Fourth Race 6.30pm

THE EXAMPLE HERE LIVE 25TH SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9250 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3435, 2nd £1717, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £240, 6th £240, 7th £240, 8th £240. (Penalty Value £4346.99)

colours no horse age st- lb Draw

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CITY SELECTIONS MIAMI JOY has improved with each start in 2021 and he was only beaten a neck when finishing second over a mile at Kempton three weeks ago. The progressive colt may have more to offer and he can overcome a 1lb rise in the ratings. Sir Edward Elgar was a bit disappointing on turf last time, but it is far too soon to be writing him off and he has a good record on the all-weather. The shortlist is completed by Eton College and Taawfan.

MIAMI JOY SIR EDWARD ELGAR

Leading course trainer (16-21): M Johnston (80 wins from 498 runners, 16%) runs ETON COLLEGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Johnston (24 wins from 106 runners, 23%) runs ETON COLLEGE Weightwatcher: PINNATA won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 5lb to 85. Longest Traveller: ETON COLLEGE trained by M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 PINNATA (IRE) (14) 00-0610 CD 7 9-12 (1)

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Lavande Violet (GER) O Mr David N Reynolds & Mr C D Watkins Marco Ghiani J Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner. Latest win at Leicester in June. Might have needed run after 11 weeks off when down the field on turf at Lingfield 14 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA85 2 CRACK REGIMENT (FR) (18) 5-03100 D 4 9-9 (2)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Coiffure O Mr Peter Spiller

Liam Jones J Henry Spiller, Newmarket T B Mr Peter Spiller CG Asset Management S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newcastle in June. Not so good on turf twice since so needs a return to AW to help spark a revival. TFRHHHII BHA82

3 TAAWFAN (IRE) (132) 21520-0 D BF Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Ameerat O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum 4 9-9 (8)

Ray Dawson J Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Windsor novice winner last summer and also a good second in 1m Kempton handicap a year ago. Not in the same form in a light career since, finishing only seventh of 11 at Newcastle in April. TFRHHHII BHA82 4 ETON COLLEGE (IRE) (17) 303305

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Windsor County (USA) O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 4 9-7 (6)

Joe Fanning J Mark Johnston, Middleham T B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW 25/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good) 17 days ago, never nearer. Well treated if blinkers provide him with the spark that’s been missing. TFRHHHHI BHA80 5 MIAMI JOY (GB) (22) 113-542 D 3 9-5 (4)

Br Ch c Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Red Blooded Woman (USA) Neil Callan J

O Mr Saeed H. Altayer

Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T B Worksop Manor Stud Dubai Racing Club S TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, good close second of 8 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 22 days ago, keeping on well after conceding first run. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA83 6 SIR EDWARD ELGAR (IRE) (35) 33-1320 D 3 9-0 (3)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Stroke of Six (IRE) O Chelsea Thoroughbreds - Hope & Glory B Knockainey Stud

Robert Havlin J John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T Oliver Brown S TIMEFORMVIEW AW maiden winner in January but hasn’t kicked on in handicaps since, not looking the easiest of rides again at Doncaster last time. TFRHHHII BHA78 7 DAPHNE MAY (GB) (12) 1-00154 D

Br B f Mayson - Cambridge Duchess O Ownaracehorse and Partners III B Theakston Stud 3 9-0 (7)

Sean Kirrane (5) J Adam West, Epsom T

Jason Watson J David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T Timeform S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulforminFrance.Downthefieldover11/4matSandownonyarddebut18daysagoand connections are quick to drop him back in trip. TFRHHHII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2020: LORD NEIDIN 3 9 3 Martin Harley 6-1 (Alan King) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: PINNATA: Following its run on 26/8/2021 it was reported that the horse hung right handed. TIGER TOUCH: Following its run on 22/8/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Miami Joy (GB), 9-2 Sir Edward Elgar (IRE), 6-1 Taawfan (IRE), 8-1 Eton College (IRE), 10-1 Daphne May (GB), 12-1 Crack Regiment (FR), Tiger Touch (USA), 14-1 Pinnata (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER MIAMI JOY shaped well when just failing to get up at Kempton last time. The third and fourth have both run well since, so the form looks solid, and Ismail Mohammed’s charge can get back to winning ways now. Eton College is well handicapped if first-time blinkers have a positive effect so he’s feared most ahead of Daphne May.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIAMI JOY 2.ETON COLLEGE (IRE) 3.DAPHNE MAY

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