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Thursday 16 April 2026

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Armstrong Memorial Handicap

(15)

Sixtygeesbaby^t¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Mark Winn| T: D O'Meara| OR: 86| D

8/1

Developed into a useful performer for Tom Clover last year, winning a novice on reappearance. Had excuses racing on disadvantaged side of track on first run for new yard when eighth of 19 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Looks the sort of recruit this yard do well with.

Form: 14302-8

(14)

American Style²⁴⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Shane Gray| T: K A Ryan| OR: 85| BF| CD

9/2

A C&D winner of a 3-y-o handicap on this card 12 months ago. Ran with credit on subsequent outings but shaped as if amiss last 2 starts, though faced stiff task in listed race at Bro Park last September. The return to a realistic level should help but well-being has to be taken on trust.

Form: 122529-

(11)

It Just Takes Time¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: J Garritty| T: M Walford| OR: 82| CD

20/1

C&D winner. Had tumbled in the weights prior to recording a success in a handicap at Beverley (7f, good to soft) towards the end of last season. Probably needed the run when last of 19 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago.

Form: 27137-0

(10)

Roberto Caro^t²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: O McSweeney| T: A Keatley| OR: 82| D

15/2

Had dropped back to last winning mark when third of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (6f) last month. Drops back in grade and should be competitive once more.

Form: 1000-53

(12)

Wild Clary¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Joe Leavy| T: R Hannon| OR: 81| D

7/1

Steadily progressive during 2025, finishing out of the places only once. Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 7/1) on reappearance 19 days ago. There's every reason to suggest he can build on that and finally open his account in handicaps down in grade.

Form: 21322-4

(7)

Intervention^v¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: Mason Paetel⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 80| CD

16/1

Was kept busy last year and recorded 4 wins, including the Great St Wilfrid Handicap over C&D. Took a step back in right direction when fourth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago. Has another change of headgear with the visor back on for turf return.

Form: 627804

(6)

Almarada Prince²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D Nolan| T: P T Midgley| OR: 80| D

12/1

Signed off for Ivan Furtado with a good second at Kempton (6f) in October. Has been a bit below form both starts this year but it's still early days for this yard.

Form: 9002-86

(9)

Mister Sox^p¹⁷⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 79| CD

13/2

Four wins from 14 runs last year, including twice over C&D. Rare below-par effort when tenth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy, 25/1) when last seen in October. Was successful on return last season but may be best watched on return despite dropping in grade.

Form: 154830-

(8)

Kodiac Thriller¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁵⁾| T: M Walford| OR: 79

14/1

Successful on second start for this yard in handicap at Thirsk (5f) last spring and held his form well for the remainder of the year, including when second in Great St Wilfrid Handicap over C&D. Well held on return at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago.

Form: 32447-0

(4)

Kats Bob^v⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: William Pyle⁽³⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 79| D

13/2

Successful 5 times over this 6f trip in 2025. Proved at least as good as ever when second of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 14/1) on return 8 days ago. Prominent racer who's on a handy mark.

Form: 53345-2

(5)

Fortamour³⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 9-0| J: Joanna Mason| T: B Haslam| OR: 76| CD

14/1

Scored twice on the all-weather over 6f at Newcastle in November before running below form both starts there this year. A 6-time C&D winner who returns to this venue from a 4 Ib lower mark than when last successful here and yard's been in very good form.

Form: 8511-60

(16)

Modern Times^t³⁰²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 75| CD

15/2

8/13, didn't need to improve to win 8-runner maiden over C&D (good to firm) on second start for stable when last seen in June. Has long absence to overcome but is 1 Ib lower than when last seen in a handicap.

Form: 092/441-

(13)

Rock Opera^v¹⁶⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Ethan Tindall⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 72| D

14/1

Ended 2025 with 2 poor efforts, extending his long losing run in the process. Has had some help from the handicapper as a result.

Form: 739608-

(2)

Wen Moon¹⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: A Mullen| T: B Haslam| OR: 71| C| D

18/1

Ended long losing run dropped in grade in 12-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, soft) when last seen in November. Yard is having a remarkable year on the Flat.

Form: 057651-

(3)

Another Investment¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 8-8| J: Faye McManoman| T: N Tinkler| OR: 70| D

33/1

Won at Doncaster (6f) last summer but was mostly below form otherwise. Hard to weight up at present for all he's tumbled along way in the weights.

Form: 00700-0

(1)

Lesley's Boy^v¹⁴⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 69| CD

33/1

C&D winner as a juvenile. Ended last season with 3 creditable efforts on the all-weather. Returns for the year on a handy mark.

Form: 730463-

Forecasts

Wen Moon (11/2), Kats Bob (6/1), Roberto Caro (7/1), Sixtygeesbaby (8/1), American Style (10/1), Wild Clary (10/1), Intervention (10/1), Modern Times (12/1), Almarada Prince (12/1), Fortamour (14/1), Lesley's Boy (14/1), Mister Sox (16/1), Rock Opera (16/1), It Just Takes Time (20/1), Kodiac Thriller (25/1), Another Investment (33/1)

A wide-open sprint handicap with several in with a shout and it's WILD CLARY who gets the nod on the back of his recent Kempton effort. Sixtygeesbaby is lightly raced and can prove second best, while Great St Wilfrid winner Intervention and course specialist Fortamour can fight it out for minor money.