16:25 · Catterick

Amstel Gallop Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

1m 4f 13yGoing TBCClass 43YO plusTURFHandicap7 runners
Ordered by projected finish
4
3
OR 79
9/2
Green Area silks

Mr Jaber Abdullah

3yo Filly · 9-9

St Mark's Basilica - Reckoning (Danehill Dancer)

Connor Beasley60%1/2C Johnston
331
7.0

St Mark's Basilica filly from an excellent family. Progressed with each start to date, readily off the mark at third attempt in 3-runner Carlisle novice (11f) 6 weeks ago. That form reads very well and she commands plenty of respect now handicapping with prospect of more to come.

Class Advantage

26/05 · C3 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a26/0526/06 · C3 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a26/0619/08 · C3 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a19/08projClass-projected finish: 1st of 7
Class readCLASS EDGE
▬ NO MARKno handicap runs to read
Move▼1
Strength64%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 13y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 3 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 33%26/05Pos 3 · SP 13/2 | Expected: 66%Pos 3 · SP 13/2 | Actual: 50%26/06Pos 1 · SP 15/8 | Expected: 90%Pos 1 · SP 15/8 | Actual: 100%19/08
Projected finish1st of 7100% of fieldRange 1-1 · 68%
▼ UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend▲
Strength100%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -15.4%Ahead 1/3
6
Market Fav2
OR 76
15/8
Wardlaw silks

Mr Ian Banwell

3yo Gelding · 9-6

Liam's Map - Woodfin (Gio Ponti)

L Morris70%1/5Sir Mark Prescott
223122
7.0Going 9.0
Hood

Quirky sort who still looked a work in progress when gaining first win at Beverley (1½m) in August. Matched that in finishing second both starts since, latterly at Kempton (11f) 7 days ago but his slow starting has to be something of a concern, not least around here.

Class Advantage

1/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above1/06 · mark par1/0612/06 · C5 · finish vs mark above12/06 · mark par26/06 · C5 · finish vs mark below26/06 · mark par13/08 · C5 · finish vs mark above13/08 · mark par5/09 · C4 · finish vs mark above5/09 · mark par23/09 · C4 · finish vs mark above23/09 · mark par23/09projClass-projected finish: 2nd of 7
Class readPROGRESSIVE
▲ BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move▬
Strength34%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 13y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 2 · SP 17/2 | Expected: 55%Pos 2 · SP 17/2 | Actual: 75%1/06Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 67%Pos 3 · SP 1/1 | Expected: 95%Pos 3 · SP 1/1 | Actual: 0%26/06Pos 1 · SP 11/8 | Expected: 93%Pos 1 · SP 11/8 | Actual: 100%Pos 2 · SP 11/8 | Expected: 93%Pos 2 · SP 11/8 | Actual: 83%5/09Pos 2 · SP 15/8 | Expected: 90%Pos 2 · SP 15/8 | Actual: 86%23/09
Projected finish2nd of 783% of fieldRange 1-7 · 68%
▼ UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend▼
Strength57%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -25.3%Ahead 1/4
2
Top Pick1
OR 77
8/1
Something silks

Foulrice Park Racing Limited

5yo Gelding · 10-0

Golden Horn - Calipatria (Shamardal)

Billy Garritty60%0/3L Bailey60%
312323
6.0Going 8.0
Cheek pieces

Perfect start for new yard with cheekpieces refitted when successful at Ripon in May and placed next 3 starts over this trip, latterly when second over C&D in July. Patently failed to stay upped to 17f at Pontefract next time but given plenty of time ahead of this and bounce back likely.

Class Advantage

25/04 · C4 · finish vs mark above25/04 · mark par25/0428/05 · C5 · finish vs mark above28/05 · mark par8/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above8/06 · mark par17/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above17/06 · mark par22/07 · C4 · finish vs mark above22/07 · mark par5/08 · C4 · finish vs mark below5/08 · mark par5/08projClass-projected finish: 6th of 7
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▲ BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move▬
Strength45%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 13y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 3 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 60%25/04Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 100%Pos 2 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 2 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 67%8/06Pos 3 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 3 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 60%Pos 2 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 2 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 67%22/07Pos 3 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 3 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 0%5/08
Projected finish3rd of 767% of fieldRange 4-7 · 68%
▼ UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend▼
Strength13%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -29.3%Ahead 0/4
5
5
OR 77
8/1
Prince Of Calypso silks

The Yorbus Syndicate

3yo Gelding · 9-7

Calyx - Caribbean Princess (Henrythenavigator)

D Tudhope60%1/1E Bethell60%
337315
5.0
Cheek pieces

Confirmed handicap debut promise and did well under the circumstances when off the mark at Wolverhampton (1½m) in August. Had a less-than-ideal trip when fifth at Beverley (heavy) since and unlikely we've seen all he has to offer for good yard.

Class Advantage

4/09 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a4/0911/06 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a1/07 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a27/07 · C5 · finish vs mark above27/07 · mark par17/08 · C5 · finish vs mark above17/08 · mark par29/08 · C5 · finish vs mark above29/08 · mark par29/08projClass-projected finish: 4th of 7
Class readPROGRESSIVE
▲ BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move▬
Strength7%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 13y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 3 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 78%4/09Pos 3 · SP 7/1 | Expected: 63%Pos 3 · SP 7/1 | Actual: 0%Pos 7 · SP 8/1 | Expected: 58%Pos 7 · SP 8/1 | Actual: 14%1/07Pos 3 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 3 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 85%Pos 1 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 1 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 100%17/08Pos 5 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 5 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 43%29/08
Projected finish4th of 750% of fieldRange 1-7 · 68%
▼ SLIPPINGslightly under its price
Trend▲
Strength60%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery -2.7%Ahead 2/4
3
6
OR 73
7/2
Ina Mina silks

TerenceOBrien Racing Syndicate

5yo Mare · 9-10

Ulysses - This Is The Day (Footstepsinthesand)

O J Orr60%T O'Brien
147353
5.0Class ↓3

Irish raider who scored over this trip from 7 lb lower at Tramore last summer and comes here in rude health, registering comfortable back-to-back hurdle victories at Cork/Tramore last month. Respected returned to this sphere in hat-trick bid.

Class Advantage

27/12 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a27/128/01 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a7/02 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a22/02 · C8 · finish vs mark n/a3/08 · C8 · finish vs mark above3/08 · mark par16/08 · C10 · finish vs mark above16/08 · mark par16/08projClass-projected finish: 5th of 7
Class readSTEP-UP TEST
▼ OVER-MARKEDflattered by its mark
Move▲4
Strength0%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 13y

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 15 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 15 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 18%27/12Pos 8 · SP 125/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 125/1 | Actual: 56%Pos 8 · SP 125/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 125/1 | Actual: 36%7/02Pos 10 · SP 150/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 10 · SP 150/1 | Actual: 55%Pos 1 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 1 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 100%3/08Pos 1 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 1 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 100%16/08
Projected finish5th of 733% of fieldRange 1-2 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▲
Strength100%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +34.0%Ahead 4/4
1
4
OR 78
11/2
Secret Beach silks

Mrs Carol Shaw

5yo Gelding · 10-1

Footstepsinthesand - Dubai (Galileo)

D Nolan0/1D McCain Jnr70%
957424
4.0
Tongue strap

A dual winner at around 1½m for Ben Brookhouse in 2025 who posted just about his best effort for present yard when second at Chester (1¼m) in July. Failed to see his race out when sixth over hurdles in novice at Bangor (17f) 3 weeks ago but better showing anticipated back on Flat.

Class Advantage

8/05 · C4 · finish vs mark above8/05 · mark par8/0524/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above24/06 · mark par10/07 · C4 · finish vs mark above10/07 · mark par25/07 · C4 · finish vs mark above25/07 · mark par2/08 · C4 · finish vs mark above2/08 · mark par8/09 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a8/09projClass-projected finish: 3rd of 7
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▲ BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move▬
Strength25%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 13y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 5 · SP 25/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 5 · SP 25/1 | Actual: 71%8/05Pos 7 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 33%Pos 4 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 4 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 67%10/07Pos 2 · SP 15/2 | Expected: 61%Pos 2 · SP 15/2 | Actual: 83%Pos 4 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 4 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 63%2/08Pos 6 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 6 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 29%8/09
Projected finish6th of 717% of fieldRange 1-6 · 68%
▬ EDGING AHEADslightly over its price — informational only
Trend▼
Strength55%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +5.7%Ahead 2/4
7
7
OR 72
33/1
Sea The Power silks

Chalkstone Racing

3yo Colt · 9-2

Sea The Moon - Dosila (Galileo)

D Swift0/3S Spencer
716958
3.0

Lightly-raced 1m juvenile winner for Adrian Keatley. However, yet to scale same heights in trio of starts for new yard this year, albeit racing closer to the pace than ideal when eighth of 11 at Redcar (1¼m, good) 21 days ago. Mark has eased further but stamina to prove on first crack at 1½m.

Class Advantage

22/08 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a22/0818/09 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a8/10 · C4 · finish vs mark below8/10 · mark par9/05 · C4 · finish vs mark below9/05 · mark par8/08 · C4 · finish vs mark above8/08 · mark par9/09 · C4 · finish vs mark above9/09 · mark par9/09projClass-projected finish: 7th of 7
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▬ RUNS TO MARKfinishes near its mark
Move▬
Strength37%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 1m 4f 13y

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 7 · SP 50/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 50/1 | Actual: 50%22/08Pos 1 · SP 16/5 | Expected: 83%Pos 1 · SP 16/5 | Actual: 100%Pos 6 · SP 11/4 | Expected: 86%Pos 6 · SP 11/4 | Actual: 17%8/10Pos 9 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 9 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 11%Pos 5 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 5 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 69%8/08Pos 8 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 30%9/09
Projected finish7th of 70% of fieldRange 1-7 · 68%
▬ OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price — informational only
Trend▲
Strength38%
ExpectedActualTrend
Delivery +10.4%Ahead 3/4