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Saturday 6 July 2024

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Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap

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Rhoscolyn^t¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara| OR: 101| CD

Likeable type who looked at least as good as ever when landing 7f Epsom handicap (for the second time) in May. Not in the same form on firm ground in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, but no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 540610

(4)

Talis Evolvere¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR: 99

Successful twice on all-weather during the winter and went on to land a valuable Newcastle handicap (8f) in March. Continued the good work back on turf when third in competitive events at Newbury, so he's worth another chance after a below-par effort at Royal Ascot.

Form: 201330

(9)

Finn's Charm¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 98| D

Has a rather hit-and-miss profile, running up to his best when making all at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in June. However, finished tailed off in Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot next time, so others are more persuasive.

Form: 49-6010

(7)

Billyjoh¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Tom Marquand| T: M Appleby| OR: 95

Back-to-back winner on the all-weather in February and has remained in good heart since, again making the frame when finding only a most-progressive type too strong in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot 16 days ago. Can make his presence felt.

Form: 472242

(10)

Empirestateofmind^b²⁸⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 95WS

Without a win last season but proved consistent in the main, wasting no time getting back to form (in first-time visor) when third at this course (8f, heavy) in September. Usual blinkers reapplied after 9 months off (has had a wind op).

Form: 095383-

(8)

Mirsky¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 94

Useful ex-French performer who ran creditably on return from 6 months off when keeping-on fifth in Thirsk Hunt Cup in May. Left poorly placed racing far side in Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) last time, so he's not one to write off.

Form: 797-590

(3)

Mister Sketch^p⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: James Doyle| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 98

Looked smart prospect when winning minor event at Salisbury (6f) last summer. Has run creditably on 2 of his 3 starts this year, in first-time cheekpieces when third of 6 in listed race at the same C&D in May. Needs to find more as he goes handicapping.

Form: 212-603

(11)

Liamarty Dreams⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin| T: K R Burke| OR: 90| CD

C&D winner who made a bright start to the season, successful over 7f at Doncaster and Musselburgh on his first 2 starts of the campaign. However, below form the last twice, including at Newcastle only a week ago. Others preferred.

Form: 9-11598

(6)

Oliver Show^t⁸²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: G Boughey| OR: 90| D

Took a step forward when winning at Newcastle in February and left behind a lesser effort when recording a decisive success at Kempton (7f) in April. Task is now to transfer that form back onto turf.

Form: 30-2101

(2)

Spirit Genie^t,p⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: George Wood| T: J Candlish| OR: 90| D

Has shown improved form this year, making it back-to-back wins when getting up late to score at Chester (7f, soft) in May. Was suited by the way the race developed last time, but he can give another good account in his current mood.

Form: 29-6011

(5)

Telemark^t²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Harry Davies| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 97| D

Useful winning juvenile and, with tongue strap applied, left behind his handicap/seasonal debut when doubling his tally at Thirsk (7f, good) 20 days ago, well on top at the finish. Major player as he takes on his elders for the first time.

Form: 315-81

(1)

Boardman²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 89| CD

C&D winner who turned in his best effort of the season when sixth of 17 at York (7f, soft) 3 weeks ago, despite having been forced to switch over 1f out. Has edged further back down in the weights, so he enters calculations.

Form: 08-6856

Forecasts

Telemark (7/2), Billyjoh (4/1), Spirit Genie (13/2), Oliver Show (7/1), Boardman (7/1), Empirestateofmind (12/1), Mirsky (12/1), Mister Sketch (12/1), Rhoscolyn (12/1), Talis Evolvere (14/1), Finn's Charm (25/1), Liamarty Dreams (25/1)

After 9 weeks off and in first-time tongue strap, TELEMARK did well under the circumstances when winning at Thirsk on his latest outing, coming from further back than ideal in a steadily-run race, so he is taken to follow up with more still to offer. Billyjoh produced another good effort in defeat at Royal Ascot and is feared most, ahead of Boardman.