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17:00 Catterick

Skyram Handicap (Class F)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 7f 177y
  • Going: None specified
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 26.40s
  • 11 Ran
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1
Silk -

Academy (IRE)

5/4

    2
    Silk -

    Classic Conkers (IRE)

    8/1

      3
      Silk -

      Anniversary Guest (IRE)

      25/1

        1(7)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, GREY cross belts, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, BLACK cap

        Academy (IRE)

        18
        5/4
        • Form 131114
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-10

        held up towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on strongly

        2(11)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow hoops, Royal Blue sleeves, Yellow stars and star on cap

        Regency Red (IRE)

        63
        8/1
        • Form 602321
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-0

        held up mid-division, brief effort 3f out, soon weakened

        3(4)
        Silk - White, Black star and star on cap

        Paddy Mul

        17
        16/1
        • Form 006250
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-12

        held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on same pace

        4(8)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White Cross of Lorraine, Orange sleeves, Emerald Green cap, White stars

        Bodfari Signet

        22
        16/1
        • Form 50-4520
        • Age 6
        • Weight 8-9

        led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened

        5(3)
        Silk - Purple, Gold hoop and armlets, Black cap

        Tass Heel (IRE)

        6
        3/1
        • Form 330022
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9

        mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, kept on same pace

        6(2)
        Silk - Red, White stars, White sleeves, Light Blue armlets, Red cap, White star

        Classic Conkers (IRE)

        11
        8/1
        • Form 000400
        • Age 8
        • Weight 8-6

        missed break, headway to go in touch halfway, ridden and effort over 2f out, stayed on to lead final furlong, headed and no extra close home

        7(6)
        Silk - Orange and Purple check, Orange sleeves

        Fire Moon (IRE)

        6
        14/1
        • Form 000364
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-5

        in touch, headway to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong

        8(1)
        Silk - YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE diamond and sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond

        Initiative

        92
        20/1
        • Form 050640
        • Age 6
        • Weight 8-3

        mid-division, headway to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong

        9(5)
        Silk - Grey, Purple sleeves, Grey armlets, Purple cap

        Anniversary Guest (IRE)

        6
        25/1
        • Form 000060
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-0

        held up mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed final furlong, kept on same pace

        10(9)
        Silk - YELLOW, RED sash, armlets and cap

        Woodland Princess (IRE)

        17
        50/1
        • Form 6-00060
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-13

        raced keen tracking leaders, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon weakened

        11(10)
        Silk - DARK BLUE, PINK epaulets, striped sleeves

        Blowing Away (IRE)

        53
        50/1
        • Form 0060-13
        • Age 8
        • Weight 7-12

        towards rear, never dangerous

        In depth

        Verdict

        This is likely to be between the top five in the handicap with top-weight Academy setting a decent standard following an excellent run which has seen him win four of his last six races. He continues to defy the handicapper and should run well again while Regency Red returns after a reasonable first effort over hurdles but may find this more competitive than his recent winner in a seller. Bodfari Signet could easily play a major role but is an inconsistent type who is difficult to back with too much confidence. The value appears to lie with the TEAMtalk selection Tass Heel who should relish this true test of stamina and has been unlucky not to get his head in front on his last two starts. His stable are in cracking form and the race should be set up for another big run from this three-year-old.