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17:00 Newbury

Saturday 21 September 2024

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Conundrum Consulting Handicap

3YO plus | Class 3 | 7f | 20 Runners | Turf

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(8)

Mcmanaman²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Charles Bishop| T: Ian Williams| OR: 92| D

33/1

Just about a career best when winning at Meydan in February. Given a considerate return on first outing since leaving D. Watson after 6 months off when last of 10 at Chester (6.1f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago and others more appealing, nonetheless.

Form: 3-44170

(10)

Persuasion¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: O J Orr| T: T D Barron| OR: 90| D

8/1

Gained reward for a series of consistent efforts to get off the mark for the season in 11-runner event at Haydock (7f, good) just over a fortnight ago, never far away in a race where it paid to be close to the slow gallop. One to consider from 3 lb higher.

Form: 062331

(11)

Noodle Mission²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Alec Voikhansky⁽³⁾| T: E Smyth-Osbourne| OR: 89| D

10/1

Has been a real success story for current yard, better than ever when notching a fourth win of the year in 14-runner event at Southwell (7.1f) last month, edging ahead 2f out and asserting late on. Apprentice negates a 3 lb rise and no reason why he won't be bang there again.

Form: 121121

(5)

Accidental Agent^b²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-13| J: Mia Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 89| D

25/1

It's now 17 runs since his last win in 2022 and failed to come on reappearance in a race not run to suit when well held at Sandown (7f, good) 3 weeks ago. Others are preferred.

Form: 5577-88

(17)

Movie Maker²⁶⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Oisin Murphy| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 91| C

6/1

Much improved from debut when getting off the mark in convincing fashion here 12 months ago and probably needed the run when fourth of 15 in Jumeirah Guineas Trial at Meydan (7f, good) back in January. Not seen since but remains with potential on handicap debut (has been gelded).

Form: 51-4

(6)

Amphius²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: R L Moore| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 91| D

11/2

Stood out on form and didn't need to repeat the form of his handicap second at Kempton to get off the mark in 4-runner maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Back in a handicap (from 4 lb higher) and can kick on now up and running.

Form: 42321

(16)

Nibras Angel^t⁹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Paddy Bradley| T: I Mohammed| OR: 88| D

25/1

Won 2 of her 4 starts as a 3-y-o and progressed further without getting her head in front in Meydan around the turn of the year. Out of her depth in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) back in June and this a much more realistic task.

Form: 369060

(13)

Woodstock^p²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Hollie Doyle| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 87| CD

25/1

Recorded a career best (and third win of the season) when landing 15-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) last month but wasn't in the same form at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) next time. Consistency not his forte so others seemingly more solid.

Form: 310016

(9)

Harvard Sound⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Tom Clover| OR: 89| D

7/1

Has made a promising start to his career in recent months, building on his AW debut to score twice at Lingfield, the latter a simple task at odds of 1/33. More to come now handicapping and he's respected.

Form: 211

(14)

Mustajaab¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 86| D

20/1

Made it 2-2 on the AW when scoring with plenty to spare on return/first run since being gelded at Southwell (7f) in April. However, it's been a bit of a struggle on turf since, but he did take a step back in the right direction back on softer ground at Ascot recently.

Form: 080075

(4)

Metaverse^h⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Tom Marquand| T: D Menuisier| OR: 86| D

12/1

Gained reward for consistency and underlined that he's still going the right way when winning at Newmarket in July. Seemed unsuited by the track when well beaten at Goodwood later that month and can get back on an upward trajectory.

Form: 452210

(18)

Great Max²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara| OR: 85| CD

20/1

Coming good for this yard, winning at Haydock/Doncaster last month. Remains with loads of handicapping scope on previous form. Below form in his hat-trick bid without being seen entirely to best effect at Southwell last time and can resume his progress returned to turf.

Form: 477110

(2)

Zabriskie Point³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: James Doyle| T: C Hills| OR: 88| D

14/1

Useful dual winner at 2 and resumed from 10 months off with an encouraging seventh of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in July. Closest to the winner for a long way before fading into sixth over C&D (good to firm) last month and handicapper relinquishes his grip further.

Form: 419-756

(20)

Jungle Mac⁵¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: David Probert| T: J Channon| OR: 87

20/1

Off the mark in an all-weather maiden in February and having proved consistent in handicaps since, he duly resumed winning ways at Newmarket (1m) in July, despite typically looking ungainly. Went off too hard at Goodwood last time (also sweated up badly) so bounce back required.

Form: 432210

(3)

Run Boy Run^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Saffie Osborne| T: R Spencer| OR: 86| D

12/1

Winner of a Newcastle maiden in March and has improved since the application of cheekpieces, winning twice over 7f at Newmarket (good to firm/soft) last month. Had winning run ended but continued at the very top of his game when third at Ascot recently and should go well again.

Form: 202113

(12)

Monkey Island²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Davies| T: B J Meehan| OR: 86| CD

20/1

Caused an 80/1 upset in C&D minor event on return and, after a lesser effort at Royal Ascot, has run well in handicaps on his last 3 starts, third of 7 at Newmarket (8f, good) last month. Can give another good account.

Form: 0-10533

(7)

Pedro Valentino^p¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: R Kingscote| T: C G Cox| OR: 86| D

14/1

Successful from the front at Haydock (7f) in June and progressed again subsequently, going in again at Yarmouth (7f) in July. Wasn't seen to best effect and is best forgiven the run at Ascot just over a fortnight ago so should prove that effort was just a minor blip.

Form: 351213

(19)

North View^b²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: P W Chapple-Hyam| OR: 80| CD

10/1

Bath winner on final start at 2 yrs and showed improved form to get off the mark for the season in first-time blinkers at this C&D (good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago, ultimately on top with a bit to spare. That appeals as strong form and with Buick retaining the ride, he should be involved.

Form: 042541

(1)

City Of York^h¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: S De Sousa| T: D M Simcock| OR: 76| BF| C

20/1

Ridden a little closer to the pace and turned in his best effort of the season down in grade when runner-up at Southwell (8.1f) 18 days ago. Back down at 7f for the first time since his 2-y-o days and rates a major player from the same mark with De Sousa likely to be positive.

Form: 574452

(15)

King Cabo⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Jack Dace⁽⁷⁾| T: L A Dace| OR: 74| D

33/1

Capitalised on a falling mark to give his rider a first winner at Lingfield in August. Not in the same form in more competitive events the last twice and this even tougher.

Form: 306148

Forecasts

Amphius (11/2), Movie Maker (6/1), Harvard Sound (7/1), Persuasion (8/1), North View (10/1), Noodle Mission (10/1), Metaverse (12/1), Run Boy Run (12/1), Pedro Valentino (14/1), Zabriskie Point (14/1), Mustajaab (20/1), City Of York (20/1), Jungle Mac (20/1), Monkey Island (20/1), Great Max (20/1), Woodstock (25/1), Nibras Angel (25/1), Accidental Agent (25/1), King Cabo (33/1), Mcmanaman (33/1)

Cases can be made for a number of these, so it could pay to take a chance on CITY OF YORK, who was last seen in winning action when completing a hat-trick on this card last year and he turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up at Southwell earlier this month. North View got off the mark for the campaign partnered by Buick for the first time over C&D recently so heads up the dangers, while Amphius, Movie Maker and Noodle Mission all merit consideration, too.