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14:25 Doncaster

Saturday 14 September 2024

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Betfred Portland (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 14:28 | Winning time: 1m 6.27s

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(6)

Albasheer^b¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 105| C| D

8/1

Bagged his third win this year at Ascot in July and posted a good nose second of 7 to Democracy Dilemma in listed race at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. This course winner is very much one to consider.

Form: 921002

(9)

Apollo One²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: C Soumillon| T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck| OR: 103| D

16/1

Most likeable and reliable sprinter who came in second in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Came home first in his group when eighth of 19 at York last time so seems sure to be on the premises again.

Form: 0-23628

(4)

Walbank^t⁴⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: D Egan| T: G Boughey| OR: 103| D

25/1

Much improved to land a second career success at Meydan (6f) in January. Shaped well after 6 months off before lack of a recent outing told when fourth of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (5f) 46 days ago. Much respected with tongue tie refitted.

Form: 3/70-104

(18)

Get It³³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: P Cosgrave| T: George Baker| OR: 101| D

28/1

Successful at Windsor/Epsom before bagging a big pot in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Raced very wide early when fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago so can bounce back.

Form: 611010

(15)

Rumstar²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Hector Crouch| T: J G Portman| OR: 101| D

17/2

It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 and he failed to build on earlier promise when only fifth of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 7-02075

(17)

Shagraan⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M Appleby| OR: 101| D

13/2

Lightly raced for this stable and comes here better than ever, landing 5f handicaps at Glorious Goodwood and Haydock recently. Up 3 lb but he merits serious consideration.

Form: 354151

(21)

Cover Up²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: K Shoemark| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 98| D

17/2

Won 3 on the bounce on the AW during the winter and back in top form of late, fifth in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood and big-field event at York when not enjoying the best of runs. Interesting, especially with this shorter trip promising to suit ideally.

Form: 110055

(16)

Dream Composer^p²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Joe Leavy⁽³⁾| T: H J Evans| OR: 98| D

25/1

Resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 27 days ago by 1½ lengths from American Affair. Well on top at the finish there so not taken lightly despite a 5 lb rise.

Form: 154031

(1)

Silky Wilkie²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Sam Feilden⁽⁷⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 97| D

25/1

It's now 19 starts since his last win in 2023 but he arrives in good nick, poorly drawn when thirteenth of 22 at York (5.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Shortlisted.

Form: 576280

(12)

Holkham Bay²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽⁵⁾| T: W J Knight| OR: 96| D

18/1

Is enjoying a very good year and scored at York and Ascot in June. Had the worst of the draw when twentieth of 22 to Jm Jungle in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago so can't be ruled out.

Form: 822110

(2)

Wodao^t²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J A Osborne| OR: 95

40/1

Listed winner in Ireland for Donnacha O'Brien and he got back on track for his new yard when third of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Possibilities.

Form: 6897-83

(11)

Jm Jungle²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 92

25/1

Got back to winning ways in 22-runner handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Up 4 lb but he's not discounted now he's hit form again.

Form: 470451

(5)

Woolhampton⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: R Havlin| T: B R Millman| OR: 92| D

40/1

Had usual headgear left off when recording his third victory of 2024 in 8-runner handicap at Ascot (5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Up 4 lb but in the mix again.

Form: 166301

(8)

Desert Cop^v⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Hayley Turner| T: A M Balding| OR: 92| D

28/1

Scored at Newmarket in May but not on a going day when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 7 days ago. Visor back on now with a bit to prove.

Form: 108600

(7)

Born To Rock²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Callum Shepherd| T: George Scott| OR: 94

33/1

Debut winner for Jane Chapple-Hyam and took her form up a level on his yard debut when excellent second of 8 in handicap here (5f, good to firm) 28 days ago. She's one for the shortlist.

Form: 15-6792

(22)

American Affair⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 92| D

4/1

Largely progressive sprinter who bagged his second victory of 2024 at Thirsk (5f) in June. Posted a very good third of 10 to Shagraan in handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 7 days ago when not ideally placed so he must enter calculations.

Form: 121223

(10)

Rizg^p1⁶⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: S De Sousa| T: James Owen| OR: 90| D

50/1

Won sole start as a juvenile and displayed useful form in light 2022 campaign. Missed all of 2023 and too free when well below par in a pair of 6f handicaps at Newcastle and Ascot this summer for Roger Varian. Still needs considering though now starting out for good new yard.

Form: 1240/99

(14)

Bergerac^b²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 90| D

20/1

Scored at Newcastle in June and in good form since, faring best of those who raced near side when sixth of 22 to Jm Jungle in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Merits consideration off an easing mark.

Form: 698156

(20)

Vintage Clarets²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: J P Spencer| T: R A Fahey| OR: 90

14/1

Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times, and caught the eye when eighth of 22 to Jm Jungle in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Player off a 2 lb lower mark.

Form: 737088

(19)

Hiya Maite⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: J Quinn| T: S R Bowring| OR: 89| C| D

25/1

Course winner in June and comes here on the back of a good second of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 010262

(3)

Manila Scouse^t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 88| D

100/1

Bagged his second win of the season at Chepstow in August but came in last of 13 at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 240100

(13)

Aberama Gold^v²³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-8| J: Mark Winn| T: D O'Meara| OR: 87| CD

12/1

Won Stewards' Cup last year and looked to be coming to the boil again until only eighth of 14 at Newcastle 23 days ago. This C&D winner remains one to be interested in though off a reduced mark.

Form: 974348

Result Amended

Albasheer - Original Position 5th. Amended Position 4th.

Rumstar - Original Position 4th. Amended Position 5th.

Forecasts

American Affair (4/1), Shagraan (13/2), Albasheer (8/1), Rumstar (17/2), Cover Up (17/2), Aberama Gold (12/1), Vintage Clarets (14/1), Apollo One (16/1), Holkham Bay (18/1), Bergerac (20/1), Jm Jungle (25/1), Silky Wilkie (25/1), Hiya Maite (25/1), Dream Composer (25/1), Walbank (25/1), Desert Cop (28/1), Get It (28/1), Born To Rock (33/1), Woolhampton (40/1), Wodao (40/1), Rizg (50/1), Manila Scouse (100/1)

This is wide open but the vote goes to COVER UP who brings some rock solid handicap form to the table whilst shaping as though this idiosyncratic trip will prove ideal too. Vintage Clarets has slipped to a very attractive mark and heads the list of dangers on the back of his eye-catching York eighth, although a good case can also be made for American Affair, Bergerac, Shagraan and Apollo One in this ultra competitive Portland.