15:30 York

Friday 14 June 2019

All13:5014:2014:5515:3016:0516:4017:15

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

Off time: 15:31 | Winning time: 1m 26.43s

(8)

Dream Walker^t³²

Age: 10| Weight: 9-7| J: Ben Robinson⁽³⁾| T: B Ellison| OR: 84| D

20/1

Veteran who scored at Galway in September. Not quite at that level since, albeit not disgraced, and now returns to his former yard. Market should be useful, but others more convincing.

Form: 0177-74

(2)

Right Action²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: S De Sousa| T: R A Fahey| OR: 84| D

13/2

Has won the same 7f handicap at Doncaster's Lincoln meeting for the last two years, on contrasting ground. Second since at Musselburgh, and ten ridden too aggressively in amateur event here last time. Could well bounce back.

Form: 343-125

(13)

Dark Intention²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Paula Muir⁽⁵⁾| T: L A Mullaney| OR: 82| CD

8/1

Much better for her return when second of 8 to Citron Major in a C&D amateur event, and while that came on a fast surface, she is at least as effective with some ease. Respected.

Form: 9197-02

(20)

My Amigo^t⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs Marjorie Fife| OR: 82

33/1

Very useful sprinter when on song, his last success coming at Newmarket last August. Hasn't returned in much form this season, however, and passed over until showing more positive signs.

Form: 3069-97

(4)

Bertiewhittle²⁷³

Age: 11| Weight: 9-5| J: R P Downey| T: T D Barron| OR: 82| CD

40/1

Talented handicapper on his day, but hard to win with, and he looked a shadow of his former self last year. On a handy mark if turning back the clock, but has no great record fresh.

Form: 8/65360-

(5)

Saluti²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: G Lee| T: P T Midgley| OR: 81| BF| D

25/1

Ran well on first two starts for new yard having left Amanda Perrett, and was far too free when running poorly in an amateur contest over C&D last time. Capable of much better if settling, so not ruled out.

Form: 054-227

(17)

New Look¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 81

25/1

Ex-French performer. Better effort for current yard when 6¼L sixth of 10 to Diocles of Rome in a 7f handicap at Doncaster last time. Needs to build again to be competitive, but that is far from impossible.

Form: 6166-06

(11)

Breanski¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Owen Payton⁽⁷⁾| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 81| D

20/1

Won his first two starts for this yard but struggling on his last couple of starts, and has an inexperienced claimer on board here. Needs a pace collapse to be competitive on recent evidence.

Form: 9750-90

(18)

Kupa River^h¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: B A Curtis| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 80| BF| D

11/1

Running well of late, and scored at Musselburgh early last month. Creditable effort in defeat since, although that seems to show that the handicapper is just in charge at present.

Form: 173133

(12)

Proud Archi²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Dods| OR: 79| D

14/1

Much his best effort this season when ¾L second of 14 to Firmdecisions at Carlisle last time, although both he and the winner were helped by the way that race unfolded, so possible the form flatters him a little.

Form: 747-652

(10)

Lualiwa^p²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 79| CD

20/1

Below his last winning mark, and came to hand early last season, but has been disappointing on all three starts this year, and visor he wore last time is swapped for more usual cheekpieces.

Form: 000-998

(16)

Candelisa^p,t¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: L Morris| T: D Loughnane| OR: 78| D

10/1

Showed grim determination to win over 7f at Leicester in April, and has run with credit on both starts on faster ground since. Recent rain a plus, and he remains feasibly treated on his best form for another yard.

Form: 867-163

(14)

Shawaamekh^t³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: D Nolan| T: D Carroll| OR: 78| BF| D

5/1

Registered a 6L victory over this trip at Catterick in a novice event last September, and has maintained his progress with good seconds in a pair of Wetherby handicaps this year. No reason why he won't run well once more.

Form: 3231-22

(15)

Stoney Lane²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Phil Dennis| T: R M Whitaker| OR: 77| D

10/1

Built upon his debut third when off the mark at the second attempt at Wetherby (7f, good to soft) last month. Ran at least as well when fourth of 12 to Bielsa last time, and respected despite lack of experience on handicap debut back up in trip.

Form: 314

(9)

Luis Vaz De Torres^h²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 77| D

20/1

Not at his best this year, although got back on track when a keeping-on fifth to Firmdecisions at Carlisle (6f) last time. Return to 7f will suit, and can have no excuses now.

Form: 278455

(6)

Magical Effect¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 75

16/1

Consistent, but not one to trust in a close finish, and losing run is mounting up. Ran his best race in a while when second of 7 to Tommy G at Ayr last time, but not certain to build on that now.

Form: 34-7442

(7)

Harbour Vision¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: P Mathers| T: D Shaw| OR: 75| D

33/1

More effective on AW than turf, winning three times at Chelmsford this year. Just a respectable 3¼L fifth of 14 to Sword Exceed at last time, and others appear to have more pressing claims here.

Form: 125145

(1)

Deansgate¹⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: Victor Santos⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 74| D

25/1

Sole turf win came over this trip at Doncaster in 2017. Seen more often at Newcastle in recent time, winning twice there last year. Bit below form this season, however, and opposable back on this surface.

Form: 6213-45

(19)

Esprit De Corps^h1⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: T Eaves| T: T D Barron| OR: 72

10/1

Yet to win in handicap company, but has been competitive off reduced mark this year, and ran best race in some time when ½L second of 12 to Call Out Loud at Leicester last time. On the same mark now, and big chance if a hood has a positive effect.

Form: 242032

Non-Runners

(3)

Bertog¹⁷

Weight: 8-9| Age: 4

T: J Mackie J: A Mullen

Forecasts

Shawaamekh (5/1), Right Action (13/2), Dark Intention (8/1), Stoney Lane (10/1), Candelisa (10/1), Esprit De Corps (10/1), Kupa River (11/1), Proud Archi (14/1), Magical Effect (16/1), Bertog (16/1), Luis Vaz De Torres (20/1), Breanski (20/1), Dream Walker (20/1), Lualiwa (20/1), New Look (25/1), Saluti (25/1), Deansgate (25/1), Harbour Vision (33/1), My Amigo (33/1), Bertiewhittle (40/1)

A few of these are well treated on old form, including Esprit de Corps, who went very close at Leicester last time, and now sports a first-time hood. He has claims if the headgear works, but preference is for CANDELISA, who has been running well for his new yard on quicker ground, and should be a greater force with cut underfoot. Right Action and Saluti both flopped over C&D last time, but are capavble of much better, so can't be ignored.