16:20 Beverley

Wednesday 16 August 2023

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Jill Willows Handicap

Off time: 16:20 | Winning time: 1m 30.55s

(11)

Autumn Festival¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 86| CD

11/2

C&D winner. Seven wins from 24 Flat runs. 6/1, ran one of this season's better races when third of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 11 days ago. Now operating 2 lb below last winning mark but consistency not been his strong point so far this term.

Form: 490203

(1)

Mudamer^p1²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: S H James| T: G A Harker| OR: 83

11/2

Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Doncaster (7f, soft) 25 days ago. Return to forecast quicker ground here rates a likely plus. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

Form: 0-86326

(6)

On The River¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Cam Hardie| T: H Bethell| OR: 80| BF| CD

4/1

C&D winner. 4 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win here in July. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, heavy, 15/8) 10 days ago, helping to force pace and weakening approaching final 1f. Not out of things.

Form: 112715

(7)

Metahorse^p²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Jason Watson| T: Darryll Holland| OR: 84| BF| D

8/1

Dual winner for Michael Bell who has made a bright start for new yard, staying on for second in 8-runner handicap at Epsom (7f) 4 weeks ago. Operating on a handy mark and he's one to consider.

Form: 625632

(2)

Beltane²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 79| BF| C

9/2

Returned an improved model on turf this term, gaining second success from last 5 starts (first for this yard) here (8.5f) in June. Not in same form when sixth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (1m) since but no surprise to see him back on song here from handy draw.

Form: 5-13216

(3)

Ron O¹⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: R Craggs| OR: 78| D

33/1

Done well on AW upon joining present yard, adding to his tally at Newcastle (7f) in April. Proved too free on each of his last 2 starts in the spring and others make greater appeal on balance returned to turf.

Form: 248179

(5)

Reputation³⁴⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 9-4| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 75| D

33/1

Veteran who came in for a good ride when ending a lengthy losing run at Thirsk (7f, soft) when last seen 11 months ago. Has gone well fresh previously so interesting what the market makes of him here.

Form: 233331-

(8)

Satin Snake^b⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D C Costello| T: A Keatley| OR: 73| D

28/1

Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Step back up in trip rates a likely plus but he remains 3 lb above last winning mark.

Form: 226456

(4)

Craven^v¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 77| D

11/2

Back on track with headgear refitted, opening his account in a visor at Leicester (7f) prior to finishing good second in a stronger affair at York (7f) 18 days ago. Up 3 lb on the back of that but he remains fairly low mileage and possibilities again.

Form: 70-4812

(10)

Ring Of Gold²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 71| D

17/2

All 3 career victories gained on AW but he ran well returning from 3 months off when 3 lengths third of 8 to On The River in a C&D handicap 23 days ago. Eased 1 lb and he may well be sharper with that under his belt.

Form: 243333

(9)

Sunny Orange^p¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 71

25/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 16 in handicap (6/1) at York (7f, good) 18 days ago, likely to have been in the mix for a place with a clear run. Little more needed.

Form: 053945

Forecasts

On The River (4/1), Beltane (9/2), Mudamer (11/2), Craven (11/2), Autumn Festival (11/2), Metahorse (8/1), Ring Of Gold (17/2), Sunny Orange (25/1), Satin Snake (28/1), Reputation (33/1), Ron O (33/1)

BELTANE wasn't at his very best at Pontefract on his latest start 26 days ago but his overall profile so far this term is a solid one and it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this venue from a handy draw. Metahorse, On The River and Craven are a trio of others to consider.