17:15 Doncaster

Friday 25 October 2019

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Amateur Jockeys Association Amateur Riders' Handicap

Off time: 17:18 | Winning time: 2m 26.13s

(16)

Railport Dolly²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Joanna Mason| T: T D Barron| OR: 75| D

10/1

Last win came at Wetherby in May and quickly put a bad run behind him when second in 1m2f Redcar handicap just under two weeks ago. Prefers it when there is cut in the ground and may continue good form.

Form: 123372

(3)

Stringybark Creek³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: B Roberts⁽⁷⁾| T: D Loughnane| OR: 74

33/1

Winner at Beverley in June but not in the same sort of form since and looked flattering on form when seventh in 1m2f handicap back at that venue in late September. Best watched on current form.

Form: 976647

(18)

Luna Magic¹¹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Miss Brodie Hampson| T: A Watson| OR: 68

15/2

In excellent form so far for this yard and posted career-best when landing 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 11 days ago. Entitled to go well once again despite 5lb penalty to shoulder.

Form: 221221

(4)

Thomas Cranmer⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: Miss E Todd| T: Miss T Jackson| OR: 71| D

33/1

Looking for first win in 13 months but looking to come back into form on recent fourth-place finishes, including in 1m2f Redcar handicap. Likely to run to his mark so place claims.

Form: 574444

(8)

Deinonychus^h¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Miss Serena Brotherton| T: M Appleby| OR: 70| D

6/1

Back to best form recently with two ready success at Nottingham recently, including 1m2f handicap there earlier this month. Top amateur jockey booked and commands respect.

Form: 216311

(20)

Dutch Uncle^b¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Mr Charles Clover⁽⁵⁾| T: Tom Clover| OR: 70| D

20/1

Doesn't look the most straightforward horse and couldn't take advantage of prime chance to get back to winning ways when seventh of 15 at Nottingham last time. Starting to become frustrating.

Form: 135477

(5)

Jupiter Road^p,t⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-9| J: Mr Joshua Scott⁽⁷⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 74

50/1

Dual winner for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland and fared better than the result suggested when last of four at Thirsk last time out. Back up in trip and not entirely without hope.

Form: 618554

(10)

Thorntoun Care^p³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Miss Amy Collier⁽⁵⁾| T: K Tutty| OR: 70| D

20/1

Resumed winning ways and arguably a season-best when winning at Beverley (1m1f) last month. Race was run to suit that day but may be coming back into best form.

Form: 123561

(7)

Dance King^p,t²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-6| J: Mr William Easterby| T: T D Easterby| OR: 67| D

8/1

On a barren losing streak and tumbling down the weights but a step forward in the right direction when fourth at Redcar earlier this month. Cheekpieces now re-fitted and has place claims.

Form: 467034

(17)

Firby⁶²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-6| J: Miss Rachel Taylor⁽⁷⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 67

40/1

Started to look exposed at this level but bounced back to finish third at Redcar (1m2f) in August. Comes here off the back of a break but others stand out more.

Form: 1-83003

(2)

Grazeon Roy³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 10-4| J: Aaron Anderson⁽³⁾| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 69

16/1

Steadily improving and took another step up when fourth on handicap debut in 1m contest at Ayr last month. Step up to 1m2f may bring out more in him.

Form: 5534

(11)

Earth And Sky^p1⁷⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-4| J: Mr Simon Walker| T: George Scott| OR: 69WS

16/1

Fair form in maiden/novice company but found life difficult in handicap company, including last of six at Newcastle Cheekpieces turned to in a bid for a revival.

Form: 75446

(15)

Gamesters Icon^p,t⁹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Mr Cai Williams⁽⁷⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 60

9/2

Improved non-step since coming in off the back of a break, winning at Ayr before easy success at Bath (1m) last week. 5lb penalty to contend with but still looks well handicapped.

Form: 597211

(1)

Flood Defence³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-3| J: Miss S L Bowen⁽³⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 64| C| D

20/1

Course winner in the past. Latest win came on bottomless ground at Carlisle (1m3f) in August but has had excuses since, including hampered effort at Ayr last time out. May require a bit to prove and needs to bounce back.

Form: 523177

(14)

Kyoto Star^b1³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-3| J: Miss C R Crane⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 64

50/1

Regressive sort since winning on debut and saw no signs of that changing when 33/1 last of eight at Catterick (1m5f) last time out. Opposable on current form.

Form: 17-6908

(19)

Abushamah²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-1| J: Miss Emily Bullock⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 62

28/1

Two-time winner who was a good second at Beverley two starts ago but failing to fire off quick turnaround at Ayr on latest start. Place claims on best form.

Form: 664727

(9)

Firewater^p²³

Age: 3| Weight: 10-1| J: Mr E Cagney⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 66| D

12/1

Not won since Nottingham victory in June and had been running to his mark before fifth behind Deinonychus at that track on latest start. Bit to do to turn that form around.

Form: 122375

(12)

Zealous^p¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Mr Connor Wood⁽⁷⁾| T: A C Whillans| OR: 61| C

9/1

Found wanting after Carlisle victory in August but returned to some sort of peak form when second in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap (heavy) nine days ago. Will need to back that up.

Form: 851562

(13)

Majeste¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Mr J Harding| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 61

20/1

Hasn't won since two victories earlier in the season and not threatening to do so. Failed to see out longer trip at Musselburgh so is back over 1m2f. Best watched.

Form: 527876

Non-Runners

(6)

Casting Spells²⁸

Weight: 10-5| Age: 3

T: Tom Dascombe J: Miss A Deniel

Forecasts

Gamesters Icon (9/2), Deinonychus (6/1), Luna Magic (15/2), Dance King (8/1), Zealous (9/1), Railport Dolly (10/1), Firewater (12/1), Grazeon Roy (16/1), Earth And Sky (16/1), Thorntoun Care (20/1), Majeste (20/1), Dutch Uncle (20/1), Flood Defence (20/1), Casting Spells (20/1), Abushamah (28/1), Thomas Cranmer (33/1), Stringybark Creek (33/1), Firby (40/1), Kyoto Star (50/1), Jupiter Road (50/1)

GAMESTERS ICON has improved leaps and bounds since switching to his current handler and looked a horse who had finally found progression with an easy win last time. The 5lb shouldn't be of bother and he still looks well-treated if running to his best once again. His main rival is likely to be Deinonychus, who won well at Nottingham last time and represents connection who usually do well in this sphere, while Luna Magic also comes into the race in fine form but is being given no chances by the handicapper now.