13:43 Pontefract

Thursday 22 September 2022

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Yorkshire Wonder Horse Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 13:44 | Winning time: 1m 2.70s

(7)

High Security²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Alex Jary⁽⁷⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 66| D

8/1

Awarded race at Ripon in May and struck again at Beverley in August. Not seen to best out wide at Carlisle (5f, good to firm, 17/2) 23 days ago and could be worth another chance from this mark.

Form: 644217

(2)

Blissful Song^p¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Frederick Larson⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 65| BF| D

7/2

Latest win at Doncaster in April. Caught eye on return from break at Epsom in August and was always on back foot after awkward start last time, so no surprise to see a better showing here.

Form: 326135

(11)

Van Gerwen¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-12| J: Alexander Fielding⁽⁷⁾| T: P T Midgley| OR: 65| CD

14/1

3-time C&D winner has produced poor efforts on his last 2 starts. Becoming well treated but drawn widest and others are easier to fancy.

Form: 402468

(3)

Dazzling Dan^p¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Aiden Brookes⁽³⁾| T: Olly Williams| OR: 64

22/1

Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Continues to fall in weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, only sixth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good) 16 days ago. Others preferred.

Form: 809706

(10)

Sixcor^p⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Russell| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 62| D

12/1

3 wins from 16 runs this year, most recently at Ayr in August. Hasn't been seen to best effect on his last 2 outings, though will need to overcome a wide draw to figure here.

Form: 341290

(8)

Blazing Hot^b¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Oliver Stammers| T: D H Brown| OR: 61| D

18/1

Made the frame on 3 of 4 starts for Rebecca Menzies. Not disgraced last time and holds frame claims on yard debut with blinkers back on.

Form: 752436

(1)

Canaria Prince^b²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 60| BF| D

7/2

3 wins from 11 runs this year. Landed back-to-back events at Musselburgh in August and may have found run coming too soon when only eighth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to firm, 4/1) 23 days ago. Capable of bagging early lead from low draw.

Form: 236118

(9)

Spear Fir²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Mark Winn⁽⁵⁾| T: S Whitaker| OR: 61| BF

16/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Improved when runner-up at Thirsk on handicap debut but disappointed when fourth of 5 at Haydock (7f, firm) 20 days ago. Down significantly in trip.

Form: 74224

(6)

Imperial Khan²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Ryan Sexton⁽³⁾| T: P T Midgley| OR: 58

18/1

Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 15/2) 25 days ago. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara but doesn't appeal as any more than averagely treated.

Form: 734364

(5)

Arnold²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: O McSweeney⁽³⁾| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 53| BF| D

4/1

Unreliable sort. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Caught eye more than once this summer but couldn't justify support when fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 24 days ago. In the frame on all his previous visits to this track and isn't discounted.

Form: 044265

(4)

Sharrabang²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: Faye McManoman| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 47| D

9/1

Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. One of lesser races when eighth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good) 28 days ago. Back down in trip.

Form: 573248

Forecasts

Canaria Prince (7/2), Blissful Song (7/2), Arnold (4/1), High Security (8/1), Sharrabang (9/1), Sixcor (12/1), Van Gerwen (14/1), Spear Fir (16/1), Blazing Hot (18/1), Imperial Khan (18/1), Dazzling Dan (22/1)

BLISSFUL SONG travelled powerfully at Epsom on her return from a short break and is best forgiven her most recent run, so is the marginal pick here in a very tight-looking affair. Canaria Prince is interesting with the draw likely to suit, whilst High Security and Arnold are others to consider.