17:55 Newmarket

Friday 29 September 2023

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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Handicap

Off time: 17:55 | Winning time: 1m 49.24s

(2)

Turntable¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Kaiya Fraser⁽⁵⁾| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 88| CD

9/1

Four-time course winner when trained by Chris Wall, including this corresponding race for the last 2 years. However, hasn't made much impact for his current yard this season, making a habit of missing the start, so comes with risks attached even back at this track.

Form: 11-0708

(6)

Baltimore Boy^v¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: James Doyle| T: M L W Bell| OR: 87| BF

11/1

Returned to all-weather and in first-time visor, bounced back to winning ways at Kempton (1m) last month and ran well when third at the same C&D next time. Possibly found race coming too soon at Southwell 4 days later, but will need everything to drop right back on turf.

Form: 800130

(7)

Real Gain¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Finley Marsh| T: R Hughes| OR: 91| BF

11/4

Overcame the widest draw when winning at Kempton on debut and followed up at Chelmsford (10f) in July on his return. After 9 weeks off, lost his unbeaten record but emerged with plenty of credit when third at York (7.9f) on handicap/turf debut 19 days ago. Respected.

Form: 1-13

(5)

Island Bandit^b³¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Gina Mangan⁽³⁾| T: H Main| OR: 83

13/2

Better than ever when doubling his tally for the year at Sandown (1m) in August, though had the run of the race, and not in the same form when down the field at Newbury 9 days later. May just find others stronger.

Form: 8-01417

(4)

Maysong^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Christian Howarth⁽⁵⁾| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 82

20/1

Recorded a second win of the year when successful at Sandown (1m) in June and, after 6 weeks off, left behind a lesser effort when runner-up at Ripon in August. However, well held at Ascot on his latest outing 3 weeks ago. Capable if on a going day.

Form: 137728

(8)

Sudden Ambush^t³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 86

9/2

Notched a third win of the year at Windsor (8.1f) in July and, in first-time tongue strap, ran at least as well when second at this venue the following month. Unproven on the soft ground at Goodwood on his latest outing, so no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 516125

(9)

Bodorgan⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: W Buick| T: C Hills| OR: 85| C

3/1

Successful at this course (7f) on his final start at 2 yrs and, after a couple disappointing efforts this season, made more impact than previously in handicaps when third at Haydock (8.2f) last time. Can give another good account now that he's back on track.

Form: 31-5763

(3)

In These Shoes⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 80

17/2

Back under less testing conditions (all-weather debut), took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 7 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month, despite having been left poorly placed. Task is now to build on her latest effort.

Form: 742884

Non-Runners

(1)

Crack Shot³¹

Weight: 9-6| Age: 3

T: E Walker J: Tom Marquand

Forecasts

Real Gain (11/4), Crack Shot (11/4), Bodorgan (3/1), Sudden Ambush (9/2), Island Bandit (13/2), In These Shoes (17/2), Turntable (9/1), Baltimore Boy (11/1), Maysong (20/1)

Taking on his elders for the first time, CRACK SHOT wasted no time getting back on the up when successful at Newbury a month ago and he can score again with more still to offer. Real Gain has progressed with each of his 3 starts so far and is feared most back up in trip, while Sudden Ambush can fare better returned to a sounder surface.