York 08 October 2021

Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places)
Stalls: 5f Centre; Remainder Inside
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 11.4° - 20.7°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 4.5 mph SW

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14:05 York (Class 3) (2YO only)

Parsonage Hotel And Cloisters Spa Nursery

5f 89y

Winner £9,180 - 12 ran

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Maybe Even Never puts his unbeaten record on the line and the Nigel Tinkler-trained juvenile merits the utmost respect. This will require further improvement, though, and it may pay to side with INSTINCTIVE MOVE, who has been a consistent colt this term. The son of Showcasing has been edging in the right direction and, although he was held by Korker last time out at Haydock, he can reverse the form with a 4lb swing in his favour. Lady Of Yapham also warrants interest after venturing into Group company last month.

2

14:40 York (Class 3) (2YO only)

Racing To School EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

5f

Winner £9,180 - 11 ran

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Bond Chairman sets the standard in this contest after keeping higher company but he has to concede plenty of weight. BARBANERA made a pleasing start to her racing career when posting a second-placed effort at Haydock last month and she gets the vote to break her maiden tag now dropped in distance. Selby's Pride warrants respect after her Ripon success and is likely to be on the premises, while Glory Hallelujah and Rambuso Creek also make the shortlist.

3

15:15 York (Class 2) (4YO plus)

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7f 192y

Winner £12,885 - 20 ran

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FAME AND ACCLAIM finished second on heavy ground at the Curragh in May and has run some decent races since that effort, including when third over C&D in July. He didn't get the rub of the green when down the field at Ayr last time, but the return to softer ground may see him step forward. Raising Sand was last seen finishing third at the Shergar Cup at Ascot and he commands respect along with Shelir, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, and Orbaan.

4

15:50 York (Class 2) (3YO only)

Casumo Dare To Be Different Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

1m 5f 188y

Winner £38,655 - 13 ran

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MAHRAJAAN has improved rapidly this season, winning a novice stakes at Ripon with any amount in hand before following up on his handicap debut at Hamilton last time. The way he finished off that race over 1m4f on the stiff uphill finish in Scotland should mean this trip is well within his compass. Ravenscraig Castle was third in the Melrose here (Surrey Gold 8th, Charging Thunder 15th, Annandale 20th) and has to be respected, while Praiano is consistent enough to have his say in the outcome.

5

16:20 York (Class 3) (3YO plus)

Copper Knight - Winning Most Horse At York Handicap

5f

Winner £10,800 - 19 ran

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SPOOF appeared to appreciate the slower ground in a strong-looking race at Ascot last time and he has every chance if he can build on that performance. Lahore hasn't shown much this season, but he has been running in some big handicaps and may be able to make an impact as he returns to 5f after running in the Ayr Gold Cup. Showalong may appreciate the forecast soft ground as he has won both of his previous starts under those conditions, so he could be dangerous.

6

16:55 York (Class 4) (2YO only)

Frank Whittle Partnership British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

7f 192y

Winner £8,100 - 8 ran

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DAMAAR is difficult to oppose here having won his only start on a similar surface when running on up the Sandown hill over a furlong shorter. He may well be capable of giving weight away to newcomers Three Start, who represents an in-form yard, Luna Dorada, whose stable have won two of the last three runnings of this contest, and perhaps Muzaffar, whose pedigree makes him a very interesting contender here.

7

17:25 York (Class 4) (3YO plus)

IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Handicap

7f

Winner £8,100 - 20 ran

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A competitive finale in which the soft ground throws up question marks for many. A market move for either of the handicap debutants Abbey Heights or Red Genesis could prove significant, but it may pay to stick with the improving UGO GREGORY who has only been raised 2lb for winning over this trip at Beverley last time and has proven form in the mud. Tashgheel is a potential player if this longer trip suits, while the likes of Separate, Zumurud and Outrun The Storm boast form to suggest they could represent some each-way value.

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