14:25 Newbury

Saturday 15 August 2020

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Unibet You're On Handicap (Str)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 1m 40.22s

(9)

Orbaan²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: A Kirby| T: D O'Meara| OR: 104| D

7/1

French recruit who left low-key British debut well behind when landing a York handicap (1m) in July. Better than bare result when fourth over the same C&D next time and he has to enter calculations.

Form: 5/24-814

(1)

Afaak^b¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Jim Crowley| T: C Hills| OR: 103| D

11/4

2019 Royal Hunt Cup winner who wasn't disgraced in this year's renewal of that race in June. Fine third with first-time blinkers enlisted at Glorious Goodwood 15 days ago and another bold show likely.

Form: 004-703

(5)

Jahbath²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: S Donohoe| T: W J Haggas| OR: 99| D

13/2

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who shaped well when fourth at Haydock on his first start following a 16-month layoff. Should have races in him off this sort of mark, but Jim Crowley prefers Afaak.

Form: 11/110-4

(8)

King Carney⁵⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: C Fellowes| OR: 100| D

9/1

Progressive 2-y-o campaign culminated in a heavy-ground listed success at Pontefract. However, well held both starts this season and faces a tall order off this mark now pitched into a handicap.

Form: 5211-78

(7)

Kasbaan⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: M Appleby| OR: 92| D

7/1

All 3 career wins gained on AW but has posted some decent efforts on turf this year, including when sixth in major 7f Ascot handicap off 3 lb higher mark last month. Claims with Oisin Murphy aboard.

Form: 083966

(10)

Prince Of Harts²⁹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Charles Bishop| T: S C Williams| OR: 92| D

18/1

Successful 3 times in 2019, including at Windsor (1m, heavy) when last seen in October. However, much more on his plate on this belated return/debut for new yard, having been raised 9 lb.

Form: 251321-

(2)

Tempus³⁰²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Jason Watson| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 91| BF| D

4/1

Well-bred colt who looked promising when winning first 2 starts of last season. Not beaten far when fourth in Wolverhampton handicap on latest start in October and he remains with potential.

Form: 2/114-

(3)

Overwrite⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: David Probert| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 92| BF| D

13/2

Windsor winner in June and fine second in a Glorious Goodwood handicap on penultimate start. Race may have come too soon at Bath (10.2f) 5 days later and this drop back in trip looks a good move.

Form: 461824

Result Amended

Tempus - Original Position 2nd. Amended Position 1st.

Overwrite - Original Position 1st. Amended Position 2nd.

Non-Runners

(6)

Modern Millie³⁷

Weight: 8-10| Age: 4

T: R M Beckett J: Harry Bentley

(4)

Pride Of America³⁶

Weight: 8-6| Age: 3

T: H J L Dunlop J: S De Sousa

Forecasts

Afaak (11/4), Tempus (4/1), Overwrite (13/2), Jahbath (13/2), Kasbaan (7/1), Orbaan (7/1), King Carney (9/1), Modern Millie (10/1), Pride Of America (14/1), Prince Of Harts (18/1)

The vote goes to AFAAK, who returned to something like his best when third off this mark in a major Glorious Goodwood handicap recently. He is versatile ground-wise and will prove a tough nut to crack if responding equally well to blinkers second time round. Tempus is unexposed and will be a big threat if ready to roll following a 10-month absence. Orbaan is another to consider.