14:50 Haydock

Saturday 5 September 2020

All13:1013:4514:1514:5015:2516:0016:35

Betfair Exchange Old Borough Cup Handicap

Off time: 14:50 | Winning time: 3m 12.64s

(6)

Glencadam Glory^h¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 104

16/1

Has steadily found his form for new yard and (25/1) as good as ever when runner-up in Ebor at York fortnight ago, making most and giving best only last 1f. Raised 5 lb but still firmly in the mix.

Form: 5/40652

(11)

Euchen Glen¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 101

14/1

Very useful gelding who arrives on the back of good fifth of 21 in Ebor at York 14 days ago. Dropped 1 lb and goes well on soft so he's one for the shortlist.

Form: 1/39655

(13)

Reshoun^v¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Jim Crowley| T: Ian Williams| OR: 100| CD

20/1

Form went up a notch in first-time visor when winning Marsh Cup at Newbury but he ran poorly in listed company at Chester 16 days ago. Landed this event back in 2018 in the mud so could bounce back.

Form: 31-8416

(17)

Indianapolis^p¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: S De Sousa| T: J G Given| OR: 98

18/1

Dual winner last autumn and right back on his game of late, fourth of 17 in 2m handicap at York 17 days ago. A winner in the mud so considered off an unchanged mark.

Form: 650434

(8)

Diocletian¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 97| D

18/1

Signed off 2019 campaign with facile Chester success (14f) and got back on track when fourth of 6 in listed event there 16 days ago. Goes well on a soft surface too so he's no forlorn hope here.

Form: 231-064

(2)

Future Investment¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Bentley| T: R M Beckett| OR: 96

4/1

Low-mileage 4-y-o who posted career best when pouncing late to land 2m Chester handicap 16 days ago. Hiked 6 lb but still quite unexposed at staying trips and goes very well on soft so not discounted.

Form: 304-231

(12)

Rhythmic Intent²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: P J McDonald| T: S C Williams| OR: 96

11/2

Likeable colt who scored impressively on first try at 13f in Newbury handicap 20 days ago, striding clear last 1f. Up 6 lb but goes really well on soft and more to offer at this trip so a big player.

Form: 63-2141

(4)

Cape Coast⁵⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 95| D

17/2

Has returned from near 3-year absence as good as ever, cosily winning 14f Newmarket handicap (good to soft) 57 days ago. Raised 5 lb but very lightly raced so not dismissed lightly.

Form: 1122/21

(16)

Just In Time^p¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: A King| OR: 95| D

14/1

Fine strike rate in handicaps in 2018, winning 3 times, and not disgraced after 19 months off when midfield in 2m handicaps at Newbury and York. Slipping in the weights but still needs a bit more now.

Form: 2110/67

(1)

Stargazer¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: T Eaves| T: P A Kirby| OR: 95

150/1

Useful handicapper at his best (excellent record on Newcastle's AW) but off 17 months before (125/1) coming in last of 21 in Ebor at York 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 21/231-0

(9)

Rajinsky¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 94| D

6/1

Winless since the restart but has posted a series of good placed efforts, latest when runner-up in 2m York handicap. Nudged up another 2 lb but a winner in the mud so considered.

Form: 1-37222

(3)

Saglawy^h²¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: K Stott| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 93| D

33/1

Smart 2m winner over hurdles last season when also a fairly useful 14f Flat winner too for Willie Mullins. Back after 6 months off now for new yard with plenty on his plate.

Form: 545/100-

(10)

Calling The Wind⁵⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: S W Kelly| T: R Hughes| OR: 93| D

16/1

Looked a reformed character when scoring at Southwell in January and added to tally when springing a surprise over this trip at Ascot last month. Up 7 lb and others appeal more here.

Form: 97-1241

(7)

Dark Jedi¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 92

22/1

Thriving for his new yard, landing 9f handicaps at Hamilton and Ripon, and his form went up a notch again when upped to 12f and runner-up at York 15 days ago. Sure to be in mix if stamina holds out.

Form: 711442

(15)

Australis^b²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: R Varian| OR: 92| D

14/1

Steadily progressive stayer who posted fine second in Northumberland Plate at Newcastle. Only fair fifth kept to 2m at Ascot last time and blinkers are refitted now. Yet to race on soft ground.

Form: 212-125

(5)

Finniston Farm²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: G Lee| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 89| C

66/1

In good form for new yard, scoring at Compiegne in July before fourth of 9 in 14f minor event at Clairefontaine 26 days ago. Course winner in 2019 but needs a step forward here.

Form: 84-5154

(14)

Brandon Castle^t²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 8-8| J: Hollie Doyle| T: N B King| OR: 88| D

12/1

Fair staying handicapper who arrives in fine form over hurdles, scoring twice since the restart at Market Rasen. This is much tougher but has won in the mud so not totally dismissed off reduced mark.

Form: 14098/4

Forecasts

Future Investment (4/1), Rhythmic Intent (11/2), Rajinsky (6/1), Cape Coast (17/2), Brandon Castle (12/1), Euchen Glen (14/1), Australis (14/1), Just In Time (14/1), Calling The Wind (16/1), Glencadam Glory (16/1), Diocletian (18/1), Indianapolis (18/1), Reshoun (20/1), Dark Jedi (22/1), Saglawy (33/1), Finniston Farm (66/1), Stargazer (150/1)

A superb renewal of the Old Borough Cup but ready preference is for RHYTHMIC INTENT who relished the step up in trip when a most taking winner at Newbury (13f) last time and has plenty more to offer here given his liking to soft ground. Tim Easterby's Ebor second Glencadam Glory and thriving Dark Jedi are both well worth considering, while Australis can have a say too if handling the soft surface.