16:05 Newbury

Friday 17 September 2021

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Dubai Duty Free Handicap

Off time: 16:05 | Winning time: 2m 34.54s

(3)

On To Victory²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: A Kirby| T: A King| OR: 102| D

14/1

Last year's November Handicap victor who had been in winning form over hurdles before returning with a solid effort in a listed event at Goodwood. Both subsequent efforts have been disappointing.

Form: 217-250

(2)

Calling The Wind⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hughes| OR: 100| D

18/1

Ran a cracker to finish runner-up in Queen Alexandra Stakes in June. Even better when winning 20-runner handicap at Goodwood (20.6f, good to soft). Marked drop in trip won't suit, though.

Form: 42-3621

(8)

Favorite Moon^t⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 99| D

14/1

Largely progressive at 3 and took it up another notch to win a valuable Australian handicap in March. Not disgraced at Royal Ascot 3 months ago and given a chance by the handicapper since. Considered.

Form: 018-100

(7)

Sextant¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Billy Garritty⁽³⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 99| CD

16/1

Smart performer who hasn't been at the top of his game this term. Latest third of 4 at Haydock was a positive step and he's been dropped a couple of pounds since, so not a forlorn hope.

Form: 43-6583

(5)

Makram⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: James Doyle| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 97| BF

11/4

Useful sort who got back to winning ways in 10f handicap at Sandown in July and unsuited by the way things developed when runner-up at Newmarket since. A well-run race should bring more out of him.

Form: 8-52212

(9)

Nate The Great¹³³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Joshua Bryan| T: A M Balding| OR: 94

40/1

Scored at Wolverhampton in February and backed that up with a couple of respectable efforts, tenth in the Chester Cup on latest. Marked drop back in trip doesn't look ideal returning from a break.

Form: 4-23140

(10)

Master The Stars⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Mark Crehan⁽³⁾| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 91

20/1

Ridden more prominently and better than ever when doubling career tally at Newmarket in May. Hasn't fired since but met trouble when mid-field at Ascot last time.

Form: 631265

(12)

Labeebb^t⁵⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 88| D

10/1

Useful sort who has been holding his form so far this term. Good third at Ascot last time but no clear indication that he's ahead of his mark.

Form: 13-3533

(1)

Galahad Threepwood¹³²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Rob Hornby| T: M R Channon| OR: 86| D

50/1

Has looked in the handicapper's grip since landing a double at Lingfield earlier in the season and might need this return from 4 months off. Others make more appeal.

Form: 113234

(4)

Twisted Reality⁹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R M Beckett| OR: 92

9/1

Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Nottingham last season and not seen to best effect when fourth to Eshaada on her return. Excuses in Ribblesdale 92 days ago and remains with potential.

Form: 1-40

(11)

Surrey Gold²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: David Egan| T: H Morrison| OR: 86| C

3/1

Emphatic winner over 11f here in May on only his second handicap start. Not seen to best effect since and takes on his elders for the first time in ideal conditions, so big player.

Form: 01-2188

(6)

Star Caliber^h1⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 86| BF

5/1

Goodwood maiden winner on sole 2-y-o start and running well of late, going off hard when third at Ascot last time. Type to benefit from a hood, so he's an obvious player.

Form: 1-73223

Forecasts

Makram (11/4), Surrey Gold (3/1), Star Caliber (5/1), Twisted Reality (9/1), Labeebb (10/1), Favorite Moon (14/1), On To Victory (14/1), Sextant (16/1), Calling The Wind (18/1), Master The Stars (20/1), Nate The Great (40/1), Galahad Threepwood (50/1)

SURREY GOLD bolted up at this track earlier in the year and has shaped better than the result on both subsequent starts, so he's fancied to get back to winning ways with the return to this trip firmly in his favour. Several others can have a case made for them, notably the improving Makram and the front-running Star Caliber.