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Wednesday 18th August

RACING1-2-3 YORK

1.50 SKY BET AND SYMPHONY GROUP HANDICAP (2) 5f89y (1090 Metres) RACE 1 (2) HURRICANE IVOR (IRE) | (6) PENDLETON | (9) WHENTHEDEALINSDONE 2.25 TATTERSALLS ACOMB STAKES (Group 3) (1) 7f (1410 Metres) RACE 2 (4) NOBLE TRUTH (FR) | (2) EHRAZ | (1) LEGEND (IRE) 3.00 SKY BET GREAT VOLTIGEUR STAKES (Group 2) (1) 1m3f188y (2380 Metres) RACE 3 (2) HIGH DEFINITION (IRE) | (4) SIR LUCAN (IRE) | (1) KEMARI 3.35 JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL STAKES (Group 1) (1) 1¼m56y (2060 Metres) RACE 4 (2) MISHRIFF (IRE) | (3) LOVE (IRE) | (6) MOHAAFETH (IRE) 4.10 SKY BET HANDICAP (2) 2m56y (3270 Metres) RACE 5 (15) ARCADIAN SUNRISE (IRE) | (11) BODYLINE (IRE) | (2) ELYSIAN FLAME 4.45 IRE INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH STAKES (FILLIES’ HANDICAP) (2) 5f (1010 Metres) RACE 6 (2) TENAYA CANYON | (1) TWEET TWEET | (10) ATIYAH 5.20 SKY BET NURSERY HANDICAP (2) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 7 (3) BOSH (IRE) | (10) LADY LADE | (4) JADHLAAN

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Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners. YORK Wednesday 18th August page 2 of 10 SKY BET AND SYMPHONY GROUP HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ 1.50 (Rated 0-105) £70,000 5f89y (1090 Metres) RACE 1

Going: Good 11 9 OSTILIO (18) 96 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 10-960000 6 9-2 | 58.1kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the Paul Midgley Luke Morris track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Smart for Simon Crisford in 2020, bagging 7f listed race at Redcar in October. track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong However, he has made little impact in 6 starts for present connections so others track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while are much preferred. seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 14 LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) (12) (D) 99 Draw: Strongly Favours Low Pace Information: Extreme U1105015 6 9-1 | 57.6kg John Quinn Richard Kingscote 1 10 MAY SONIC (29) 97 Enhanced fine AW strike rate when winning twice in February, including 5f listed 10-141721 5 9-10 | 61.7kg at Lingfield. Cashed in on a lower turf mark at Goodwood but well held under a Charles Hills Paul Hanagan penalty at Musselburgh last time. Already a 3-time winner this year who posted career best when landing 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 29 days ago. Up another 3 lb but he’s much 13 11 TWILIGHT CALLS (20) (D, BF) 96 respected. 522-1214 3 8-13 | 56.7kg Henry Candy David Probert 2 5 HURRICANE IVOR (IRE) (18) (D) 100 Further improvement when taking 5f handicap at Newmarket in July and wasn’t 541d5-0120 4 9-8 | 60.8kg seen to best effect when fourth of 13 in handicap at Goodwood last time. Likely William Haggas Tom Marquand more to come yet, and he needs considering. Big improver for yard from France, stepping up on his Sandown victory (dead- heated) with an excellent second at Ascot. Only 15th in Stewards’ Cup on heavy 14 13 LIVE IN THE MOMENT (IRE) (15) (CD) 98 ground last time. Well worth another chance. 6121111-3 4 8-13 | 56.7kg Adam West Robert Havlin 3 19 EL ASTRONAUTE (IRE) (18) (CD) 98 C&D winner who enjoyed a superb 2020, scoring 5 times. Back from 11 months 924-19825 8 9-8 | 60.8kg off with encouraging third of 9 at Chelmsford City (5f) 15 days ago and is one John Quinn Jason Hart for the shortlist. Scored at Chester in May but last of 5 in conditions event at Hamilton (5f) 18 days ago. Landed this contest in 2018 though and the sort to bounce back. 15 17 MAJOR JUMBO (18) (C, D) s 96 770-56360 7 8-13 | 56.7kg Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves 4 4 SNAZZY JAZZY (IRE) (11) 91 Winless since 2019 but back on track now, ridden too aggressively at Ascot and 42355-046 6 9-7 | 60.3kg Goodwood on his last two outings. Course winner and one to consider eased Lawrence Mullaney Oisin Murphy 2 lb. Ayr Silver Cup winner during his time with Clive Cox. Yet to hit top form in three runs for his new yard this term, sixth of 10 in handicap at Ascot 11 days ago. 16 7 NOMADIC EMPIRE (IRE) (4) (D) s 98 Others appeal more. 26-422902 3 8-12 | 56.2kg David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope 5 22 MOUNTAIN PEAK (26) (D) 96 Without a win since last summer but he arrives in good nick, second of 7 in 415-54351 6 9-6 | 59.9kg handicap at Doncaster (5f) 4 days ago. Shouldn’t be underestimated. Ed Walker Andrea Atzeni Useful handicapper who is as good as ever this year, landing 6-runner handicap at Ascot (5f, firm) 26 days ago. Ought to be competitive again. 17 3 COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) (13) (CD) t 97 73157502 7 8-12 | 56.2kg Tim Easterby David Allan 6 20 PENDLETON (60) (CD) s 97 5-time C&D winner, latest in May, and posted good second of 10 in handicap at 32512/210 5 9-5 | 59.4kg Doncaster (5f) 13 days ago. Can’t be dismissed. Michael Dods Callum Rodriguez Likeable sprinter who won over C&D in May only to run poorly in Wokingham at Royal Ascot in June. Sort to get back on track now after a break for his in-form 18 2 ORNATE (4) (D) s 93 yard so not written off by any means. 48000905 8 8-11 | 55.8kg David C. Griffiths David Egan 7 21 JAWWAAL (26) (D) 97 Useful gelding who scored twice on the AW in the winter. Not at his best of late 00-775115 6 9-5 | 59.4kg though, tried visored when fifth of 7 at Doncaster (5f) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces Michael Dods Jamie Spencer back on now but others more persuasive. Completed a Doncaster double in cosy fashion in July but he beat only one in 5f handicap at Ascot 26 days ago. Still one for the shortlist. 19 8 MONDAMMEJ (25) (D) h 98 16304237 4 8-10 | 55.3kg Antony Brittain Cam Hardie 8 6 DESERT SAFARI (IRE) (11) (D) 98 Evidently quirky, but now more tractable and close-up third in Ascot handicap 18000372 4 9-3 | 58.5kg (5f) in July. Not ideally drawn over 6f here last time and is no forlorn hope. Mark Johnston James Doyle Has slipped in the weights and right back on song when second of 10 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. One to be interested in now. 20 12 SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (4) (CD) 98 43622117 4 8-7 | 54.0kg David O’Meara Jason Watson 9 16 WHENTHEDEALINSDONE (20) (D) s 98 Likeable sort who continues to thrive for this yard, adding fourth success to the 313-47161 3 9-3 | 58.5kg tally over C&D in July. Respectable seventh of 20 in handicap at Ripon (6f) 4 days Roger Teal William Buick ago and not dismissed here. Gelded and back to winning ways when bagging Windsor handicap in June. Added to that in good style at Goodwood four weeks ago so he’s well in the mix 21 15 FIRST COMPANY (IRE) (20) (D) b 97 despite 6 lb rise in the weights. 5-2405100 3 8-7 | 54.0kg Declan Carroll Harrison Shaw 10 1 LAHORE (USA) (25) (CD) 98 Capable of useful form but nowhere near his best when taking small-field Ayr 14060-060 7 9-3 | 58.5kg novice (5f) earlier this month. Well below par both runs since so it’s easy to look Phillip Makin Rowan Scott elsewhere. Made into a very useful sprinter in 2020, scoring over C&D, but he’s yet to fire in three runs this term, only thirteenth of 14 in handicap here 25 days ago. Needs 22 18 INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE) (32) (D) 98 to get back on track. 215-50362 5 8-7 | 54.0kg Paul Midgley Ben Robinson Yet to add to his three 5f wins in 2020 but he arrives in good nick, runner-up at Haydock (5f) 32 days ago. Ought to be competitive again.

22 DECLARED RUNNERS YORK Wednesday 18th August page 3 of 10 SKY BET AND SYMPHONY GROUP HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ 1.50 (Rated 0-105) £70,000 5f89y (1090 Metres) RACE 1

BETTING FORECAST: 8-1 Twilight Calls, 10-1 Whenthedealinsdone, 12-1 Hurricane Ivor, 14-1 Live In The Moment, 14-1 Mountain Peak, 16-1 Mondammej, 16-1 Soul Seeker, 16-1 Desert Safari, 16-1 El Astronaute, 16-1 Copper Knight, 16-1 May Sonic, 18-1 Lord Riddiford, 18-1 Pendleton, 25-1 Nomadic Empire, 28-1 Jawwaal, 50-1 bar TIMEFORM VIEW: Plenty in with a shout. HURRICANE IVOR had looked a sprinter firmly on the up until floundering in the mud in the Stewards’ Cup and he is taken to bounce back in style for his in-form yard. Pendleton is another with better days ahead of him and he heads the list of dangers, although Whenthedealinsdone and Major Jumbo are two more who command plenty of respect in an ultra-competitive sprint. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. HURRICANE IVOR (IRE) 2. PENDLETON 3. WHENTHEDEALINSDONE WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Acclaim The Nation 7-8-12 18-1 Eric Alston Jason Hart 21 2019 Dakota Gold 5-9-10 4-1f Michael Dods Connor Beasley 22 2018 El Astronaute 5-9-6 12-1 John Quinn Rossa Ryan (3) 19 2017 Desert Law 9-8-13 14-1 Paul Midgley Luke Morris 16 2016 Boom The Groom 5-9-7 11-1 Tony Carroll Andrea Atzeni 20

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race YORK Wednesday 18th August page 4 of 10 TATTERSALLS ACOMB STAKES (Group 3) (1) 2yo £100,000 2.25 7f (1410 Metres) RACE 2

Going: Good Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while seven furlong races start on a chute. Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Weak

1 4 DUBAWI LEGEND (IRE) (27) (D) 98 1 2 9-1 | 57.6kg Hugo Palmer James Doyle Dubawi colt who was strong in the betting and looked an exciting prospect when landing a Doncaster novice (7f) last month, quickening clear. Well worth his place at this higher level. 2 2 EHRAZ (26) 99 21 2 9-1 | 57.6kg Richard Hannon Jim Crowley 180,000 gns Showcasing colt. Shaped with plenty of promise when second on debut at Newmarket (7f) and duly went one place better at Ascot (6f) 26 days ago. Player with prospect of more to come.

3 1 IMPERIAL FIGHTER (IRE) (18) (D) 88 1 2 9-1 | 57.6kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy The Gurkha colt who impressed in making a winning debut at Goodwood (7f, heavy) 18 days ago, asserting final 1f. Very much the type to do better but this understandably tougher. 4 5 NOBLE TRUTH (FR) (40) (D) h 100 31 2 9-1 | 57.6kg Charlie Appleby William Buick Kingman colt who confirmed promise behind subsequent group winner on debut when readily landing a Newmarket maiden (7f) last month, by 2 lengths from Ehraz. Exciting prospect and high on shortlist. 5 3 ROYAL PATRONAGE (FR) (20) (D) 84 521 2 9-1 | 57.6kg Mark Johnston Jason Hart Improved with each start to date, making all and scoring by 5 lengths in an Epsom novice (7f) in July. However, that wasn’t a deep race and this demands a whole lot more. 5 DECLARED RUNNERS BETTING FORECAST: 7-4 Noble Truth, 9-4 Ehraz, 10-3 Dubawi Legend, 10-1 Imperial Fighter, 16-1 Royal Patronage TIMEFORM VIEW: NOBLE TRUTH confirmed all his debut promise and was impressive when defeating Ehraz at Newmarket last month, quickening to lead 1f out and winning in the style of an exciting prospect. He promises to do better still and earns the vote, though Ehraz stepped up himself at Ascot next time and is fancied to put it up to the selection again. Dubawi Legend is also worth a second look. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. NOBLE TRUTH (FR) 2. EHRAZ 3. DUBAWI LEGEND (IRE) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Gear Up 2-9-1 9-1 Mark Johnston Silvestre De Sousa 8 2019 Valdermoro 2-9-1 9-2 Richard Fahey Tony Hamilton 9 2018 Phoenix of Spain 2-9-1 9-2 Charles Hills Jamie Spencer 8 2017 Wells Farhh Go 2-9-1 10-1 Tim Easterby David Allan 11 2016 Syphax 2-9-1 16-1 Kevin Ryan Jamie Spencer 7

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race YORK Wednesday 18th August page 5 of 10 SKY BET GREAT VOLTIGEUR STAKES (Group 2) (1) 3yo colts 3.00 and geldings £150,000 1m3f188y (2380 Metres) RACE 3

Going: Good WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 2020 Pyledriver 3-9-3 10-1 William Muir Martin Dwyer 8 galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the 2019 Logician 3-9-0 10-11f 5 track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The 2018 Old Persian 3-9-3 7-1 Charlie Appleby James Doyle 9 track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong 2017 Cracksman 3-9-0 4-6f John Gosden Frankie Dettori 6 track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while 2016 Idaho 3-9-0 5-6f Aidan O’Brien Seamie Heffernan 6 seven furlong races start on a chute. Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race 1 7 KEMARI (63) (D) 98 211 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Charlie Appleby William Buick Very progressive, easily winning his maiden before taking step up in class in his stride when following up in Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot. Drop back in trip shouldn’t be an issue but has 3 lb penalty. 2 1 HIGH DEFINITION (IRE) (53) (BF) 100 11-30 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Looked a top-class prospect when winning both his starts at 2 yrs. Shaped encouragingly on return when strong-finishing third in Dante here but ran poorly in Irish Derby since. Worth another chance.

3 2 SCOPE (IRE) (102) 88 1-23 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby Made a winning debut at Newbury sole 2-y-o start and useful placed efforts both outings this season, albeit beaten almost 7 lengths when third in Lingfield Derby Trial. Plenty to find at this level.

4 6 SIR LUCAN (IRE) (20) s 99 541-812 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Frankie Dettori Won novice at Cork at 2 and all the better for return when taking listed race at Navan. Improved again when second in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood, staying on strongly. Headgear added and more to come.

5 5 THE MEDITERRANEAN (IRE) (35) (D) s 97 7-1244 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland W. M. Lordan Steady progress in defeat since winning his maiden, setting the pace in first-time headgear when fourth in Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp last time. Bit to find with the principals.

6 8 THIRD REALM (20) (D, BF) 98 5-1153 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni Improved again when winning Lingfield Derby Trial, beating subsequent Derby/ King George hero . Not disgraced at Epsom himself and at Goodwood (though has ground to make up with Sir Lucan). 7 4 YIBIR (20) h 98 511-34216 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Charlie Appleby James Doyle Progressive sort who boasts some strong form this year and comfortably won the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket. Far too keen in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood since but capable of making a big impact. Hooded. 8 3 YOUTH SPIRIT (IRE) (20) (D) 99 413-4184 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Andrew Balding Tom Marquand Took another big step forward when winning the Chester Vase in good style in the mud but limitations rather exposed in Derby and Gordon Stakes since. Others have more potential. 8 DECLARED RUNNERS BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Kemari, 4-1 Sir Lucan, 9-2 High Definition, 15-2 Third Realm, 11-1 Youth Spirit, 11-1 Yibir, 16-1 The Mediterranean, 33-1 Scope TIMEFORM VIEW: HIGH DEFINITION clearly didn’t give his running in the Irish Derby but he looked potentially high class as a 2-y-o and shaped well when third in the Dante at this course on return, so is worth another chance over a trip that will suit. His stablemate Sir Lucan is a colt on the upgrade and rates a big threat, while Charlie Appleby also holds a strong hand with Kemari and Yibir. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. HIGH DEFINITION (IRE) 2. SIR LUCAN (IRE) 3. KEMARI YORK Wednesday 18th August page 6 of 10 JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL STAKES (Group 1) (1) 3yo+ 3.35 £1,000,000 1¼m56y (2060 Metres) RACE 4

Going: Good SMART STATS: Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding No Smart Stats available for this race galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while seven furlong races start on a chute. Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Weak

1 5 JUAN ELCANO (25) (D) 93 3/5438-612 4 9-6 | 59.9kg Kevin Ryan Andrea Atzeni Better than ever after a wind op when winning Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot in June before beaten a head by Bangkok in York Stakes over C&D last month. Has plenty on his plate here, however.

2 6 MISHRIFF (IRE) (25) (D) 100 1118-1132 4 9-6 | 59.9kg John & Thady Gosden David Egan Top-class colt who scored twice in the Middle East early in 2021 and arrives on the back of excellent second in King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Can get back to winning ways now. 3 2 LOVE (IRE) (25) (C, D, BF) 99 513/111-13 4 9-3 | 58.5kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore High-class filly who went unbeaten at 3yrs. Returned with gutsy win in Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Ascot and good third in King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes there last time. Well in the mix.

4 7 ALENQUER (FR) (35) (D) 90 12-113 3 8-13 | 56.7kg William Haggas Tom Marquand Smart colt who landed Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown and King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot before good third to Hurricane Lane in Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp last time. More needed here, though. 5 3 MAC SWINEY (IRE) (53) 94 9181-4146 3 8-13 | 56.7kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning Very smart colt who made all in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Not at his best since when fourth in Derby at Epsom and Irish equivalent. Sort to bounce back after a break, and no forlorn hope.

6 4 MOHAAFETH (IRE) (25) (D, BF) 93 73-11113 3 8-13 | 56.7kg William Haggas Jim Crowley Smart colt who readily landed four-timer in Royal Ascot’s Hampton Court Stakes. Left poorly placed when beaten neck by Bangkok in York Stakes over C&D last month. More to come, and a lively outsider. 7 1 ALCOHOL FREE (IRE) (21) 97 121-15131 3 8-10 | 55.3kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Likeable filly who has made giant strides, career best when beating Poetic Flare by 1¾l in Goodwood’s Sussex Stakes. Bagged Coronation at Ascot earlier in summer. Player if her stamina holds out here. 7 DECLARED RUNNERS BETTING FORECAST: 2-1 Mishriff, 3-1 Love, 8-1 Alcohol Free, 8-1 Mohaafeth, 9-1 Mac Swiney, 14-1 Alenquer, 20-1 Juan Elcano TIMEFORM VIEW: The late defection of ante-post favourite St Mark’s Basilica leaves the door open for MISHRIFF who posted an excellent second to Derby winner Adayar in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot and can go one better now. Love now carries Aidan O’Brien’s hopes and, as at Ascot, she can follow home the Gosden’s top-class colt, with Mohaafeth appealing as the pick of the remainder. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. MISHRIFF (IRE) 2. LOVE (IRE) 3. MOHAAFETH (IRE) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Ghaiyyath 5-9-6 11-8f Charlie Appleby William Buick 5 2019 3-8-13 5-1 Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 9 2018 Roaring Lion 3-8-13 3-1 John Gosden Oisin Murphy 8 2017 Ulysses 4-9-6 4-1 Sir Michael Stoute Jim Crowley 7 2016 5-9-6 15-8f Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni 12 YORK Wednesday 18th August page 7 of 10 SKY BET HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ (Rated 0-105) £70,000 4.10 2m56y (3270 Metres) RACE 5

Going: Good 11 9 BODYLINE (IRE) (12) s 97 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 12/26201-2 4 9-4 | 59.0kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the Sir Mark Prescott Bt Luke Morris track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Useful form in handicaps last season, ending campaign with a win at Yarmouth. track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong Proved as good as ever when runner-up on Musselburgh return and could still track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while have a bit more to offer on first try at 2m. seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 15 SCARAMANGA (IRE) (32) (D) 95 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even 2/4325-1 6 9-2 | 58.1kg Paul Nicholls Silvestre De Sousa 1 3 MAKAWEE (IRE) (18) (C) 94 Improved over hurdles in the spring and returned from 3 months off with a 515-23375 6 9-10 | 61.7kg career best back on the Flat to 12-runner handicap at Newbury (16.5f) 32 days David O’Meara Jason Watson ago, just holding on. May do better still. Consistent mare who ran well on first 3 starts in listed/Group 3 contests this season. Found things too competitive the last twice but could get back on track 13 6 PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (14) (D) 97 now returning to handicap company. 31-449121 4 9-1 | 57.6kg Richard Hughes Tyler Heard (5lb/2kg) 2 2 ELYSIAN FLAME (19) (D, BF) s 97 Quickly resumed winning ways under a well-judged front-running ride in 132/3-1533 5 9-9 | 61.2kg 4-runner handicap at Pontefract (17.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. That form is probably Michael & David Easterby David Allan not worth much but he’s proving progressive. Still low-mileage on Flat and building up a solid profile, again running well when a staying-on third in big-field Goodwood handicap (20.6f) 19 days ago. Back 14 12 RAJINSKY (IRE) (19) (D) 99 down in trip and another good run likely. 90-412360 5 9-0 | 57.2kg Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote 3 4 NICHOLAS T (30) (C, D) h 97 Consistent stayer who won at Ripon in April and unlucky not to finish closer 1-6371105 9 9-8 | 60.8kg when third in Northumberland Plate. Rare below-par effort at Goodwood 19 Jim Goldie Ben Robinson days ago and type to bounce back quickly. Likeable sort who came from well back to land Northumberland Plate in June. Better than he could show in John Smith’s Cup and then found the test 15 13 ARCADIAN SUNRISE (IRE) (53) (D) 100 inadequate at Ayr. Interesting back up in trip. 231-3 7 8-13 | 56.7kg John Queally, Ireland Jamie Spencer 4 11 ISLAND BRAVE (IRE) (11) (D) 97 Big improver over hurdles this summer, winning last 2 starts in handicaps, so has 31-45693d4 7 9-8 | 60.8kg to be taken seriously now returning to this code. Interesting. Heather Main Oisin Murphy Useful and consistent handicapper who finished a never-nearer fourth in 10-runner contest at Ascot (2m) 11 days ago. Should continue in form. 16 14 PLATFORM NINETEEN (IRE) (19) (CD, BF) s 98 211117/15 5 8-12 | 56.2kg Michael Bell Clifford Lee 5 5 WHO DARES WINS (IRE) (19) (D) v 98 Most progressive when racking up 4-timer in 2019. Missed 2020 but proved 76-626007 9 9-7 | 60.3kg better than ever to score easily on belated return at Beverley and confirmed that Alan King Tom Marquand improvement in a stronger affair at Goodwood. Smart dual-purpose performer who won last year’s Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot, but there are signs that he’s not quite the force of old, again making little 17 10 TORCELLO (IRE) (88) (D) 95 impression at Goodwood last time. 111/20-061 7 8-12 | 56.2kg Shaun Lycett David Probert 6 17 FUTURE INVESTMENT (18) (D) 97 Back to form when taking advantage of reduced mark at Newmarket in May, 3160-9523 5 9-7 | 60.3kg albeit allowed an easy lead. 4 lb higher in a much more competitive event now, Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby however. Is as consistent as they come, running as well as he ever has in finishing clear of the rest when third in 14f event at Goodwood (heavy) 18 days ago. Can go 17 DECLARED RUNNERS well again. BETTING FORECAST: 7 16 GET SHIRTY (IRE) (81) t 97 13-2 Arcadian Sunrise, 9-1 Elysian Flame, 10-1 Scaramanga, 11-1 Bodyline, 12-1 33/13176-6 5 9-7 | 60.3kg Platform Nineteen, 14-1 Prince Imperial, 14-1 Future Investment, 16-1 Island Brave, David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope 18-1 Here And Now, 18-1 Torcello, 20-1 Get Shirty, 22-1 Nicholas T, 25-1 Rajinsky, 25-1 Much improved in 2020, winning handicap at Chantilly and listed race at Who Dares Wins, 25-1 Themaxwecan, 28-1 Hochfeld, 28-1 Makawee Deauville. Below that level on Bordeaux reappearance but has claims on the pick of his form back in a handicap for new yard. TIMEFORM VIEW: 8 7 HERE AND NOW (305) (CD) t 97 ARCADIAN SUNRISE, a big improver over hurdles this summer, is potentially well treated 901- 7 9-7 | 60.3kg back in this code, so there’s plenty to like about his claims. Bodyline is a low-mileage Ralph Beckett Hector Crouch 4-y-o who could still have a bit more to offer on his first try at this trip, while another Won this corresponding race by a wide-margin in 2018. Very lightly raced good run seems assured from the likeable Elysian Flame. since but looked as good as ever when readily landing 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton on final start 10 months ago. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. ARCADIAN SUNRISE (IRE) 2. BODYLINE (IRE) 3. ELYSIAN FLAME 9 8 HOCHFELD (IRE) (11) 96 23572790 7 9-7 | 60.3kg WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Mark Johnston Jason Hart 2020 Summer Moon 4-9-8 18-1 Mark Johnston Joe Fanning 17 Kept busy since Nottingham success in April, running a fine race when second 2019 Eddystone Rock 7-9-3 8-1 John Best James Doyle 17 in Northumberland Plate in June. Disappointing subsequently, though, so a 2018 Here And Now 4-8-13 12-1 Ralph Beckett Harry Bentley 16 bounce back is called for. 2017 Magic Circle 5-9-2 7-2f Ralph Beckett Harry Bentley 14 2016 Oceane 4-8-11 7-1 Alan King Fergus Sweeney 15 10 1 THEMAXWECAN (IRE) (19) (D) s 97 52-130008 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Mark Johnston James Doyle SMART STATS: As good as ever when landing valuable prize at Musselburgh (1¾m) on return No Smart Stats available for this race but comfortably held all 5 starts since. On the plus side, he’s dipped below his last winning mark and cheekpieces may help. YORK Wednesday 18th August page 8 of 10 IRE INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH STAKES (FILLIES’ 4.45 HANDICAP) (2) 3yo+ fillies and mares (Rated 0-100) RACE 6 £70,000 5f (1010 Metres)

Going: Good 11 10 PRINCESS POWER (IRE) (5) (D, BF) s 97 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 2822-5643 5 8-8 | 54.4kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the Nigel Tinkler Tyler Heard (5lb/2kg) track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong good to firm, 3/1) 5 days ago. First-time cheekpieces replace a visor. track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 7 NOT ON YOUR NELLIE (IRE) (13) (D) 99 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong 13-144262 4 8-7 | 54.0kg Nigel Tinkler Rowan Scott 1 13 TWEET TWEET (32) (D) 98 Won easily on reappearance at Catterick in April. Bit mixed since but latest Redcar 223-191 3 9-7 | 60.3kg second as good as anything she’s produced. Declan Carroll Harrison Shaw Very speedy filly who made it 2 wins from only 3 starts this year when seeing off 5 rivals at Haydock (5f, good to firm) last month. 4 lb rise unlikely to prevent 13 8 VENTURA FLAME (IRE) (22) (D) 97 a prominent showing. 43241253 4 8-6 | 53.5kg Keith Dalgleish Silvestre De Sousa 2 15 TENAYA CANYON (13) (D) 98 Scored at Hamilton in June and has posted creditable efforts in defeat since. 31-275121 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Likely to give her running but not much obviously in hand of her mark. Ed Walker Saffie Osborne (5lb/2kg) Has a largely progressive profile, taking her form up another notch when coming from off the pace to win a 5f Doncaster handicap 13 days ago. Well on top at the 14 4 FOUR ADAAY (33) (D) 98 finish so a 5 lb rise not too severe. 2-1431124 3 8-5 | 53.1kg Rod Millman Ray Dawson 3 14 MID WINSTER (25) (D, BF) 97 Has done well this year, winning 3 times over 5f. Run of good form came to a 34245317 5 9-3 | 58.5kg halt behind Ballintoy Harbour at Newmarket last month but she’s not the type Paul Midgley Ben Robinson to stay down for long. Back to winning ways at Doncaster in July. Not at her best over this C&D 3 weeks later but she’s largely reliable. 15 3 LADY QUICKSTEP (IRE) (6) (D) 94 62585014 4 8-5(8-3) | 53.1kg (52.2kg) Gay Kelleway David Egan 4 9 STARS IN THE NIGHT (IRE) (17) (D, BF) 97 Career best when scoring at Yarmouth (5f) a fortnight ago. Caught wide and 198-11182 4 9-2 | 58.1kg shaped as if still in form when fourth at Chelmsford last week but she’s 2 lb out Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves of weights in stronger race now. Winner of AW handicaps on her first 3 outings this year and showed she’s just as effective on the grass when going down only narrowly at Thirsk (5f, good) 15 DECLARED RUNNERS 17 days ago. BETTING FORECAST: 5 6 EY UP IT’S MAGGIE (39) (D) s 96 11-2 Tweet Tweet, 8-1 Tenaya Canyon, 8-1 Atiyah, 12-1 Noorban, 12-1 Stars In The 108-54133 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Night, 16-1 Not On Your Nellie, 16-1 Four Adaay, 16-1 Princess Power, 16-1 Miss Nay Tony Coyle Kieran Schofield (5lb/2kg) Never, 16-1 Ey Up It’s Maggie, 20-1 Mid Winster, 22-1 Ballintoy Harbour, 25-1 Ice Useful effort to score at Carlisle (5f, soft) in May. Acquitted herself very well when Station Zebra, 25-1 Ventura Flame, 25-1 Lady Quickstep third in valuable 3-y-o event over 6f here next time. Not seen to best effect when third of 5 at Chester since. TIMEFORM VIEW: 6 2 NOORBAN (26) (D) s 97 TENAYA CANYON is a filly on the up and might be able to defy the handicapper again. 68122342 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Tweet Tweet and Atiyah are other 3-y-os heading in the right direction and head the David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope many possible dangers, along with Kevin Ryan’s Stars In The Night. Winner at Ayr (5f) in May and consistent in defeat since, finishing runner-up over 5.4f here in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 26 days ago. Likely to continue in TIMEFORM 1-2-3: form. 1. TENAYA CANYON 2. TWEET TWEET 3. ATIYAH

7 11 MISS NAY NEVER (IRE) (25) (D) 96 WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 3221-8131 3 9-1 | 57.6kg 2020 Lady In France 4-9-12 12-1 K. R. Burke Daniel Tudhope 9 John Quinn Jason Hart All 3 career wins over 5f on tapeta, showing a good attitude to fend off 6 rivals in Newcastle handicap last time. Close third at Haydock on penultimate start SMART STATS: shows she’s as good on turf. No Smart Stats available for this race 8 1 ICE STATION ZEBRA (48) (D) 98 135121-16 4 9-1 | 57.6kg Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby Improved again when taking her record to 4 wins from 7 starts on 6f Kempton reappearance. Better than she could show when only sixth of 8 at Newbury since. Not discounted back at 5f.

9 5 BALLINTOY HARBOUR (IRE) (13) (D, BF) 100 41-13619 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Paul Midgley Oisin Murphy Posted much improved form when winning 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (5f) last month. Nothing wrong with that form (second won twice subsequently) but has finished well held at Doncaster since. 10 12 ATIYAH (58) (D) b 97 625-12521 3 8-8 | 54.4kg David Barron William Buick Made it 2-5 this year with career-best effort in 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 49 days ago, quickening clear 1f out. Hiked up 11 lb but still not taken lightly in her current mood. YORK Wednesday 18th August page 9 of 10 SKY BET NURSERY HANDICAP (2) 2yo £70,000 6f (1210 5.20 Metres) RACE 7

Going: Good 11 22 FRANKELLA (21) (D) 95 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 57155 2 8-6 | 53.5kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Off the mark at the third time of asking in 6f Newmarket maiden last month. Ran track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong as well as could’ve been expected next time, but latest effort at Goodwood was track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while sub-par. Others make more appeal. seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 16 WONDERFUL WORLD (12) (D) 93 Draw: Favours Low Pace Information: Extreme 231 2 8-5 | 53.1kg Mick Channon David Probert 1 1 HELLOMYDARLIN (IRE) (15) (D) 90 Well-related colt who was off the mark at the third attempt in a novice at 10235 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Brighton 12 days ago. Opening mark seems about right, but there could well be George Boughey Daniel Tudhope more to come, so makes the shortlist. Winner on debut at Goodwood (6f) in June. Has generally run with credit in good company since, but her mark seems to overestimate her. 13 11 I’M A GAMBLER (IRE) (6lb/3kg ex) (2) (D) 95 225311 2 8-11 | 55.8kg Mark Johnston Silvestre De Sousa 2 12 FLAMING RIB (IRE) (26) (D) 96 Two from two in nurseries and, while he faces a penalty for a narrow success 312031 2 9-4 | 59.0kg at Catterick just 2 days ago, he’s not without a chance if the race doesn’t come Tom Dascombe Pierre-Louis Jamin (5lb/2kg) too soon. Useful sort who doubled his tally by the barest of all margins in a nursery at Thirsk last time. Others are less exposed but he’s a tough customer who should 14 6 SISTERS IN THE SKY (22) (D) 96 be thereabouts. 351 2 8-4 | 52.6kg Roger Teal David Egan 3 15 BOSH (IRE) (16) (CD) 95 Breeze-Up acquisition who upped his game to comfortably open his account in 2112 2 9-4 | 59.0kg a maiden at Goodwood 22 days ago. This demands more but he may not have Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs reached his limit. Has done nothing but improve to this point, scoring twice (including over C&D) and putting up a cracking effort to finish second in a sales race at Naas 16 days 15 3 POCKETT ROCKETT (IRE) (33) (D) 95 ago. Leading claims in an open race. 431 2 8-4 | 52.6kg Kevin Ryan Megan Nicholls 4 9 JADHLAAN (19) (C) 96 Left previous form behind when opening his account ina 5-runner maiden at 32182 2 9-1 | 57.6kg Hamilton a month ago but this is significantly more competitive and others Mark Johnston Jim Crowley make more appeal. Smooth winner of a novice here in June and took his form to a new level when runner-up in a nursery at Glorious Goodwod. Looks the type to put up another 16 18 GUEST LIST (IRE) (12) 92 bold showing. 412 2 8-1 | 51.3kg Kevin Ryan Saffie Osborne (5lb/2kg) 5 14 ALEEZDANCER (IRE) (16) (D) 97 Much improved from debut when winning 9-runner maiden at Chester in June, 41190 2 8-11 | 55.8kg then acquitted himself well when second under a penalty at Thirsk. Handicapper Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves has taken no chances with opening mark, though. Already a dual winner and wasn’t disgraced from a tricky draw in a valuable sales event at Naas 16 days ago. Mark looks reasonable, so not a forlorn hope if 17 7 SHOWTIME MAHOMES (22) (BF) 94 things drop right. 22107 2 8-1 | 51.3kg Grant Tuer Cam Hardie 6 2 MERCURIAL (IRE) (58) (BF) 92 Overcame a troubled passage when landing 5f maiden at Musselburgh in June. 2133 2 8-9 | 54.9kg Not disgraced in Super Sprint, then may have found race coming too soon at Tom Dascombe Hayley Turner Beverley next time. Others preferred. Winner at Chester in May but below form third of 10 in minor event (8/11) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 58 days ago. Makes nursery debut and needs to bounce 18 10 ARISTOBULUS (6lb/3kg ex) (8) (D) 99 back. 151 2 8-0 | 50.8kg James Ferguson Luke Morris 7 21 ROMAN DRAGON (17) (D, BF) 95 Relatively cheap purchase who looks well bought having landed 2 of his first 3 25112 2 8-9 | 54.9kg starts, having something to spare in a nursery at Nottingham 8 days ago. This is Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote tougher, but he warrants respect. Made all in good style in 6f small-field events at Chester twice before being found out by a drop in trip when only second in a nursery there last time. Back 19 13 FINAL ACCOUNT (17) 88 up in distance but drawn on the wing. 255 2 8-0(7-12) | 50.8kg (49.9kg) Richard Fahey A. C. Persse (7lb/3kg) 8 5 INSTINCTIVE MOVE (47) 96 Has shown a fair level of form in three outings to date and promises to be suited 15 2 8-9 | 54.9kg by a return to this trip. Stiff task from out of the weights on nursery debut, Clive Cox Hector Crouch though. Is out of a mare who was useful at 2 (won 5 times) and looked potentially smart himself when making a winning debut at Bath. Came unstuck in listed event at 20 19 DARK TULIP (20) 86 Sandown since, but remains with potential. 7261 2 8-0(7-12) | 50.8kg (49.9kg) Richard Hannon Sam Hitchcott 9 17 PAPA COCKTAIL (IRE) (39) 100 Fair form, putting her experience to good use when getting off the mark at 318 2 8-6 | 53.5kg Nottingham (5f, good) 20 days ago. This a whole lot tougher. Tom Clover Jack Mitchell Showed plenty in a hot Yarmouth novice in debut and confirmed that promise when winning at Haydock. Better than result in Superlative Stakes at Newmarket 21 4 YE GUD THING (IRE) (27) (D) b+t 91 and back in calmer waters now, so considered. 6236132 2 8-0(7-11) | 50.8kg (49.4kg) Hilal Kobeissi Ray Dawson 10 20 LADY LADE (39) 95 More exposed than most but made highly encouraging nursery/stable debut 511 2 8-6 | 53.5kg when runner-up at Newbury 27 days ago. 3 lb out of the weights, but could take Keith Dalgleish Sam James a hand. Engaged 5.55 Leicester Tuesday. Promising individual who scored easily at Carlisle before defying a penalty in another novice at Hamilton 39 days ago. Open to further progress, so warrants 22 8 JASTAR (37) 87 consideration despite tricky draw. 723 2 8-0(7-10) | 50.8kg (49.0kg) Clive Cox Josephine Gordon Has shown a bit in C&D and AW events the last twice and could do better now handicapping. Opening mark looks rather harsh and he’s 4 lb wrong at the weights, though.

22 DECLARED RUNNERS YORK Wednesday 18th August page 10 of 10 SKY BET NURSERY HANDICAP (2) 2yo £70,000 6f (1210 5.20 Metres) RACE 7

BETTING FORECAST: 15-2 Bosh, 12-1 Aristobulus, 12-1 Jadhlaan, 12-1 Lady Lade, 12-1 Wonderful World, 14-1 Papa Cocktail, 14-1 Flaming Rib, 14-1 I’m A Gambler, 20-1 Sisters In The Sky, 20-1 Hellomydarlin, 22-1 Pockett Rockett, 22-1 Roman Dragon, 25-1 Guest List, 28-1 Instinctive Move, 33-1 Aleezdancer, 33-1 Ye Gud Thing, 40-1 bar TIMEFORM VIEW: BOSH boasts a progressive profile and showed he’s at home in a big field when second in a 22-runner sales race at Naas recently, so he has leading claims in an open race. Lady Lade, arriving on a hat-trick, also make plenty of appeal, while a bold showing from the tough Jadhlaan seems assured. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. BOSH (IRE) 2. LADY LADE 3. JADHLAAN WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Cairn Island 2-8-12 9-2 Kevin Ryan Andrea Atzeni 12 2019 Owney Madden 2-8-8 20-1 Martyn Meade Rob Hornby 20 2018 Ginger Nut 2-9-1 9-2f Richard Hannon Oisin Murphy 18 2017 Demons Rock 2-9-2 8-1 Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote 17 2016 The Wagon Wheel 2-8-3 13-2 Richard Fahey Paddy Mathers 19

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race