18:15 Pontefract

Sunday 25 June 2023

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Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Mile Handicap

Off time: 18:16 | Winning time: 1m 43.05s

(2)

Silver Sword²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Greg Cheyne| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 86| D

13/8

Refused to race on first 2 starts but hard to knock since then, making short work of his rivals in a 1m Southwell maiden in April. Had been handed a stiff-looking mark, but improved further when runner-up on handicap debut at Epsom (10.1f) earlier this month. Respected.

Form: RR52-12

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(10)

Concorde⁵²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: W Buick| T: G Boughey| OR: 86| CD

9/2

Has proved a different proposition sent handicapping upped to 1m this year (also gelded prior to his return), winning 3 of his 4 starts. Followed up his success at this C&D with a comfortable victory at Redcar in May and he can go on to land the hat-trick.

Form: 88-1211

(7)

Ludo's Landing^b¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: F Norton| T: C Johnston| OR: 81| BF| D

50/1

Returned to the scene of his only previous win, showed improved form in first-time blinkers when doubling his tally at Carlisle (7.8f) at the beginning of the month. Left poorly placed when down the field at Ripon 5 days later, so no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 44-3618

(12)

Venetian¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 81| D

9/1

Dual winner at 2 yrs and has left his reappearance run behind with placed efforts both starts since, headed only near the line when runner-up at Haydock (8.2f) 15 days ago. Drawn widest but he can give his running once more.

Form: 351-932

(9)

Star Player³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: K P De Foy| OR: 80| D

16/1

Improved for the switch to nurseries (had also been gelded) as he won 2 of his final 3 outings last year. Having left Simon & Ed Crisford, shaped as if better for the run when when mid-field in handicap at Sandown (1m) in May. Likely to be much closer to form this time.

Form: 33121-7

(8)

Dancing In Paris²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D C Costello| T: Ian Williams| OR: 79| BF| D

13/2

Took a step forward making his handicap debut when off the mark at Haydock (1m) in April. Backed up that effort when second at Sandown next time, though not quite in the same form when fifth of 11 at Musselburgh (9f). Needs to resume his progress back down in trip.

Form: 40-5125

(4)

Overrule¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: K R Burke| OR: 77

17/2

Fairly useful form at 2 yrs, opening his account in a Redcar novice in November. Having been gelded prior to his latest start, turned in his best effort of the season when fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7f) 15 days ago. However, that was still below the level he ran to last year.

Form: 41-845

(11)

Craven²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 73

28/1

Promising second on first 2 outings last year and, having disappointed on his subsequent 2 starts of the campaign, got back on track after 8 months off (gelded and in first-time visor) when fourth of 14 in handicap at York (7f) last month. Could have more to offer up in trip.

Form: 2270-4

(6)

Royal Cay⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 71

40/1

Upped in trip, left first 2 runs of the year behind (both on all-weather) when getting off the mark in handicap at Beverley (7.4f) in April. However, not in the same form when last at Ayr on his latest outing. Should be suited by 1m, but others make more appeal.

Form: 36-7716

(5)

Tasever¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: David Egan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 68| BF

17/2

Remains a maiden but has made the frame in handicaps all on 4 of his starts this season, again running well when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago (first 3 pulling clear of the rest). Can give another good account.

Form: 34-2432

(3)

Impulsive Reaction¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 66

28/1

A winner of a Musselburgh maiden on his second run last year, showed more than previously this season when fifth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f) 12 days ago. Improvement required to get involved in this contest.

Form: 379-695

Non-Runners

(1)

Three Yorkshiremen²⁶

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: R A Fahey J: O J Orr

Forecasts

Silver Sword (13/8), Concorde (9/2), Dancing In Paris (13/2), Overrule (17/2), Tasever (17/2), Venetian (9/1), Three Yorkshiremen (12/1), Star Player (16/1), Impulsive Reaction (28/1), Craven (28/1), Royal Cay (40/1), Ludo's Landing (50/1)

CONCORDE has shown much improved form sent handicapping this season, making it 3 wins from his 4 starts in 2022 with a cosy success at Redcar last time, and a 7-lb rise in the weights may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Silver Sword has also been going the right way this year and could be the main danger, ahead of Tasever.