DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6
2.50 THIRSK
DANDY STYLE (best price 9-1) was a slightly disappointing favourite here last time out, but time has dictated he faced an impossible task on the day and now heading down the more realistic route of nursery company, Brian Smart’s inmate can back up his previous course win.
The son of Dandy Man posted quite a good speed figure when scoring on his first visit to the Yorkshire venue back in July and he was a warm order to follow up in novice company on his return to the same C&D three weeks later.
Unfortunately for him, he ended up bumping into the likes of subsequent Gimcrack winner Lifeplan and the well-regarded Flying Comet and he could only manage to finish fourth, but even in defeat, he still ran to a fair level based on the data.
A sharp sort for which a drop back to the minimum trip should suit, he has a fair chance of making all providing the stands side rail isn’t any inconvenience.
DANDY STYLE – ½ point each-way@9-1
4.25 ASCOT
BINHAREER (best price 10-3) still remains progressive despite his defeat at Newmarket last time out and with today’s stiff track and ease underfoot seen as two big positives, William Haggas’ inmate is fancied to back up that view.
Shaping as though needing the run at Kempton on his seasonal bow, the three-year-old grey soon made amends at Ayr next time out and following that bloodless win, it was easy to see why he was popular in the market to go in again at HQ next time.
However, the combination of a bogey draw (stall 10 of 10) and faster ground than ideal counted against him in the final analysis and he ended up having to play a minor role.
Back under his optimum conditions and housed more favourable towards the popular nearside fence (all straight track winners were positioned there yesterday), this lightly raced type with the hope of more to come should take high rank.
BINHAREER – 1-point win@10-3
4.35 THIRSK
ETERNAL SUNSHINE (best price 7-1) absolutely blitzed her field when making all the running over today’s C&D last time out and a repeat of something similar should ensure Jim Goldie’s mare plays another significant role on her return visit.
Breaking well from her low draw, the five-year-old took the field along at a swinging pace at the Yorkshire track and by halfway she was still just about had her nose in front.
Keeping on bravely from that juncture, she fended off a series of challengers to win a shade snugly and the speed figure she posted highlighted the magnitude of her achievements.
Whether being drawn 16 of 16 today helps or hinders depends on how the straight rides today but providing the nearside strip doesn’t fall into the latter category, the daughter of Orientor can spark off another victory (2-2) at a track that suits her run style.
ETERNAL SUNSHINE – 1-point each-way@7-1 (five places)
5.15 HAYDOCK
LEADENHALL (best price 6-1) left the impression he would have had a huge say in the outcome at Ripon last time out if receiving a clear run and Tim Easterby’s inmate has compelling claims to back up that view over a track where he remains unbeaten in two starts.
Noted going well approaching the business end at the Yorkshire venue, his pilot went for an ambitious run up the far side rail and unsurprisingly, his mount got the door well and truly slammed in his face.
Once out in the clear, it was too late for him to have any impact on the result but at least it was an effort that proved he remains in fine form.
Prior to the mini-disaster, the five-year-old looked good when scoring tidily over today’s C&D and a return to the Merseyside venue, should see him shine again for the third time.
LEADENHALL – 1-point each-way@6-1
Already advised
PADDY THE SQUIRE – 1-point each-way@8-1 (Old Newton Cup)