17:15 Haydock

Saturday 7 September 2024

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Betfair Podcasts Handicap (Div 2)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 4  |   1m 37y  |   Good  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:16  |   Winning time: 1m 41.9s
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Pisanello12
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR:  85| D
14/1
Capitalised on his reduced mark when scoring at York in June. However, has found his run of good form coming to a halt on his last 2 starts, ninth of 10 at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 12 days ago.
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Al Rufaah16
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-13| J: T Eaves| T: D & C Kubler| OR:  84
12/1
Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but has returned to form on his last 2 starts, headed dying strides when second of 14 at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and he can make his presence felt once more.
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(12)
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Urban Sprawlp24
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-11| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR:  82
22/1
Ended last year in good form on the all-weather but has yet to fire in 3 outings this season, sixth of 7 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time. Has dropped below his last winning mark, though he has a bit to prove at present.
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Obelixh23
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-11| J: C Lee| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR:  82| D
6/1
A while since his only success but had been heading back in the right direction for current yard this summer, until seeming unsuited by the track at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago.
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(9)
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Kelpie Grey17
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: Amie Waugh(5)| T: J S Goldie| OR:  81| D
18/1
Started the season in fine form, completing the hat-trick with a straightforward success at Ayr in May. Has continued in good heart since, fourth of 10 at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 17 days ago, and he can give his running once again.
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(3)
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Native Kingh37
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-8| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H Palmer| OR:  84| D
2/1
Made a winning stable/handicap debut at Chester in June but hasn't had things go his way since, meeting trouble on more than one occasion at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) last time. Remains early days so he's not one to write off.
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(1)
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Sound Pressure14
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-6| J: Brandon Wilkie(5)| T: S England| OR:  77
100/1
Fairly useful form when winning a pair of novice races in 2022. However, after a 23-month absence he was always behind on first run since leaving James Horton when last of 9 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago.
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Good Morning Alex25
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan| T: T D Barron| OR:  82| BF| D
7/1
Has thrived this year, bringing up his fifth win of the campaign when making all at Hamilton (9.2f) in June. After 10 weeks off, possibly needed the run when sixth at the same C&D (good) last time, so no surprise to see him get back on track.
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Star Zinc144
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Menzies| OR:  76| D
33/1
Successful at Newcastle (7.1f) in February and, after a couple of lesser efforts, ran creditably when third of 14 at the same C&D in April. Capable of getting involved if ready to go after a break.
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(13)
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Spioradaltap57
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: Cieren Fallon| T: M Walford| OR:  75| D
40/1
Shaped encouragingly when making the frame at Ripon on first 2 starts this season. However, hasn't managed to go on from those efforts, shaping as if amiss when well held at Chester on his latest outing in July.
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Utilisb,t22
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-2| J: D Swift| T: B Ellison| OR:  73| D
16/1
Back up in trip with blinkers and tongue strap on first time, finally opened his account in 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (8f, good) 22 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort returned to this higher grade.
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(4)
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Empire Of Light14
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-1| J: Harrison Shaw| T: Grant Tuer| OR:  77| C
9/2
Doubled his tally at this course (10.2f) in June and has placed all 4 starts since, meeting trouble in running when second of 9 at Redcar (8f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Major player with more still to offer as a miler.
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Mysteryofthesands20
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-11| J: D Egan| T: T D Easterby| OR:  73| D
12/1
Battled well when winning at Hamilton in July but has raced freely in his 3 runs since, again not seeing his race out when sixth of 13 at Pontefract (8f, good) 20 days ago. Others make more appeal.
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Forecasts

Native King (2/1), Empire Of Light (9/2), Obelix (6/1), Good Morning Alex (7/1), Mysteryofthesands (12/1), Al Rufaa (12/1), Pisanello (14/1), Utilis (16/1), Kelpie Grey (18/1), Urban Sprawl (22/1), Star Zinc (33/1), Spioradalta (40/1), Sound Pressure (100/1)

Verdict

EMPIRE OF LIGHT has been shaping up well since his success here in June, unlucky not to have finished closer after meeting trouble when runner-up at Redcar last time, so he could be set to resume winning ways. Heading the list of dangers is Al Rufaa, who has only narrowly been denied on his last 2 starts, while Good Morning Alex is also considered.

Prize Money

1st: £10,468.002nd: £4,912.003rd: £2,454.004th: £1,228.005th: £612.00

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