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2.08 Happy Birthday Keith Chesters Apprentice Handicap

Class 6, 5f, Good To Soft, 4yo+, Win: £3,402

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Total Rating (TimeWise)
1	Canaria Queen (5)	240
2	Papa Dont Preach (IRE) (6)	223

Canaria Queen (Total Rating: 240)

• Recent Form: Her last three recorded runs scored 69 (LR), 34 (2LR), and 13 (3LR). She has been running consistently well, winning twice in July (5f, good) and again at Carlisle (5f, soft) this month. She ran another big race when finishing second at Hamilton (5f, soft) on Sunday.
• Supplied Comments: She is a very solid contender.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: In rude health recently, demonstrating winning form on both soft and good ground. She has a high level of consistency.
  • Weaknesses: None explicitly detailed.
  • Suitability: Highly suited to the 5f trip and potentially today’s slow ground.

Papa Dont Preach (IRE) (Total Rating: 223)

• Recent Form: His last three recorded runs scored 62 (LR), 25 (2LR), and 15 (3LR). He was in good form when last seen.
• Supplied Comments: He is not easy to win with.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Capable of being competitive if returning at the top of his game.
  • Weaknesses: This is his first run since June (105 days ago). The forecast soft ground poses a question.
  • Suitability: Suited by the 5f trip.

Spotlight Verdict: The mare CANARIA QUEEN has been in rude health of late and can go one better than when runner-up at Hamilton on Sunday. Masterclass is inconsistent but ran well at Newcastle last time and may be the chief danger ahead of Ninety Nine.

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2.43 Sam Green 30 Years At WTJ Anniversary EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Class 5, 6f, Good To Soft, 2yo, Win: £4,320

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Total Rating (TimeWise)
1	Napolian (IRE) (2)	251
2	Spanish Waltz (2)	249

Napolian (IRE) (Total Rating: 251)

• Recent Form: His last three recorded runs scored 66 (LR), 33 (2LR), and 13 (3LR). He has finished in the first three in all three career starts over 6f (good/good to firm).
• Supplied Comments: His form is as good as anything the others have achieved. He is in the picture.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: He has a consistent placing record over the distance.
  • Weaknesses: He is 0-3 and is considered vulnerable if running into a useful rival.
  • Suitability: Proven over the 6f distance.

Spanish Waltz (Total Rating: 249)

• Recent Form: His only recorded run scored 67 (LR). He ran a close second on his recent debut at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy).
• Supplied Comments: He travelled well and led over a furlong out on debut. He has a useful, speedy pedigree and holds attractive claims for his top yard.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Highly touted, coming from a top yard (Ralph Beckett) and having a speedy pedigree. He is expected to benefit from dropping in trip.
  • Weaknesses: This marks his first attempt at a sprint trip (6f).
  • Suitability: Bred to be suited by the sprint trip.

Spotlight Verdict: The Ralph Beckett-trained SPANISH WALTZ is from a family of sprinters and can get off the mark now down in trip on his second start, having travelled well when second over 7.3f at Ffos Las on his recent debut. The experienced Napolian might be best of the rest, although Mick The Vest is an interesting newcomer for the in-form Bryan Smart.

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3.18 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap

Class 4, 6f, Good To Soft, 2yo, Win: £5,234

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Total Rating (TimeWise)
1	Alaskan Light (IRE) (2)	318
2	Tricky Tel (2)	280

Alaskan Light (IRE) (Total Rating: 318)

• Recent Form: Her last three recorded runs scored 105 (LR), 28 (2LR), and 16 (3LR). She made all to win a seller at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June, which was followed by being bought in for £27,000.
• Supplied Comments: She returns from a break and Listed company proved too tough previously in May. She has a useful pedigree and could have more to offer for her powerful 2yo stable.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Top Rated. Strong winning form at Musselburgh and retains clear potential.
  • Weaknesses: Returns from a break and stepped up into Listed company unsuccessfully previously.
  • Suitability: The 6f distance is suitable.

Tricky Tel (Total Rating: 280)

• Recent Form: His last three recorded runs scored 64 (LR), 29 (2LR), and 27 (3LR). He won at Chester (5.5f/6f, good) on his first two starts.
• Supplied Comments: He may appreciate this drop back in trip and grade.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Proven winner at the 6f trip.
  • Weaknesses: Was down the field in his last two runs over 7f (Listed and Nursery company); others hold more pressing claims.
  • Suitability: The 6f trip is preferred to 7f.

Spotlight Verdict: The consistent LUCKY HERO has gone close in both nurseries and is taken to get off the mark in a first-time visor. Runamara won a soft-ground maiden at Bath at 33-1 three weeks ago and is feared most ahead of Demetrius, who has done well in nurseries.

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3.53 Watch Racing TV Live On Channel 424 Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBBPlus Race)

Class 4, 1m, Good To Soft, 2yo, Win: £4,860

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Total Rating (TimeWise)
1	Grindleton (2)	245
2	Gaspacho (2)	232

Grindleton (Total Rating: 245)

• Recent Form: His only recorded run scored 69 (LR). He finished sixth of 13 runners at Kempton (1m, AW) on debut 20 days ago.
• Supplied Comments: He looked green and found trouble on debut. He is likely capable of a good bit better. He was gelded ahead of his debut.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Expected to be sharper and improve significantly from his debut performance.
  • Weaknesses: Showed greenness and encountered trouble on his first outing.
  • Suitability: Suited by the 1m trip.

Gaspacho (Total Rating: 232)

• Recent Form: Her only recorded run scored 52 (LR). She finished fifth of ten runners at Haydock (7f, good) on debut 21 days ago.
• Supplied Comments: She looked to need the experience on debut. She is the type to take a good step forward.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Highly regarded (50,000gns yearling) and expected to progress. The longer 1m trip should suit her.
  • Weaknesses: Needed experience on debut.
  • Suitability: Expected to be suited by the step up to 1m.

Spotlight Verdict: Grindleton (second choice) and Forever Perfect both offered something to work on when making their recent debuts but there’s a strong suspicion GASPACHO can take a good step forward from her own introduction this month. This isn’t the strongest novice, however, and either of the two newcomers, African Gib and Charlotte Corday, could well have a part to play.

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4.28 Simon Scrope Dalby Screw-Driver Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Class 3, 1m2f, Good To Soft, 3yo+, Win: £9,180

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Total Rating (TimeWise)
1	Calla Lagoon (3)	324
2	Raulin (IRE) (3)	311

Calla Lagoon (Total Rating: 324)

• Recent Form: Her last three recorded runs scored 93 (LR), 38 (2LR), and 22 (3LR). She was fourth in a Listed race at Chester on return in May, followed by a mid-division finish in a Glorious Goodwood handicap 12 weeks later.
• Supplied Comments: She is unexposed in this sphere (handicaps) and is still of interest.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Top Rated. Unexposed potential in handicaps. Proven on soft ground (second in Listed race here on soft).
  • Weaknesses: Recent Glorious Goodwood run was uninspiring.
  • Suitability: The 1m2f trip is suitable.

Raulin (IRE) (Total Rating: 311)

• Recent Form: His last three recorded runs scored 95 (LR), 43 (2LR), and 12 (3LR). He has been successful over C&D twice recently (July and August), winning by 7l last month.
• Supplied Comments: He is up 8lb but is in a gritty mood and should give it a proper go in the hat-trick bid.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Highly reliable C&D winner seeking a hat-trick. Known for his tenacious attitude.
  • Weaknesses: Must overcome an 8lb rise in weight.
  • Suitability: Proven successful over C&D (1m2f).

Spotlight Verdict: Three-year-olds have won the last two renewals of this historic handicap and Calla Lagoon (second choice), who is unexposed in this sphere, is a tempting choice. Wave Rider may also be capable of better but the vote goes to RAULIN, who hasn’t been missed by the handicapper but can complete a C&D hat-trick. Mr Alan and Twirling head the older brigade, ahead of Chillingham.

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5.05 Racing TV Handicap

Class 5, 1m4f, Good To Soft, 3yo+, Win: £4,187

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Total Rating (TimeWise)
1	Sonic Pioneer (3)	275
2	Kitsune Power (IRE) (6)	241

Sonic Pioneer (Total Rating: 275)

• Recent Form: His last three recorded runs scored 87 (LR), 32 (2LR), and 16 (3LR). He achieved a career best when making all to score comfortably at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last Wednesday (8 days ago).
• Supplied Comments: He is due up 6lb, so the penalty does not equate to being well in, but he is still the obvious starting point.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Top Rated. Highly progressive recent winner with recent soft ground form. Race-fit.
  • Weaknesses: Must defy a 6lb penalty today.
  • Suitability: The 1m4f trip is suitable (previously won over 1m2f).

Kitsune Power (IRE) (Total Rating: 241)

• Recent Form: His last three recorded runs scored 59 (LR), 30 (2LR), and 15 (3LR). He has placed in both of his starts over C&D (close second in June, third in July).
• Supplied Comments: He has dropped 3lb below his best C&D mark, making him an interesting contender.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Proven course and distance form. He is now on a handy weight mark.
  • Weaknesses: Not at his best in two recent AW starts.
  • Suitability: Proven C&D form.

Spotlight Verdict: Three-year-olds will surely dominate this market, with Sonic Pioneer (second choice) looking a solid choice under the penalty, while Vulcan Way is probably homing in on a first success and Very Muddy Waters also rates a significant threat. However, it’s well worth siding with 6yo KITSUNE POWER, who has dropped to a handy mark and ran creditably on his two visits here.

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5.38 Donate To New Beginnings horses At nbhorses.org.uk Handicap

Class 4, 6f, Good To Soft, 3yo+, Win: £5,234

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Total Rating (TimeWise)
1	City Captain (3)	288
2	Havana Rum (IRE) (5)	277

City Captain (Total Rating: 288)

• Recent Form: His last three recorded runs scored 59 (LR), 36 (2LR), and 18 (3LR). He made an instant impact for new connections, winning three of his first four starts (on good and soft ground). He finished a very close fourth in a Racing League handicap (6f, AW) last month.
• Supplied Comments: He was below his best at Doncaster recently but could well bounce back.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: Top Rated. Proven winning form on soft ground and is capable of an instant impact.
  • Weaknesses: Recent Doncaster run was poor.
  • Suitability: Proven over the 6f trip on today’s ground type (soft).

Havana Rum (IRE) (Total Rating: 277)

• Recent Form: His last three recorded runs scored 85 (LR), 42 (2LR), and 14 (3LR). He has been in good form this summer, winning at Ripon in August and finishing an unlucky second in an AW Racing League handicap (6f) four weeks ago.
• Supplied Comments: He has form on slow ground and commands utmost respect.
• Assessment:
  • Strengths: In the form of his life, demonstrated by recent winning and placing efforts. Proven C&D winner who handles slow ground.
  • Weaknesses: He can sometimes miss the break.
  • Suitability: Proven over C&D and on slow ground.

Spotlight Verdict: Plenty to consider. City Captain (second choice) could well bounce back, while Loving Apprentice should give it a good go. However, HAVANA RUM (nap) is in the form of his life and can make amends for an unlucky second last time. Others who warrant respect include The Good Biscuit and Cairdeas.