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14:25 Haydock

Saturday 7 September 2024

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Betfair Exchange Old Borough Cup Handicap

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 3m 3.67s

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(6)

Grand Alliance^p³⁸⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: W Buick| T: C Fellowes| OR: 105

14/1

Smart performer in 2023, including a Newbury Group 3 success on his reappearance. Second in a 15f Group 2 at Deauville when last seen a year ago. Long absence to overcome but his good record fresh and the booking of WIlliam Buick provide hope.

Form: 53/1642-

(2)

Rajinsky⁴⁰⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽⁵⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 103| D

33/1

Better than ever in spring 2023, including a Nottingham listed win over this trip, but he hasn't been seen since below-par runs at Newcastle and Deauville last summer. His stable's good form provides hope but a watching brief has to be the percentage call after his absence.

Form: 9/16507-

(14)

Divine Comedy¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Kaiya Fraser⁽⁵⁾| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 102| CD

10/1

Progressive handicapper who scored over 2m here in May before an excellent in the Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot. Shaped well back from a short break when fifth of 16 over 2m at the York Ebor meeting but this drop back in trip isn't sure to play to her strengths. Also drawn wider than ideal.

Form: 13-3125

(9)

Epic Poet¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 100

11/2

Smart in France. Disappointed in 3 outings for the Meade stable last year but back on track for this yard, producing another good effort in a top-end handicap when fourth of 20 to Magical Zoe in the Ebor at York (1¾m) 2 weeks ago, with Oneforthegutter a length ahead in third. High on shortlist.

Form: 70-6254

(10)

If Not Now⁹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 99

22/1

Pretty smart handicap performance when third on Lingfield reappearance in May. Seemed unsuited by the track when well held at Epsom since. Being eased another 2 lb can only help and his yard is in good form. Considered.

Form: 3158-30

(15)

The Goat^p1¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 93

12/1

Won Glorious Goodwood handicap last year and back to best on AW this summer, scoring over 1½m at Kempton in July. Good third of 13 in Lanark Silver Bell at Hamilton (1½m, heavy) 15 days ago. Shapes as if the return to this trip will suit but stall 15 could be tricky. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 002153

(13)

Euchen Glen¹⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 8-13| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J S Goldie| OR: 92| CD

18/1

Won this in 2020 and this admirable veteran is still capable of very useful form, including a win over 13f at Ayr in June. Another creditable effort when fifth of 12 at the York Ebor meeting a fortnight ago.

Form: 241645

(3)

Caliyza³²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: S Foley| T: J C McConnell| OR: 91| D

33/1

Fairly useful performer at up to 15f in France for Francis-Henri Graffard in 2023. Been off for over 10 months ahead of this return for new connections. Her mark isn't obviously generous either.

Form: 5/31126-

(8)

Oneforthegutter^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: R L Moore| T: Ian Williams| OR: 91| C

11/2

Dual winner in 2023 and he's been operating at the top of his game of late, notably his 3 lengths third of 20 to Magical Zoe in the Ebor at York (1¾m) a fortnight ago. Much respected for a stable with winning form in this race.

Form: 852373

(1)

Knightswood¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 88

8/1

Winless this season but has largely performed with credit. Shaped as if just stretched by 2m when seventh of 16 at York 17 days ago so this drop back in trip should suit.

Form: 324457

(4)

Dancing In Paris⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: D Egan| T: Ian Williams| OR: 87| C| D

7/2

Third win of a tremendous season when seeing off 11 rivals in a Racing League handicap at Southwell (1½m) 9 days ago. Also successful over this trip. Likely to give another good account.

Form: 214831

(7)

No Say Ever⁶⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 8-3| J: F Norton| T: Miss A Mooney| OR: 82| D

80/1

Quite a useful handicapper at his best but absent for 21 months. Can only watch.

Form: 001048/

(11)

Law Of The Sea^t¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-3| J: J Quinn| T: Ian Williams| OR: 82

66/1

Resumed with a creditable effort in defeat at Chester (18.5f) in May but 4 lesser efforts have followed. Yard has more obvious contenders.

Form: 0-30070

(5)

Waxing Gibbous⁷³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: D Menuisier| OR: 81| BF

5/1

Progressive type who scored at Newbury (1½m) in May and backed it up with a very good second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 30 days ago given she was unsuited by drop in trip. Interesting now stepping up to 1¾m for the first time back from a break with the yard going well.

Form: 356-212

(12)

Lincoln Rockstar^t¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁷⁾| T: I Furtado| OR: 76

25/1

Fifth win of an excellent first season with this yard when seeing off 6 rivals at Beverley (1½m) 13 days ago but a big career best will be needed if she's to play a prominent role from 5 lb out of the yard in this much stronger race.

Form: 121211

Forecasts

Dancing In Paris (7/2), Waxing Gibbous (5/1), Epic Poet (11/2), Oneforthegutter (11/2), Knightswood (8/1), Divine Comedy (10/1), The Goat (12/1), Grand Alliance (14/1), Euchen Glen (18/1), If Not Now (22/1), Lincoln Rockstar (25/1), Caliyza (33/1), Rajinsky (33/1), Law Of The Sea (66/1), No Say Ever (80/1)

Ian Williams is no stranger to success in this and ONEFORTHEGUTTER is taken to build on his fine run in the Ebor. Epic Poet was a place behind the selection at York and should also go well again. The progressive Waxing Gibbous, whose stable is enjoying a good spell, and If Not Now complete the shortlist.