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15:15 Haydock

Saturday 8 July 2023

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bet365 Old Newton Cup Handicap

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 2m 34.52s

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(9)

Alright Sunshine^v¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Garritty| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 100| D

25/1

Useful handicapper with some good course form but he was down the field in the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot on his recent reappearance and will need to leave that well behind to play a prominent role in this. Trainer's final runner.

Form: 40165-0

(11)

Gaassee^t¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: A J Farragher⁽³⁾| T: W J Haggas| OR: 99| D

15/2

Firmly on the up when a fine third in this race 12 months ago but he's disappointed in his 3 outings since, including down the field in the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot. Too soon to write off but he needs to get back on track.

Form: 1/130-70

(19)

Euchen Glen¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 9-6| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 99| C| D

14/1

Several big wins in his long career, including an Old Borough Cup here, but his last win was back in 2021. Latest 13f Ayr fourth shows he's still capable of useful performances at 10 but his days of winning competitive handicaps may be a thing of the past. Drawn widest.

Form: 265-404

(12)

Maksud¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: David Egan| T: H Morrison| OR: 97

4/1

Useful performer who shaped a lot better than his twelfth of 18 in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot would suggest, fading (raced too keenly) having still been second 2f out. Eased another 2 lb. A bold show would come as no surprise.

Form: 5220-70

(1)

Sheer Rocks³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 94| D

6/1

Has returned better than ever, winning 1½m handicaps at Ascot and Epsom in recent months. Up 5 lb in a deeper race now but further progress can't be discounted.

Form: 4399-11

(14)

Sir Rumi⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: K Stott| T: R Hannon| OR: 94| C| D

11/1

Versatile as regards ground and well ridden when adding to his tally at Epsom (1½m, heavy) in April. Good third at Ascot next time but latest Goodwood sixth no more than respectable.

Form: 2-20136

(8)

Cumulonimbus^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: R Kingscote| T: C Fellowes| OR: 94| CD

6/1

Winner of 4 of his last 6 starts, although he did benefit from a well-judged front-running ride when seeing off 9 rivals over C&D for latest success. Will find it tougher to dictate matters in this stronger race.

Form: 113-611

(17)

Nolton Cross¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: N Callan| T: H Palmer| OR: 93| D

18/1

Three AW wins earlier in the year and showed he's still equally as effective on turf when third of 11 at Ayr (13f) a fortnight ago. Jockey Neil Callan has landed big handicaps on the last 2 weekends.

Form: 121603

(18)

Onesmoothoperator²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 92

14/1

Twelve runs since last win in 2021 but he has taken a step back in the right direction when reaching the frame on his last 2 starts, latterly 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Cumulonimbus over C&D. Draw tricky.

Form: 37-5034

(5)

Toshizou³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 90

9/1

Useful operator for Joseph O'Brien and not far off that level for new yard, finishing a respectable fourth of 11 in 1¼m Epsom handicap 36 days ago. Stamina to prove now stepping up to 1½m.

Form: 5-03484

(2)

Scampi¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 90| D

12/1

Won a big-field handicap over this trip at York's Dante meeting in May. Had an excuse (badly hampered under 3f out) when a well-held sixth at Epsom since. Usual hood missing.

Form: 15-5165

(13)

Howth^h³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: L Morris| T: M Appleby| OR: 89

66/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 30 days ago, never nearer. First attempt at 1½m. Not an obvious one.

Form: 602-053

(7)

Wootton'sun¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-6| J: J Fanning| T: R A Fahey| OR: 85

15/2

Has returned in top form, placing 3 times, the latest in a competitive Sky Bet Sunday Series race over this trip at Pontefract. Wouldn't dismiss.

Form: 155-232

Non-Runners

(15)

Certain Lad¹⁸

Weight: 9-12| Age: 7

T: J Channon J: Non Runner

(3)

Teumessias Fox¹⁵

Weight: 9-10| Age: 4

T: A M Balding J: Harry Davies

(10)

Dark Jedi¹⁴

Weight: 9-2| Age: 7

T: T D Easterby J: D Fentiman

(4)

La Yakel²⁷⁴

Weight: 8-13| Age: 4

T: W J Haggas J: D Tudhope

(6)

Graphite³¹

Weight: 8-11| Age: 9

T: T Kent J: O J Orr

(16)

Knightswood¹⁷

Weight: 8-7| Age: 4

T: C Johnston J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Maksud (4/1), La Yakel (9/2), Cumulonimbus (6/1), Sheer Rocks (6/1), Wootton'sun (15/2), Gaassee (15/2), Toshizou (9/1), Teumessias Fox (10/1), Sir Rumi (11/1), Scampi (12/1), Onesmoothoperator (14/1), Euchen Glen (14/1), Knightswood (16/1), Nolton Cross (18/1), Alright Sunshine (25/1), Certain Lad (25/1), Dark Jedi (33/1), Graphite (33/1), Howth (66/1)

LA YAKEL hasn't been seen for 9 months but he appeals strongly as one who can go on to better things this year and can make light of his absence. Maksud shaped a lot better than the result in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot and is second choice. Teumessias Fox disappointed in that same Ascot handicap but his Newmarket form prior to that looks strong and he can bounce back and also play a prominent role.