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Eighth Race 7.15pm
THE WOODFORD RESERVE RYE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £13000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5291, 2nd £2645, 3rd £1323, 4th £661, 5th £240, 6th £240. (Penalty Value £6696)
colours no horse age st- lb Draw
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CITY SELECTIONS Cuban Breeze won here last month and has run well twice at Wolverhampton since, including another success there last time. He’s now 12lb higher than when successful at this track so EXPERT OPINION may prove better treated. A consistent sort at this track without getting his head in front this winter, Henry Spiller’s gelding could be the answer here. Atiyah wasn’t beaten that far at Southwell last time, while Dark Side Prince is consistent enough to have his say.
EXPERT OPINION Cuban Breeze
Leading course trainer (17-22): S Williams (54 wins from 398 runners, 14%) runs SHAMSHON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Williams (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs SHAMSHON Longest Travellers: ATIYAH trained by D & N Barron, Thirsk & CUBAN BREEZE trained by D Evans, Abergavenny - both 214 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Red Blooded Woman (USA) O Mrs Claire Goddard B Worksop Manor Stud
Marco Ghiani J J. R. Jenkins, Royston T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner. Six wins from 24 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 50/1, last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (5f) 19 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA80
2 ATIYAH (GB) (21) 4-52424 D Br Br f Swiss Spirit - Jofranka O Mrs Anne Atkinson & Partner 4 9-3 (5)
Connor Beasley J David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd
Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent in defeat on tapeta this year, finishing a respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 21 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. One to note. TFRHHHHI BHA76 3 CUBAN BREEZE (GB) (13) 304-131 CD 4 9-3 (8)
Br B f Bated Breath - Madam Mojito (USA) O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Ltd & Richard Kent
William Buick J David Evans, Abergavenny T B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Emma Evans Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW In good form for new yard, winning over C&D in February and adding to tally at Wolverhampton 13 days ago. Even a further 7lb rise may not stop her in current mood. TFRHHHHH BHA76 4 IMPEACH (IRE) (27) 0-16125 4 9-1 (9)
Br Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Court Circular O The Lovat Family and Partner Sean Levey J Conrad Allen, Newmarket T
B Mrs Heather Fitzpatrick TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over 6f at Lingfield in January. Also a fine second there last month but run of good form came to a halt last time. TFRHHHII BHA74
5 SAAHEQ (GB) (190) 004045- CD 8 9-0 (4)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Brevity (USA) O Coombelands Racing Syndicate
David Probert J Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T B Cliveden Stud Ltd Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Threewinsfrom16runslastyear.Fifthof7inhandicapatGoodwood(5f,goodtofirm,16/1). Off 6 months. Peak fitness has to be taken on trust. TFRHHHII BHA73
6 VANDAD (IRE) (65) 0304-50 D Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Girl (IRE) O Haxted Racing B Brian Miller 5 9-0 (3)
William Carson J Michael Attwater, Epsom T Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (5f) 65 days ago. Something to find on form. TFRHHIII BHA73
7 EXPERT OPINION (GB) (42) 6423-52 CD 4 8-13 (10)
Br B g Worthadd (IRE) - Calypso Choir O Aj Racing
Stevie Donohoe J Henry Spiller, Newmarket T B Littleton Stud CG Asset Management S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 16/1 and tongue strap on first time good second of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 42 days ago. Thereabouts on that form but the draw could have been kinder. TFRHHHHI BHA72
O Mr M. M. Foulger
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Six wins from 11 runs last year. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 35 days ago. One to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA71 9 LA ROCA DEL FUEGO (IRE) (42) 100-314 CD 6 8-11 (7)
Br Br g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Reign (IRE) O Mr M. Drake
Charles Bishop J Geoffrey Deacon, Compton T B Ms M. Davison & Ms D. Kitchin West Berkshire Brewery S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timecoursewinner.Fivewinsfrom18Flatruns.LatestwinatLingfieldinJanuary.6/1,respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 42 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA70 10 SHAMSHON (IRE) (29) 3-52653 CD
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Greenisland (IRE) O Mr Stuart C. Williams B Stonethorn Stud Farms Ltd 11 8-2 (6)
Lorenzo Atzori (7) J Stuart Williams, Newmarket T Diomed Stables S TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 20 runs last year. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 29 days ago, nearest finish. Another who can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA61 11 RED WALLS (GB) (5) 0-10054 D
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA) O E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd 4 8-2 (1)
Cam Hardie J Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatSouthwellinJanuary.Creditablefourthof8inhandicap(22/1)atWolverhampton(6.1f) 5 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA61 (-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: AUTUMN FLIGHT (IRE) 5 8 11 Hollie Doyle 3-1 (Robert Cowell) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Cuban Breeze (GB), 11-2 Expert Opinion (GB), 15-2 La Roca Del Fuego (IRE), 8-1 Atiyah (GB), 9-1 Dark Side Prince (GB), 11-1 Impeach (IRE), 12-1 Shamshon (IRE), 20-1 Saaheq (GB), 22-1 Vandad (IRE), Red Walls (GB), 28-1 Sir Rodneyredblood (GB)
PLAY SMARTER CUBAN BREEZE is on a roll for new trainer David Evans and might be up to defying the handicapper again. Reliable pair Dark Side Prince and Atiyah head the dangers. Expert Opinion should also play a part if the outside stall isn’t too much of an inconvenience.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CUBAN BREEZE 2.DARK SIDE PRINCE 3.ATIYAH
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