14:05 Newbury

Saturday 21 September 2024

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Dubai Duty Free Autumn Cup Handicap

Off time: 14:06 | Winning time: 2m 58.94s

(3)

Grand Alliance^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: James Doyle| T: C Fellowes| OR: 103| C

28/1

Smart performer in 2023, making a winning return in the Group 3 John Porter. Runner-up in a Group 2 at Deauville (14.9f) on final outing that year, but after 13 months off he finished well held at Haydock a fortnight ago. Others preferred.

Form: 3/1642-0

(7)

Not So Sleepy¹¹²

Age: 12| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: H Morrison| OR: 99| CD

10/1

Gained a first Flat win in over 3 years at this C&D last September and, after a Grade 1 success over hurdles, has made the frame back on the level last 2 starts, fourth of 14 at Epsom (12f) on his latest run in June. Can give his running once again.

Form: 53/17-44

(15)

Chillingham^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: W Buick| T: E Bethell| OR: 95

7/1

Useful handicapper who ran well when third at Ripon in April and York in May (both at 12f). Shaped as if still in good form after 3 months off when mid-field in the Ebor (13.8f) on his latest outing, racing freely, so he enters calculations.

Form: 92-7330

(4)

Lieber Power²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 93

9/2

Has thrived since stepped up to 12f this summer, winning at York and a Racing League contest at Chepstow. Only narrowly denied last 2 starts, left poorly placed back at York last time, so he's a major player with this longer trip likely to suit.

Form: 012122

(14)

Two Brothers^v⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Saffie Osborne| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 89

50/1

Successful 3 times last season and posted a career-best display when winning at Thirsk (12f, heavy) in April. However, Not in the same form since, looking a bit rusty after 10 weeks off when last of 6 at York (11.8f) in July. Has work to do.

Form: 1-41306

(6)

Our Golden One²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Hollie Doyle| T: T Ward| OR: 95

5/1

Maiden winner at 2 yrs who made a successful handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (10.2f) in April. After a couple of runs in listed company, showed improved form back in a handicap at Goodwood (12f) last month, so she could be in the mix.

Form: 21-1532

(9)

Knightswood¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: S De Sousa| T: C Johnston| OR: 87

18/1

Winless this season but has largely performed with credit, making the frame once more when fourth of 16 at Haydock (14f) 2 weeks ago, though Waxing Gibbous was ahead in second. Can give another good account.

Form: 244574

(13)

Flash Bardot²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: David Probert| T: J Channon| OR: 87| C

14/1

Good record in the mud, successful on reappearance in fillies' handicap at Doncaster (11.9f) in April. Hasn't been able to match that level since, though, including back on her favoured ground at Hamilton (12.1f, heavy) last month.

Form: 8-18859

(8)

Waxing Gibbous¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Harry Davies| T: D Menuisier| OR: 86| C

7/2

Has progressed with each start this year sent handicapping, getting off the mark at this course (12f) in May before going close when runner-up the last twice. Saw out the longer trip thoroughly at Haydock (14f) 2 weeks ago and she's not taken lightly.

Form: 56-2122

(10)

Kotari¹¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Jason Watson| T: G & J Moore| OR: 86| BF

18/1

Has shown improved form back on the level after a spell over hurdles, completing the hat-trick when successful at Ascot (12f) in May. Ran creditably upped in grade when fifth of 16 at Epsom in June, so he's not dismissed after 112 days off.

Form: 2/6-1115

(11)

Ithaca's Arrow⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: S Hitchcott| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 81| C

5/1

Having won over hurdles in the spring, went one better than on his Flat comeback when scoring at Chester (12.3f) a week ago. This is tougher upped in grade, but he remains unexposed as a stayer making only his second start at this trip.

Form: 6332-21

Non-Runners

(1)

Lucander⁹⁵

Weight: 9-8| Age: 7

T: George Baker J: Charles Bishop

(12)

Youthful King¹⁶

Weight: 8-13| Age: 5

T: L A Dace J: Non Runner

(5)

Aqwaam¹³⁴

Weight: 8-13| Age: 6

T: Ian Williams J: R Kingscote

(2)

Spaceport¹⁴

Weight: 8-6| Age: 3

T: W Muir & C Grassick J: T E Whelan

Forecasts

Waxing Gibbous (7/2), Lieber Power (9/2), Ithaca's Arrow (5/1), Our Golden One (5/1), Chillingham (7/1), Not So Sleepy (10/1), Aqwaam (10/1), Flash Bardot (14/1), Youthful King (16/1), Spaceport (16/1), Kotari (18/1), Knightswood (18/1), Grand Alliance (28/1), Lucander (33/1), Two Brothers (50/1)

LIEBER POWER has been progressing well since upped in trip, splitting a pair who were ridden more prominently when runner-up at York last time, so he is taken to record a third win of the season this time around. Heading the list of dangers is Waxing Gibbous, who is respected with the potential of more still to offer, while Chillingham is also considered.