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Saturday, September 19, 2026FlatClass 46f

Verdict

KIRKDALE carried on where he'd left off earlier in the year when returning from 5 months off with an excellent second, and if he can transfer that progress back to turf then he could resume winning ways at the expense of Havana Rum, who is well treated now and will appreciate the return to 6f, while Angel Gabriel still needs respecting despite his tricky draw.

Kirkdale
Havana Rum
Angel Gabriel

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

2. Angel Gabriel
J: Edward GreatrexT: Ralph Beckett
F: 221-48341
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Doubled his career tally when winning at Windsor 21 days ago, finding a chunk of improvement back at 6f on good to soft and he clearly goes well on today's likely surface. Stall 13 is likely to prove more of a problem than his 4 lb rise, though.
3. Kirkdale
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Edward Bethell
F: 6224-4112
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Won twice on all-weather in April and then returned from 5 months off with an excellent second of 12 at Southwell 16 days ago. Clearly at the top of his game and could go very well if transferring his progress back to turf (won on soft going as a 2-y-o).
4. Supreme King
J: John EganT: David Evans
F: 22271563
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Won at Salisbury in August and ran well returned to that track when third 8 days ago. Went close at this track earlier in the year and could take a hand.
5. Society Kiss
J: Joanna MasonT: John Mackie
F: 10-320
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Looked a useful prospect when scoring on debut at Ascot for Ralph Beckett last year but hasn't progressed this year and needs a lot more than she showed when down field at Kempton last time. Engaged 3.40 Ayr Friday.
6. Top Juggler
J: Dale SwiftT: Seb Spencer
F: 035-32173
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Won over 5.5f here in July but often races freely and produced just a respectable third of 10 at Ripon on latest start. Capable if settling better but stall 10 unlikely to help.
7. Golden Brown
J: Ashley LewisT: Ed Walker
F: 602-21863
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Off the mark in a Salisbury maiden in May and ran well upped to 7f when third of 8 at Ascot 15 days ago. Good-value rider's claim could help him figure in the finish if able to cope with a high draw.
8. Amazonian Dream
J: Darragh KeenanT: Rod Millman
F: 57221745
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Windsor regular who wasn't seen to best effect there last time. Now tries this track for the first time from a tough draw so probably best opposed.
9. Proof
J: Jason WatsonT: Charles Hills
F: 43-198061
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Better than ever having been gelded before winning a 7-runner handicap at Epsom over this trip 19 days ago, beating a subsequent winner. 4 lb rise for that means he's still of plenty of interest for in-form yard but stall 14 may scupper his chance.
10. Watchdog
J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Richard & Peter Fahey
F: 21-481161
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Progressive barring a blip at Hamilton, winning 3 of last 4 starts, including on all-weather at Lingfield 16 days ago. Merits respect in current heart but this looks a lot deeper.
11. Miraculous
J: S. B. KirraneT: Tim Easterby
F: 35781240
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
C&D winner who also capitalised on falling mark at Southwell in August. Backed that up when runner-up next time out but his effort at Doncaster 6 days ago wasn't encouraging.
12. Havana Rum
J: Pat CosgraveT: Richard & Peter Fahey
F: 69533828
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Looked well treated when second at Pontefract (6f) in August and was by no means disgraced when 8th of 21 over 5.5f at York 13 days ago, finding the sharper test beyond him. Well drawn if able to start a bit sharper than can sometimes be the case and the return to a full 6f can see him go well.
13. Mission Command
J: Elle-May CrootT: Jennie Candlish
F: 30417717
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Returned to winning ways in a claimer at Wolverhampton over this trip in July, making all and travelling fluently, but bombed out back in handicap company earlier this month and now switches visor for blinkers. Well drawn to attack if headgear works.
14. Moonstone Boy
J: William PyleT: Jennie Candlish
F: 050-47784
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Still finding feet for this yard and not seen to best effect when fourth of 11 at Haydock returning from 5 months off over 5f 15 days ago. Goes well on soft going and could come on for that outing but needs to prove himself up to 6f.
15. Paws For Thought
J: Mason PaetelT: Donald McCain
F: 109-07599
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Multiple course winner but hasn't won in a year and recent efforts haven't been inspiring. Headgear discarded and now replaced by first-time tongue strap.
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Non-Runners

1. Alfa Whiteburd
J: Non RunnerT: Ivan Furtado
F: 68211164
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
8

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