Monday 11th October MUSSELBURGH

Monday 11th October

MUSSELBURGH1.20 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERA HULL HANDICAP (6) (D.I) 5f1y (1010 Metres)

RACE 1 (1) QUANAH (IRE) | (2) THE GLOAMING (IRE) | (3) FOSSOS (IRE)1.50 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING SELLING STAKES (4) 1½m104y (2510 Metres)

RACE 2 (1) EASTERN SHERIFF | (3) KHAGAN (IRE) | (6) CEASE AND DESIST (IRE)2.25 NEW MR & MRS McGARRITY HANDICAP (5) 7f33y (1440 Metres)

RACE 3 (1) TOMMY G | (11) IRIS DANCER | (10) DISTINCTION (IRE)3.00 BRITISH EBF FLYING SCOTSMAN CONDITIONS STAKES (3) 5f1y (1010 Metres)

RACE 4 (1) ROULSTON SCAR (IRE) | (3) EL ASTRONAUTE (IRE) | (6) TARBOOSH3.35 RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP (4) 5f1y (1010 Metres)

RACE 5 (9) ALBEGONE | (1) VICTORY ANGEL (IRE) | (3) JAMES WATT (IRE)4.10 RACING TV BASS ROCK HANDICAP (2) 7f33y (1440 Metres)

RACE 6 (4) ON A SESSION (USA) | (10) NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) | (11) DANZAN (IRE)4.45 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERA HULL HANDICAP (6) (D.II) 5f1y (1010 Metres)

RACE 7 (3) STRONSAY (IRE) | (4) ALEHANDRO | (8) MANSFIELD5.20 VISIT RACING TV NOW HANDICAP (5) 1m208y (1800 Metres)

RACE 8 (12) AYR EMPRESS (IRE) | (9) CABALLERO (IRE) | (4) CAREY STREET (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: Soft

Right handed, sharp. The turns at the top end of the course are particularly sharp, so the adaptability to negotiate the bends is of paramount importance. Big, long-striding, cumbersome horses are at a disadvantage on the round track, especially at races at up to nine furlongs. On the straight course the fields typically race towards the stand rail. The course is one of best draining in the country, conditions rarely on the testing side.

Draw: Strongly Favours High Pace Information: Strong

1 5 QUANAH (IRE) (14) (CD) s 10073420054 5 9-9 | 61.2kg Liam Bailey David Nolan C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago. Has dropped to a tempting mark.

2 9 THE GLOAMING (IRE) (10) (CD) 9958645257 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen C&D winner. Again ran below form when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 28/1) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly back at the venue of her sole success from a career-low mark.

3 2 FOSSOS (IRE) (17) (D) b+t 9714176352 3 9-6 | 59.9kg

Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Latest win at Southwell in August. Good length second of 10 to Lord of The Glen in handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago. Merits consideration in his current mood.

4 4 DEEVIOUS BEAU (149) 9678321160 4 9-4 | 59.0kg David Barron Connor Beasley Latest win at Southwell in April. Seventeenth of 18 in handicap (33/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy). Off 149 days. May need this on reappearance.

5 6 DANDY’S MAX (IRE) (22) 9407026096 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Eric Alston Jason Hart Bounced back to form on first outing since leaving Stella Barclay when sixth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft, 9/1) 22 days ago, not unduly punished. Can build on that here.

6 8 ELZAAL (IRE) (17) (BF) 9429472383 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Paul Midgley Ben Robinson Ran well back on tapeta when 1½ lengths third of 10 to Lord of The Glen in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 5/2) 17 days ago, doing too much too soon. Needs a couple of these to falter.

7 11 LORD OF THE GLEN (17) (CD) b 9644334251 6 8-13 | 56.7kg Jim Goldie Amie Waugh (5lb/2kg) C&D winner. 9/2, didn’t need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago by length from Fossos, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Claims from lower turf mark.

8 12 GARNOCK VALLEY (21) s+t 9490-909206 4 8-12 | 56.2kg R. Mike Smith James Sullivan Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Last of 6 in handicap (80/1) at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Not one to be interested in.

9 10 CORTON LASS (25) 9246456840 6 8-12(8-11) | 56.2kg (55.8kg)

Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Temperamental sort. Remains a maiden after 42 Flat runs. 50/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.

10 7 LANCASHIRE LIFE (3) 8848386671 3 8-12(8-11) | 56.2kg (55.8kg) Stella Barclay Laura Coughlan (5lb/2kg) Showed improved form to get off the mark from out of the blue when winning 11-runner handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (6f) 3 days ago, keeping on well. Task is to back that up here.

11 3 TILTILYS ROCK (IRE) (12) (D) b 6280090656 4 8-12(8-11) | 56.2kg (55.8kg) Andrew Crook Harrison Shaw Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Again showed little when sixth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft, 14/1) 12 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time.

12 1 I’LL BE GOOD (12) (CD) 9066780397 12 8-12(8-11) | 56.2kg (55.8kg) Alan Berry Harry Russell (3lb/1kg) C&D winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2019. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft, 50/1) 12 days ago. Patchy profile so percentage call is to look elsewhere.

12 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-2 Fossos, 9-2 Lord of The Glen, 6-1 The Gloaming, 13-2 Quanah, 9-1 Deevious Beau, 10-1 Dandy’s Max, 16-1 Elzaal, 16-1 Lancashire Life, 25-1 I’ll Be Good, 33-1 Corton Lass, 33-1 Tiltilys Rock, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:The ones at the top of the weights could be worth focusing on here, with QUANAH put forward as the answer. Liam Bailey’s charge took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Newcastle a fortnight ago and, back on the turf from an easing mark, he’s taken to strike. The Gloaming’s sole victory came over this C&D so she could provide the main threat, ahead of Fossos.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. QUANAH (IRE) 2. THE GLOAMING (IRE) 3. FOSSOS (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Refuge 3-8-11 13-2 Michael Easterby Harrison Shaw (3) 12 2019 Quanah 3-9-7 5-2f Liam Bailey Daniel Tudhope 11

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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1.20 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERA HULL HANDICAP (6) (D.I) 3yo+ (Rated 0-55) £5,527 5f1y (1010 Metres)

RACE 1

Going: Soft


Draw: N/A Pace Information: Uncontested

1 6 EASTERN SHERIFF (39) (D) s 1006105-9530 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Hugo Palmer Ben Curtis Useful gelding. 18/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 39 days ago. That was an undeniably tame effort, but now eased in class and he’s very much the one to beat on these terms.

2 5 THREE CASTLES (12) (C) v 7137583417 5 9-11 | 62.1kg

Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Unreliable sort. Winner here in September. 11/2, below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good to soft) 12 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip and stiff task at the weights.

3 1 KHAGAN (IRE) (23) t 9300773776 5 9-4 | 59.0kg David O’Meara David Nolan Fairly useful gelding. Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. Last of 6 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, good to firm, 14/1) 23 days ago. Realistic chance at the weights now dropped in grade.

4 2 NEW DELHI EXPRESS (IRE) (16) s 7056 5 9-4 | 59.0kg Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 80/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Ripon (12f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Hard to warm to.

5 4 NORMAN KINDU (9) 8337-714524 3 9-2 | 58.1kg David O’Meara Shane Gray Fair gelding. Winner at Wetherby in April. 7/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Khagan.

6 3 CEASE AND DESIST (IRE) (144) 8985 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Liam Bailey Billy Garritty (3lb/1kg) Fair gelding. Fifth of 7 in maiden at Longchamp (9.9f, soft, 20/1). Off 144 days and up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Andre Fabre. Worth a peek in the betting.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:6-5 Eastern Sheriff, 9-4 Khagan, 10-1 Norman Kindu, 12-1 Cease And Desist, 14-1 Three Castles, 33-1 New Delhi Express

TIMEFORM VIEW:Providing all is well following a lifeless effort at Newcastle last time, EASTERN SHERIFF should prove hard to beat now pitched into a seller for the first time. Khagan has so far failed to reproduce anything akin to his useful French form on these shores, but he’s the clear main danger on these terms. Fellow Andre Fabre cast-off Cease And Desist is worth a second look in the betting.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. EASTERN SHERIFF 2. KHAGAN (IRE) 3. CEASE AND DESIST (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Splinter 3-8-12 6-4f Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan 6



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Going: Soft


Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 2 TOMMY G (13) (C, D) 10013214500 8 9-11 | 62.1kg Jim Goldie Amie Waugh (5lb/2kg) Course winner. 4 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 9/1, run best excused when tenth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Expected to be bang there.

2 6 THREE SAINTS BAY (IRE) (30) (CD) 9304399583 6 9-9 | 61.2kg Liam Bailey David Nolan Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2019. 15/2, one of better efforts when third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 30 days ago. Needs to back that up here.

3 12 LEGAL REFORM (IRE) (16) (D) h 9712372363 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Ivan Furtado Jason Hart Wasted no time getting back on track when third of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Chester (7f, good) 16 days ago. Consistency has been hard to come by, however.

4 4 PRAISE OF SHADOWS (IRE) (68) (D) h 945-3384524 3 9-8 | 60.8kg Lucinda Russell S. B. Kirrane (5lb/2kg) Last of 4 in handicap (9/4) at Brighton (6f, good) 68 days ago, carrying head bit awkwardly. First run for yard after leaving Marco Botti. Has work to do.

5 7 END ZONE (7) b 9717730477 4 9-7 | 60.3kg Roger Fell Ben Curtis Followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when seventh of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 7 days ago. Blinkers replace the cheekpieces.

6 11 DIAMOND HAZE (IRE) (25) (D) 982253-6728 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Michael Dods Connor Beasley Below form when eighth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago, unable to get to the front. A repeat of his penultimate showing would see him go close.

7 8 KING’S PAVILION (IRE) (20) (D) 92706499-77 8 9-5 | 59.4kg Les Eyre P. J. McDonald Possibly still needed the run when seventh of 11 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 33/1) 20 days ago. More needed from a tumbling mark.

8 1 GLENGARRY (25) (CD) s 9715716148 8 9-5 | 59.4kg Danny Brooke Graham Lee Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in August. Run best excused when eighth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 28/1) 25 days ago, left poorly placed.

9 3 ELIGIBLE (IRE) (25) (BF) 97507-34829 5 9-4 | 59.0kg Michael & David Easterby Ben Robinson Twelve runs since last win in 2019. Possibly found race coming too soon when ninth of 10 in handicap (3/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Can bounce back.

10 5 DISTINCTION (IRE) (20) (D) 9934551220 3 8-12 | 56.2kg

K. R. Burke Harrison Shaw Winner at Ayr in August. Turned in a rare poor effort when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 11/1) 20 days ago. Merits consideration back on turf.

11 10 IRIS DANCER (17) 9842322254 3 8-9 | 54.9kg Tristan Davidson Phil Dennis 9/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at York (6f, good) 17 days ago, late headway having found herself a bit too far back. Not taken lightly.

12 9 KATS BOB (13) (D) s 972-0656221 3 8-9 | 54.9kg Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen Tricky customer but responded well to this headgear when winning 10-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago, just holding on. Will need to improve again but can.

12 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-2 Kats Bob, 6-1 Tommy G, 13-2 Iris Dancer, 8-1 Legal Reform, 10-1 Distinction, 12-1 Diamond Haze, 12-1 Three Saints Bay, 14-1 Glengarry, 14-1 King’s Pavilion, 16-1 Eligible, 22-1 Praise of Shadows, 25-1 End Zone

TIMEFORM VIEW:With TOMMY G’s latest couple of efforts easily excused, Jim Goldie’s charge gets the vote to bounce back and notch a fifth victory of a fruitful campaign. Amie Waugh takes off a valuable 5 lb and he looks set to go close. Iris Dancer found herself a bit too far back at York last month so she could provide the main danger, ahead of Distinction and Diamond Haze.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. TOMMY G 2. IRIS DANCER 3. DISTINCTION (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Grace And Virtue 3-9-2 6-1 Richard Fahey Tony Hamilton 10 2019 Black Friday 4-9-3 3-1f Karen McLintock Jason Hart 12 2018I Pepys 4-9-10 6-1 Bryan Smart Graham Lee 10 2018II Gabrial The Tiger 6-9-8 11-1 Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan 9 2017I Roaring Forties 4-9-13 5-2 Rebecca Bastiman Daniel Tudhope 10 2017II Inglorious 3-8-12 14-1 Keith Dalgleish Connor Beasley 10



2.25 NEW MR & MRS McGARRITY HANDICAP (5) 3yo+ (Rated 0-75) £6,500 7f33y (1440 Metres)

RACE 3

Going: Soft


Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 4 ROULSTON SCAR (IRE) (16) (D) t 10030103-011 5 9-5 | 59.4kg

Simon & Ed Crisford P. J. McDonald Smart gelding. Six wins from 16 Flat runs. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 8/11, most of a good opportunity when winning 3-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 16 days ago. Leading claims.

2 7 DUBAI STATION (20) (D) s 955-9302222 4 9-2 | 58.1kg Robert Cowell Non Runner Useful gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 4 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 20 days ago. Yet to recapture his very best form this year so will need more to win this.

3 5 EL ASTRONAUTE (IRE) (54) (D) 9924-198250 8 9-2 | 58.1kg John Quinn Jason Hart Scored at Chester in May but didn’t last out having set a very honest gallop back in a handicap at York in August. Has to feared in this line up.

4 2 INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE) (18) (D, BF) 9103620523 5 9-2 | 58.1kg Paul Midgley Ben Robinson Useful gelding. 11/4, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 18 days ago, not clear run inside final 1f. Looks up against it here.

5 1 MAKANAH (23) (CD) 98471-74026 6 9-2 | 58.1kg Julie Camacho Paul Hanagan 25/1, could never get competitive when 5¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Hurricane Ivor in World Trophy at Newbury (5.2f, good) 23 days ago. This more suitable (won this last year) so not dismissed.

6 6 TARBOOSH (20) (CD) 9867473934 8 9-2 | 58.1kg Paul Midgley Kevin Stott Useful gelding. C&D winner who is proving inconsistent this year, last of 4 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 7/2) 20 days ago, finding little. Regular in this contest so he’s one to note.

7 3 MAZALITA 3 8-11 | 55.8kg Jim Goldie Amie Waugh (5lb/2kg) Mazameer filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Lolita and 5f winner Mister Antony. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Faces a struggle in this company on debut.

7 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:13-8 Roulston Scar, 7-2 El Astronaute, 6-1 Tarboosh, 13-2 Makanah, 10-1 Dubai Station, 14-1 Indian Sounds, 100-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:A few in with claims but ROULSTON SCAR arrives chasing a hat-trick having been well placed by connections. He’s only had a handful of starts this term and Simon & Ed Crisford’s smart sprinter looks the one to be on here. El Astronaute isn’t getting any younger but he’s feared most back at this bare 5f, ahead of the 2019 winner of this contest Tarboosh.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ROULSTON SCAR (IRE) 2. EL ASTRONAUTE (IRE) 3. TARBOOSH

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Makanah 5-9-5 85-40 Julie Camacho Paul Mulrennan 5 2019 Tarboosh 6-9-5 10-11f Paul Midgley Kevin Stott 5 2018 Captain Colby 6-9-2 10-1 Paul Midgley Ben Robinson (3) 7 2017 Alpha Delphini 6-9-2 6-5f Bryan Smart Graham Lee 5 2016 Caspian Prince 7-9-7 4-1 Roger Fell Connor Beasley 6



3.00 BRITISH EBF FLYING SCOTSMAN CONDITIONS STAKES (3) 3yo+ £17,000 5f1y (1010 Metres)

RACE 4

Going: Soft


Draw: Favours High Pace Information: Even

1 2 VICTORY ANGEL (IRE) (16) (CD) b 9467103745 7 9-10 | 61.7kg Harvey Bastiman Jack Garritty 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, having to wait for gap under 2f out. Can feature.

2 8 NEVER DARK (16) (CD) 9233016345 4 9-7 | 60.3kg Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen C&D winner here in August. Ran as well as he was entitled to when fifth of 6 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm, 9/2) 16 days ago, having run of race. More needed here.

3 4 JAMES WATT (IRE) (16) (D) s 9213192604 5 9-5 | 59.4kg Paul Midgley Graham Lee Latest win at York in July. 9/1, wasted no time getting back to form when fourth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Each-way claims.

4 5 VENTURA FLAME (IRE) (21) (D) 9241253013 4 9-4 | 59.0kg

Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Beverley in August. Possibly overdid things up front with the runner-up when third of 4 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft, 5/2) 21 days ago.

5 7 MELODY KING (IRE) (9) (D) h 9180414313 4 9-3 | 58.5kg John Quinn Jason Hart Latest win at Sandown in September. Ran at least as well in defeat when third of 14 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm, 6/1) 9 days ago, running on. Not one to rule out.

6 1 SOUND OF IONA (13) (CD) 9244311626 5 9-0 | 57.2kg Jim Goldie Amie Waugh (5lb/2kg) C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 16/1, shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 14 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 13 days ago. This drop back in trip should help her chances.

7 9 LATIN FIVE (IRE) (12) (D) s 8353361588 4 8-13 | 56.7kg Paul Midgley Kevin Stott Latest win at Nottingham in August. 25/1, again ran below form when last of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) 12 days ago. Tough to see him getting involved.

8 6 RORY (13) (CD) s 9308132199 3 8-10 | 55.3kg Jim Goldie James Sullivan C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Shaped better than the bare result when ninth of 14 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good, 10/1) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

9 3 ALBEGONE (19) (CD, BF) b 10064464112 3 8-10 | 55.3kg

Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Off the mark over C&D last month and barely had to come off the bridle to follow up at Hamilton a week later. Ran a stormer under a double penalty at Redcar and he looks sure to go well again.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Victory Angel, 9-2 Albegone, 11-2 Melody King, 7-1 Never Dark, 17-2 James Watt, 10-1 Ventura Flame, 12-1 Rory, 14-1 Sound of Iona, 33-1 Latin Five

TIMEFORM VIEW:ALBEGONE is in a rich vein of from at present so Tim Easterby’s charge gets the vote to make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts. He was only narrowly denied in his bid to defy a double penalty at Redcar just under 3 weeks ago and looks sure to go close once again. Victory Angel was unlucky not to finish closer at Ripon last time so he’s feared most, ahead of James Watt.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ALBEGONE 2. VICTORY ANGEL (IRE) 3. JAMES WATT (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020I Black Friday 5-9-11 2-1f R. Mike Smith Ray Dawson (5) 10 2020II Glory Fighter 4-9-11 12-1 Iain Jardine Jamie Gormley 9 2019 Militia 4-9-2 7-2 Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan 8



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RACE 5

Going: Soft


Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong

1 10 VOLATILE ANALYST (USA) (5lb/2kg ex) (2) (D) h 976-9104701 4 10-1 | 64.0kg

Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez 11/1 and hooded for 1st time, career best when winning valuable 21-runner handicap at York (6f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Wouldn’t be an obvious one for the follow up.

2 1 HEY JONESY (IRE) (23) b 960-5036600 6 9-9 | 61.2kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Not straightforward and more bad runs than good since last summer’s Wokingham victory, already on the retreat when short of room late on when well held in Ayr Gold Cup last month. Back up in trip now.

3 6 FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (30) (D) s+t 971-1516110 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Tom Dascombe Jane Elliott Gained fourth win of the campaign at Chester (7.6f) in August, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Clearly not 100% when well held at Leopardstown last month and he’s the type to bounce back.

4 2 ON A SESSION (USA) (71) 993-2403702 5 9-6 | 59.9kg David Barron Connor Beasley Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. Creditable second of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, good to firm, 9/1) 71 days ago, just failing. Interesting.

5 11 EAGLEWAY (FR) (93) (D) h 9552150-230 5 9-5 | 59.4kg Ivan Furtado David Nolan Off the mark for this yard in French claimer 13 months ago and ran well when second on return in Victoria Cup in May. Not at his best at York (7.8f) in July but given a wind op since. Can bounce back.

6 8 BRAVADO (FR) (16) (D) 9662018546 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Mark Johnston Ben Curtis Latest win at Ayr in June. Sixth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, no extra inside final 1f. Is now operating only 1 lb above his last winning mark at least.

7 4 ZIP (13) (D) s 9761-145633 5 9-3 | 58.5kg Richard Fahey Billy Garritty (3lb/1kg) Latest win at Newcastle in April. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Consistent sort who should give his running again.

8 9 MUNTADAB (IRE) (16) (CD) 9715116916 9 9-1 | 57.6kg Roger Fell Jason Hart C&D winner. 4 wins from 13 runs this year, the latest from the front at Chester (7f) 2 starts back. Not in quite the same form back there 16 days ago and he’ll face competition for the lead here.

9 5 HAYADH (9) (CD) s 9676035362 8 8-13 | 56.7kg Harvey Bastiman Jack Garritty C&D winner who arrives on a losing run but he did run best race for a while when second from career-low mark at Redcar (1m) at the start of the month. Task now is to back that up.

10 3 NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) (25) (D) 10032051381 3 8-13 | 56.7kg Michael Dods Tom Eaves Steadily progressive 3-y-o who doubled tally for the season when getting on top close home at Ayr (7.2f) 25 days ago. Needs things to drop right but he’s a definite player from 2 lb higher mark.

11 12 DANZAN (IRE) (17) s 9884423333 6 8-12 | 56.2kg

Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Deserves credit for his consistency, close-up third in Bronze Cup prior to another solid placed effort at York (7f) latest. No surprise to see him thereabouts again but losing run tempers enthusiasm.

12 7 NATIONAL LEAGUE (IRE) (31) 9627020075 4 8-12 | 56.2kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Eighteen runs since last win in 2019. 4½ lengths fifth of 8 to Muntadab in handicap at Chester (7f) 31 days ago, merely plugging on. Mark has eased a little more but others appeal more.

12 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:13-2 Volatile Analyst, 7-1 On A Session, 15-2 Danzan, 10-1 Northern Express, 10-1 Zip, 11-1 Fools Rush In, 11-1 Muntadab, 12-1 Bravado, 14-1 Hayadh, 14-1 Eagleway, 16-1 National League, 25-1 Hey Jonesy

TIMEFORM VIEW:A good quality handicap and whilst his losing run is a concern, it could be worth siding with ON A SESSION. He’s fallen plenty in the weights and turned in his best effort of the season when just failing to get up in a Galway handicap in August. A repeat should see him bang in the mix. Northern Express, Danzan and Zip head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ON A SESSION (USA) 2. NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) 3. DANZAN (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Marshal Dan 5-9-1 4-1jf Heather Main Ray Dawson (5) 11 2019 Blown By Wind 3-9-0 12-1 Mark Johnston Joe Fanning 9 2018 Hayadh 5-8-10 11-4f Rebecca Bastiman David Allan 9 2017 Muntadab 5-9-5 8-1 Roger Fell Tony Hamilton 12



4.10 RACING TV BASS ROCK HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ (Rated 0-100) £20,000 7f33y (1440 Metres)

RACE 6

Going: Soft


Draw: Strongly Favours High Pace Information: Strong

1 3 ECONOMIC CRISIS (IRE) (22) (CD) 9727063807 12 9-9 | 61.2kg Alan Berry Harry Russell (3lb/1kg) 7-time C&D winner but she arrives here on a long losing run and out of sorts in recent weeks, weakening from 2f out when seventh at Hamilton (5f) last month. Still, this looks weaker.

2 9 VAL DE TRAVERS (91) 930757 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Danny Brooke Graham Lee Modest form in novice/maiden company and never a threat when seventh of 12 on handicap debut at Ayr (5f) in July. Absent/switched yards since and the market may prove a useful guide here.

3 11 STRONSAY (IRE) (12) s 9983605584 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Liam Bailey Ben Curtis Infrequent winner who dispelled a lesser effort when fourth of 9 at Catterick (6f) 12 days ago, that despite racing too freely. Now just 1 lb above last winning mark and claims in an ordinary affair.

4 2 ALEHANDRO (29) s 1004-4247703 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Harvey Bastiman Jack Garritty Maiden who never figured in a couple of starts for Michael Bell and made hard work of finishing third in a C&D handicap on yard debut last month keeping on well late. Still, considered with a repeat.

5 10 TALKTOTHEWALL (IRE) (33) t 90040 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Declan Carroll Harrison Shaw Acclamation filly who showed modest form on second of 3 starts in novice/maiden events at up to 7f. Takes a marked drop in trip now but likely to hold more chance now handicapping.

6 6 EARN YOUR STRIPES (30) t 9903297970 3 9-0 | 57.2kg R. Mike Smith James Sullivan Last of 13 in 1m handicap here 4 weeks ago, not settle fully and fading under 3f out. Mark has eased further and not one to write off having undergone wind surgery since.

7 4 GORGEOUS GOBOLINA (35) (CD) b+t 970-8098808 5 8-13 | 56.7kg Susan Corbett Phil Dennis C&D winner. 11/1, again ran below form when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 35 days ago, ridden under 2f out and dropping away. Blinkers need to have positive effect now.

8 7 MANSFIELD (27) (D) 9733742968 8 8-12 | 56.2kg Stella Barclay Jonny Peate (7lb/3kg) Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 27 days ago. Best effort this term came over C&D so no forlorn hope with yard amongst the winner.

9 12 BOBBY SHAFTOE (13) s 386909 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Jim Goldie Amie Waugh (5lb/2kg) Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f) 13 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Still early days now dropping to the minimum trip.

10 1 TRULOVE (47) (D) b 4560685078 8 8-12 | 56.2kg John David Riches Kieran Schofield (5lb/2kg) One win from 48 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 47 days ago. More needed.

11 5 SUMMER HEIGHTS (284) 905/5990000- 4 8-12 | 56.2kg Jim Goldie Joanna Mason (3lb/1kg) Long-standing maiden who showed very little all 4 starts on AW during second half of last year and she needs to bounce back returning from a 9 month absence now.

12 8 TILSWORTH VALERIE (27) 448066 3 8-12 | 56.2kg J. R. Jenkins Connor Beasley Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs to step up a good deal on what she has showed to date to feature.

12 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-2 Stronsay, 5-1 Alehandro, 15-2 Mansfield, 8-1 Economic Crisis, 9-1 Val De Travers, 10-1 Talktothewall, 11-1 Gorgeous Gobolina, 12-1 Earn Your Stripes, 22-1 Bobby Shaftoe, 22-1 Tilsworth Valerie, 28-1 Summer Heights, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:STRONSAY doesn’t find winning easy but he returned to form in a change of headgear when fourth at Catterick (6f) 12 days ago and he could well be the answer to this tricky puzzle. Alehandro, who was third in a C&D event last time and Mansfield are a couple of others to consider.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. STRONSAY (IRE) 2. ALEHANDRO 3. MANSFIELD



4.45 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERA HULL HANDICAP (6) (D.II) 3yo+ (Rated 0-55) £5,527 5f1y (1010 Metres)

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Going: Soft


Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong

1 13 MARKAZI (FR) (17) (CD) 9846691275 7 9-12 | 62.6kg Liam Bailey David Nolan Resumed winning ways over C&D in August (by 3 lengths from Carey Street). Good second next time and whilst below that level since, he was tried over much further at York latest. This more suitable.

2 8 CARNIVAL ZAIN (31) h 89573-46885 4 9-10 | 61.7kg Micky Hammond Billy Garritty (3lb/1kg) Landed a 1m, AW maiden in France back in 2019. Encouraging sixth in 19-runner York handicap (7.8f) on yard debut in July but he’s failed to replicate that since. Mark is easing at least.

3 1 JACKHAMMER (IRE) (4) (D) b 9642-227753 7 9-10 | 61.7kg Dianne Sayer Non Runner NON RUNNER.

4 9 CAREY STREET (IRE) (9) (D) 9922793217 5 9-9 | 61.2kg Linda Stubbs Joanna Mason (3lb/1kg) Did well to regain winning thread at Beverley (10f) last month, leading on the line having met plenty of trouble. Raced too keenly when midfield at Redcar (10f) since and he’s not dismissed lightly.

5 12 HARRY GEORGE (IRE) (17) (CD) 951311P-798 7 9-9 | 61.2kg Brian Ellison Ben Robinson Multiple AW winner who tasted success over C&D last summer. However, pulled up at Redcar final start and yet to find his best form this campaign. Difficult to assess.

6 3 CLAY REGAZZONI (24) (CD) v 9414163133 4 9-8 | 60.8kg

Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez C&D winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win here in August. Creditable third of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Should give another good account.

7 10 HAVANA PARTY (9) 9603-741446 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Iain Jardine Tom Eaves Winner at Hamilton in June. 25/1 and visored for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 9 days ago, possibly unsuited by underfoot conditions. Visor quickly discarded here.

8 14 CAPTAIN CORELLI (IRE) (20) (BF) 95745-25212 4 9-4 | 59.0kg Julie Camacho Jason Hart Winner at Carlisle in September. Creditable second of 13 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f) 20 days ago, running on late. Holding his form well and not discounted for all he’s drawn widest of all.

9 2 CABALLERO (IRE) (4) (C, BF) v 10030346522 5 9-2 | 58.1kg

Keith Dalgleish Shane Gray Course winner who is a long time without a win but arrives here having filled runners-up spot on each of his last 2 starts, beaten ½-length at Ayr latest. One to consider.

10 5 HOW BIZARRE (13) (C, D) 99740-36546 6 9-2 | 58.1kg Liam Bailey Kevin Stott Course winner. 13/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago, doing too much too soon. Back up in trip.

11 6 WALKONBY (93) s 903694-P485 4 9-2 | 58.1kg Micky Hammond Aiden Brookes (7lb/3kg) Fifth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) in July, racing off the pace and never dangerous. Given a break since but only market support would make her of interest.

12 7 AYR EMPRESS (IRE) (14) (D) v 9833295433 3 8-11 | 55.8kg

Keith Dalgleish Andrew Mullen 11/1, good third of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 14 days ago, challenged final 1f and keeping on. Appeals as being on a workable mark and claims in first-time visor.

13 11 MORJHANA (FR) (27) 9229-048737 3 8-10 | 55.3kg Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 6/1) 27 days ago, keeping on gradually having not been ideally placed. Not one to write off on balance from sliding mark.

14 4 CHINESE SPIRIT (IRE) (4) (CD) 9514605254 7 8-7(8-6) | 54.0kg (53.5kg) Linda Perratt Graham Lee C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Ayr (8f, soft) 4 days ago, keeping on from 2f out. Should continue in form but others appeal more for win purposes.

14 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:6-1 Caballero, 15-2 Clay Regazzoni, 8-1 Ayr Empress, 8-1 Captain Corelli, 9-1 Markazi, 10-1 Carey Street, 14-1 Havana Party, 14-1 Morjhana, 16-1 How Bizarre, 18-1 Carnival Zain, 22-1 Chinese Spirit, 28-1 Walkonby, 28-1 Harry George

TIMEFORM VIEW:A wide-open finale with the narrow vote in favour of AYR EMPRESS. One of 3 runners for Keith Dalgleish, she’s suggested her present mark is within reach of late and, with the fitting of a first-time visor potentially putting an extra edge on her, all looks set fair for another good showing. Stablemate Caballero is knocking on the door and is feared, along with Carey Street.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. AYR EMPRESS (IRE) 2. CABALLERO (IRE) 3. CAREY STREET (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Delph Crescent 5-9-12 6-1 Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan 13



5.20 VISIT RACING TV NOW HANDICAP (5) 3yo+ (Rated 0-70) £6,500 1m208y (1800 Metres)

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