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Friday 21st August

YORK1.45 SKY BET HANDICAP (2) 1m3f188y (2380 Metres)

RACE 1 (11) ZABEEL CHAMPION | (6) ALFAATIK | (8) KING’S CAPER2.15 WEATHERBYS HAMILTON LONSDALE CUP STAKES (Group 2) (1) 2m56y (3270 Metres)

RACE 2 (3) NAYEF ROAD (IRE) | (1) DASHING WILLOUGHBY | (7) ENBIHAAR (IRE)2.45 AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI GIMCRACK STAKES (Group 2) (1) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 3 (4) MINZAAL (IRE) | (5) MOHAWK KING (IRE) | (10) YAZAMAN (IRE)3.15 COOLMORE NUNTHORPE STAKES (Group 1) (1) 5f (1010 Metres)

RACE 4 (1) BATTAASH (IRE) | (6) ART POWER (IRE) | (5) A’ALI (IRE)3.45 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF CONVIVIAL MAIDEN STAKES (2) 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 5 (6) NAVAL CROWN | (10) TAWLEED (IRE) | (2) DINGLE (IRE)4.15 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP (2) 1¼m56y (2060 Metres)

RACE 6 (5) WALIYAK (FR) | (6) ASIAAF | (1) CHAMADE4.50 SKY BET MILE STAKES (HANDICAP) (2) 7f192y (1580 Metres)

RACE 7 (4) FINEST SOUND (IRE) | (7) HARTSWOOD | (2) GRAND ROCK (IRE)

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale.

Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data.

Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts

Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

Going: Good to Soft (Good in places)

Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while seven furlong races start on a chute.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 5 BYRON FLYER (76) (D) s 9611/02804-4 9 9-10 | 61.7kg Ian Williams Ben Curtis Versatile campaigner who landed back-to-back chase events at up to 20f last autumn. Creditable efforts on Flat/over hurdles upon returning this summer but he may prove vulnerable to less exposed sorts

2 4 ON TO VICTORY (707) (D, BF) h 10028870/ 6 9-7 | 60.3kg Alan King Tom Marquand Smart stayer on the level for Eve Johnson Houghton who showed fairly useful form in defeat over hurdles for present stable. Given a chance by the assessor for Flat return and hood back on now.

3 11 DASH OF SPICE (26) (D) 9722110/95 6 9-7 | 60.3kg David Elsworth Silvestre De Sousa Most progressive handicapper in 2018, winning events at Epsom/Royal Ascot. Shaped as if retaining his ability in 2 starts following a lengthy absence this term but others make greater appeal.

4 10 KOEMAN (13) (D) 9721-052936 6 9-6 | 59.9kg Mick Channon Oisin Murphy Ended 2019 with a win at Newbury handicap. Mixed bag in Dubai earlier this year, but again put in a good shift when midfield at Ascot (12f) 2 weeks ago. However, his mark looks about right.

5 7 ENTANGLING (IRE) (35) (D) 971413-2355 6 9-4 | 59.0kg David Elsworth Hayley Turner Useful, low-mileage 6-y-o who hasn’t been disgraced in face of stiff enough tasks on each of his last 2 starts, fifth of 7 in a Haydock listed event (11.8f) last time. Should give another good account

6 1 ALFAATIK (455) b 921/57- 4 9-3 | 58.5kg John Gosden Jim Crowley 850,000 gns purchase who overcame inexperience to land a Chelmsford novice (10f) in 2018. Confined to just 2 starts the following spring but gelded subsequently and he may yet get back on the up.

7 9 RESTORER (11) (D) 9905002-172 8 9-1 | 57.6kg Ian Williams William Buick Still useful at the age of 8 and took advantage of a reduced mark on Newbury reappearance in June. Cracking second over 10f at Chester 11 days ago and he’s a an each-way player in present form.

8 6 KING’S CAPER (23) 951132-5026 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Mark Johnston Joe Fanning Three wins around 1m at 2 yrs and progressed again this term, runner-up in Italian Derby on his penultimate start. Creditable midfield effort at Goodwood (12f) since and no forlorn hope here.

9 2 DARK JEDI (IRE) (19) 96658-71144 4 8-12 | 56.2kg Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Quickly back on track for new yard, registering victories at Hamilton/Ripon prior to a cracking fourth in John Smith’s Cup. Not disgraced at Newcastle (10f) latest and longer trip worth exploring.

10 8 TORONTO (IRE) (13) 9351288-455 3 8-10 | 55.3kg James Given James Sullivan Useful sort at upto 10f for Aidan O’Brien and whilst not disgraced on yard debut at Newmarket (1m) 2 weeks ago, he didn’t pose a threat. Longer trip needs to bring about improvement.

11 3 ZABEEL CHAMPION (22) 9812-0112 3 8-8 | 54.4kg Mark Johnston Ryan Moore Typically progressive handicapper for this yard, winning twice at Newmarket (10f) prior to a career-best second at Goodwood (9.9f) last time. Ready for the step up in trip on that evidence and claims.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Zabeel Champion, 13-2 Alfaatik, 8-1 Restorer, 8-1 King’s Caper, 9-1 Dark Jedi, 12-1 Dash of Spice, 14-1 On To Victory, 14-1 Entangling, 14-1 Koeman, 18-1 Byron Flyer, 18-1 Toronto

TIMEFORM VIEW:A dual 10f winner in handicaps at Newmarket, ZABEEL CHAMPION produced his best effort to date when runner-up over that sort of trip at Glorious Goodwood last time. That effort suggested this longer trip will suit moving forward and he is fancied to make a bold bid. There remains unfinished business with Alfaatik and he’s worth a second look, along with King’s Caper and On To Victory.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ZABEEL CHAMPION 2. ALFAATIK 3. KING’S CAPER

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Tamreer 4-8-8 33-1 Roger Fell Ben Curtis 16 2018 Titus 4-9-0 8-1 Declan Carroll Ger O’Neill (5) 18 2017 Fidaawy 4-9-4 11-1 Sir Michael Stoute Jim Crowley 14 2016 Barsanti 4-9-10 5-1jf Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni 15 2015 Libran 4-9-13 9-1 Alan Swinbank Ben Curtis 17 Memorial Day 4-9-4 7-1 Saeed bin Suroor James Doyle 17

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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1.45 SKY BET HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ (Rated 0-105) £30,000 1m3f188y (2380 Metres)

RACE 1



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even

1 7 DASHING WILLOUGHBY (47) (D) 99314579-11 4 9-3 | 58.5kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Queen’s Vase winner at Royal Ascot last year and better than ever this summer, supplementing his listed win on reappearance in Group 3 company at Sandown last month (2m). Sure to go well.

2 6 EAGLES BY DAY (IRE) (24) (C) 9821638-914 4 9-3 | 58.5kg David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope Got career well and truly back on track when making winning start for David O’Meara in 1¾m Gr3 race here last month. Fared as well as could be expected when fourth in the Goodwood Cup.

3 5 NAYEF ROAD (IRE) (24) (D) 10021537-122 4 9-3 | 58.5kg Mark Johnston Andrea Atzeni Gordon Stakes winner in 2019 and even better form up in trip this summer, landing the Sagaro Stakes on reappearance prior to a brace of runner-up efforts in Group 1 company. Looks the one to beat.

4 4 STRATUM (292) (D) 941000/0110- 7 9-3 | 58.5kg W. P. Mullins, Ireland Jason Watson Career best when winning the Cesarewitch in October, digging deep. Looked rusty on last month’s hurdles return and he has a bit to find with a few of these at the weights.

5 3 WHO DARES WINS (IRE) (24) (D) v 95321447-17 8 9-3 | 58.5kg Alan King Tom Marquand Really likeable dual-purpose performer who won Grade 2 novice chase at Kempton in February and returned to the Flat to win Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot. Outclassed in the Goodwood Cup latest.

6 1 WITHHOLD (20) (D) b 921015-7441 7 9-3 | 58.5kg

Roger Charlton Ryan Moore Has a few top-level staying handicaps to name and also bagged listed prize on the Rowley last autumn. Capitalised on drop in grade on the July Course last time but he needs to raise his game here.

7 2 ENBIHAAR (IRE) (20) 99121113-41 5 9-0 | 57.2kg John Gosden Jim Crowley Didn’t race until autumn of 3-y-o season but emphatically made up for lost time, completing hat-trick in Park Hill at Doncaster. Landed the Lillie Langtry again 3 weeks ago and has to be of interest.

7 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-4 Enbihaar, 3-1 Nayef Road, 7-2 Dashing Willoughby, 13-2 Eagles By Day, 12-1 Withhold, 20-1 Stratum, 25-1 Who Dares Wins

TIMEFORM VIEW:NAYEF ROAD has been fighting a losing battle against Stradivarius, but a pair of runner-up efforts at the highest level read very well in the context of this Group 2, so he can gain a deserved success. Dashing Willoughby is unexposed over 2m and arrives on the up, while Enbihaar has to come into the reckoning in receipt of her sex allowance.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. NAYEF ROAD (IRE) 2. DASHING WILLOUGHBY 3. ENBIHAAR (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Stradivarius 5-9-6 4-9f John Gosden Frankie Dettori 4 2018 Stradivarius 4-9-6 4-11f John Gosden Frankie Dettori 9 2017 Montaly 6-9-3 16-1 Andrew Balding P. J. McDonald 9 2016 Quest For More 6-9-3 9-2 Roger Charlton George Baker 7 2015 Max Dynamite 5-9-3 8-1 W. P. Mullins Frankie Dettori 8



2.15 WEATHERBYS HAMILTON LONSDALE CUP STAKES (Group 2) (1) 3yo+ £100,000 2m56y (3270 Metres)

RACE 2



Draw: Favours Low Pace Information: Strong

1 8 DEVILWALA (IRE) (18) (D) 841 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Archie Watson Rossa Ryan Kodiac colt who cost plenty at the breeze ups and overcame signs of inexperience to make a winning debut at Haydock. Bare form is ordinary but there should be better to come.

2 1 ESCAPE ROUTE (IRE) (43) 9213 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Fahey Daniel Tudhope Value for extra when making a winning start in a soundly-run maiden at Pontefract (5f) and acquitted himself well up in grade when third in July Stakes at Newmarket. Will progress further.

3 6 LAUDED (22) (D) 97173 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Impressive on debut at Haydock (6f) and plausible excuse when mid-field in the Coventry Stakes next time. Back on track with an improved third in Richmond Stakes at Goodwood but more needed again.

4 4 MINZAAL (IRE) (12) (D) 9241 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Owen Burrows Jim Crowley Mehmas colt who confirmed debut promise (fourth to Mohawk King) when impressive winner of novice at Salisbury. Will improve again and is an exciting prospect.

5 3 MOHAWK KING (IRE) (27) (D) 891 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs Proved popular at the sales and showed a bright turn of foot to come from an unpromising position to win Ascot maiden (Minzaal back in fourth) on debut last month. Has to be high on the shortlist.

6 7 MYSTERY SMILES (IRE) (11) (D) 9311 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Andrew Balding Silvestre De Sousa Well backed and duly made a winning debut at Windsor (5f) and looked suited by 6f when following up in cosy fashion in class 2 event at Chester. More to come and respected.

7 5 ROMAN DYNASTY (IRE) (14) (D) 751 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Joseph Parr Andrea Atzeni Mehmas colt who made a winning start in median auction novice at Wolverhampton but plenty more needed in this company.

8 10 SEVEN BROTHERS (IRE) (26) (CD) 9111 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Overcame trouble to make a winning start at Ayr (6f, good to soft) and gamely defied a penalty in novice over C&D. Big step up here but attitude will stand him in good stead.

9 9 UBETTABELIEVEIT (IRE) (36) 92411 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Nigel Tinkler Oisin Murphy Stepped up markedly from his debut when storming clear in novice at Doncaster and followed up with a bit in hand in listed race at Sandown. This is a much deeper contest but has more to offer.

10 2 YAZAMAN (IRE) (22) (BF) b 1001222 2 9-0 | 57.2kg William Haggas Tom Marquand Yarmouth debut winner who has since chased Tactical home in Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and July Stakes at Newmarket. Found one too good again in Richmond at Goodwood but does set the standard here.

10 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Minzaal, 9-2 Mohawk King, 6-1 Yazaman, 9-1 Mystery Smiles, 11-1 Lauded, 12-1 Ubettabelieveit, 14-1 Seven Brothers, 16-1 Escape Route, 16-1 Devilwala, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:MINZAAL confirmed the promise of his debut with a taking success in a novice at Salisbury and rates an exciting prospect going up in class. Mohawk King finished in front of the selection when showing a good turn of foot to make a winning debut at Ascot so must be high on the shortlist, while Yazaman has the best form having finished second in Group 2s at Newmarket and Goodwood.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. MINZAAL (IRE) 2. MOHAWK KING (IRE) 3. YAZAMAN (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Threat 2-9-0 11-10f Richard Hannon Oisin Murphy 12 2018 Emaraaty Ana 2-9-0 5-1 Kevin Ryan Frankie Dettori 9 2017 Sands of Mali 2-9-0 14-1 Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan 10 2016 Blue Point 2-9-0 11-8f Charlie Appleby William Buick 10 2015 Ajaya 2-9-0 7-2 William Haggas Graham Gibbons 8



2.45 AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI GIMCRACK STAKES (Group 2) (1) 2yo colts and geldings £100,000 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 3



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong

1 3 BATTAASH (IRE) (21) (CD) 1004/12110-11 6 9-11 | 62.1kg Charles Hills Jim Crowley Won this in scintillating fashion last year and retains all his ability at the age of 6 judged on his easy wins in King’s Stand at Royal Ascot and King George at Goodwood this summer. Can’t oppose.

2 1 EMARAATY ANA (11) (C, D) s 7915/0051-33 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Kevin Ryan Andrea Atzeni Gimcrack winner as a juvenile but hasn’t hit the same heights since. Third in Group 3 Abernant and Chester listed this term but a place surely the best he can hope for again. Cheekpieces added.

3 7 MOSS GILL (IRE) (34) (CD) 8612219-161 4 9-11 | 62.1kg James Bethell Daniel Tudhope Progressed through ranks in 2019 and already 2-3 this term, scoring in C&D listed race last month. Takes a jumps in class now but has excellent C&D record (2 wins and 2 seconds from 4 visits).

4 2 ORNATE (21) (D) s 82768-03063 7 9-11 | 62.1kg David C. Griffiths Oisin Murphy Speedball who ran up to his best when 2½ lengths third of 7 to Battaash in King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, firm) last time but hard to see him faring any better than that here.

5 5 A’ALI (IRE) (33) (D) 8811510-811 3 9-9 | 61.2kg Simon & Ed Crisford William Buick Triple Group 2 winner as a juvenile and has showed he’s trained on well with Sandown Group 3 and Curragh Group 2 successes last month. Will need to take it up another notch to prevail here, though.

6 4 ART POWER (IRE) (48) (CD) 9331-111 3 9-9 | 61.2kg Tim Easterby Silvestre De Sousa Fast improving sprinter who made a mockery of a mark of 97 in Royal Ascot handicap and duly had little trouble coping with step up to Group 3 company at Naas last month. The chief threat to Battaash.

7 8 KURIOUS (66) (D) 84194/2011-7 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Henry Candy Harry Bentley Listed/Group 3 winner at Sandown last summer but not seen again until finishing a well-held seventh to Battaash in King’s Stand at Royal Ascot nearly a year later. Surely up against it again.

8 6 QUE AMORO (IRE) (34) (CD, BF) s 84034112-13 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Michael Dods Paul Mulrennan C&D handicap winner at this meeting last year and improved again to take 5f Ayr listed on reappearance in June. Creditable third in C&D listed since but has fair bit to find at this level.

8 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:4-7 Battaash, 11-4 Art Power, 11-1 A’ali, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:The outstanding BATTAASH has looked as good as ever when winning at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood this year and can’t be opposed, although it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise if the rapidly improving Art Power was capable of giving him something to think about. Four-time Group 2 winner A’Ali looks clear best of the rest.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. BATTAASH (IRE) 2. ART POWER (IRE) 3. A’ALI (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Battaash 5-9-11 7-4 Charles Hills Jim Crowley 11 2018 Alpha Delphini 7-9-11 40-1 Bryan Smart Graham Lee 15 2017 Marsha 4-9-8 8-1 Sir Mark Prescott Bt Luke Morris 11 2016 Mecca’s Angel 5-9-8 9-2 Michael Dods Paul Mulrennan 19 2015 Mecca’s Angel 4-9-10 15-2 Michael Dods Paul Mulrennan 19



3.15 COOLMORE NUNTHORPE STAKES (Group 1) (1) 2yo+ £250,000 5f (1010 Metres)

RACE 4



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 4 BROOMY LAW (18) 823 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Kevin Ryan Andrea Atzeni Closely related to Restive Spirit and showed plenty when staying-on third from a poor position at Haydock on debut 18 days ago. Needs to step forward markedly if he’s to land this, though.

2 7 DINGLE (IRE) (42) 826 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs Has plenty of speed in his pedigree and tied up only late when sixth in a maiden at Newmarket 42 days ago. Perhaps needed the run, so could see the trip out more thoroughly this time.

3 6 ENCOUNTER ORDER (IRE) 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Ismail Mohammed Silvestre De Sousa Foaled February 19. €66,000 yearling, €70,800 2-y-o, Siyouni colt. Closely related to useful 1m winner Leader Writer and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 1m winner King of Camelot.

4 9 FAST MEDICINE (IRE) 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Peter Chapple-Hyam Harry Bentley Foaled May 13. €200,000 yearling, Iffraaj colt. Brother to useful 6f-1m winner Biraaj and winner up to 9f Kamila and half-brother to useful 6.5f/7f winner Lida. Dam maiden.

5 3 MAXIMAL (34) 1002 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Sir Michael Stoute Non Runner Boasts a terrific pedigree and offered plenty of ability to go with it when second at Newbury on debut. Sure to come on for that, so looks the one to beat. NON RUNNER.

6 1 NAVAL CROWN (27) (BF) 9233 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Charlie Appleby William Buick Third on both starts to date, sticking on well behind Chindit in a listed contest at Ascot last time, so definite claims with his sights lowered.

7 5 RED RIGHT SAND (IRE) (35) 665 2 9-5 | 59.4kg K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Green when down the field at Haydock on debut and hard to see him featuring in this better race.

8 8 RICH DREAM (IRE) 2 9-5 | 59.4kg James Bethell Daniel Tudhope Foaled February 21. 40,000 gns yearling, Make Believe colt. Closely related to smart winner up to 1m Make Time and half-brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Secret Stash.

9 2 RUSHMORE (34) (BF) 737 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Expensive, well-bred colt who showed clear signs of ability when mid-field at Newbury on debut. Would need a marked step forward to make an impression in this.

10 10 TAWLEED (IRE) (24) 852 2 9-5 | 59.4kg John Gosden Jim Crowley Made a highly promising start when beaten only by his more experienced stablemate at Goodwood 24 days ago and, with improvement on the cards, should be thereabouts once again.

10 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-4 Naval Crown, 3-1 Tawleed, 7-1 Dingle, 8-1 Broomy Law, 16-1 Encounter Order, 20-1 Rushmore, 25-1 Fast Medicine, 33-1 Rich Dream, 33-1 Red Right Sand

TIMEFORM VIEW:NAVAL CROWN has shown a deal of ability to finish third both starts, in a listed event at Ascot latterly, and he has obvious claims back down in class. Tawleed is also considered on the back of his encouraging initial effort, while Dingle should come on for his Newmarket debut.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. NAVAL CROWN 2. TAWLEED (IRE) 3. DINGLE (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Molatham 2-9-5 2-1f Roger Varian Jim Crowley 14 2018 Commanding Officer 2-9-5 11-1 K. R. Burke Daniel Tudhope 11 2017 Dream Today 2-9-5 14-1 Mark Johnston P. J. McDonald 17 2016 Rivet 2-9-5 15-8f William Haggas Frankie Dettori 13 2015 Beautiful Morning 2-9-0 12-1 Luca Cumani William Buick 18



3.45 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF CONVIVIAL MAIDEN STAKES (2) 2yo £30,000 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 5



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even

1 5 CHAMADE (23) (D) b 9301-631 3 9-10 | 61.7kg

Ralph Beckett Harry Bentley Has improved with each of her three runs this term, and scored on handicap bow at Goodwood (10f) 15 days ago when allowed to dictate. Hiked 8 lb but sort to go on progressing so not ruled out lightly.

2 2 VIRGIN SNOW (34) (D) h 9443-125 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Ed Dunlop Ryan Moore Out of connections’ Gp 1 winner Snow Fairy and is heading in right direction herself, landing 10f Haydock handicap and good 5th in listed company at Newbury last time. Hood on now and much respected.

3 7 FIRST KINGDOM (IRE) (32) 937-116 3 9-1 | 57.6kg William Haggas Tom Marquand Impressed on return with back-to-back 1m wins at Kempton and Haydock before good sixth of 12 in listed race at Vichy (10f) where she possibly overdid things in front. Shortlisted now handicapping.

4 3 ANGEL POWER (24) (BF) 963-122 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Roger Varian Silvestre De Sousa Arrives on back of two good second placings in 1m handicaps at Haydock and Goodwood. This step up in trip should show her in a better light so enters calculations, though yard also have Waliyak in.

5 6 WALIYAK (FR) (23) (BF) 98221-22 3 8-13 | 56.7kg Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni Progressive filly who has shaped really well since resumption, second in Sandringham at Royal Ascot and Goodwood handicap behind Chamade where winner got first run. 5 lb better off now so big shout.

6 1 ASIAAF (24) (D) 1004122 3 8-9 | 54.9kg

Marcus Tregoning Jim Crowley Has taken a step forward with each of her four runs, landing the odds in 1¼m Goodwood novice and excellent second in handicap there last time. 4 lb rise demands more but she’s still firmly in the mix.

7 8 AL RASMAH (IRE) (24) 9718-3825 3 8-9 | 54.9kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Fairly useful winner but her form has been up and down since the restart, very good second in 1m Ascot handicap before below-par fifth at Ayr (10f). Needs to put her best foot forward.

8 4 DALANIJUJO (IRE) (11) (BF) 97165-832 3 8-2(8-1) | 51.7kg (51.3kg) Mick Channon Joe Fanning Has got better with each effort this summer, collared only late when runner-up at Chester (10.3f) 11 days ago. Bit more needed and 1 lb out of the handicap too.

8 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Waliyak, 4-1 Chamade, 11-2 Asiaaf, 7-1 First Kingdom, 8-1 Angel Power, 8-1 Virgin Snow, 16-1 Dalanijujo, 20-1 Al Rasmah

TIMEFORM VIEW:None of these can be safely ruled out but preference is for WALIYAK who is still on the up and weighted to turn the tables with her Goodwood conqueror Chamade here. Asiaaf is another upwardly-mobile filly who arrives on the back of an excellent handicap second at the Sussex track so is greatly feared, while Chamade can’t be discounted easily either in an intriguing handicap.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. WALIYAK (FR) 2. ASIAAF 3. CHAMADE



4.15 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ fillies and mares (Rated 0-100) £30,000 1¼m56y (2060 Metres)RACE 6



Draw: Favours Low Pace Information: Extreme

1 8 VISINARI (FR) (343) 921344- 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Mark Johnston Ryan Moore Impressive Newmarket debut winner last June before going close in Group 2 company. Failed to progress final 2 starts of 2019 but likely to make up into a better 3-y-o and of interest now handicapping.

2 9 GRAND ROCK (IRE) (42) (D) s 964113-57 3 8-13 | 56.7kg William Haggas Daniel Tudhope Dual winner of minor events in the mud last year and shaped well on return in 1¼m Royal Ascot handicap. Below par next time but drop back in trip/first-time cheekpieces may be positive influences.

3 3 JOHAN (27) (D) 954116-14 3 8-12 | 56.2kg William Haggas James Doyle Scored twice at 2 yrs and strong at the finish when making a winning return/handicap debut at Newbury (1m). Not disgraced off this 8 lb higher mark next time but probably in need of a stiffer test.

4 4 FINEST SOUND (IRE) (41) (D) t 99333-123 3 8-10 | 55.3kg Simon & Ed Crisford Andrea Atzeni Impressive on return/handicap bow at Haydock prior to creditable efforts in defeat in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and most recently at Newmarket. Recent rain in his favour and bold show anticipated.

5 15 EASTERN WORLD (IRE) (41) (D, BF) 1002-212 3 8-10 | 55.3kg

Charlie Appleby William Buick Off the mark in Newmarket maiden in June and went down all guns blazing on handicap bow there (July course) next time (Finest Sound 1¾ lengths adrift in third). 4 lb rise fair but stall 15 not ideal.

6 16 OVERWRITE (IRE) (6) (D) 981-4618241d 3 8-8 | 54.4kg Mark Johnston Joe Fanning Bounced back following odds-on Bath reverse when first past the post in 1m Newbury handicap (subsequently disqualified). Versatile ground-wise and solid claims off same mark but wide draw no help.

7 5 HARTSWOOD (27) (CD) 955216-31 3 8-8 | 54.4kg Richard Fahey Paddy Mathers Close third in 7f handicap won by Black Caspian on return here in July. Improved for step up to this trip when striking over C&D since and, though now 6 lb higher in a tougher race, he merits respect.

8 10 MON CHOIX (14) (D) 93705-23611 3 8-7 | 54.0kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Major improvement the last twice, winning 1m handicaps at Windsor and Sandown in good style. However, up total of 19 lb and another big step forward needed if he’s to complete the hat-trick.

9 2 BRUNCH (26) (C, D) 9651-141 3 8-7 | 54.0kg Michael Dods Callum Rodriguez Progressive type who came from well off the pace when scoring over 7f here last time. Now 6 lb higher in a deeper race but return to this trip will help and not without each-way hope from a good draw.

10 11 COLD FRONT (35) 992-221 3 8-7 | 54.0kg William Haggas Tom Marquand Made the most of a good opportunity to get off the mark at fourth attempt in 7.2f maiden at Haydock last month, quickening clear. May have more to offer now handicapping but this is very competitive.

11 7 MAGNETISED (22) (BF) t 961-20 3 8-3 | 52.2kg Roger Varian Harry Bentley Maiden winner on sole 2-y-o start and went close on return at Thirsk (form working out well). Disappointed on handicap bow since, though, and Andrea Atzeni prefers Finest Sound. Tongue strap added.

12 14 CLOUD DRIFT (12) (D, BF) v 984212-9512 3 8-2 | 51.7kg Michael Bell Silvestre De Sousa Back on the up with visor enlisted the last twice, successful at Leicester in July and solid second off this revised mark at Salisbury recently. Stiffer test would be ideal but claims nonetheless.

13 12 BLACK CASPIAN (IRE) (26) (C) s 97020-414 3 8-0 | 50.8kg Kevin Ryan Jimmy Quinn Responded well to cheekpieces when bagging a big-field 7f handicap here last month. Creditable fourth to Brunch off this mark back here next time but doesn’t appear to be crying out for this trip.

14 1 LA TRINIDAD (26) 94856-51173 3 8-0(7-13) | 50.8kg (50.3kg) Roger Fell James Sullivan Immediate improved switched to handicaps, successful at Beverley and Doncaster in June. Good third to Brunch over 7f here last time but further progress is needed in this stronger race.

15 6 DUESENBERG (IRE) (13) 94153-66 3 8-0(7-11) | 50.8kg (49.4kg) Richard Fahey Andrew Mullen Debut winner at 2 yrs and shaped well on return/handicap bow at Doncaster in June. Failed to build on that at Newmarket recently, though, and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Hartswood.

16 13 RODIN (20) 924-2214122 3 8-0(7-10) | 50.8kg (49.0kg) Andrew Balding Raul Da Silva Steady improver this year, scoring at Lingfield (7f, turf) in June prior to finishing second at Kempton and Newmarket. However, 4 lb ‘wrong’ at the weights and question marks regarding trip/ground.

16 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-1 Eastern World, 15-2 Finest Sound, 8-1 Cloud Drift, 10-1 Overwrite, 11-1 Hartswood, 12-1 Magnetised, 14-1 Grand Rock, 14-1 Johan, 16-1 Visinari, 20-1 Mon Choix, 22-1 Black Caspian, 22-1 Brunch, 25-1 Cold Front, 28-1 La Trinidad, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:FINEST SOUND did too much too soon when third at Newmarket and, 4 lb better off with the runner-up Eastern World, he is taken to reverse the placings and emerge on top here from a good draw and with conditions in his favour. Hartswood, a C&D winner last time, is feared, along with Grand Rock who looks the pick of the William Haggas-trained trio. Cloud Drift also has claims despite his wide draw.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. FINEST SOUND (IRE) 2. HARTSWOOD 3. GRAND ROCK (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Pogo 3-9-3 12-1 Charles Hills Kieran Shoemark 16 2018 Urban Aspect 3-9-2 5-1 Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy 17 2017 Mojito 3-9-0 3-1f William Haggas Jim Crowley 15 2016 Arcanada 3-9-6 5-1cf Tom Dascombe Royston Ffrench 17 2015 My Dream Boat 3-9-0 33-1 Clive Cox Dane O’Neill 19



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