16:35 York

Friday 17 May 2019

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Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap

Off time: 16:38 | Winning time: 59.28s

(4)

Free Love¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Theodore Ladd⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 88| D

13/2

Has looked a much-improved filly this season with back-to-back 5f victories at Nottingham under this jockey. Up a total of 14lb which sets her a stiff task against some less exposed rivals.

Form: 4302-11

(14)

Good Luck Fox²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: S De Sousa| T: R Hannon| OR: 87| D

14/1

Maiden and novice wins over this trip as a two-year-old, but was well held on return to action at Sandown last month. Down 3lb, but has a bit to prove for the time being.

Form: 76110-0

(5)

Alfie Solomons³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Bentley| T: R Spencer| OR: 86| D

9/1

Several decent displays over 5f and 6f during his juvenile campaign and has earned this big weight. Well held on return at Newmarket last month, however, and needs to return to his best to figure.

Form: 22240-9

(6)

Roulston Scar¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 82| D

9/2

Off the mark at the fifth attempt and on seasonal reappearance when landing a Wetherby handicap last month. On the upgrade and one to consider off 5lb higher mark.

Form: 2325-1

(1)

Tenax¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R L Moore| T: N Tinkler| OR: 81| D

5/1

Slowly away when second to Free Love at Nottingham last time. Chance of reversing the form on these terms if getting away better and will not lack assistance from the saddle.

Form: 3133-32

(9)

Ustath²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Dane O'Neill| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 81| D

6/1

Long odds-on when bolting up at Wolverhampton last month. First run in a handicap and, while he is not absolutely thrown in, he clearly has the potential to figure.

Form: 226-21

(15)

Three Card Trick³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D C Costello| T: K A Ryan| OR: 81| CD

18/1

Won over 5½f at this track in September, but has been well held in two subsequent contests, including on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk last month. May be capable of better with that run under his belt.

Form: 22419-6

(7)

Wedding Date²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: C Lee| T: R Hannon| OR: 80| D

20/1

Returning from a break when not getting a clear run and finishing fifth of nine at Ripon last month. Down 1lb, which gives this dual winner a fighting chance.

Form: 021-425

(3)

Sandridge Lad²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: R Kingscote| T: J Ryan| OR: 79| D

66/1

Has beaten only one rival on each of his last two starts. Handicapper is being slow to relent so he looks vulnerable against better-treated sprinters.

Form: 441600

(11)

Daphinia²¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: G Mosse| T: P Charalambous| OR: 79| D

40/1

Winner of one of her five races for Henry Spiller last season. Kicks off her new campaign off a fair mark for a new trainer.

Form: 12020-

(2)

Enchanted Linda²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 77| D

8/1

Landed two novice events last season and has run well on last two starts at Ripon and Bath. Handicapper might have her measure for the time being, however.

Form: 114-643

(8)

Mawde²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Charlie Bennett| T: B R Millman| OR: 76| D

33/1

Well held off 3lb higher on only two starts this season. Needs to show more before becoming a betting proposition.

Form: 8416-57

(12)

Moss Gill¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: P J McDonald| T: J D Bethell| OR: 74| BF

12/1

Runner-up twice in maiden/novice company this season. Not too badly treated on handicap debut and is worth a check in the betting.

Form: 8-22

(13)

Vee Man Ten^h¹⁵¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: P Hanagan| T: I Furtado| OR: 74| BF| D

25/1

Wolverhampton winner in December and has been gelded since finishing fourth of 10 at that track later in the month. Down 1lb and interesting jockey booking offers hope for his chance.

Form: 3614-

Non-Runners

(10)

True Hero²⁰

Weight: 8-12| Age: 3

T: N Tinkler J: Andrea Atzeni

Forecasts

Roulston Scar (9/2), Tenax (5/1), Ustath (6/1), Free Love (13/2), Enchanted Linda (8/1), Alfie Solomons (9/1), Moss Gill (12/1), Good Luck Fox (14/1), True Hero (16/1), Three Card Trick (18/1), Wedding Date (20/1), Vee Man Ten (25/1), Mawde (33/1), Daphinia (40/1), Sandridge Lad (66/1)

Plenty of these have yet to fully reveal their true worth and included in those is USTATH, who bolted up at long odds-on last time and may have got in his first handicap on a fair mark. The many dangers are headed by bottom-weights Vee Man Ten and Moss Girl, Tenax, Wedding Date and Roulston Scar.