17:10 York

Friday 20 August 2021

All13:5014:2515:0015:3516:1016:4017:10

Sky Bet Mile Handicap

Off time: 17:12 | Winning time: 1m 36.01s

(13)

Aldaary²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 104

13/2

Made it 3-3 when taking 7f Ascot handicap on return. Not disgraced in well-contested handicaps since, including when fifth of 19 in the International Stakes at aforementioned venue last time.

Form: 11-1355

(14)

Star Of Orion²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 102

11/1

Down the field in the Britannia on his return but quickly resumed his progression with a comfortable 7f success at Newmarket in July. Excellent second under 3 lb penalty in International Stakes since.

Form: 325-012

(3)

Devilwala⁹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: D Loughnane| OR: 102

50/1

Smart effort when fourth in Dewhurst at Newmarket last year, but his efforts this season suggest that form flatters him somewhat. Switches to a handicap now for new yard after a break.

Form: 748-404

(16)

Royal Fleet^h1⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 100| D

11/4

Unbeaten in 3 starts, still looking a work in progress when taking 6-runner event on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) last time. Hood on for 1st time, and can go on improving.

Form: 1-11

(1)

Wishaah^t²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Jim Crowley| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 95| D

4/1

Took a big step forward in a first-time tongue tie to make it 2 wins from 3 starts on Newmarket handicap debut (1m) 4 weeks ago. That form is working out well, and he's capable of better still.

Form: 121

(8)

Rifleman^b³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: R L Moore| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 95

8/1

Has shown signs of temperament, but looked more straightforward on the back of a 9-week break/gelding operation when second in 1m handicap at Newmarket last time. Claims if he can hold it together.

Form: 921-U32

(12)

Isla Kai⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler| OR: 94| D

14/1

Has quickly developed into a useful handicapper this term, completing a hat-trick with another all-the-way success at Ascot (1m) 42 days ago. Should continue in form.

Form: 81-4111

(2)

Chief Little Hawk¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: D C Costello| T: J A Osborne| OR: 93

100/1

Useful colt who ended time with Aidan O'Brien with a good second at Fairyhouse. Stepped up on yard debut when fourth in 7f Newmarket handicap, though probably needs more respite from the handicapper.

Form: 70-9274

(6)

Dejame Paso²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 91| C| D

7/1

Back to winning ways in useful 9f Sandown handicap in June, showing a good attitude. Improved further to follow up in 6-runner event here last month and will continue to give a good account.

Form: 1-53611

(10)

Bellagio Man⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 88

200/1

Won 7f maiden at Gowran in May. Not disgraced on handicap bow at the Curragh final start, but this new trip isn't sure to suit on pedigree on first outing for new yard.

Form: 2139

(5)

Marsabit²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-3| J: David Egan| T: H Morrison| OR: 86| D

28/1

Recorded a third win of the season at Leicester in July, and then ran a cracker upped markedly in grade when second at Ascot (1m) last time. Still one to be positive about.

Form: 7-13112

(7)

King Triton⁶⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: Hayley Turner| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 85| D

12/1

Improved to get off the mark at the third attempt in 1m novice at Thirsk in July, digging deep. Subsequently sold out of Roger Varian's yard for 100,000 gns, and can go on improving for new stable.

Form: 741

(9)

Abduction²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-1| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R A Fahey| OR: 84

33/1

Wolverhampton maiden winner who returned with an excellent second on Pontefract handicap debut in June but comfortably held in deeper company both starts since. Significantly up in trip.

Form: 251-200

(15)

Cuban Dancer¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-1| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 84| D

50/1

Forged clear in good style to double his tally at Newmarket in July. Ridden too aggressively at Beverley and wasted no time getting back on track when second in 3-runner affair at Ripon 11 days ago.

Form: 716142

Non-Runners

(4)

Raadobarg⁶⁴

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: R Varian J: Rossa Ryan

(11)

Il Bandito¹³

Weight: 8-1| Age: 3

T: C Hills J: S De Sousa

Forecasts

Royal Fleet (11/4), Wishaah (4/1), Aldaary (13/2), Dejame Paso (7/1), Rifleman (8/1), Raadobarg (10/1), Star Of Orion (11/1), King Triton (12/1), Isla Kai (14/1), Il Bandito (20/1), Marsabit (28/1), Abduction (33/1), Devilwala (50/1), Cuban Dancer (50/1), Chief Little Hawk (100/1), Bellagio Man (200/1)

ROYAL FLEET maintained his unbeaten record on his Newmarket handicap bow despite still looking very raw against more battle-hardened rivals, so with the prospect of more to come, a 7-lb rise may not be enough to stop the 4-timer. Wishaah's latest win is working out well and he's considered a big threat, as is the lightly-raced King Triton, who's recently changed yards for 100,000 gns.