There were 13 Races on Sunday 8th September 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 6 races at Fontwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Class & Speed Card

WINDLORD bumped into an exciting juvenile when second over 7f at Sandown and a repeat of that effort would see him difficult to beat. This could be a stepping stone for the son of Dubawi, who has Group entries later on in the campaign, and he can shed his maiden tag. The biggest danger is likely to come in the form of Shah, who has occupied the runner-up berth in his two appearances to date, including in the Convivial here. Newcomer Spirit Of Murray heads the remainder.

SHAH sets the bar high on his Convivial maiden form and should get off the mark. Andrew Balding's Windlord is the obvious threat. Off Spin and Harswell Ruby can fight it out for third unless the market speaks in the favour of Kevin Ryan newcomer Spirit of Murray.

Following his strong finish over 7f here in the Convivial Maiden, SHAH deserves to be a hot favourite. Windlord is the threat.
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STATE OF HONOR outran her odds to fill the runner-up spot at Uttoxeter in June and the seven-year-old is only 2lb higher for that effort. Tim Vaughan's mare may only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Northern Reel has failed to fire in her three outings over the smaller obstacles this year, but she makes her first start for the Olly Murphy yard and could prove a different proposition on her handicap debut. If I Say compeltes the shortlist.

HAPPY INDEX has been the subject of a very interesting trainer change and gets the vote, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. State of Honor will be a danger if repeating the form she showed when second at Uttoxeter in June, while Northern Reel is another who could fare better having switched to Olly Murphy.

Olly Murphy's new recruit HAPPY INDEX ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip and is taken to exploit a favourable mark.
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The hat-trick seeking Law Of Average arrives in very good heart and should be taken seriously, but a further 9lb hike in the ratings may leave him susceptible to a better-treated rival. A chance is taken on MAKE IT EASY, who was only narrowly touched off from a tricky draw at Chester and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Nigel Tinkler's filly has been raised 3lb, which doesn't appear out of her reach. Cover Point also makes appeal.

The booking of Oisin Murphy looks significant for IRISH NECTAR who could be set for a productive autumn again after his back-to-form fourth at Carlisle 10 days ago. Law of Average will need a very useful effort to defy his new mark but the style of his latest Thirsk success suggests he may be capable of that sort of level. Cover Point and Make It Easy also make the shortlist.

The highly progressive front-runner LAW OF AVERAGE (nap) won eased down at Thirsk last month and can defy a 9lb rise.
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BATWOMEN made a highly encouraging start when second on her hurdles debut over C&D in December and it would be no surprise to see her take a big step forward from that effort. With any progression, she could be one to beat. Strictly Tango is an interesting contender after shaping with plenty of promise when third at Downpatrick in July and has to be considered on his first start for the Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole stable. Almuhit is the pick of the remainder.

BATWOMEN produced a promising first effort in this sphere when runner-up in a mares' novice here 9 months ago. Her fitness has to be taken on trust but she's open to improvement in any case and could be the way to go. Almuhit, Strictly Tango and Prince Imperial all start out for new stables and can also get involved.

She has fitness to prove but BATWOMEN travelled strongly for a long way and ran a big race in defeat over C&D on her hurdling debut.
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YES I'M MALI showed a likeable attitude when running on gamely to claim a nursery over C&D at the Ebor meeting and although he'll have to defy a 5lb rise, Richard Fahey's colt should be a tough nut to crack. Brighton Boy didn't get the run of the race when caught wide and struggling to land a blow over 7f at Glorious Goodwood, and a more straightforward passage could see him to better effect. Mythical Composer is also worthy of consideration on his handicap bow.

This is less competitive than the race YES I'M MALI won at the Ebor meeting so he's taken to defy a 5 lb rise. Clive Cox's Mythical Composer ran well in the Super Sprint when last seen in July and may give Richard Fahey's charge most to do ahead of Brighton Boy.

Most need to find excuses for their latest runs. The glaring exception is YES I'M MALI who won a 17-runner nursery at the Ebor meeting.
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INVICTUS ALLEN justified favouritism to score by just under two lengths at Uttoxeter in July and is only 5lb higher for that triumph. Christian Williams' six-year-old looks to have lots in his favour and can record a double. Testflight was fourth in this grade at Newton Abbot last time, but he could get closer off a 1lb lower rating. Of the remainder, Guivinec makes the most appeal.

EURKASH failed to meet expectations starting out for this yard at Newton Abbot but he's worth another chance back over fences with headgear re-fitted. Invictus Allen responded well to different tactics when making all at Uttoxeter and is next best ahead of Guivinec, who is fitted with first-time headgear.

The pick is INVICTUS ALLEN (nap), who displayed a willing attitude to prevail on soft at Uttoxeter in July and still has potential.
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It is way too early to be giving up on the well-bred MARKOON, who was his own worst enemy when pulling too hard on his handicap debut at Newbury. The son of Kingman showed tenacity when successful on his two previous starts and, assuming he settles better back over a mile, he can give his trainer back-to-back winners of this race. Class-droppers Apiarist and Marcella offer some each-way value, while Old Cock is two from three in handicaps and also rates a serious contender.

OLD COCK has quickly developed into a useful sort, posting a career-best display when winning 9-runner handicap at Haydock 4 weeks ago and, with the prospect of more to come, he gets the nod to defy the handicapper again. Markoon promises to be suited by this drop back in trip and is feared. Amsterdam and Apiarist are others in the mix.

Old Cock impressed last time when registering his third win but MARKOON can still prove well handicapped when everything clicks.
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Having scored in facile fashion over 2m1f at Newton Abbot last month, this represents a good opportunity for SERGEANT to continue his upwards trajectory. Anthony Charlton's charge will have to defy an 8lb rise for that near eight-length success, but that doesn't appear to be out of his reach. The Height Of Fame was a clear second when only beaten a neck over 2m4f at Worcester last time and she looks likely to offer another bold bid, while the consistent Finest View has been knocking on the door off this mark and she can also threaten.

SERGEANT looked better than ever when regaining the winning thread at Newton Abbot 17 days ago, showing an impressive finishing burst to settle matters quickly. He's fancied to defy an 8 lb rise in his present groove. Finest View and The Height of Fame head up the dangers in an interesting small-field contest.

With the forecast rain a worry for most of these, it might be worth chancing long-absent 9yo STREAM OF STARS.
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Quinault is a strong contender as he bids to complete a hat-trick of Listed wins after admirable efforts at Chester and Newmarket. However, the likes of Marine Wave and Rage Of Bamby can also race prominently and this could unfold to suit a closer. TWILIGHT CALLS appeals as one who might have the race run to suit and, having not been beaten far in the Hackwood at Newbury last time, he can deliver another sucker punch for a yard that won this race with Limato in 2018.

Plenty to consider and it could be worth chancing AZURE BLUE, who found the Nunthorpe all too much last time but had looked on the way back at Ayr the time before. The thriving and hugely likeable Quinault is high on the shortlist, while Significantly is capable of going close if ready to go after 4 months off.

York has brought out the best in RAGE OF BAMBY and she can add to her C&D handicap win in July. Korker is next best.
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This return to the larger obstacles appears likely to bring the best out of MIDNIGHT JEWEL, who won off a 1lb higher mark over an extended 2m4f at Bangor in June 2023. A repeat of that effort would mean that Charlie Longsdon's eight-year-old is feasibly treated. Rajjamataz is feared most off the same mark as his second over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in June, while Fakir is also one for the shortlist.

MIDNIGHT JEWEL stepped up on reappearance run when third at Worcester and he's potentially on a good mark back over fences. Rajjamataz has found some improvement of late so is the obvious threat.

Midnight Jewel and Rajjamataz have something to prove if it's soft, whereas FAKIR should be fine in the mud.
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MUSCIKA arrives here on the back of two narrow defeats, the first of which came over this C&D in July, and it would be no surprise to see the veteran return to winning ways. Huddle Up has also been running well in defeat of late and could give the selection plenty to think about. Others who make the shortlist are Roundhay Park, Dance And Romance and It Just Takes Time.

Highly competitive but unexposed 3-y-o DANCE AND ROMANCE finished third in a better race than this at Glorious Goodwood so she could be the answer. Fantasy Master and Huddle up are threatening to come good soon so they head the dangers.

Preference is for HUDDLE UP who has shown plenty of promise on his first two runs for Jack Jones despite things not going his way.
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BORNA GEM went well for a long way when sixth on her first start under Rules at Hexham in May and with significant improvement likely, she makes most appeal. Put A Lid On It looks the biggest danger, having shown some ability on her first taste of racecourse action when seventh over 2m at Worcester, while Reina Blanca is a debutant to note.

BORNA GEM showed promise on her Hexham debut and is preferred to Put A Lid On It, although Donald McCain newcomer Reina Blanca would be a major threat to both if the betting speaks in her favour.

The combination of slower ground and a first-time tongue-tie may enable Irish point winner BORNA GEM to improve upon her Hexham sixth.
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Cases can be made for many of these but marginal preference is for FAST STEPS, who did not appear to get home over 1m4f at Epsom. However, that was still a very respectable effort and his previous second over this trip at Sandown is also strong form. Highwaygrey has made the frame in both starts since winning at Pontefract in July and is likely to be in the mix once again. Others to note are Young Fire, Poet's Dawn and Glistening Nights.

Claims can be made for most in a wide-open finale including HUMBLE SPARK. A 3-time winner already this term, Jim Goldie's 4-y-o still appeals as being on a workable mark and could just be worth siding with dropped back in trip. Financer is another worth a second look faced with an easier assignment than of late. Fast Steps, Young Fire, Unplugged and Poet's Dawn also enter calculations.

Seriously competitive but four against the field are FINANCER, Fast Steps (second choice), Humble Spark and Young Fire.
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