14:50 Newmarket

Saturday 13 July 2024

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bet365 Mile Handicap

  • 3YO only  |   Class 2  |   1m  |   Good  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:51  |   Winning time: 1m 38.23s
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(16)
Horse silk
Arabic Legend13
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-9| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR:  99| C
10/1
Course winner who posted a very good second of 8 in handicap at the Curragh (9f, good) 13 days ago, having run of race. Ought to be thereabouts.
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(4)
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Aafoor100
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: Szczepan Mazur| T: Mohammed Khalifa Al| OR:  94
66/1
Fairly useful form shown when winning 14-runner minor event at Doha (8.4f, good) 100 days ago. More is needed on his handicap debut in this stiffer company.
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Watcha Matey23
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: H Palmer| OR:  93| C| D
10/1
Already a dual winner this term, including here, and he recorded a respectable eighth of 29 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 23 days ago. Can give another good account.
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4
(2)
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Qirat23
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: R M Beckett| OR:  92| BF
7/2
Progressive Showcasing colt who landed valuable 7f Goodwood handicap in May. Backed it up with a good sixth of 29 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 23 days ago so he needs considering.
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(6)
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First Conquesth121
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR:  91| D
12/1
:Made all in the Wood Ditton on his debut and he got back on track when fifth of 14 in conditions event over C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago. Hood on for his handicap debut. Possibilities.
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(15)
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Volterra23
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-1| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR:  91| BF| D
7/2
Looked firmly on the up when scoring on Rowley Course here in May and came home first in his group when eleventh of 29 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 23 days ago. Remains with potential so well worth considering.
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8
(8)
Horse silk
Liveandletlive35
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR:  89| D
8/1
On the up since sent into handicaps and bids for a hat-trick after 1m successes at Nottingham and Haydock. Up another 6 lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.
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9
(5)
Horse silk
Champagne Prince86
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-12| J: Jonny Peate(3)| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR:  88
40/1
Looked a useful prospect when winning a pair of 7f AW novices in 2023. Came in last of 7 in Craven Stakes at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) on his return though so has something to prove now going into handicaps after a break.
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(11)
Horse silk
Daarkomt133
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-8| J: Billy Loughnane| T: W J Haggas| OR:  84WS
25/1
Landed 7f novice at Newcastle in November and resumed from 7 months off with a good third of 10 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Since had a wind op and can improve further on his handicap debut with tongue tie added.
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12
(7)
Horse silk
Global Skiesh42
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-7| J: K T O'Neill| T: B Brookhouse| OR:  83
33/1
Arrives in decent nick, fifth of 8 to Watcha Matey in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good) 42 days ago when again hindered by a slow start. No forlorn hope if getting away on level terms.
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13
(1)
Horse silk
Celtic Warrior22
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-6| J: S De Sousa| T: A M Balding| OR:  82
11/1
Got off the mark at Kempton in April and took his form up a notch when very good second of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good) 22 days ago. Merits consideration despite taking a 2 lb weights rise.
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Treasure Time21
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-5| J: Marco Ghiani| T: W J Haggas| OR:  81| C
6/1
Has taken a step forward with each start in handicaps, proving better than ever when landing 10-runner event here (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Displayed a good attitude there and makes appeal again.
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(9)
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Charming Whisper15
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-4| J: George Rooke| T: P J McBride| OR:  80| D
22/1
Progressive sort who bids for a hat-trick after 1m successes at Newbury and Yarmouth recently. This demands more off a 6 lb higher mark but he can't be ruled out.
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Non-Runners

7
(3)
Horse silk
Local Hero14
Weight: 9-0|  Age: 3
T: R Hannon  J: S M Levey
NR
10
(14)
Horse silk
The Camden Colt23
Weight: 8-12|  Age: 3
T: R Hannon  J: Non Runner
NR
16
(12)
Horse silk
Candonomore27
Weight: 8-3|  Age: 3
T: T D Easterby  J: Non Runner
NR

Forecasts

Qirat (7/2), Volterra (7/2), Treasure Time (6/1), Liveandletlive (8/1), Watcha Matey (10/1), Arabic Legend (10/1), Celtic Warrior (11/1), First Conquest (12/1), Local Hero (16/1), Candonomore (16/1), Charming Whisper (22/1), Daarkom (25/1), The Camden Colt (25/1), Global Skies (33/1), Champagne Prince (40/1), Aafoor (66/1)

Verdict

This is wide open but Kevin Ryan's VOLTERRA didn't enjoy the rub of the green when first home in his group in Royal Ascot's Britannia Handicap last time and is well worth another chance to confirm himself ahead of his mark. Hat-trick seeking Liveandletlive heads the list of dangers, although a good case can be made for a host of others, including Daarkom, Arabic Legend, Qirat, Celtic Warrior and Treasure Time.

Previous Winners

2023
Highbank
Weight: 9-9  |Age: 3
J: W Buick  |  T: C Appleby
11/1

Prize Money

1st: £25,770.002nd: £12,085.003rd: £6,045.004th: £3,020.005th: £1,510.006th: £755.00

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