15:13 Doncaster

Saturday 5 November 2022

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BetGoodwin November Handicap

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 2m 42.2s

(19)

Tritonic²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Callum Hutchinson⁽⁵⁾| T: A King| OR: 102| D

16/1

Better known as a smart hurdler in recent times but he showed he's of a similar merit on the level when winning a Goodwood handicap over this trip last month. Up 4 lb but it's offset by Callum Hutchinson's claim. Respected.

Form: 24/48-21

(21)

Israr¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Jim Crowley| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 106| CD

5/2

Got up close home in the traditionally strong London Gold Cup at Newbury in May. Ran at least as well when third of 19 in King George Handicap at Royal Ascot and back from a blip in midsummer when winning readily over C&D on heavy last month. Raised 7 lb but it may not stop this improving 3-y-o.

Form: 2-31331

(2)

Alright Sunshine^v¹¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: Billy Garritty| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 101| D

80/1

Back to best to win 6-runner handicap at Ripon in July but not seen since. Could only manage a midfield finish in this from a similar mark last year and similar outcome likely again.

Form: 833401

(1)

Dark Jedi¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 100| C| D

40/1

Has largely held in form well this season and he got his head back in front in a 14.5f course handicap (heavy) a fortnight ago. Will face similar ground conditions again but that race rather fell apart and suspicion he'll find a few too strong up 5 lb.

Form: 245691

(22)

Farhan³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 98| CD

20/1

Progressive 3-y-o campaign culminated with win in this race on soft ground. Advanced his form again when landing big-field handicap at York Ebor meeting in August. Ran as well could be expected in face of stiff task in Group 3 last month after which he was sold from John Butler for 150,000 gns.

Form: 21-4518

(6)

Cemhaan^t⁷¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: N Callan| T: George Baker| OR: 96| D

25/1

Hit the ground running this spring with a brace of wins. Came up short in big-field events at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood but back on the up when taking a 5-runner-race at Newbury at the end of August. Acts on heavy. Not discounted.

Form: 9-11791

(12)

Deja³⁶⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: R Havlin| T: P W Chapple-Hyam| OR: 95| D

40/1

Old Newton Cup winner in 2020 but he has lost his way since and hasn't been seen since finishing down the field in this last year. Can only watch.

Form: 0/76070-

(11)

Prydwen⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: George Scott| OR: 93| D

20/1

Progressive sort who stayed on well to win by 2 lengths over 11.5f at Haydock in September. Raised another 6 lb but he is unexposed around 1½m. Deep ground an unknown, though.

Form: 164331

(13)

Wilkie⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: George Wood| T: J Butler| OR: 93

80/1

Pretty useful performer for Andre Fabre in France. Off 17 months, showed he retains ability when fifth of 7 in Epsom handicap on return in September. Has to prove that he stays this far and is effective on deep ground but still needs a betting check for last year's winning yard.

Form: 5/3153-5

(4)

Mr Curiosity⁵⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 92| D

66/1

Looked a handicapper on the up when winning easily over 1¾m at Redcar last autumn but well held in this race 3 weeks later and also faded to finish down the field in the Mallard here on his belated reappearance in September. Subsequently sold out of Charlie Fellowes' yard for 25,000 gns.

Form: 83104-8

(16)

On To Victory²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: A King| OR: 92| CD

28/1

Smart dual purpose performer (won this in 2020) but lightly raced and below his best so far this season, finishing 6 lengths behind stablemate Tritonic at Goodwood last time.

Form: 509-506

(7)

Mr Alan^p²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: G Boughey| OR: 96

12/1

Back to form with a bang this autumn, going very close at Ayr before getting back to winning ways at Nottingham (1¼m) soft) 24 days ago. Step back up in trip should suit. One to consider.

Form: 258021

(10)

Metier^t²⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: Saffie Osborne⁽³⁾| T: H Fry| OR: 89

13/2

Useful on the Flat in Ireland earlier in his career and has developed into a smart hurdler for this yard. Goes particularly well when the mud is flying and he's a very interesting contender back on the Flat with Saffie Osborne taking 3 lb off.

Form: 471275/

(3)

Emiyn⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Harrison Shaw| T: D Carroll| OR: 88| D

33/1

This front-runner has raced mainly at Chester this year, getting his head in front over 2¼m in September. Effective over this much shorter trip but opposable at a track which may not play to his strengths quite so much.

Form: 642421

(5)

Faylaq²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Rowan Scott| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 86| D

28/1

Losing run stretches back to 2019 but he again ran well when narrowly denied in a big field at York 4 weeks ago. Capable of getting involved but suspicion he'll find at least the odd one too strong again.

Form: 644532

(15)

Nathanael Greene^p²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: A J Farragher⁽³⁾| T: W J Haggas| OR: 90| BF

5/1

Typical steady improver from the yard, winning over 1¾m at Haydock in July and good fourth of 14 over the same trip at York 3 months later. Could have more to come. Considered.

Form: 3-14214

(8)

Furzig¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-9| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 85| D

66/1

Has thrived in the mud at Catterick this autumn, scoring twice over this trip in recent weeks. Up another 5 lb and in a stronger race now.

Form: 040711

(14)

First Officer¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: David Egan| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 89| BF| D

7/1

Has reacted positively for a switch to this yard, winning at Nottingham and second here (both 1¼m on heavy ground) last month. Had form over as far as 2m for previous stable so the step back up in trip is a help if anything. High on the shortlist.

Form: 134312

(20)

Teed Up^t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-6| J: F Norton| T: E Mullins| OR: 82

6/1

Useful performer on the Flat for Ken Condon in 2020. Won a Galway handicap hurdle for this shrewd stable in July. Only midfield back on the level at Leopardstown last month but his yard's record in good handicaps affords him plenty of respect, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.

Form: 121/00-9

(17)

Ring Of Beara⁹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: J P Sullivan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 85

100/1

Looked potentially very useful at 2 but hasn't fired so far this term, leaving Richard Hughes after finishing seventh of 12 over 11f at Goodwood in July. Stamina far from assured.

Form: 215-977

(18)

Lunar Jet²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 8-2| J: J Quinn| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 71

50/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, 13¾ lengths sixth of 9 to Mr Alan in handicap at Nottingham (1¼m, soft) 24 days ago. Likely up against it from out of the handicap.

Form: 693536

Non-Runners

(9)

Sir Rumi¹⁴

Weight: 9-0| Age: 4

T: R Hannon J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Israr (5/2), Nathanael Greene (5/1), Teed Up (6/1), Metier (13/2), First Officer (7/1), Mr Alan (12/1), Tritonic (16/1), Farhan (20/1), Prydwen (20/1), Sir Rumi (20/1), Cemhaan (25/1), On To Victory (28/1), Faylaq (28/1), Emiyn (33/1), Dark Jedi (40/1), Deja (40/1), Lunar Jet (50/1), Mr Curiosity (66/1), Furzig (66/1), Alright Sunshine (80/1), Wilkie (80/1), Ring Of Beara (100/1)

ISRAR quickened clear in very good style here 2 weeks ago and can make light of a 7 lb rise and provide the Gosden stable with another winner in this end-of-season highlight. There are many possible dangers, headed by fellow 3-y-o First Officer, who has thrived for a switch to Jane Chapple-Hyam. Metier goes very well in the mud over hurdles and is of interest back on the Flat. Irish raider Teed Up and top-weight Tritonic complete the shortlist.