15:15 Doncaster

Saturday 7 November 2020

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Betfair November Handicap

Off time: 15:18 | Winning time: 2m 36.52s

(18)

Euchen Glen¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 109| CD

13/2

Missed 2019 but he's thrived since return and arrives on a hat-trick after Group 3 wins at York and Newbury. Off a career-high mark now but this C&D winner can't be dismissed lightly in current mood.

Form: 551411

(1)

Raymond Tusk¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Thore Hammer-Hansen⁽³⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 108| D

80/1

Former Group 2 winner who posted several really smart efforts last season. Only twice raced this term and well-beaten seventh after 10 months off in Group 3 at Newbury fortnight ago. Hard to warm to.

Form: 7401-47

(12)

Glencadam Glory^h¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Ella McCain⁽⁷⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 103| C| D

80/1

Useful gelding who looked as good as ever when excellent second from the front in York's Ebor Handicap but well held since behind Euchen Glen at Haydock and Newbury. Has something to prove now.

Form: 065206

(13)

On To Victory⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: A King| OR: 99| D

10/1

Useful hurdler/middle-distance stayer who has been placed all three runs since his return, conceding first run to winner when runner-up at Haydock (14f) last time. Much respected off unchanged mark.

Form: 870/322

(5)

Indianapolis^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: S De Sousa| T: J G Given| OR: 97| D

28/1

Dual 12f winner last autumn and good efforts to make the frame at York and Haydock this term. Failed to stay in Cesarewitch at Newmarket last time so not ruled out back in trip now.

Form: 434030

(20)

Sam Cooke¹⁰⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 95| D

7/2

Relished the mud when scoring at Chester sole 2019 start and back after 14-month absence with two promising efforts this term, second in 12f Ascot handicap last time. Still low mileage so big player.

Form: 221/1-52

(9)

Now Children³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: R Havlin| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 95| D

250/1

Useful 12f winner for Clive Cox in 2018 but proved disappointing over hurdles/fences for Oliver Greenall. Lots to prove back on level now for another new yard.

Form: 14210/6-

(10)

Rhythmic Intent¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: W Buick| T: S C Williams| OR: 94| D

28/1

Enjoyed fine first half of season, winning at York and Newbury, but turned in poor effort when beating only one over 14f here 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 141447

(3)

Dash Of Spice^t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 94| D

12/1

Dual winner of big handicaps in 2018 but missed whole of last year and below par this term until runner-up in handicap over C&D fortnight ago. Not certain to back that run up so others preferred.

Form: 950672

(17)

Torcello¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: Megan Nicholls⁽³⁾| T: S Lycett| OR: 93| D

20/1

Completed hat-trick last autumn and back from 11 months off with excellent second of 10 in 10f handicap at Newbury in the mud 14 days ago. Up 5 lb but winner has gone in again since so solid claims.

Form: 07111-2

(8)

Everything For You^p²⁹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: Ian Williams| OR: 92| D

80/1

Ended 2019 campaign on the up for Kevin Ryan, landing 12f Ripon handicap, but failed to fire in 3 starts over hurdles for current yard in the winter. Back on level after 9 months off but respected.

Form: 295812-

(22)

Kingbrook²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: R Kingscote| T: Ian Williams| OR: 97| D

7/2

Fairly useful juvenile for Mark Johnston who has improved with each run for his new yard, impressively landing 12f Newmarket handicap on soft ground last time. Up 6 lb but more to come so interesting.

Form: 183-331

(4)

Aasheq⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-5| J: P Hanagan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 90

28/1

Yet to win this term but knocking on the door, runner-up in 10f handicap at Redcar only four days ago. Effective over 12f and goes well in the mud so much respected off unchanged mark.

Form: 905232

(15)

Tulip Fields⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Harry Bentley| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 94| CD

12/1

Gained last of her 3 wins this year over C&D and not discredited when fifth of 11 to Sorrel in 13f listed race at Lingfield 9 days ago. In the mix despite 4 lb rise.

Form: 163415

(14)

Nuits St Georges³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-3| J: J F Egan| T: D Menuisier| OR: 88| D

80/1

Fairly useful middle-distance stayer but well below par both starts since scoring at Newmarket (14f) in July. Others more persuasive.

Form: 0-13176

(16)

Hiroshima^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: Darragh Keenan⁽³⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 87| D

16/1

Rejuvenated since cheekpieces went on, readily scoring at Ayr before excellent third on soft ground at Doncaster (14f). Hit with further 5 lb rise but still quite low mileage so one for the shortlist.

Form: 3-00313

(23)

C'Est No Mour^p¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 8-2| J: George Wood| T: S Hodgson| OR: 87| D

100/1

Enjoying fine season, gaining third win at Bath (14f) last month, until last of 7 at Nottingham 10 days ago. Sort to bounce back and proven on soft ground so no forlorn hope.

Form: 123417

(6)

Surrey Pride¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-0| J: Ray Dawson⁽³⁾| T: J Tuite| OR: 90| BF

7/1

Progressed well to bag 10f handicaps at Newbury and Chester but well below par when fifth in the mud back at Newbury last time. Remains open to improvement at 12f but underfoot conditions a concern.

Form: 541155

(21)

Eagle Court³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-0| J: Cam Hardie| T: D O'Meara| OR: 90

16/1

Arrives firmly on the up and made it 3-5 this year with cosy success in 10f handicap at Nottingham in the mud. Up 5 lb but form has been franked and yet to tackle 12f so well worth considering.

Form: 5-16611

(11)

Strawberry Rock²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-0| J: L Morris| T: H Palmer| OR: 88| D

28/1

Scored readily over 12f on handicap bow at Ripon but only fair fifth off 8 lb higher at York (13.8f) 29 days ago. Still lightly raced but this is no easy ask from 2 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 1315

(19)

Beechwood Jude¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-0| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 83| D

66/1

Back on song to gain second 12f handicap win of season at Catterick 11 days ago, making all. Relishes the mud but off 6 lb higher now so another career best is needed if he's to figure.

Form: 1-14471

(7)

Bollin Joan^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-0| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 82| CD

80/1

Enjoying profitable campaign and posted career best with third victory of term in 12f handicap at Catterick three weeks ago. C&D winner too so shortlisted despite being 3 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 135281

(2)

Ben Lilly¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-0| J: George Rooke⁽⁵⁾| T: D H Brown| OR: 82

66/1

Completed a five-timer when landing odds in 14f Redcar handicap and not disgraced under 6 lb penalty when fifth in 13f Newbury handicap 15 days ago. Goes well in the mud but 8 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 111115

Forecasts

Kingbrook (7/2), Sam Cooke (7/2), Euchen Glen (13/2), Surrey Pride (7/1), On To Victory (10/1), Dash Of Spice (12/1), Tulip Fields (12/1), Hiroshima (16/1), Eagle Court (16/1), Torcello (20/1), Rhythmic Intent (28/1), Aasheq (28/1), Strawberry Rock (28/1), Indianapolis (28/1), Ben Lilly (66/1), Beechwood Jude (66/1), Nuits St Georges (80/1), Bollin Joan (80/1), Raymond Tusk (80/1), Glencadam Glory (80/1), Everything For You (80/1), C'Est No Mour (100/1), Now Children (250/1)

A typically competitive November Handicap that can go to Ralph Beckett's lightly-raced 4-y-o SAM COOKE, who seems sure to take a big step forward having his first run on soft ground since bolting up at Chester last term. Improving 3-y-o duo Kingbrook and Eagle Court look ahead of their marks and rate big threats with Torcello and On To Victory also much respected.