Chester (7f, heavy) last month; only midfield in the Ayr Silver Cup a fortnight ago; shaped well in one AW run in April (seasonal debut); widest draw off-putting though.

16/1

12th

3

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Paws For Thought

9st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Six of his last seven starts have been at Chester, winning over 5f (good) in July and nailing it from the front on heavy (7f) last week; better handicapped now than when beating only one home in the Gold Cup last September but this is a tough call.

20/1

10/1

Form: 7-2403 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
It's now 31 outings since his last success but he wasn't discredited when third of 12 in 5f Doncaster handicap two weeks ago; others appeal more.
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14th

12

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Arecibo

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Declan Carroll

Placed a few times on turf this year and will be suited by today's return to Tapeta but is a notoriously tricky horse to win with and his losing run stretches back to May 2021.

12/1

10th

11

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:05 Doncaster

Arecibo

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Declan Carroll

On a dangerous mark, won't mind conditions and ran well at Haydock nine days ago; those are the big plusses but he's been notoriously hard to win with down the years and more minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

2nd

5

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Arecibo

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

9yo whose losing streak goes all the way back to May 2021 but he's run some good races this year and is on a career-low mark; in with a chance.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 463513 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Ripon (6f) in May and she backed it up with a solid third of 14 at Haydock (6f) a week ago; she can go well again despite her high draw.
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8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Radio Goo Goo

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Radio Goo Goo

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

10/1

Form: 351782 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scored at Catterick (5f) in April and returned to form when second of six there (5f) 15 days ago; much respected off an unchanged mark.
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2nd

5

(3)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Fighter

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Two turf wins last year; 0-6 on AW but has shown fair form on Tapeta; returns from a four-month absence and his record after a break doesn't suggest this will be his day.

14/1

8th

4

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Glory Fighter

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer with two 5f wins this year, including on heavy ground; only seventh behind Project Dante here last month though and work to do to reverse the placings.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Redcar

Glory Fighter

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

12/1

8/1

Form: -80042 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who is knocking on the door, neck second of 11 in 5f Hamilton handicap nine days ago; drawn widest of all but he's still not taken lightly.
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1st

2

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Count Dorsay

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

6/1

1st

2

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Count Dorsay

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

6/1

1st

5

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:15 Catterick

Count Dorsay

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Stays an extended 5f but 0-15 over this trip; still of interest from a handicapping perspective, just 2lb higher than for his Chester win last month; needs to bounce back from quiet runs at Ripon and Haydock (Friday) but his July win followed a poor show the day before.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.10
Straight Forecast £34.64
Tricast £184.14
Trifecta £237.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Copper Knight

POSTDATA:

Dickieburd

Telegraph:

Arecibo

TOPSPEED:

Radio Goo Goo

The Guardian:

Reigning Profit

D Express:

Dickieburd

Daily Mirror:

Arecibo

RP RATINGS:

Copper Knight

THE NORTH:

Copper Knight

The Times:

Copper Knight

Daily Mail:

Copper Knight

The Sun:

Copper Knight

The Star:

Copper Knight

Daily Record:

Copper Knight