14:55 York

Friday 14 June 2019

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SKF Rous Selling Stakes

Off time: 14:58 | Winning time: 1m 15.35s

(14)

Afterallthat

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey

12/1

By Anjaal, and the first foal of a maiden. Presence in a seller on debut, even one as valuable as this, is a slightly worrying sign from this powerful yard.

Form:

(21)

Archie Bear

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: D C Costello| T: M H Tompkins

50/1

Swiss Spirit half-brother to 1¼m winner Candella. Sales price dropped markedly to £2,000 last year, which doesn't augur well for his chances.

Form:

(9)

Chattanooga Boy¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: G Lee| T: George Scott

6/1

Well-backed 13-8f when off the mark at the second attempt at Leicester in April, and ran at least as well when 2½L fourth of 8 to Mrs Bouquet in a Newcastle novice last time. Big chance dropped to this grade, and arguably the one to beat on form.

Form: 314

(16)

Microclimate

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: D Allan| T: M H Tompkins

66/1

Casamento newcomer who is a half-brother to Budgie, a winner abroad, who was soundly beaten in this contest in 2017. Appears one of the less likely ones.

Form:

(1)

Out Of Breath^b1⁴⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Nicola Currie| T: J A Osborne| BF

16/1

Has gone the wrong way since a promising second at Windsor on debut, and while a return to form would give him place claims, he will need to improve for the fitting of blinkers to have a winning chance.

Form: 245

(2)

Pronghorn⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby

66/1

Showed little other than greenness on his debut at Ripon, and hard to fancy, but yard has landed a gamble in this race before, so any market support ought to be noted.

Form: 7

(13)

Rain Cap¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: G Mosse| T: M R Channon

33/1

Failed to beat a rival on debut, and still looked green when plugging on into mid-division at Lingfield (6f) last time. Plenty more needed, for all he should do better in time.

Form: 78

(8)

Return To Senders^p1⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Sean Davis⁽⁵⁾| T: J A Osborne

16/1

Seemed to excel himself when slipping into the frame at odds of 50/1 at Leicester on second start, but ran a stinker at Ripon last time, and cheekpieces reached for now. Temperament already under suspicion, for all he possesses the raw ability.

Form: 935

(11)

Sir Gordon⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: S De Sousa| T: M R Channon

7/2

Much improved from a low-key debut when a fast-finishing neck second of 7 to Shani in seller at Goodwood last time. Likely to build on that, and one to bear in mind with top rider booked.

Form: 62

(3)

Sparkling Breeze²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Dods

33/1

Best effort to date when fifth of 9 to Rose of Kildare at Redcar last time, appreciating the step up to 6f. Needs to improve another chunk to get involved now, and others less exposed.

Form: 965

(18)

Speed Dating³⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: B A Curtis| T: K R Burke

9/2

€37,000 gns purchase by Outstrip. Better than he could show when 6¾L fifth of 10 to Dylan de Vega in a 5f novice at Beverley, and no surprise to see him improve markedly now. Market useful.

Form: 5

(4)

The Trendy Man^p1²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara

16/1

Dandy Man colt who showed some promise when 9¼L sixth of 9 to Rose of Kildare at Redcar on debut, and could well improve, especially if cheekpieces have a positive effect.

Form: 6

(17)

Amnaa¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: Connor Beasley| T: Adrian Nicholls

22/1

Best effort when third of 9 to Iva Go in a 5f novice at Beverley in April. That run would give her a squeak, but she failed to last home after leading when trying 6f at Redcar last time.

Form: 437

(5)

Beautrix¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: T Eaves| T: M Dods

50/1

Out of a winning half-sister to yard's smart 6f winner Spinatrix, but showed little on racecourse bow at Thirsk, and failed to do any better at Carlisle last time.

Form: 99

(20)

Calippo^p⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: L Morris| T: A Watson| D

7/1

Paid the price for a slow start on debut at Redcar when third and still showed signs of inexperience when winning at Lingfield. Did a bit too much in front when third of 7 to Oti Ma Boati at Pontefract last time, and holds solid claims on that form.

Form: 313

(19)

Classy Lady²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: Ben Robinson⁽³⁾| T: Ollie Pears

28/1

Cheap purchase who stepped up markedly from debut when 5¼L fourth of 9 to Rose of Kildare at Redcar last time, albeit held by Calippo (who was making her debut) on that running.

Form: 64

(6)

Lili Wen Fach⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: A Mullen| T: P D Evans

11/2

Improved when runner-up at Chepstow late last month, and didn't need to improve when winning a 5f event there last time. Has form claims, but lacks scope, and may have to settle for a minor role.

Form: 637421

(12)

Queen Moya¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: Faye McManoman⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler

66/1

Sent off 100/1 when well beaten on debut at Thirsk 11 days ago, and makes limited appeal, even if that effort was needed.

Form: 8

Non-Runners

(7)

Ambyfaeirvine²⁷

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: I Furtado J: P Hanagan

(15)

Bob's Oss¹⁶

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: J & S Quinn J: Jason Hart

(22)

My Dream Of You⁵⁰

Weight: 8-9| Age: 2

T: T Coyle & K Wood J: Barry McHugh

(10)

Youthfilly³¹

Weight: 8-9| Age: 2

T: Ollie Pears J: Jamie Gormley

Forecasts

Sir Gordon (7/2), Speed Dating (9/2), Lili Wen Fach (11/2), Chattanooga Boy (6/1), Calippo (7/1), Afterallthat (12/1), Return To Senders (16/1), Out Of Breath (16/1), The Trendy Man (16/1), Ambyfaeirvine (16/1), Amnaa (22/1), Bob's Oss (25/1), Classy Lady (28/1), Sparkling Breeze (33/1), Rain Cap (33/1), Beautrix (50/1), Archie Bear (50/1), Queen Moya (66/1), Pronghorn (66/1), Microclimate (66/1), Youthfilly (66/1), My Dream Of You (66/1)

CALIPPO and Chatanooga Boy are the only previous winners in the field, and both ran well enough under penalties last time to suggest that they could dominate down in class. Speed Dating is the type to improve markedly on a promising debut, and looks best of the rest.