Saturday 10 October · GB · Flat · Class 2
3:17 York
Sky Bet Sprint Trophy Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
6f · Going: Soft · 22 runners · £51,540
Verdict — our pick: Al Shabab Storm
Al Shabab Storm is our selection in a wide-open 22-runner sprint on soft ground at York, and we prefer him to the top-rated Binhareer on his progressive profile. He shares a rating of 106 with Pellitory, just two pounds behind Binhareer on 108, so the gap to the highest-rated runner is narrow and an improving type can bridge it. Binhareer is the obvious danger, with Pellitory and Fine Interview (105) also well capable of making their presence felt in a big field where luck in running will count. This is a competitive heat, but Al Shabab Storm's upward trajectory makes him the one to be on.
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1. Pellitory(3)Form: 201314
J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara · 4yo · 9st 12lb · OR 104 · trainer 10% (14d)
By Sergei Prokofiev out of Daphinia (Kuroshio) · Owner: Evan M Sutherland
Two wins in his last six starts, including a victory two starts back, make Pellitory a leading threat, and he's back quickly after a fourth last time out seven days ago, having run over today's trip and going before. The one concern is 138 lb from an official mark of 104.
2. Al Shabab Storm(5)Form: -00153
J: Harry Vigors(5) · T: Michael Appleby · 5yo · 9st 11lb · OR 103 · trainer 19% (14d)
By Advertise out of Princess Salamah (Australia) · Owner: Value Racing Al Shabab Storm
Third last time out, and a winner three starts back, Al Shabab Storm returns after 28 days having run over today's trip and on this going before, which makes him our pick on overall profile. He carries 137 lb from draw 5, and our rating of 106 backs him, though a fifth two starts back is a minor blot.
3. Coul Angel(1)Form: 626231
J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael Appleby · 4yo · 9st 11lb · OR 103 · trainer 19% (14d)
By Coulsty out of Iamnoangel (Dark Angel) · Owner: Rp Racing Ltd
Coul Angel arrives a last-time-out winner, with a third and a second before that, and has run over today's trip and going before after 27 days off. Carrying 137 lb from stall one, though, he is rated 102 by us, only eighth of 22, so the ceiling looks limited.
4. Binhareer(9)Form: 1-2649
J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas · 4yo · 9st 10lb · OR 102 · trainer 17% (14d)
By Dark Angel out of Silk Bow (Elusive City) · Owner: Salhia Stud Limited
Binhareer has run over today's trip and on this going, and having won five starts back and finished second four runs ago, he arrives fresh after 21 days; our rating of 108 puts him top of the 22, but a ninth last time out is the concern.
5. Rock On Thunder(16)Form: 6-6080
J: Kevin Stott · T: Kevin Ryan · 3yo · 9st 7lb · OR 100 · trainer 14% (14d)
By Night Of Thunder out of Boston Rocker (Acclamation) · Owner: Exors Of The Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid
Rock On Thunder is winless in his last five, finishing unplaced last time and an eighth two starts back, though he has run over today's trip and comes back fresh after 21 days. Carrying 133 lb from stall 16, his 100 rating sits mid-pack at 13th of 22.
6. Dark Thirty(4)Form: 120030
J: Jason Hart · T: John & Sean Quinn · 6yo · 9st 6lb · OR 98 · trainer 13% (14d)
By Starspangledbanner out of Beach Wedding (Footstepsinthesand) · Owner: Dark Thirty Partners
Dark Thirty has been unplaced in three of his last four, though a third two starts back and a win six starts back show he can still deliver, and he has run over today's trip and going. Fourteen days since his last run keeps him fit, but 132 lb is a stiff burden and our rating of 101 ranks him only tenth of 22.
7. Fine Interview(6)Form: 9-1074
J: Jack Nicholls(3) · T: Hamad Al Jehani · 5yo · 9st 6lb · OR 98 · trainer 13% (14d)
By Havana Grey out of Hypatia (Holy Roman Emperor) · Owner: Wathnan Racing
Fine Interview signals a leading danger after a fourth last time out and a winner four starts back, fresh enough at 21 days and with experience of both today's trip and the going. Our rating of 105 sits well above his official 98, though 132 lb and a seventh two starts back are the main risk.
8. Ardisia(2)Form: 630427
J: David Probert · T: Hugo Palmer · 3yo · 9st 6lb · OR 99 · trainer 8% (14d)
By Ardad out of Garraun (Tamayuz) · Owner: Ardisia Partnership
Ardisia is yet to win in his last six, though a second two starts back and a third five starts back show he can get involved, and he has run over today's trip and going before. A seventh last time out and 132 lb from stall two leave him a midfield sort, ranked 14th of 22 on our rating.
9. Wiltshire(19)Form: 510000
J: Harry Davies · T: William Haggas · 6yo · 9st 5lb · OR 97 · trainer 17% (14d)
By Aclaim out of Simballina (Azamour) · Owner: The Marathon Partnership
Wiltshire has failed to land a blow in his last four outings, though he did win five starts back, and he's turned out quickly after eight days off. He has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 104 sits above his official 97, but the recent slump holds him back from 131 lb in stall 19.
10. Red Spells Danger(22)Form: 245100
J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby · 3yo · 9st 4lb · OR 97 · trainer 14% (14d)
By Cotai Glory out of Saikung (Acclamation) · Owner: J N Blackburn Partner
Red Spells Danger has been unplaced in his last two starts since a win three starts back, and he is hard to fancy on that evidence. He has run over today's trip and going and returns after 21 days, but 130 lb from stall 22 is a big ask, with our rating of 96 ranking him 17th of 22.
11. Annaf(15)Form: 370040
J: Jason Watson · T: Michael Appleby · 7yo · 9st 4lb · OR 96 · trainer 19% (14d)
By Muhaarar out of Shimah (Storm Cat) · Owner: Fosnic Racing
Quick back-up after eight days is a concern for Annaf, who was unplaced last time out and is winless in his last six, though a fourth two starts back and a third six starts back show some ability. He has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 105 sits well clear of his official 96, but 130 lb from stall 15 is a big ask.
12. Old Is Gold(21)Form: -60511
J: P. J. McDonald · T: Andrew Balding · 3yo · 9st 4lb · OR 97 · trainer 10% (14d)
By Mehmas out of Lyons Lane (Showcasing) · Owner: Wathnan Racing
Hard to fancy on our figures, ranked 16 of 22 despite winning last time out and two starts back, with a fifth three starts back before that. Fresh enough after 21 days and he has run over this trip and going, but 130 lb from stall 21 is a big ask.
13. Toyotomi(10)Form: 310603
J: David Nolan · T: David O'Meara · 5yo · 9st 2lb · OR 94 · trainer 10% (14d)
By Blue Point out of Tribune (Grand Slam) · Owner: Jinky Farms
Toyotomi arrives fresh from a third last time out, 21 days ago, but he is a winner five starts back and has been unplaced twice since, so consistency is the worry. He has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 100 against an official 94 hints at a little in hand off 128 lb from draw 10.
14. Grasmere Boy(12)Form: 211551
J: Dylan Hogan · T: Julie Camacho · 3yo · 9st 2lb · OR 95 · trainer 5% (14d)
By Harry Angel out of Bint Arcano (Arcano) · Owner: G B Turnbull Ltd
Grasmere Boy won last time out and has three wins in his last six starts, with a fifth and another fifth either side of the earlier victories, but a 35-day break, 128 lb from draw 12 and an official 95 are hard to overlook. Our 91 ranks him 19th of 22, though he has run over today's trip.
15. Alfa Kellenic(13)Form: 5/036-
J: Oisin Orr · T: Ivan Furtado · 5yo · 9st 1lb · OR 93 · trainer 17% (14d)
By Havana Grey out of Silhuette (Canford Cliffs) · Owner: The Good Racing Company Ltd
Alfa Kellenic is winless in her last four, though a third two starts back shows some ability, and she has run over today's trip and going before. A 316-day absence and 127 lb from stall 13 temper things, though our 100 rating hints at a little in hand of her 93 mark.
16. Hammer The Hammer(14)Form: -00000
J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan · 4yo · 9st 1lb · OR 93 · trainer 14% (14d)
By Coulsty out of Ranallagh Rocket (Acclamation) · Owner: B T Mcdonald
Winless in his last five and unplaced each time, Hammer The Hammer has plenty to prove, though he has run over today's trip and going before and returns after 21 days. Our rating of 102 sits above his official 93, but 127 lb from stall 14 is no gift.
17. U Sure Do(7)Form: 698711
J: Jake Dickson(5) · T: Tim Easterby · 4yo · 9st 0lb · OR 92 · trainer 14% (14d)
By Kodiac out of Lake Moon (Tiger Hill) · Owner: J N Blackburn
Two wins on the bounce, including last time out 14 days ago, make him hard to ignore on form, but he has run over today's trip and going and our figures still rank him 22nd of 22 at 88 against an official 92 and 126 lb. That looks a big ask.
18. Strike Red(17)Form: 742170
J: Billy Garritty · T: Richard & Peter Fahey · 8yo · 8st 12lb · OR 90 · trainer 8% (14d)
By Dark Angel out of Capulet Monteque (Camacho) · Owner: Peter Timmins
Strike Red has been unplaced last time out and a seventh two starts back, so the form has tailed off since a win three starts back. He has run over today's trip and going and returns after 27 days, but 18th of 22 on our ranking makes him hard to fancy.
19. Advertised(18)Form: 290269
J: Connor Beasley · T: Grant Tuer · 3yo · 8st 11lb · OR 90 · trainer 11% (14d)
By Advertise out of Miss Carbonia (Lilbourne Lad) · Owner: J Kay T Goodair
Beaten in ninth last time out after a sixth two starts back, Advertised has a second three starts back to point to, and he has run over today's trip and going before. Winless in his last six, he runs from stall 18 off 123 lb, but our 99 rating sits well above his official 90.
20. Apollo One(11)Form: 390048
J: Ray Dawson · T: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck · 8yo · 8st 10lb · OR 88 · yard form 21%
By Equiano out of Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg) · Owner: Pcracingcouk
Apollo One was eighth last time out and a fourth two starts back, so he's yet to win in his last six, though he has run over today's trip and going and returns fresh after 28 days. Our rating of 101 sits well above his official 88, but carrying 122 lb from stall 11 leaves little margin.
21. Jordan Electrics(8)Form: 130014
J: Rhys Elliott(5) · T: Jim Goldie · 10yo · 8st 10lb · OR 88 · trainer 8% (14d)
By Dandy Man out of Ruby Slippers (Sir Percy) · Owner: B Jordan Brian Jordan S Jordan N Mcconnell
Fourth last time out, 12 days ago, and a winner two starts back, so he's far from out of form, but our rating of 89 ranks him 21st of 22 and he's hard to fancy. He has run over today's trip and on the going, and carries 122 lb from stall eight.
22. Trilby(20)Form: 041268
J: David Egan · T: Sam England · 6yo · 8st 10lb · OR 88 · trainer 15% (14d)
By Twilight Son out of Fascinator (Helmet) · Owner: Tip Your Hat Partnership
Trilby has tailed off lately, an eighth last time out and a sixth two starts back, after a second three starts back and a win four starts back. He has run over today's trip and going, and a 14-day turnaround keeps him fit, but our figures rank him 20th of 22.
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