There's a particularly solid case to be made for GALLANT (nap) who has strong 6f form, looks ready for a crack at this new trip and should benefit from the return to a flatter track. Jolly Roger, who looks suitably bred for this York assignment, is second choice narrowly ahead of Red Sand who ties in closely with that rival. Rare Change warrants respect in his bid for a quickfire double, while a few others also have possibilities.[Steve Boow]
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Sprinter who is 0-6 since debut win but has appeared to run well at Listed/Group level on two occasions; whether she can transfer the form to handicap level remains to be seen, and this trip is an unknown.
Similar type to Perfect Part, being 0-5 since debut success and yet to race beyond 6f; apparent best effort may not be reliable and he possibly needs soft/heavy going; enough to prove on second run for new yard.
Truncated 2yo campaign featured a Goodwood win (6f, good); narrowly defied a penalty in Wolverhampton novice event (7f, AW) on reappearance, taking form figures to 211; ties in with Jolly Roger on that running; still open to further progress and is one for the shortlist.
Popular in novice events, having started favourite each time; won readily at Kempton (7f, AW) on second occasion and ties in closely with Red Sand on subsequent Wolverhampton running; bred to take well to York, being out of a smart dual course winner (Listed and Group 2); one to consider.
Unexposed colt whose 6f form, which includes a 2yo AW success, has plenty of substance; ran respectably, despite not fully handling the track, at Newmarket (handicap debut) most recently and shaped as if he's ready for a crack at this new trip; likely well treated and looks interesting.
Registered two sprint wins in the north last summer and ran well over 7f in final 2yo start; however, reappearance effort (folded tamely, eased) leaves a question mark over his current form; others preferred.
Recorded a 7f AW success on final attempt in 2yo novice contests; has performed creditably in a couple of 1m handicaps this term, latest at Newmarket (good) where he shaped as if this drop back in distance will prove ideal; enters calculations off the same mark.
Absent since never landing a blow in soft-ground handicap 200 days ago; registered a good-ground novice win at Ayr (7f) the time before and may do better still; however, this looks a tough reappearance assignment.
Largely consistent maiden last term; gelded prior to showing improvement with 3l success at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last week on reappearance, proving strong at the finish and leaving the impression he'll stay this new trip; respected, with 6lb penalty not looking insurmountable.
Improved form in 6f handicaps on good ground this season for new stable, winning at Catterick then going close at Ripon; hit with another rise in the weights but may have more to offer; in the mix, assuming he's as effective returned to 7f in first-time headgear.
Couple of duck eggs in April but surged back to form at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last Saturday when clear second off this mark; just not certain to repeat that effort, having proved inconsistent thus far.
Very productive on AW/turf this year, winning five times, most recently at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start; clear second off this mark at Beverley last week; upped further in grade but brings good qualities, which include toughness and consistency.
Narrowly opened his account in Redcar novice event (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago, taking form figures this year to 321; goes into deeper waters on handicap debut but is improving steadily and could go well.
Held on narrowly in Pontefract novice contest (6f, good) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening her account; faces stiffer task from 2lb out of weights in this warm handicap and has something to prove back at 7f.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3,4
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