16:50 Ascot

Friday 1 October 2021

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Berkshire Search & Rescue Dogs (BSARD) Handicap

Off time: 16:51 | Winning time: 1m 30.63s

(9)

Sunray Major¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 95| D

11/10

Half-brother to top-class Kingman. Overcame a 15-month absence to readily make it 2 wins from 3 starts in Chelmsford novice 15 days ago. Lacks experience for a race like this but he could be smart.

Form: 14-1

(18)

Tammani⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 95| D

25/1

Listed winner in 2019. Very lightly raced since and neve a threat in 1m York handicap on yard debut in August, slowly into stride and always behind.

Form: 9/20-280

(8)

Wonder Elzaam^b⁵⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: J F Egan| T: J S Moore| OR: 93| D

66/1

16/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 54 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Niall Thomas Egan. Others more persuasive.

Form: 409005

(1)

Cliffs Of Capri^b²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: D C Costello| T: J A Osborne| OR: 92| BF| CD

20/1

Failed to fire here last time he last time but he has a good course record overall (dual C&D winner), including fourth in International over C&D in July.

Form: 407409

(10)

Farasi Lane^p,t1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Tom Marquand| T: T Ward| OR: 92| D

14/1

Improved to win pair of Sandown handicaps at up to 1m this summer. Not at his best back there last time, though. Has a tongue strap added now.

Form: 521817

(6)

Soar Above⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: David Egan| T: J Butler| OR: 89| D

80/1

Back to form with a bang when winning a 7-runner 1m Newmarket handicap in August. 6 lb rise means he'll require a career best to follow up.

Form: 1-35051

(4)

Tinto¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Rob Hornby| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 89| C

50/1

Is a long time without a win and propensity to blow the start doesn't make him a viable betting proposition.

Form: 900938

(13)

Able Kane²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Oisin Murphy| T: B R Millman| OR: 89| D

15/2

Enjoying a productive season, proving better than ever as he resumed winning ways at Doncaster (6.5f) 3 weeks ago, making all and showing a willing attitude. Claims having first crack at 7f.

Form: 162321

(11)

Dazzling Dan¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: S W Kelly| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 88| D

40/1

Won at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April. Also placed on his next 3 starts but last couple of efforts have been short of best.

Form: 332506

(2)

Run To Freedom²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: H Candy| OR: 90| D

14/1

AW winner on final 2-y-o start and better than ever when doubling tally at Newmarket (7f, good) in August. Creditable third at Doncaster (7f again) last month but he did carry his head awkwardly.

Form: 1-26713

(7)

Marshal Dan²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Ray Dawson| T: H Main| OR: 87| D

20/1

Found International over C&D in July too hot to handle but he was back on track in calmer waters when winning at Sandown 3 weeks ago, albeit helped by an enterprising front-running ride. This harder.

Form: 290501

(5)

Woven^p1¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 87| D

16/1

Nicely handicapped and did well to get second having missed the break at Thirsk (6f) in August. Never involved in the Ayr Silver Cup last time after another slow start. Back up in trip.

Form: 245920

(14)

Ripp Orf^t²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Hayley Turner| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 84| CD

40/1

Plenty of good runs over this C&D, including Victoria Cup win. However, he's failed to beat a rival in outings since returning from a long absence so has plenty to prove for the time being.

Form: 4220/80

(15)

Top Secret^h²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Nicola Currie| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 84| CD

8/1

Took his C&D record to 2-2 when seeing off 9 rivals last month. Still looks on a good mark having been only nudged up 2 lb. Major player.

Form: 741221

(16)

Spirited Guest¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Jane Elliott| T: G G Margarson| OR: 84| CD

33/1

Three wins from 12 starts this year, the latest over C&D in July. 18/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good) 15 days ago. Another who can't be discounted.

Form: 121552

(17)

Ibiza Rocks²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 86| BF| D

25/1

Newbury novice winner at 2. Made a good start in handicaps when second of 8 at Sandown (7f, good) in August. Disappointed when last of 3 at Leicester since but it's still early days with him.

Form: 61-323

(12)

Starshiba⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 83| D

10/1

Edged out only by a subsequent winner at Goodwood in June but his 3 efforts since have been no more than respectable. Needs to recapture his best.

Form: 642794

Non-Runners

(3)

Desert Doctor²¹

Weight: 9-3| Age: 6

T: E Walker J: L Morris

Forecasts

Sunray Major (11/10), Able Kane (15/2), Top Secret (8/1), Starshiba (10/1), Run To Freedom (14/1), Farasi Lane (14/1), Woven (16/1), Cliffs Of Capri (20/1), Marshal Dan (20/1), Desert Doctor (20/1), Ibiza Rocks (25/1), Tammani (25/1), Spirited Guest (33/1), Ripp Orf (40/1), Dazzling Dan (40/1), Tinto (50/1), Wonder Elzaam (66/1), Soar Above (80/1)

TOP SECRET has been nudged up only 2 lb for his C&D success last month and that may not prevent him going in again. Sunray Major is much less battle-hardened than the rest but this well-bred colt could be better than a handicapper and it'll be very interesting to see how much confidence there is behind him in the market. Able Kane and course-specialist Cliffs of Capri are also on the shortlist.