Magners Dark Fruit Cider Handicap

Off time: 17:19 | Winning time: 2m 29.87s

(2)

Spanish Archer^h³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 100| C| D

10/3

Produced his best effort yet when getting on top close home in a competitive Ripon in July, then not ideally placed in a strong Ascot handicap next time. Still one to bear in mind.

Form: 324-517

(5)

Al Muffrih^p1⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 96| BF

7/2

In top form this season and was rather unfortunate not to get the better of Spanish Archer at Ripon 50 days ago. Taken to go one better with cheekpieces applied.

Form: 510-032

(4)

Away He Goes²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jim Crowley| T: I Mohammed| OR: 95| D

10/3

Progressive last season and has worked his way back into form this term, fifth in a French Group 3 last time. Needs improvement having been put back up to 95 on the back of that effort.

Form: 11-6325

(3)

Mankayan^v²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: S Donohoe| T: C Fellowes| OR: 90| BF| CD

9/4

Scored over C&D in July and has lost nothing in defeat at Ascot and Pontefract since, clear of the remainder when runner-up at the latter track 29 days ago. May do better still.

Form: 40-3122

(1)

Toronto⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: J G Given| OR: 96

11/1

Useful sort at up to 1¼m for Aidan O'Brien and posted a career best on just his second outing for his current stable when second at Haydock 9 days ago. One to consider.

Form: 88-4552

Forecasts

Mankayan (9/4), Away He Goes (10/3), Spanish Archer (10/3), Al Muffrih (7/2), Toronto (11/1)

AL MUFFRIH looked ahead of his mark at Ripon last time and, having been given time to get over those exertions, he can reverse the form with Spanish Archer to land this tightly-knit handicap. The remaining trio all have a chance, though Mankayan looks the pick of them.