17:25 York

Saturday 17 June 2023

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Clean Up With PPS Handicap

Off time: 17:26 | Winning time: 1m 10.76s

(11)

Royal Parade^p⁶^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M Appleby| OR: 82| D

15/2

Resumed winning ways in emphatic style at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Saddles a 5 lb penalty now but he can't be taken lightly if in the same mood.

Form: 9-39971

(8)

Many A Star^b¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Mohammed Tabti⁽⁷⁾| T: P & O Cole| OR: 86| D

20/1

Dual 6f winner in 2022 but he raced too freely after 9 months off when tenth of 14 at Epsom (6f) 14 days ago. It would come as no surprise to see him bounce back in refitted blinkers.

Form: 81220-0

(2)

The Green Man^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: Kaiya Fraser⁽⁷⁾| T: J Parr| OR: 86| D

7/1

Bounced back to his best to pick up a second win on turf in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Enters calculations despite a 4 lb rise.

Form: 166931

(9)

Soldier's Minute^h⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 85| CD

11/1

C&D winner who arrives in decent nick, fourth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. One to consider off an easing mark.

Form: 02-9054

(15)

Ghathanfar^p³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-1| J: D Nolan| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 84| C| D

9/1

Course winner who posted a creditable ninth of 21 in handicap over C&D (firm) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix.

Form: 438-889

(14)

Abate⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Mia Nicholls⁽⁷⁾| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 81| CD

6/1

C&D winner who arrives on a hat-trick after recent all-the-way wins at Hamilton and Haydock (6f). Can go well once more despite hiked up 6 lb now.

Form: 00-5311

(3)

Rathbone¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Jason Hart| T: M Herrington| OR: 81| D

11/1

Yet to get his head in front this season but comes here in good order, third of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Shortlisted.

Form: 05-7373

(7)

Good Earth⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: T Eaves| T: M Herrington| OR: 80| CD

4/1

Has gradually worked his way back to top form this year and readily landed 17-runner apprentices handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago. This C&D winner rates a player off the same mark.

Form: 5-64921

(6)

Roundhay Park²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-11| J: Alex Jary⁽⁷⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 80| CD

50/1

Scored at Catterick (6f) in April but below par since, only thirteenth of 16 to The Green Man at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. This C&D winner needs to get back on track.

Form: 38-9170

(4)

Great News⁵⁸³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: K T O'Neill| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 78

11/1

Below par when last seen on the track 19 months ago, tongue strap on for 1st time when ninth at Chelmsford City (6f). Handily weighted if fully tuned up though after his long absence.

Form: 282259/

(1)

Showtime Mahomes¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 76| CD

14/1

C&D winner last May and he's started this season in good order, fourth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Possibilities.

Form: 007-264

(12)

Muscika^v⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 76| CD

25/1

Dual AW winner this spring and performing well on turf since, unsuited by drop to 5f when fifth of 8 at Catterick 7 days ago. Can also boast a C&D win so he needs considering in a refitted visor.

Form: 130345

(13)

As If By Chance¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Tom Marquand| T: N Tinkler| OR: 75| D

16/1

Ended losing run in 11-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Up 4 lb but ought to be in the shake-up.

Form: 354931

(5)

Havana By The Sea¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: P Hanagan| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 81| D

16/1

Turned in her best effort of the season when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (7f, firm) 10 days ago. Two-time scorer in 2022 so she's one to consider.

Form: 153-685

(10)

Rich Waters¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 69

40/1

Fairly useful at his best but it's now 12 runs since last win in 2020. Yet to hit top form for his current yard but easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

Form: 4330-87

Forecasts

Good Earth (4/1), Abate (6/1), The Green Man (7/1), Royal Parade (15/2), Ghathanfar (9/1), Soldier's Minute (11/1), Rathbone (11/1), Great News (11/1), Showtime Mahomes (14/1), As If By Chance (16/1), Havana By The Sea (16/1), Many A Star (20/1), Muscika (25/1), Rich Waters (40/1), Roundhay Park (50/1)

Plenty are in with a shout but GOOD EARTH escapes a penalty for his recent Beverley success and can bag a second C&D win. The Green Man is feared most on the back of his Doncaster victory, although several others can have a say too with Muscika, Many A Star and Soldier's Minute completing the shortlist.