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Wednesday 23 September 2026

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Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 16:43 | Winning time: 2m 9.45s

(3)

Rizal³³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Darragh Keenan| T: George Scott| OR: 82| BF| D

5/1

Promise for Johnny Murtagh in 2025 and made second start for current yard a winning one in handicap at Doncaster (1¼m) in June. Comfortably followed up at Hamilton (1½m), before racing too freely when well held at Newmarket last month. Worth another chance back down in trip.

Form: 26-3114

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(10)

Percy's Daydream¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: K Stott| T: D O'Meara| OR: 80| D

4/1

Successful twice this season, the latest when making all at Beverley in June. After a couple of lesser efforts, did well under the circumstances when second over this C&D 2 weeks ago, faring best of those who raced prominently. Can make her presence felt.

Form: 144452

(12)

Everyoneknowsadave¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Liam Wright⁽³⁾| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 77| D

5/1

Built on previous promise this season when winning at Nottingham in July and good effort when going close at Southwell last month. Had excuses (stumbled early) when eighth of 17 at Doncaster 12 days ago, so no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 321428

(8)

Optician¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: C J Whiteley⁽⁵⁾| T: M Herrington| OR: 74

12/1

Gained a first turf victory at Doncaster (1½m) in June. Form has been in-and-out since, but arrives on the back of a good third in 17-runner contest back at Doncaster (1¼m) 12 days ago. Capable of getting involved.

Form: 015293

(5)

Domination³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: S D Bowen| T: H Bethell| OR: 77| D

7/1

Made it 2 wins from first 3 starts for this yard when scoring at Doncaster (1¼) in June. Has continued in good heart with a pair of third-place finishes since, the latest in 12-runner contest at Southwell (1½m) last month.

Form: 6-14133

(4)

Poet's Dawn^p²²

Age: 11| Weight: 9-6| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 72| C| D

50/1

Has been enjoying a fine campaign with 5 victories, completing a hat-trick with success at Ripon in August. Soon left behind a couple of below-par efforts when third of 7 at Ripon 22 days ago, but is back up in grade here.

Form: 111793

(11)

Night Wolf³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 76

25/1

Encouraging debut for John & Sean Quinn last summer. However, he hasn't gone on from that for present stable, returning from a further 4 months off (gelded) when well held on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) in August. Back up in trip with cheekpieces tried last time discarded.

Form: 53-69

(6)

Ciao Capo²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 73| D

8/1

Has shown improved form upped to 1¼m this season, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when scoring cosily at Beverley in August. Ran to a similar level when third of 8 at the same course 25 days ago.

Form: 411613

(1)

His Finest Hour¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Joanna Mason| T: Miss T Jackson| OR: 68| D

11/1

Positive signs at Ripon last month on first 2 starts for current connections, runner-up dropped back to 1m on second occasion. However, has taken backwards steps the last twice, down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago.

Form: 62-3250

(9)

Borjina²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: P J McDonald| T: E Bethell| OR: 72

12/1

Off the mark at Catterick (7f) on return and has taken her form up a notch in handicaps since, having excuses on penultimate start before getting back on track when third of 8 at Southwell (1m) 20 days ago. Interesting up in trip (stamina on dam's side of pedigree).

Form: 4-17253

(7)

Saxophonist⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 72

6/1

Remains a maiden but again ran well when second of 5 at Haydock last time, never nearer having been denied a clear run. Could be in the mix once more.

Form: 3-33522

(2)

Mayflower Billy¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁵⁾| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 66

28/1

Has returned to form when making the frame last 2 starts, fourth of 11 at Chester on latest outing despite having had a tough draw. More needed, though, if he's to gain a breakthrough success.

Form: 825634

Forecasts

Percy's Daydream (4/1), Rizal (5/1), Everyoneknowsadave (5/1), Saxophonist (6/1), Domination (7/1), Ciao Capo (8/1), His Finest Hour (11/1), Optician (12/1), Borjina (12/1), Night Wolf (25/1), Mayflower Billy (28/1), Poet's Dawn (50/1)

RIZAL had been progressing nicely for this stable before having excuses at Newmarket last month, so he is taken to leave his latest effort behind as he drops back down in distance. He gets the vote ahead of Percy's Daydream, who shaped well over C&D a fortnight ago, with Everyoneknowsadave also considered.